The Chicago Bears were ahead of the curve in their coaching search after hiring Ben Johnson as their new head coach. However, their defensive staff took a major hit when former head coach Matt Eberflus,

The Ben Johnson coaching staff is starting to take shape. According to Dallas Cowboys team writer Patrik Walker, the Chicago Bears have hired former Cowboys defensive backs coach Al Harris to serve as Chicago's defensive passing game coordinator.

Former Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy does not plan to coach this year. The New Orleans Saints are the only team still looking to hire a head coach, with six other franchises previously filling their vacancies.