The Chicago Bears have filled their final coaching vacancy with a promotion from within the organization.
Following the departure of Dave Ragone, who joined Arthur Smith’s staff as the Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator, the Bears have promoted quarterbacks coach John DeFilippo to pass game coordinator.
DeFilippo will retain his duties as quarterbacks coach, as well.
#Bears Coaching Update: We have announced the promotion of John DeFilippo to Pass Game Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach. pic.twitter.com/bssjqwgf0r
— Chicago Bears (@BearsPR) February 8, 2021
DeFilippo joined Matt Nagy’s coaching staff last offseason after previously serving as the Jacksonville Jaguars and Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator and Philadelphia Eagles quarterbacks coach before coming to Chicago.
There’s a chance that DeFilippo could soon be working with quarterback Carson Wentz, who he coached from 2016-2017 with the Eagles. The Bears have shown interest in trading for Wentz, as it’s believed it’ll come down to Chicago and the Indianapolis Colts.
