A week after taking a personal leave of absence, todd Bowles tendered his resignation  capping a stunningly strange day even by Chicago Bears standards.

When the Bears visit the Kansas City Chiefs, the defending Super Bowl champion, on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium, it became clear that coach Matt Eberflus would be leading the defense for the rest of the season. Eberflus had repeatedly declined to provide any updates regarding Williams during a morning news conference.

Williams claimed he’s taking a step back to take care of my health and my family” in a statement that spanned seven sentences.

Players were not informed about the situation until last week, when Williams arrived at Halas Hall early on September 13 and left before practice. Before the squad made their spontaneous declaration just after 3 p.m., players described the situation as “unsettling” and “beyond odd.”

Fields’ scathing remarks provided insight into his attitude as he looks to launch his career. After practice, Fields made another unexpected turn when, gathering media at his locker, he clarified that he was not criticizing coaching and that his remarks should not be interpreted out of context.

He added, “You know, may be coaching, I suppose.” When they tell me what to look at, they are doing their job, but when the game actually starts, I can’t be thinking about that. I get ready all week, and when the moment comes to play for free, that’s when I do it. Reduce your thinking and increase your playtime.

It was implied that he isn’t able to play in a way and style that he feels comfortable with because of the coaches and the system.

Eberflus revealed that Braxton Jones, a left tackle, will be sidelined for at least four games due to a neck issue. Although Jones hasn’t missed a play this season, he has been experiencing neck pain for a few weeks. The Bears are hoping he’ll lose as little time as possible, with Larry Borom most likely to take his place.