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 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 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.

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.

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.

Jan 12, 2025 · Former Carolina Panthers and Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera has completed an interview for the Chicago Bears, the team announced on X. This comes after the New York Jets...

1 day ago · Rivera and the school revealed no details about what role he would take at Cal. Coach Justin Wilcox is entering his ninth season in charge of the Golden Bears and has a 42-50 career record. “Our alum, Ron Rivera is an icon in football for good reason,” UC Berkeley Chancellor Rich Lyons said.

22 hours ago · Ron Rivera expected to return to Cal in 'GM-like role' in homecoming for two-time NFL Coach of the Year The former Commanders, Panthers coach was an All-American for the Golden Bears in 1983

Former Bears linebacker, defensive coordinator, and two-time NFL Coach of the Year Ron Rivera joins Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer on the latest edition of Bears, etc. They discuss his NFL career, the upcoming Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees, and the current Bears roster.