NFL News: Ben Johnson, Bears Reportedly Eye 28-Year-Old Declan Doyle for OC Job

The Chicago Bears have an intriguing new candidate in mind for their open offensive coordinator position.

Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported that the Bears completed an interview with Denver Broncos tight ends coach Declan Doyle for the offensive coordinator job and that Doyle is a "top candidate" for new head coach Ben Johnson.

The Bears have also requested to interview Arizona Cardinals quarterbacks coach Israel Woolfork and former Stanford head coach David Shaw, per Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports and Brad Briggs of the Chicago Tribune:

Doyle has been with the Broncos since 2023 when Sean Payton took over as head coach. Before joining the Denver staff, he served as an offensive assistant coach for the New Orleans Saints from 2019-2022.

Woolfork had previously served as an offensive assistant coach for the Cleveland Browns before joining the Cardinals in 2023. Shaw is currently a senior analyst for the Browns, but is best known for his work at the college level as Stanford's head coach from 2011-22. He also interviewed for the Bears head coaching role before the team signed Johnson.

Johnson was hired by the Bears on Monday after serving as the Detroit Lions offensive coordinator for three seasons.

He figures to assume play-calling duties in Chicago and will hope his offensive coordinator can help him maximize the talent of a loaded roster that features Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze and DJ Moore, among others.