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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / December 12
Chicago Bears linked to 11.5-sack edge rusher to boost Dennis Allen’s defense
The Chicago Bears‘ defense has made some big strides this season. Under first-year defensive coordinator Dennis Allen, the Bears enter Week 15 of the NFL season having created a league-high 17 takeaways, despite ranking 27th in total defense and allowing 25.8 points per game, easily the most among teams currently projected to make the postseason.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 12
Bears pinpoint roots of defensive issues but can they be fixed?
The big plays given up by the Bears in their loss to Green Bay made a huge impact. Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen and his players realize they need to clean up the communication and mental errors in their secondary to prevent those this week against the Browns .
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.
The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz
How many of the NFL quarterbacks to throw for at least 4,000 yards after turning 35 years old can you name in five minutes?
The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season
All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.
NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 4
How Green Bay challenges Nahshon Wright and Bears secondary the most
It's probably a good thing Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen has so many possible contributors this week in the secondary, including NFC Defensive Player of the Month Nahshon Wright.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / December 3
NFL analyst breaks down why Kyler Gordon is Dennis Allen’s secret weapon and how he makes the Bears’ defense more dangerous
The Chicago Bearsgot two huge additions back defensively against the Philadelphia Eagles in Pro Bowl cornerback Jaylon Johnson and standout nickel Kyler Gordon, who have each missed extended periods of time during the 2025 season.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 3
Bears see Dennis Allen's juggling act ending soon but what a show it was
This Bears defense has endured countless injuries to starters at all levels, yet emerged leading the NFL in interceptions and takeaways without much pass rush for support.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / November 26
Turnover battle takes center stage between Bears and Eagles, but there's another way Chicago can exploit the Philly offense
The Chicago Bears have been living off takeaways on defense this season and it's been a winning formula for defensive coordinator Dennis Allen and the entire team.
NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 26
The Bears' two-pronged approach to defending Eagles' tush push
The Bears appear to have a two-pronged attack when it comes to stopping the Philadelphia Eagles' tush push . It could be different than the Bears showed last week when the Steelers tried using it with Connor Heyward as the player taking the snap, and it definitely can't be as unsuccessful as one of their attempts to stop the play.
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.
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.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 22
More horrible Bears injury news challenges Dennis Allen's creativity
If the Bears go on to make the playoffs, voters for assistant coach of the year need to keep in mind the name of Dennis Allen. The Bears' defensive coordinator has not had his intended starting defense for a down this season and it's going to continue indefinitely.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / November 19
Bears open the practice window for another impact defender and his eventual return would give Dennis Allen a good problem to have
The Chicago Bears continue to get good news on the injury front going into the final stretch of the regular season that could be critical in pulling off a push to the postseason in the first year under head coach Ben Johnson.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / November 18
Key stat shows impact Al Harris has on Bears defense
Dennis Allen’s arrival as Chicago Bears defensive coordinator was heralded as a major addition and potential culture-changer for first-year head coach Ben Johnson.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / November 14
Bears Final Week 11 Injury Report: Latest injury gives Dennis Allen one more immediate thing to worry about with his defense
The Chicago Bears got a major morale boost on Friday when head coach Ben Johnson announced the team will be opening the 21-day practice window for Pro Bowl cornerback Jaylon Johnson to return to the injured reserve and will have him back out on the grass.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 13
Bears' Dennis Allen has 6-word message for how Caleb Williams plays quarterback
Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen has a full plate this week. The Bears are hitting the road to take on the Minnesota Vikings, who upset Chicago at Soldier Field 27-24 back in Week 1, and Allen needs to figure out how to stop them.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 13
Real strength Bears defense shows under Dennis Allen is how to adapt
Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen might as well been Hyman Roth telling Michael Corleone in the Godfather II, "This is the business we've chosen" Except, he was talking about the lack of starters he has had to deal with this season.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / November 13
Bears just got a golden opportunity to bolster the defense with another one of Dennis Allen's former players hitting the market
The Chicago Bears have had a steady eye when it comes to finding ways to improve the roster this season and with a 6-3 start to the season, finding little ways to bolster the roster can be the difference between making a playoff push or falling short.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / November 10
Bears HC Ben Johnson gives flowers to a player who plays a position that rarely gets credit after he rose to a major challenge in Week 10
The Chicago Bears knew the team had a tough upcoming challenge in Week 10 against the New York Giants, despite what the records showed on paper going into this matchup.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 8
The Bears almost made another big move before the trade deadline
The Bears were close to reuniting Dennis Allen with an old friend from his days in New Orleans. Chicago was reportedly close to pulling off a deal that would've brought Saints' cover man Alontae Taylor to Chicago, according to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / October 19
Bears' Drew Dalman points finger on botched snaps with Caleb Williams
Williams and the offensive line were out of rhythm throughout the contest.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / October 6
Chicago Bears biggest challenge coming out of bye revealed
The Chicago Bears entered their bye in Week 5 with momentum after winning two consecutive games, including their first win on the road in September since 2020.
Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / September 16
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.
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 / 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.
Chicago Bears News / Larry Brown Sports / January 20
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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