Ronald Eugene Rivera (born January 7, 1962) is an American former professional football player and coach in the National Football League (NFL). He played nine seasons as a linebacker for the Chicago Bears and was a member of their 1985 team that won Super Bowl XX.

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Jan 12, 2025 · Ron Rivera. Rivera served as the Chicago Bears' defensive coordinator from 2004 to 2006 before landing head coaching jobs with the Carolina Panthers and Washington Commanders.

Oct 12, 2022 · The Bears selected Rivera in the second round of the 1984 draft out of Cal, and he played nine seasons in Chicago, including the most celebrated in franchise history.

Jan 13, 2025 · The Chicago Bears reached into their past and interviewed former Carolina Panthers and Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera for their head coaching job on Sunday. Known as “Riverboat Ron” for his aggressive decisions, Rivera is 102-103-2 in 13 years as a coach, including nine with Carolina and four with Washington.

Jan 15, 2025 · Ron Rivera, former Commanders and Carolina Panthers head coach: Rivera was the first candidate the Bears interviewed in person Jan. 12. He spent 13 years as a head coach of two NFL franchises...

Jan 11, 2025 · Former Panthers and Commanders head coach Ron Rivera will interview this weekend for the Bears head coach position, source says. Rivera, a two-time NFL Coach of the Year, played for the ’85 Bears and was the DC for their Super Bowl XLI run.

Jan 11, 2025 · According to CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones, the Bears are set to interview former Carolina Panthers and Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera for their head coach job this weekend.

Jan 11, 2025 · Former Chicago Bears linebacker Ron Rivera, the defensive coordinator when the team last reached the Super Bowl, will interview for the head coach opening.

Dec 22, 2024 · The Chicago Bears have officially named Ron Rivera as their new head coach, signaling a fresh chapter for the struggling franchise. Rivera, a veteran coach with extensive experience, including a successful tenure with the Carolina Panthers, is tasked with revitalizing the Bears and bringing stability to a team that has been in flux for years.