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LAKE FOREST, Ill. — When Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen went out to shake hands with the Rams, coach Sean McVay took it beyond normal postgame sportsmanship to reveal a truth.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 22

Chicago Bears linked to $30 million pass rusher to boost Dennis Allen’s defense

The Chicago Bears lived and died by the turnover in 2025. And, no, not just because the Bears’ season ended on a Caleb Williams interception, in overtime, against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional Playoffs.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / January 21

Bears face tough offseason decisions with high-priced players to assess whether or not they fit with Ben Johnson and Dennis Allen

The Chicago Bears are full speed into the offseason and already been in the news with some of the initial offseason plans happening with plenty more coming down the road.

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NFL News / A to Z Sports / January 19

Dennis Allen lived up to his high reputation with promising defensive performance against the Rams, showing he's the right man for the job

Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen got a lot of hate going into the playoffs for the way the final two games of the regular season went defensively.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / January 19

Bears 7-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Dennis Allen gets his guys on defense and Ben Johnson can't help himself from adding another weapon

The Chicago Bears magical run in the first season under head coach Ben Johnson finally came to an end with an overtime loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional Round.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 16

How elite Rams receivers could challenge the Bears less than Packers

It sounds crazy if you look at the Rams' receiving numbers for this season, and have seen Matthew Stafford operate in rhythm while throwing to them. Still, the logic is sound.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 16

Another encore for Dennis Allen's Bears defensive juggling act

Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen has spent the season trying to juggle substitutes. Sunday night's NFC divisional playoff game against the Rams will be no different.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 16

Chicago Bears DC Dennis Allen will need to be ready to take on the Rams’ two elite WRs

After the Chicago Bears took care of business by defeating the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card round (31-27), they will turn their focus to the Los Angeles Rams to try to advance to their first Conference Championship game since 2010.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 15

Chicago Bears’ Dennis Allen leaning hard on proven veteran amid playoff run

The Chicago Bears‘ defense is much more than turnover vultures. While it’s true that Chicago led the league in takeaways this season, the Bears’ defense has been coming up big with timely stops over the final month of the season, including holding the Green Bay Packers to six second-half points in a thrilling 31-27 comeback victory.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / January 15

Dennis Allen's vision for the Bears defense is finally coming to fruition and it can give Chicago a real advantage against Matthew Stafford

The Chicago Bears had a comeback for the ages last week against the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the NFC playoffs, erasing a 21-3 deficit to ultimately win the game and advance to the NFC Divisional Round against the Los Angeles Rams.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Los Angeles Rams News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 14

Why Rams' QB Matthew Stafford is Dennis Allen's worst nightmare

Montez Sweat hadn't really heard about t he finger injury suffered by Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford on his throwing hand, or at least he said this.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 13

What Bears defense needs to hide while bringing more Dr. Jeykll

The dramatic shift in the Bears' offensive production during Saturday night's comeback largely hid the performance by a Dennis Allen defense that was equally resilient after halftime.

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Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 8

Bears CB Kyler Gordon’s injury status vs. Packers after Dennis Allen teased return

The Chicago Bears are gearing up for a huge playoff game on Saturday. Chicago will host Green Bay for the team’s first playoff game since the 2020 season.

Chicago Bears News / NFL Analysis Network / January 7

Dennis Allen under pressure as Bears defensive struggles and locker room tension mount

Dennis Allen’s defense is under the microscope in Chicago, and the timing couldn’t be worse for the Bears’ defensive coordinator as the playoffs loom. The Bears’ defense has unraveled at the worst possible time, and much of the frustration is now pointed squarely at Dennis Allen.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 7

Bears' DC Dennis Allen is making a big mistake with Tyrique Stevenson

It's officially do-or-die time for the Chicago Bears. The playoffs have arrived, and they've drawn the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card round on Saturday.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 7

Dennis Allen hinted Kyler Gordon will play against Packers

The Chicago Bears still have to get through their abbreviated week of practice to know for sure, but all the internal vibes seem to suggest one of their most important defensive players will be back on the field Saturday when the Bears take on the Green Bay Packers.

Clemson Tigers News / ChiCitySports / January 5

Chicago Bears select this player in PFF’s end-of-season mock draft

The Chicago Bears are in a great spot heading into the playoffs, but it is never too early for mock draft season. We still do not know the exact draft order for the playoff teams, but there are some needs Chicago has to address if it wants to be even better next season.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / January 5

Bears Week 18 Snap Counts: DJ Moore runs more cardio and Dennis Allen makes another questionable decision with his personnel

The Chicago Bears suffered a disappointing loss for the second consecutive week to end the regular season and while the final results of those games were ultimately meaningless, they certainly dampened the team's momentum going into the playoffs.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 5

Jaquan Brisker’s frank comments after Lions loss not a good look for Dennis Allen

The Chicago Bears did not look like themselves for much of Week 18. Chicago lost 19-16 against Detroit in a game where their Ben Johnson-led offense was absent until the fourth quarter.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / December 30

Latest 2026 3-round NFL mock draft has the Bears injecting new life into the defense for Dennis Allen and Ben Johnson

The Chicago Bears are currently seeing the rewards of the 2025 NFL Draft class unfold heading into the playoffs with Colston Loveland, Luther Burden III, Ozzy Trapilo, and Kyle Monangai all playing meaningful roles for an offense built like a true Super Bowl caliber unit.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / December 29

Bears Week 17 Snap Counts: Dennis Allen made some confusing decisions that played a part in the team's defensive implosion

The Chicago Bears have a lot of frustration with the way Week 17 ended in San Francisco, but by no means is this team defeated after that loss. The Bears went shot-for-shot against the hottest offense in the league on the road and had a chance to come away with a win on the final play before coming up short.

NFL News / Total Apex Sports / December 11

Chicago Bears DC Dennis Allen Talks ‘Significant Challenges’ In Facing Shedeur Sanders

As the Chicago Bears prepare to face the Cleveland Browns this Sunday, rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders has captured the full attention of their defense.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 25

Bears’ Dennis Allen insists he ‘has a plan’ to stop Eagles’ Tush Push

The Chicago Bears will face one of their toughest tests yet when they take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 13. If necessary, it wouldn’t be shocking to see the Eagles pull out their coveted Tush Push.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / September 16

Ben Johnson's explanation for Goff's beatdown of Bears is bad news for DC

Ben Johnson's explanation for Jared Goff's beatdown of Bears is terrible news for Dennis Allen

Goff torched the Bears in Week 2, and head coach Ben Johnson's assessment of the performance put pressure on defensive coordinator Dennis Allen.

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Chicago Bears News / On Tap Sports Net / June 4

How Dennis Allen Weaponizes Confusion on 3rd Down

When the Bears hired Dennis Allen, I was excited for them to get back to an attacking style of defense. Not in the sense of being a blitz-heavy defense, though.