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Head Coach
Ben Johnson
Head Coach
Ben Johnson was named Head Coach of the Chicago Bears on January 21, 2025, becoming the 18th full-time Head Coach in the franchise’s history.
Coordinators
Dennis Allen
Defensive Coordinator
Dennis Allen joined the Bears in 2025 to coordinate Chicago’s defense.
Press Taylor
Offensive Coordinator
Press Taylor elevates to the role of Offensive Coordinator for the Bears in 2026, his second season with Chicago after joining the staff in 2025 as Pass Game Coordinator.
Richard Hightower
Special Teams Coordinator
Richard Hightower is in his fifth season as the Chicago Bears special teams coordinator in 2026 and his sixth year overall in Chicago after previously serving as the club’s assistant special teams coach in 2016. Hightower is in his 20th season of NFL coaching, which has included stops with the Houston Texans (2006-08), Washington Commanders (2010-13), Cleveland Browns (2014), San Francisco 49ers (2015; 2017-21) and Chicago Bears (2016; 2022-present).
