Newly hired Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson has begun working to assemble his coaching staff for the 2025 NFL season, making interview requests to speak with several top league assistants about openings in Chicago.

According to Ian Rapoport, the Bears have put in a request to interview Vikings DBs coach Daronte Jones for their defensive coordinator vacancy.

New Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson is getting right to work building out his coaching staff. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Johnson and the Bears have requested to interview Los Angeles Rams assistant head coach and defensive passing game coordinator Aubrey Pleasant to become Chicago’s new defensive coordinator.

Because Pleasant is under contract with the Rams, the Bears will need permission from head coach Sean McVay to interview him for their vacancy. That said, McVay has already allowed Pleasant to leave for another job in the past and could give him the chance again.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson has identified one of the NFL's top assistant coaches to interview for the team's defensive coordinator position.

Bears head coach Ben Johnson squared off with the Vikings twice this season in his role as the Lions' offensive coordinator and he wants to speak to one of Minnesota's coaches about a job on his staff.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport gives the latest reports on former Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy set to interview with the Chicago Bears later today and the announcement to designate the Indianapolis Colts to play in the 2025 Berlin game.

Last week, the Chicago Bears put in a request to interview former Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy. The Cowboys denied the request, but McCarthy is free to interview with the team after Dallas chose to let the 61-year-old walk into free agency on Monday.

NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reports that Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury will interview with the Chicago Bears and the New Orleans Saints for their head coach vacancies on "NFL GameDay Morning".

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport: Jacksonville Jaguars parting ways with GM Trent Baalke. Tennessee Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi sheds light on the type of team that he envisions to build with his new responsibilities as general manager.

According to Ian Rapoport, the Bears have requested to interview Rams passing game coordinator Aubrey Pleasant for defensive coordinator.

Liam Coen turned down the head coaching job with the Jacksonville Jaguars Wednesday and had agreed to return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but the in-state foe's pursuit may flip his decision once again.