After the Bears disappointed in 2024, new HC Ben Johnson has eyes on David Shaw and Dennis Allen as their next OC and DC.

Ben Johnson is reportedly close to signing Dennis Allen as his defensive coordinator. The Chicago Bears coaching staff could start to take shape as a recent report suggests he's working to fill out available spots.

The Chicago Bears are set to hire Ben Johnson as head coach, and former Saints coach Dennis Allen will likely to be the new DC.

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

According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the Bears finalized a deal to hire Ben Johnson -- the Detroit Lions offensive coordinator -- as the franchise's 18th head coach on Monday, working fast to secure their top candidate amid interest from other teams looking to fill positions.

ESPN reports ex-New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen could team up with new Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson:

Ben Johnson had a lot to say as the Chicago Bears introduced their new coach. His desire to create accountability and build a bond with GM Ryan Poles were top of mind.

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

Ben Johnson is building a star-studded coaching staff with the Bears for his first season as head coach in 2025.

The Bears are not retaining nicklebacks coach David Overstreet, running backs coach Chad Morton or cornerbacks coach Jon Hoke, according to multiple reports. Hoke helped make Jaylon Johnson an NFL All-Pro cornerback; Overstreet helped develop Kyler Gordon into a standout nickelback.

The Chicago Bears are finalizing a deal to make Ben ... According to NFL insider Adam Schefter, former New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen is the leading candidate to join Johnson's staff ...