There will reportedly be a notable name on Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson's staff in his first year at the helm. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport

Here are five things to know about Allen, the Bears' new defensive coordinator:

The Bears have talent covered at many defensive positions for coordinator Dennis Allen's scheme but may need to add at a position where bargain free agents exis

The Chicago Tribune reports former New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen is expected to become the Bears’ new defensive coordinator:

The Chicago Bears have found their new coordinators under first-year head coach Ben Johnson.

The Bears made the hires of defensive coordinator Dennis Allen and offensive coordinator Declan Doyle official Tuesday.

The Bears are hiring Dennis Allen as their defensive coordinator. Here's how the NFL world reacted to the news.

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

The Chicago Bears hired Dennis Allen to serve as Ben Johnson's defensive coordinator in a move that brings instant credibility to the coaching staff.

In another offseason full of positives, the Bears added to their coaching staff, hiring ex-Saints HC Dennis Allen as their next DC.

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.