Chuck Pagano steps away after nearly four decades of coaching in major college football and the NFL, leaving the Bears with an enormous vacancy to fill.
The Bears will have a major vacancy on their coaching staff after defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano decided to retire, NFL Network reported Tuesday.
Defensive coordinator is an incredibly important hire for the Bears. Under offensive-minded head coach Matt Nagy, that position has been autonomous. Hiring a new coordinator could also mean significant turnover
#Bears defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano has decided to retire, sources tell me and @RapSheet.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) January 13, 2021
Bears defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano is retiring, according to sources. Story https://t.co/RH5Y2yegKs
— Kevin Fishbain (@kfishbain) January 13, 2021