The Chicago Bears are set to hire Ben Johnson as head coach, and former Saints coach Dennis Allen will likely to be the new DC.

Ben Johnson is reportedly close to signing Dennis Allen as his defensive coordinator. The Chicago Bears coaching staff could start to take shape as a recent report suggests he's working to fill out available spots.

The Bears are hiring Ben Johnson as head coach and he already has a top candidate in mind for defensive coordinator.

The leading candidate to become his defensive coordinator in Chicago is former Saints head coach Dennis Allen, per Schefter. The Bears, though, first will have to comply with the Rooney Rule before they officially can hire Allen.

The Colts hired Lou Anarumo, while Dennis Allen, who interviewed with Indianapolis, may be heading to the Bears.

According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the Bears finalized a deal to hire Ben Johnson -- the Detroit Lions offensive coordinator -- as the franchise's 18th head coach on Monday, working fast to secure their top candidate amid interest from other teams looking to fill positions.

Offensive linemen become more coveted as the predraft process continues starting this week and this pre-Senior Bowl mock shows issues the Bears might face.

Ben Johnson had a lot to say as the Chicago Bears introduced their new coach. His desire to create accountability and build a bond with GM Ryan Poles were top of mind.

Caleb Williams, as well as the NFC North, can expect a shift from recent results with Johnson now running the show in Chicago

Ben Johnson is already assembling a superstar coaching staff, including this defensive coordinator, as he finalizes his deal to become the Bears' next coach.

ESPN reports ex-New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen could team up with new Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson: