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,

Just five days after landing on Ben Johnson as 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.