Overview
- Ben Johnson will continue as the Bears’ primary play-caller, with Press Taylor tasked with weekly game-planning and installation.
- The promotion fills the opening created when Declan Doyle left to become the Ravens’ offensive coordinator with play-calling authority.
- NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo reported the move Sunday morning.
- Taylor’s résumé includes stints with the Eagles and Colts and a run as Jaguars offensive coordinator from 2022 to 2024, when production declined after a top-10 first year.
- Chicago is emphasizing continuity around quarterback Caleb Williams and a deep skill group featuring Rome Odunze, DJ Moore, Luther Burden III, D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai.