Chuck Pagano
New coordinator Sean Desai trying to tune up Bears defense

By Gene Chamberlain Feb. 15, 2021 06:46 PM EST
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — There’s good reason for the Chicago Bears to think some of Vic Fangio’s defensive knowledge rubbed off on new defensive coordinator...

FILE - In this Feb. 18, 2019, file photo, Green Bay Packers' defensive coordinator Mike Pettine addresses the media during a news conference in Green Bay, Wisc. Pettine and special teams coordinator Shawn Mennenga have been fired after the team’s second straight NFC championship game loss. Packers coach Matt LaFleur made the announcement Friday, Jan. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)
Bears hire former Packers DC Pettine as defensive assistant

Feb. 10, 2021 06:48 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 17, 2021, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians, left, speaks with quarterback Tom Brady before the team's NFL divisional round playoff football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans. Both Andy Reid and Arians are considered players’ coaches, though they do it in different ways. It's a quality that’s helped them reach the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Brett Duke, File)
Reid and Arians are players' coaches with different style

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 31, 2021 12:21 PM EST

Chicago Bears promote Sean Desai to defensive coordinator

By Andrew Seligman Jan. 22, 2021 07:38 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears promoted safeties coach Sean Desai to replace retired defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano on Friday. The...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside linebacker Devin White, right, intercepts a pass in front of New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
NFC Matchups: Where else to start but Brady and Rodgers?

By Barry Wilner Jan. 22, 2021 01:30 PM EST

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy walks on the sideline in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Bears plan to keep Nagy, GM Pace for at least 1 more season

By Andrew Seligman Jan. 13, 2021 11:47 AM EST

Indianapolis Colts kicker Rodrigo Blankenship (3) celebrates kicking a field goal with Rigoberto Sanchez (8) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Colts punter schedules surgery to remove cancerous tumor

By Michael Marot Nov. 30, 2020 12:18 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Leonard Floyd (54) tackles San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Rams LB Leonard Floyd primed for reunion with Bears

By Greg Beacham Oct. 25, 2020 11:47 AM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) runs past Cleveland Browns cornerback Terrance Mitchell (39) to follow blocking by running back Jaylen Samuels (38) as he runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Seahawks keep top spot in AP Pro32; Steelers, Titans move up

By Simmi Buttar Oct. 20, 2020 04:13 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass as he is pressured by Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Jerry Tillery (99) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Brady, Buccaneers look to keep rolling when they meet Bears

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 07, 2020 03:27 PM EDT

Bears look to remain unbeaten, Colts eye 3rd straight win

By The Associated Press Oct. 01, 2020 01:25 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (2-1) at CHICAGO BEARS (3-0) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE — Pick-em ...

FILE - In this June 12, 2019, file photo, Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Don Martindale speaks with reporters at the NFL football team's training facility in Owings Mills, Md. The success of the Ravens has created an interest in coordinators Greg Roman and Don Martindale as potential candidates to fill NFL head coaching vacancies. (AP Photo/Gail Burton, File)
Ravens coordinators Roman, Martindale fielding job offers

By David Ginsburg Dec. 31, 2019 03:07 PM EST

CORRECTS TO OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR CHUCK PAGANO NOT HEAD COACH MATT NAGY - Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Chuck Pagano stands on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Bears defense knocked down a few notches from 2018 dominance

Associated Press Dec. 26, 2019 10:34 PM EST

Bears linebacker Roquan Smith will miss the rest of the year

By Gene Chamberlain Dec. 09, 2019 05:04 PM EST
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears played almost all of their 31-24 win Thursday over the Dallas Cowboys without injured linebacker Roquan Smith, and...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin, left, runs after a reception past Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback A.J. Bouye (21) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Colts, Bucs in must-win mode to keep playoff hopes alive

By Fred Goodall Dec. 05, 2019 06:14 PM EST

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) throws against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
New York Giants at Chicago Bears 11/24/2019

Nov. 24, 2019 01:29 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky throws against the Detroit Lions during the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
A year after defensive gem, Bears try to silence Rams again

By Greg Beacham Nov. 14, 2019 05:34 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Brissett making smooth transition as Colts' starting QB

By Michael Marot Sep. 25, 2019 04:30 PM EDT

Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum (8) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver Paul Richardson in the second half of an NFL football game against Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Bears' struggling offense facing Redskins' shoddy defense

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 19, 2019 06:23 PM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) hands off against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Despite win, Bears have room to improve to make deep run

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 16, 2019 05:35 PM EDT