Bears Keep Harris, Strengthen Defense

0:00It's April 2nd. Welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI and ready for kickoff. Chicago Bears held on to their defensive backs coach, Al Harris this offseason, even though he drew serious interest from other teams. Harris interviewed for defensive coordinator spots, with the Green Bay Packers, Washington Commanders, and Tennessee Titans. That's huge for the Bears, especially after losing offensive coordinator, Declan Doyle, and running backs coach, Eric Byanami. The coach Ben Johnson knew Harris was a hot commodity, but Chicago kept him for at least one more year. This sets up the defense nicely heading into next season, under coordinator, Dennis Allen. The Bears' defense topped the league with 33 takeaways and 23 interceptions last year. Johnson admits he's bracing for Harris to land a coordinator gig down the line, given his track record. In his first season with Chicago, Harris turned safety Kevin Byard into the NFL's interception leader for his third all pro honor, and cornerback.

1:00Nashaar ride pace the league and takeaways on his way to a first pro bowl nod. Now with new safety, Coppy Bryant in the fold in corners, Jalen Johnson in Kyler Gordon, eyeing full recoveries, Harris can keep elevating that. Secondary and chase even bigger defensive wins.