Chicago Bears Appoint Eric Washington as New Defensive Coordinator

Overview

• Eric Washington, who has been with the Buffalo Bills for the past four seasons, has been hired as the new defensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears.
• Washington previously worked with the Bears from 2008 to 2010, serving as a defensive assistant and later as a defensive line coach.
• Chicago has been without a defensive coordinator since Alan Williams resigned in September 2022 for personal reasons.
• During his time with the Bills, Washington helped the team rank in the top-10 in multiple defensive categories, including total and passing yards allowed per game, sack rate, interception rate and points allowed per game.
• Washington's hiring is the latest in a series of staff changes for the Bears, who also recently hired Shane Waldron as their new offensive coordinator.