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Dennis Allen's defense in Chicago tripped up J.J. McCarthy so bad even Peyton Manning was confused by the coverage

The Chicago Bears' new-look defense got off to a hot start against the Minnesota Vikings going up against J.J. McCarthy in his first real start in the NFL, without three of the Bears' top starters.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 8

Bears’ challenge vs. Vikings just became more difficult in Week 1

The Chicago Bears' quest to topple the Minnesota Vikings in Week 1 just got a lot more difficult with news that several starters on defense will be inactive.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 6

Several Bears injuries quickly test the creativity of Dennis Allen

The highly touted creativity of Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen is being tested right off the bat by health . Fortunately for Allen, he has an extra day for cornerback Jaylon Johnson and linebacker T.J.

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The 'Last 4,000-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players to throw for 4,000 yards in a single season most recently for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 6

Bears' defensive coordinator Dennis Allen benefitting from Matt Eberflus' ugly Cowboys debut

Chicago Bears' new defensive coordinator Dennis Allen hasn't a coached a snap this season. But already his leash is getting longer. The Bears fired head coach Matt Eberflus after his embarrassing clock mismanagement last Thanksgiving.

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The 25 most memorable Monday Night Football moments

Another NFL season means more potentially memorable moments from Monday Night Football. Here are 25 of the most notable to date.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / September 3

Dominique Robinson’s growth in the Chicago Bears’ new defense under Dennis Allen could be pivotal heading into the 2025 season

As the Chicago Bears enter into the 2025 season under new head coach Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Dennis Allen, some returning players are going to be tasked with having some higher expectations than before.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / September 2

Dennis Allen's interest in reuniting with a former second-round pick shows how dire the Bears pass rush is following Austin Booker's injury

When the Chicago Bears finalized the 53-man roster last week, there were still some noticeable concerns with the initial group heading into Ben Johnson's first season as the head coach.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / August 27

Bears bring back a familiar face and Dennis Allen reunites with a former depth player as the team lands two additions off the waiver wire

Yesterday, the Chicago Bears finalized the initial 53-man roster and the word initial is already coming into play because changes are already happening to that list.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / August 19

Bears defense wields Dennis Allen's attacking style even in preseason

Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen had his group blitzing Buffalo repeatedly last week in practice and especially in Sunday's preseason game . It's not common for so much blitzing in preseason, but the entire experience told him something even with subs playing almost all of the game .

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / August 10

Bears preseason opener gave a taste of how aggressive this team can be under head coach Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Dennis Allen

Even though the Chicago Bears preseason opener against the Miami Dolphins ended in a 24-24 tie, we still learned a lot during the first game under new head coach Ben Johnson and his staff.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / August 5

Chicago Bears considering major linebacker shake up

Dennis Allen will be making numerous changes as the Chicago Bears new defensive coordinator. But when it came to the team’s starting linebackers, everything seemed fairly straightforward entering training camp.

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25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 30

What more DBs on the field could mean to Bears defensive scheme

Judging from the way Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen appreciates his dime defensive packages, it could be a season with less playing time for linebacker T.J.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 30

The stunner Dennis Allen had for Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson

When the Bears defense went onto the field for a series of plays against the offense in the red zone, they had a decidedly different look in the secondary. No Tyrique Stevenson at cornerback.

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / July 23

Dennis Allen lays gauntlet for Chicago Bears defense

The Chicago Bears had their first training camp practice of the 2025 season on Wednesday. Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen is pulling no punches already to start the season.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / July 23

Key Chicago Bears defensive veteran gets stern 2-word Dennis Allen appraisal

Quarterback Caleb Williams will be the most watched player during Chicago Bears training camp. However, on day one, the defense came away as the true stars.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / July 15

Dennis Allen must solve a pass rush issue that has plagued the Bears’ defense the last few years

The Chicago Bears will start their training camp activities at the end of this week, as there are many expectations and intriguing stories lines leading up to the 2025 season.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / July 15

Dennis Allen’s first Chicago Bears defense features top 10 linebacker

While everyone has been focused on new head coach Ben Johnson and what he’ll bring to the offense, Dennis Allen’s defensive changes will be just as crucial for a true Chicago Bears revival.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / July 13

Former Saints Head Coach Named No. 16 Worst Hire Of Century

The New Orleans Saints weren’t the only NFL franchise to give up on Dennis Allen. Some people forget that Allen, who was canned by New Orleans last season after a 2-7 start, was also fired by the Oakland (now Las Vegas) Raiders in 2014.

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.

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