The leading candidate to become his defensive coordinator in Chicago is former Saints head coach Dennis Allen, per Schefter. The Bears, though, first will have to comply with the Rooney Rule before they officially can hire Allen.

The Colts hired Lou Anarumo, while Dennis Allen, who interviewed with Indianapolis, may be heading to the Bears.

The Bears are hiring Ben Johnson as head coach and he already has a top candidate in mind for defensive coordinator.

According to Adam Schefter, former Saints HC Dennis Allen is the top candidate to join new Bears HC Ben Johnson as his defensive coordinator. There are

The Chicago Bears entered the offseason in search of a new head coach to replace Matt Eberflus. They found their man Monday, finalizing a deal to hire Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson.

ESPN reports the Chicago Bears are trying to land New Orleans Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi for their special teams coordinator opening:

The Chicago Bears have named Ben Johnson as their new head coach, and their potential defensive coordinator choice could create an interesting

With Dennis Allen expected to be hired by the Bears, reports immediately followed that he could soon be joined by another Saints coach.

Ben Johnson is already assembling a superstar coaching staff, including this defensive coordinator, as he finalizes his deal to become the Bears' next coach.

According to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, former New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen is the leading candidate to get the job. Ben Johnson has been busy assembling a star-studded coaching ...

"assembling a star-studded coaching staff," Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. The leading candidate to become his defensive coordinator in Chicago is former Saints head coach Dennis Allen, per Schefter.

the defensive side will be key,” Schefter said on NFL Live. “The leading candidate to become his defensive coordinator in Chicago is going to be former Saints head coach Dennis Allen.