Chicago Bears' Defensive Coordinator Alan Williams Resigns for Health and Family Reasons (Copy)

"Chicago Bears' Defensive Coordinator Alan Williams Resigns for Health and Family Reasons"

Allen Williams resigned as defensive coordinator of the Chicago Bears, citing health and family reasons.

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2. Williams expresses gratitude for the opportunity to work with the historic NFL franchise, the Chicago Bears.

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3. He emphasizes his intention to return to coaching after overcoming his health concerns.

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4. Williams was away from the Bears for personal reasons.

5. Attorneys for both the Bears and Williams deny false reports of police activity at the team facility.

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6. Williams' personal attorney Andrew M. Stroth highlighted his respect for the Bears organization.

7. Bears coach Matt Eberflus temporarily takes over defensive playcalling duties.

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8. Williams was hired in February 2022, shortly after Eberflus became head coach.

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9. He previously served as the safeties coach for the Indianapolis Colts and has worked with the team before.

10. Williams has more than three decades of coaching experience, including a role as defensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings in 2012 and 2013.

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