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Bears DC Alan Williams has resigned

Alan Williams has resigned as defensive coordinator of the Bears.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 20, 2023

Bears defensive coordinator Alan Williams resigns ‘to take care of health and family’

After a week away from the team, Williams stepped down Wednesday after less than two seasons on the job.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 20, 2023

With Halas Hall in crisis, can coach Matt Eberflus steady Bears?

Embarrassing losses. Frustrated starting quarterback. Uncertainty at defensive coordinator. Oh, and up next, the defending champion Chiefs. Welcome to Matt Eberflus’ week.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 20, 2023

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Bears coordinator Alan Williams resigns after bizarre day at Halas Hall

After a week of vague details surrounding his absence last week, defensive coordinator Alan Williams suddenly resigned Wednesday, citing health and family reasons.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 20, 2023

Matt Eberflus won’t say when — or if — Bears DC Alan Williams will return

The Bears head coach declined to say whether Alan Williams was still the team's defensive coordinator or not.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 20, 2023

Matt Eberflus still running Bears’ defense

He continued to act as the Bears’ defensive coordinator Monday, running meetings while Alan Williams remains out because of personal reasons.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 18, 2023

5 biggest storylines going into Week 2 against the Buccaneers

The Bears are looking to get their first win of the season against the Buccaneers. Here's what to watch for on Sunday:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 16, 2023

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Bear Necessities: With Alan Williams out, Matt Eberflus to call plays vs. Bucs

Alan Williams won't travel to Tampa, which means Matt Eberflus will call defensive plays for the Bears. We recap Friday's headlines.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 16, 2023

Bears vs. Buccaneers – What to Watch 4

Buccaneers receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin will be a handful for a Bears secondary that is missing slot cornerback Kyler Gordon. Justin Fields faces a big test vs. a stout Bucs defense, but so does the Bears’ offensive line.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 16, 2023

5 keys to a Bears victory vs. Bucs in Week 2

The Bears are looking to get their first win of the 2023 season against the Bucs, and here's how they can get it done.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 15, 2023

Bears HC Matt Eberflus to call defensive plays vs. Bucs

Bears defensive coordinator Alan Williams won't make the trip to Tampa for personal reasons, so Matt Eberflus will call plays vs. Bucs.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 15, 2023

With Alan Williams out, Bears’ Matt Eberflus will call plays Sunday

Bears defensive coordinator Alan Williams won’t travel with the Bears to Tampa because of personal reasons, leaving head coach Matt Eberflus to call defensive plays against the Buccaneers.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 15, 2023

Bears vs. Bucs game picks: Will Chicago rebound with a win in Week 2?

Can Chicago snap their 11-game losing streak with a win vs. Bucs? Our Bears Wire staff share their game picks for Sunday's Week 2 matchup.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 15, 2023

Good, bad and ugly from Bears’ Week 1 loss vs. Packers

The Bears suffered a heart wrenching loss in Week 1 against the Packers. Let's take a look at the good, bad and ugly from the game.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 11, 2023

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 11, 2023

Bears report card: How we graded Chicago in their Week 1 loss vs. Packers

Here’s a quick breakdown of what we saw during Sunday's game and how we graded the Bears in their loss against the Packers.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 11, 2023

The Morning After…the Bears’ brutal Week 1 loss vs. Packers

Our Bears Wire staff share their thoughts about Sunday's season opener against the Packers.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 11, 2023

Studs and duds from Bears’ brutal loss vs. Packers in Week 1

The Bears were embarrassed by the Packers in a 38-20 loss. Here are some studs and plenty of duds from Chicago's Week 1 loss.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 7, 2023

First test for ‘new’ Bears defense: Aaron Jones, A.J. Dillon

The Bears made big moves in the offseason to fortify their 31st-ranked run defense. Facing the Packers’ backfield duo of Jones and Dillon — who averaged 156 rushing yards per game vs. the Bears last season — will be the first indicator of how well they did.

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 7, 2023

3 keys to a Bears victory vs. Packers in Week 1

The Bears will play the Packers at home to kick off the season, and the Bears will need to do three things to get the win.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 7, 2023

Bears won’t ‘hunt up too many ghosts’ in preparation for Packers QB Jordan Love

Rather than comb through his college tape, defensive coordinator Alan WIlliams is basing his game plan predominantly on how Love played in the preseason and the style of offense Matt LaFleur typically runs.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 20, 2023

Colts beat Bears 24-17 as coach Matt Eberflus shifts to splitting time between offense, defense

Eberflus emphasized time with the offense last season to build a relationship with Justin Fields and learn coordinator Luke Getsy’s terminology, but now he’s getting to the balance he wanted all along.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 18, 2023

Bears coach Matt Eberflus is back ‘where everything started’

Eberflus didn’t need directions to the Bears’ joint practices this week.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 17, 2023

Bears notebook: Roschon Johnson just getting started

The rookie running back continues to turn heads and open eyes with his physical style, but knows he has a lot of work to do after an encouraging debut in the Bears’ preseason opener. “Definitely a game to build off of,” he said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 17, 2023

Bears S Eddie Jackson’s injury adds to instability on Bears’ defense

Jackson was hurt late in the joint practice with the Colts on Wednesday, though defensive coordinator Alan Williams was optimistic that it wasn’t a serious injury.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 6, 2023

Yannick Ngakoue out to prove he’s not a one-trick pony

The Bears’ defensive end — tied for seventh in the NFL in sacks since 2016 with 65 — has a reputation for being soft against the run. But Matt Eberflus’ defense will give him a chance to change that narrative. “He’ll be just fine,” defensive coordinator Alan Williams said.

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