Dennis Allen

Defensive Coordinator, Chicago Bears (CHI).

Quick Facts

• Role: Defensive Coordinator
• Team: Chicago Bears (CHI)
• NFL experience: 30 years
• Reports to: Ben Johnson (Head Coach)
• Coaching tree: see Coaching Trees

Background

Dennis Allen joins the Bears in 2025 to coordinate Chicago's defense. Allen enters his 30th season in the coaching profession after most recently serving as the head coach of the New Orleans Saints (2022-24).

Scheme & Fantasy Angle

Allen runs Chicago's defense, and his unit's effectiveness shapes opponent game scripts and the defense/special-teams fantasy outlook for the Bears.