The Bears are hiring Ben Johnson as head coach and he already has a top candidate in mind for defensive coordinator.

The leading candidate to become his defensive coordinator in Chicago is former Saints head coach Dennis Allen, per Schefter. The Bears, though, first will have to comply with the Rooney Rule before they officially can hire Allen.

According to Adam Schefter, former Saints HC Dennis Allen is the top candidate to join new Bears HC Ben Johnson as his defensive coordinator. There are

The Colts hired Lou Anarumo, while Dennis Allen, who interviewed with Indianapolis, may be heading to the Bears.

The Chicago Bears entered the offseason in search of a new head coach to replace Matt Eberflus. They found their man Monday, finalizing a deal to hire Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson.

ESPN reports ex-New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen could team up with new Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson:

According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the Bears finalized a deal to hire Ben Johnson -- the Detroit Lions offensive coordinator -- as the franchise's 18th head coach on Monday, working fast to secure their top candidate amid interest from other teams looking to fill positions.

ESPN reports the Chicago Bears are trying to land New Orleans Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi for their special teams coordinator opening:

After landing Ben Johnson as their head coach, the Bears are now looking to sign another big name as their defensive coordinator.

With Dennis Allen expected to be hired by the Bears, reports immediately followed that he could soon be joined by another Saints coach.

“Bears also are heavily pursuing former Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi as their special teams coach, per sources. He has interest from over a half-dozen teams, but if Rizzi doesn't land a head coaching job, Chicago is his potential landing spot.”

Ben Johnson is already assembling a superstar coaching staff, including this defensive coordinator, as he finalizes his deal to become the Bears' next coach.