The Chicago Bears are hiring Dennis Allen as their defensive coordinator, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, under new head coach Ben Johnson.

Ben Johnson has found his top two coordinators. The new Chicago Bears coach hired both his offensive and defensive coordinators on Sunday afternoon, according to multiple reports. The team struck a deal with former New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen to become their next defensive coordinator.

Less than one week after being hired as the 19th head coach in Chicago Bears history, Ben Johnson has chosen his three coordinators.

The Chicago Bears are hiring former New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen as defensive coordinator under first-year HC Ben Johnson:

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Former New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen has been hired as the defensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears, according to a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Shortly after Johnson was hired, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the Bears were zeroing in on former New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen to serve as the team's defensive coordinator. While it's since been quiet, the Chicago Tribune's Brad Biggs believes the Bears will be hiring Allen as their defensive coordinator soon.

The Bears are hiring former Saints coach Dennis Allen as their next defensive coordinator, per NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport. Allen is the first coordinator to be hired by new Bears coach Ben Johnson.

According to multiple reports, they will hire Dennis Allen as their defensive coordinator and Declan Doyle as their offensive coordinator. Those reports also indicate that the team will retain special teams coordinator Richard Hightower.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson is assembling a diverse and star-studded coaching staff for his first year with the team. Johnson emerged as the premier co

Analysis: Hiring a 28-year-old offensive coordinator straight from being tight ends coach for 2 years raises questions about experience and willingness to pay.

Bears coach Ben Johnson's staff is taking shape as he prepares for his first season at the helm, as Chicago hired Declan Doyle as offensive coordinator and brought in Dennis Allen as defensive coordinator,