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The entire NFL Draft community has been trying to predict what the Chicago Bears will do with their No. 10 overall pick. However, the Bears have enough draft ammunition to make things interesting beyond just No. 10.

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Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 20

What Bears CB Kyler Gordon’s role could look like under Dennis Allen in 2025

In his first year with the Chicago Bears, defensive coordinator Dennis Allen is ready to transform his new team’s defense. One of the players he is most excited about working with is standout nickelback Kyler Gordon.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Talk / April 18

Dennis Allen will have Kyler Gordon learn a second (and maybe a third) position

The Bears recently made Kyler Gordon the highest-paid slot corner in the NFL. New defensive coordinator Dennis Allen wants Gordon to become more than that, though.

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Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations

With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 17

New Chicago Bears DC Dennis Allen says he wants CB Kyler Gordon to learn two new positions

As we head into the dry parts of the NFL offseason, many could say the Chicago Bears have had yet another successful free agency period. While being dubbed the “offseason champs” isn’t necessarily important in the grand scheme of things, it’s a solid sign for Bears fans, as most feel optimistic heading into the 2025 season.

NFL Draft News

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Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 16

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles locks up another cornerstone leader on the defense Dennis Allen is set to inherit

A few days after extending nickel cornerback Kyler Gordon, Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles rewards another defensive leader. According to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport, the Bears reached a two-year, $20 million extension with linebacker and 2024 team captain T.J.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 16

Chicago Bears hold first known Top-30 visit with a defensive back, and he could bring a lot of versatility to Dennis Allen's secondary

Wednesday marks the final day teams are allowed to host prospects for Top-30 visits and after today we will officially be one week away from the 2025 NFL Draft.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 14

Ryan Poles needs just 4 words to describe Dennis Allen’s Chicago Bears defense

The Chicago Bears are banking on a new era dawning on defense in 2025, under first-year defensive coordinator Dennis Allen. Allen was one of the first hires made by new head coach Ben Johnson this winter, and general manager Ryan Poles has a clear blueprint for the kind of defense the Bears expect to play this fall.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 8

How Jaylon Johnson's actions speak louder than his colorful words

No one should be surprised if cornerback Jaylon Johnson seems a little more willing to work on his own time during this offseason, and the new Ben Johnson coaching staff is part of the reason.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 8

2025 NFL Draft: Top defensive line prospects for Dennis Allen's Chicago Bears defense

Under former head coach Matt Eberflus, the Chicago Bears defense relied heavily on the 'bend, don't break' philosophy. He almost never blitzed and ran an old-school style of the Tampa-2.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / April 8

Chicago Bears star Jaylon Johnson reveals role on Dennis Allen’s defense

The Chicago Bears began their offseason workout program on Monday. The team met with head coach Ben Johnson and his coaching staff for the first time. They were also allowed to begin team and positional meetings to prepare for the 2025 season.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / April 7

Changes and challenges coming for Bears veterans who are expected to return back to the facilities this week under a new coaching staff

Welcome to the official start of the Ben Johnson Era and a new beginning for the Chicago Bears which kicks off today. Monday is the start of the offseason program, at least voluntarily, for the team with returning veterans expected to be back in the building.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / April 3

Jaquan Brisker reveals Dennis Allen's Saints planned to take him in 2022 NFL Draft

New Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen will be extra excited to work with safety Jaquan Brisker. He originally wanted him as part of his New Orleans Saints defense.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 26

Chicago Bears’ Dennis Allen takes 180 turn from Matt Eberlus’ defensive philosophy

The Matt Eberflus era with the Chicago Bears saw some flashes of greatness, but ultimately came crumbling down due to some insurmountable lows. When it comes to the defensive side of the ball, Dennis Allen will be charged with helping the Bears get on track.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 23

Chicago Bears linked to versatile linebacker to jolt Dennis Allen’s defense

The Chicago Bears have spent much of free agency fortifying the talent along both lines of scrimmage. Grady Jarrett and Dayo Odeyingbo are bets that a

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 21

The Bears should provide Dennis Allen with a first-round defensive end prospect

With NFL free agency nearly a week and a half old, the needs that the Chicago Bears will address in the 2025 NFL Draft next month have become apparent.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / February 25

Chicago Bears GM drops telling quote amid Jonathan Allen trade rumors

A big report on defensive tackle Jonathan Allen dropped moments before Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles met with the media on Tuesday morning at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.

Chicago Bears News / Larry Brown Sports / January 26

Former Saints HC lands new job with Bears

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.

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 26

Bears Hiring Dennis Allen As Defensive Coordinator

Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Bears are hiring former Saints HC Dennis Allen as their new defensive coordinator under Ben Johnson. Prior

Chicago Bears News / Larry Brown Sports / January 20

Bears looking at bringing in ex-HC as next defensive coordinator?

Bears looking at bringing in ex-head coach as next defensive coordinator?

Ben Johnson is finalizing a deal to become the new head coach of the Chicago Bears, and it appears he is looking to surround himself with experience.

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Bears QB Caleb Williams undergoes minor wrist surgery

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 20

Former Saints HC Dennis Allen Top Candidate For Bears DC Vacancy

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

Indianapolis Colts News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 17

Colts Interviewing Former Saints HC Dennis Allen For DC Job Friday

According to Albert Breer, the Colts are interviewing former Saints HC Dennis Allen for their defensive coordinator job on Friday. The team now has a

Indianapolis Colts News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 13

Colts To Interview Dennis Allen For DC Position

Jeremy Fowler reports that the Colts plan to speak with former Saints HC Dennis Allen this week regarding their DC vacancy. The team now has a total of

NFL News / SportsTalkATL / November 8

Why the New Orleans Saints present unique challenge for Atlanta Falcons

Following the Falcons and Panthers’ respective Week 9 wins over the Cowboys and Saints, the expectation was that Atlanta would handle New Orleans in Week 10.