The Bears have had a long Wednesday here before they are set to play the Chiefs at 3:25pm cst on Sunday. First, the news broke about them placing their left tackle on injured reserve. Now, their defensive coordinator has resigned after a FBI raid of his home. https://starcademedia.com Bears DC Alan Williams’ statement & rumors about his resignation Statement from former Bears DC Alan Williams on his resignation, effective immediately. “I am taking a step back to take care of my health and family. I appreciate the opportunity to work with the Chicago Bears, a storied NFL franchise with a rich history. The McCasky family is…— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 20, 2023 https://twitter.com/_MLFootball/status/1704590112959693117?t=C01lFpx5zYjurBBYfvqR2w&s=19 Lot of speculation about the status of #Bears defensive coordinator Alan Williams. I can tell you for the last 3 days we've been operating under the belief that his absence has not been related to health or a family matter.— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) September 20, 2023 A team spokesman addressed the rumors regarding Halas Hall being raided today as false. We were also told that the police have not been to Halas Hall in connection to Alan Williams.— Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin) September 20, 2023 Bears LT Braxton Jones was places on Injured Reserve The Bears placed LT Braxton Jones on injured reserve and signed OL Aviante Collins to the active roster. OL Austen Pleasants has been signed to the practice squad.— Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin) September 20, 2023 It doesn't sound like the Bears' first choice is to move Darnell Wright to left tackle in place of Braxton Jones.Eberflus: "Um, yeah, there's certainly a thought there for sure. But when you're working with a first-year player, a lot of times you like to leave them in the same…— Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin) September 20, 2023 Arrowhead Allies: Dean Blandino (FOX Rules Analyst) Facebook Twitter/X Email Post navigation WATCH: Andy Reid’s best food sound bites over the last 11 years WATCH: Sneak peek of Mahomes & Jeter’s FOX NFL Sunday convo
