The Chicago Bears’ defensive coordinator Alan Williams is stepping down from his position. Williams resigned on Wednesday before confirming his decision via a statement released to the media.
The news comes after Williams didn’t travel with the rest of the team to Tampa Bay for a Week 2 game against the Buccaneers.
According to Williams, he will be “taking some time to address my health” but intends to return to coaching at some point.
“I appreciate the opportunity to work with the Chicago Bears, a storied NFL franchise with a rich history,” Williams added.
Speaking about the vacant defensive coordinator spot, head coach Matt Eberflus hinted that he will look for Williams’ replacement in-house.
“Yeah, like I said before, we have (safeties coach) Andre Curtis, (secondary coach) Jon Hoke, all those guys that have great experience, guys that have been in our system, (linebackers coach Dave) Borgonzi, (assistant DBs coach David) Overstreet, all those guys are working diligently so we’re prepared and ready to go,” said Eberflus.
Alan Williams entered the NFL in 2001 as a defensive assistant for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He joined the Indianapolis Colts the next year and spent a decade as defensive backs coach with the franchise. Williams later served as a defensive coordinator with the Minnesota Vikings and also had a stint with the Lions.
