Chicago Bears announce promotion, additions to coaching staff
The Chicago Bears announced a promotion and a series of additions to their coaching staff under head coach Ben Johnson, the team said in a Bears Bulletin published Feb. 18, 2026. The Bears said the moves are part of ongoing work to assemble their coaching personnel for the coming season. The team posted the notice on its official website and said it will provide further details as roles and titles are finalized.
The announcement appears amid a string of staff changes the team has made since naming Ben Johnson head coach on Jan. 21, 2025. Earlier in the offseason the Bears added coordinators on Jan. 28, 2025, including defensive coordinator Dennis Allen and offensive coordinator Declan Doyle. The team also completed multiple hires and promotions across football operations and support roles in recent months, according to previous bulletins.
Those prior moves and the latest promotion reflect the team’s effort to strengthen coaching depth and prepare for offseason programming. The Bears have emphasized building coaching continuity while expanding their staff resources, the bulletins show. The team said it will release additional details as assignments and titles are finalized.
NFL Sports Blog Take
Staff turnover and targeted additions are routine parts of NFL coaching cycles, particularly for a team that has been actively retooling since Ben Johnson became head coach. The Bears’ bulletin confirms another round of internal adjustments intended to deepen the staff ahead of offseason work. Monitor future announcements where the team will outline specific roles and responsibilities, which will clarify how the changes fit into its broader coaching plans.