There will reportedly be a notable name on Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson's staff in his first year at the helm. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport

The Chicago Bears are hiring former New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen as their new defensive coordinator, according to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Rapoport reports Allen was a favorite to land in Chicago as new head coach Ben Johnson’s defensive coordinator,

Former New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen has landed a new coaching job. Allen is being hired to serve as the Chicago Bears’ defensive coordinator, NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reported on Sunday.

Just five days after landing on Ben Johnson on their next head coach, the Chicago Bears have found their coordinators. NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported Sunday that the Bears have hired Dennis Allen as their defensive coordinator and Declan Doyle to run the offense.

On Monday, the Chicago Bears hired Ben Johnson away from the Detroit Lions to be Matt Eberflus’ replacement as head coach. The former Lions’ offensive coordinator has no experience as a head coach, so it was expected that the 38-year-old would look at hiring former head coaches to fill out the Bears’ coaching staff.

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Former New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen has been hired as the defensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears, according to a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

The Chicago Bears are hiring former Denver Broncos tight ends coach Declan Doyle as their new offensive coordinator, according to a report from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Doyle joined Sean Payton's s

In another offseason full of positives, the Bears added to their coaching staff, hiring ex-Saints HC Dennis Allen as their next DC.

New Bears head coach Ben Johnson has his offensive coordinator. And he's a young option to run the offense via the Broncos.

The Chicago Bears hired Dennis Allen to serve as Ben Johnson's defensive coordinator in a move that brings instant credibility to the coaching staff.

The Chicago Bears are hiring former New Orleans Saints coach Dennis Allen as their next defensive coordinator and former Denver Broncos tight ends coach Declan Doyle as their offensive coordinator, NF

The Denver Broncos have lost a "rising" member of Sean Payton's coaching staff. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Sunday that the Chicago Bears hired now-former Broncos tight ends coach Declan Doyle as their new offensive coordinator.