The defense has a long way to go, but Dennis Allen has liked what he's seen considering where the team was in Phase One back in the spring. Here's where the unit stands, according to the defensive coordinator.

New Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen is already making waves in camp, with his complex scheme giving Chicago’s offense fits. If early signs hold, the Bears' defense could be primed for a major turnaround in 2025.

It's a new era of Chicago Bears football, even if defensive coordinator Dennis Allen is bringing an old-school flavor with him