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Grading the Chicago Bears coaching staff Ben Johnson has assembled so far
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson is steadily building his staff, adding new coaches by the day. Here’s our grade on his hires so far.
Dennis Allen vows to attack on defense — and support Bears head coach Ben Johnson
The reason: he was Johnson once. Allen, the Bears ’ new defensive coordinator, was a 39-year-old first-time head coach when the Raiders started their 2012 regular season. Johnson will be 39 when the Bears play their first game with him as their head coach.
Bears hire Dennis Allen, Declan Doyle as coordinators under new coach Ben Johnson
The Bears are bringing in former New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen as defensive coordinator. Chicago has also hired Denver Broncos tight ends coach Declan Doyle to serve as the offensive coordinator and is retaining special teams coordinator Richard Hightower.
What is Bears coach Ben Johnson inheriting on offense? A breakdown of the best — and worst — of 2024.
When new Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson was entering the 2024 season with the Detroit Lions, he was more concerned about what the Bears could do in the NFC North than any other opponent. He believed the Bears — who finished the season 5-12 — were “a sleeping giant.
Bears Name Coordinators Added to Staff Under New Head Coach Ben Johnson
The new Chicago Bears coaching staff under new hire head coach Ben Johnson has rounded itself out. Chicago announced that it has added Dennis Allen and Declan Doyle as its defensive and offensive coordinator, respectively, on Tuesday. Johnso also added Richard Hightower as special teams coordinator.
Bears hire Dennis Allen as defensive coordinator under new coach Ben Johnson
The Chicago Bears have hired Dennis Allen as defensive coordinator and Declan Doyle as offensive coordinator under new coach Ben Johnson.
Bears set to add ex-Jaguars OC to Ben Johnson's staff
Ben Johnson went out and got another experienced veteran coach to add to his staff with the Bears next season.
Ben Johnson is ready to big-game hunt to help Bears protect Caleb Williams
Those in the NFL tell ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that the Chicago Bears are a team to watch in the free agency bidding war for Kansas City Chiefs offensive guard Trey Smith.
Bears coordinators start work under coach Ben Johnson trying to revitalize a 5-12 team
The coordinators hired by Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson enter their new jobs with vastly different amounts of coaching experience. Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen has had two stints as an NFL head coach while new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle is the youngest coordinator in the league.
JT Barrett's college teammate believes he'll thrive as Bears QB coach
Joshua Perry, a former college teammate of J.T. Barrett, sounded off on the Bears' new QB coach and his coaching abilities.
Ex-Bears coach Eberflus returns to Cowboys to run the defense; Sorensen takes over special teams
The Cowboys are hiring former Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus as defensive coordinator for his second stint on the Dallas ...
Cowboys name former Bears head coach Matt Eberflus team's new defensive coordinator
Brian Schottenheimer has made a high-profile addition to his Cowboys staff, bringing in ex-Bears head coach Matt Eberflus to ...
Cowboys hire Matt Eberflus: Ex-Bears head coach to serve as defensive coordinator under Brian Schottenheimer
The Dallas Cowboys stayed in-house for their new head coach, promoting Brian Schottenheimer as Mike McCarthy's successor.
Ex-Bears coach Matt Eberflus returns to Cowboys to run the defense
The Cowboys hired former Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus as defensive coordinator Tuesday for his second stint on the ...
Chicago Bears coaching tracker: Thomas Brown leaves for New England Patriots’ revamped staff
We’re tracking all the latest coaching and staff developments with news, notes and nuggets from the search — and what comes next.
2025 NFL mock draft roundup: Bears prioritize offensive line at No. 10
In our latest 2025 NFL Mock Draft roundup, the Bears land a top offensive lineman to shore up pass protection for Caleb ...
Bears eye offensive line upgrades at Senior Bowl with Nos. 10, 39 and 41 draft picks
The team likely will look for four new starters before next season, with only right tackle Darnell Wright certain to be back.