With Lovie Smith sent packing, the Chicago Bears have begun their search for a new head coach.

NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported Thursday that the Bears put in an interview request to speak withIndianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Bruce Arians, according to a source with knowledge of the coach's situation.

The Bears are the first team to request a meeting with Arians, but he's forbidden to interview before Sunday's wild-card gamebetween the Colts and Baltimore Ravens.

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