Bears DC Dennis Allen discussed the possibility of reuniting with Cam Jordan, who he previously coached at the Saints. The Bears' pass rush struggled last season, leading to speculation about potential roster changes.
Key points
Dennis Allen discussed Cam Jordan's potential reunion with the Bears.
The Bears had the seventh fewest sacks in the NFL last season.
Allen took responsibility for the Bears' pass rush struggles.
Current key defensive players include Montez Sweat and Austin Booker.
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Bears DC Dennis Allen sounds off on potential reunion with Cam Jordan
There's been plenty of discussion about the Chicago Bears' pass rush this offseason, especially after they opted not to address it through free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft.
Last season, Chicago totaled just 35 sacks, the seventh fewest in the NFL, which hurt their defense. Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen even went as far to put the blame on himself for the team's pass rush struggles last season and expressed his confidence with the guys currently on the roster, including Montez Sweat, Austin Booker and Dayo Odeyingbo.
But one name that's been linked to the Bears this offseason is Cam Jordan, who played under Allen during his time with the New Orleans Saints. Allen recently raved about his "outstanding" experience coaching Jordan, calling him a future Hall of Famer. So could we possibly see Jordan reunite with his former coach in Chicago?
2026 NFL Draft: Bears select Dillon Thieneman in first round (No. 25)
Q&A
What did Dennis Allen say about Cam Jordan's potential reunion with the Bears?
Dennis Allen praised Cam Jordan as an outstanding player and a future Hall of Famer, indicating interest in a reunion.
How did the Bears' pass rush perform last season?
The Bears totaled just 35 sacks last season, ranking as the seventh fewest in the NFL, which impacted their defensive performance.
Who are the current key players on the Bears' defensive roster?
Key players on the Bears' defense include Montez Sweat, Austin Booker, and Dayo Odeyingbo.
Why did the Bears not address their pass rush in free agency or the draft?
The Bears opted not to address their pass rush through free agency or the 2026 NFL Draft, leading to discussions about potential changes.
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"I don't know that there's been a ton of discussion about that," Allen said. "I think we feel pretty good about where we're at and what we have. Yet, you never know what opportunities might present themselves at some point down the road."
The Bears have invested a lot into their pass rush, be it with money with Sweat ($25.08 million) and Odeyingbo ($20.5 million) or draft capital with Booker (fourth-round pick). And after listening to Allen talk about the problem being coaching the fundamentals and technique, rather than the players themselves, it doesn't sound like Chicago is looking to add to that group, even if there's the experience factor there with Jordan.
