"Some shocking news out of Chicago Bears land on Tuesday night. According to NFL insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo, Bears' defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano has decided to retire after two seasons. Pagano joined the Bears in 2019 but wasn't able to take Vic Fangio's defense to the next level. Under Pagano, the Bears' defense ranked fourth in 2019 and dropped to 14th this past season. The Bears have to make an official announcement. More details to follow.
#Bears defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano has decided to retire, sources tell me and @RapSheet. — Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) January 13, 2021