Ben Johnson, Bears announce coaching staff for 2025 NFL season
The Bears formally announced their 2025 coaching staff on Thursday afternoon. Most of these individuals were previously announced through reporting in the days and weeks after Ben Johnson was hired.
The team formally announced their coordinators on Jan. 28, with the full group of position coaches not finalized. The assistant are highlighted by receivers coach Antwaan Randle-El, quarterbacks coach J.T. Barrett and defensive backs coach Al Harris.
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Johnson will also have a director of research and analysis in Harrison Freid and a number of position coaches focused on detailed positions.
“We are excited to add high-quality, hard-working coaches to our staff,” Johnson said, via the team website. “Along with a desire to grow our team and develop our players collectively, our coaching staff is comprised of individuals who are proud to represent the Chicago Bears and our fans. We look forward to the work ahead.”
Here’s the complete list of coaches set to work under Johnson during the 2025 campaign:
Ben Johnson, Head coach
Dennis Allen, Defensive coordinator
Declan Doyle, Offensive coordinator
Richard Hightower, Special teams coordinator
Antwaan Randle El, Assistant head coach/Receivers
Matt Aponte, Offensive quality control
J.T. Barrett, Quarterbacks
Eric Bieniemy, Running backs
Anthony Blevins Assistant special teams
Zach Cable, Offensive quality control
Kyle DeVan, Assistant offensive line
Jim Dray, Tight ends
Jeremy Garrett, Defensive line
Matt Giordano, Assistant defensive backs/Safeties
Al Harris, Defensive pass game coordinator/Defensive backs
Bill Johnson, Sr. defensive assistant/Defensive line
Kevin Koch, Assistant linebackers
Cannon Matthews, Defensive assistant/Nickels
Kenny Norton III, Defensive quality control
Robbie Picazo, Offensive assistant – QB/WR
Dan Roushar, Offensive line
Richard Smith, Linebackers
Press Taylor, Offensive passing game coordinator
Pierre Ngo, Head strength and conditioning
Noble Landry, Assistant strength and conditioning
Allison Haley, Assistant strength and conditioning
Justin Rudd, Sr. director of coaching operations
Chavis Cook, Manager of coaching administration
Harrison Freid, Director of research and analysis



