Bears hires Dennis Allen as defensive coordinator, Declan Doyle as offensive coordinator

Chicago Bears earlier New Orleans Saints coach Dennis Allen as their next defensive coordinator and former Denver Broncos-Tight-Ends coach Declan Doyle as their offensive coordinator, NFL NFL Network reported insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero on Sunday, according to sources.

Allen and Doyle’s additions are the first major staffing movements made by the new Bears coach Ben Johnson.

Allen was fired by New Orleans midway through the 2024 season. Doyle, 28, began his NFL trainer career in New Orleans before serving during Sean Payton in Denver for the past two years.

Around the NFL, Allen and Doyle will soon have more hires.