CHICAGO (WGN) — On the same evening the Chicago Bears are reportedly hiring their next defensive coordinator, the Bears have also committed to a new offensive coordinator under first-year head coach Ben Johnson.
According to the Tribune’s Brad Biggs, Chicago is hiring Denver Broncos tight ends coach Declan Doyle as their new offensive coordinator.
Doyle is a Sean Payton disciple, getting his first start in the NFL with the New Orleans Saints in 2019 as a offensive assistant. After four years in New Orleans, Doyle followed Payton to the Broncos, where he was hired as Denver’s tight ends coach ahead of the 2023 NFL season.
Doyle reportedly joined the Bears coaching staff on the same day as Dennis Allen, who was hired as defensive coordinator. Incumbent special teams coordinator Richard Hightower will stay on staff in the same role.