Because Pleasant is under contract with the Rams, the Bears will need permission from head coach Sean McVay to interview him for their vacancy. That said, McVay has already allowed Pleasant to leave for another job in the past and could give him the chance again.

New Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson is getting right to work building out his coaching staff. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Johnson and the Bears have requested to interview Los Angeles Rams assistant head coach and defensive passing game coordinator Aubrey Pleasant to become Chicago’s new defensive coordinator.

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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was in attendance on Saturday as the men's basketball team at his alma mater, the University of Southern California, faced the Wisconsin Badgers.

The Chicago Bears officially hired Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their head coach, the team announced on Tuesday.

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Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski made official what most suspected after hiring new offensive coordinator Tommy Rees: The head coach will return to play-calling.

The lingering question in Detroit is whether Dan Campbell's club can withstand the brain drain from the coaching staff. Outgoing OC Ben Johnson has no such reservations about the club he's leaving.