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Alyssa Barbieri

Report: John DeFilippo joining Bears as new QB coach

While it was previously reported that Bill Lazor will join the Bears as their new offensive coordinator, there are even more changes coming to Chicago’s offensive coaching staff.

Former Jaguars offensive coordinator John DeFilippo is joining the Bears as their new quarterbacks coach. As for that means for quarterbacks coach Dave Ragone, he’s being promoted to passing game coordinator, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

DeFilippo interviewed for the Bears’ head coaching position two years ago. While he didn’t get the position, he joined the Vikings as their offensive coordinator in 2018 and was the Jaguars’ OC last year. DeFilippo and the Jaguars mutually parted ways on Monday.

With Ragone being promoted to passing game coordinator, it opens up Lazor to focus primarily on the running game, which will be a major focus as the Bears look to fix their ailing offense.

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