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Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / July 28

Dennis Allen's intense coaching style, impact of Jaylon Johnson's absence, and other things we learned about the Bears defense after the first five days

The Chicago Bears are five days into training camp and through five days, the defense has started to really shine under defensive coordinator Dennis Allen.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 25

DJ Moore’s impression of Dennis Allen’s Bears defense will scare NFC North

The Chicago Bears are one of the more hyped up teams this offseason since the organization hired Ben Johnson as head coach. All of the eyes are on the offense right now, and not many are talking about the defense.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / July 25

Bears DC Dennis Allen is sending a strong message to his defense in training camp, and no players are being excluded from it

The defense of the Chicago Bears is set to enter into a new era that goes well beyond the scheme being put together on the field by defensive coordinator Dennis Allen.

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 25

Can Dennis Allen unleash the beast in Tremaine Edmunds again?

The first practice of Chicago Bears training camp on Wednesday got off to a great start (for the defense anyway). Linebacker Tremaine Edmunds set the tone for Dennis Allen's new aggressive defense, intercepting a pass from Caleb Williams over the middle on the very first play of 11-on-11 drills.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / July 24

Dennis Allen, Kevin Byard cook up new Chicago Bears tradition at training camp

Everyone will be focused on Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears offense during training camp. However, Dennis Allen and Kevin Byard have some tricks up their sleeve on the defensive side as well.

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 23

Chicago Bears DC Dennis Allen’s immediate reaction to Jaylon Johnson injury

When Chicago Bears training camp opened, it was revealed that cornerback Jaylon Johnson is dealing with a multi-week leg injury. As defensive coordinator Dennis Allen builds out his new defense, he won’t have arguably Chicago’s best defensive player to work with.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / July 22

Chicago Bears’ Grady Jarrett relishing Dennis Allen opportunity after longstanding rivalry

For the first ten years of his NFL career, Grady Jarrett played for the Atlanta Falcons. He routinely faced off against Dennis Allen, who was with the organization since 2015, becoming head coach in 2022.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / July 22

Bears add two free agents to the roster ahead of training camp, including a new pass rusher who spent time with Dennis Allen

Training camp is about to be in full swing for the Chicago Bears with everyone finally back in the building and eager to get back on the practice field on Wednesday.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / July 22

Bears DBs are gunning for a rare accomplishment that has eluded every player to play for a Dennis Allen-led defense

The Chicago Bears will kick off training camp in one day and expectations continue to rise for what this team could possibly look to achieve in 2025. Head

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / July 18

Changing of the Guard - What to Watch for with Dennis Allen’s New Chicago Bears Defense

The defensive front will largely remain the same. That may be the only continuation fans will see this year under Dennis Allen. Plenty has been said about the new-look Chicago Bears offense expected for the upcoming 2025 regular season.

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.

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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.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 9

Dennis Allen ranks 13th but it's hard to believe who's ahead of him

When the Bears signed Dennis Allen as defensive coordinator under coach Ben Johnson , it looked like a dream pairing along the lines of what the Minnesota Vikings did with getting Kevin O'Connell and then defensive coordinator Brian Flores.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 6

Best things said to indicate Chicago Bears are ready for camp

Offseason is for talking, regular season for walking. Bears coaches and players can only respond to the questions about what their plans will be and won't

Bears LB Ruben Hyppolite in contention for starting spot

Earlier this offseason, Bears head coach Ben Johnson made it clear an open competition would take place for the weakside linebacker position. Training camp will of course be critical in determining a winner, but an early standout emerged during spring practices.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / July 2

What Bears defensive success could look like in the Dennis Allen era

The progress of Ben Johnson's Chicago Bears offense will be easy to trace by looking at the scoreboard. Statistically in Detroit, he had the offense humming right away when he took over.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / June 30

Biggest defensive challenges ahead for Dennis Allen at Bears camp

The tendency is to look at the Bears as a team building an offense but with a defense already in place and waiting to win. This is largely because of the difficult task ahead for coach Ben Johnson building offensive success from complete failure.

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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Chicago Bears News / Larry Brown Sports / January 20