Randle El Joins Bears Amid Staff Overhaul

Antwaan Randle El, a former NFL wide receiver, has been appointed as the assistant head coach and wide receivers coach for the Chicago Bears under new head coach Ben Johnson. Randle El, who previously coached the Detroit Lions' wide receivers, follows Johnson from the Lions to the Bears as they seek to enhance their coaching staff. During his tenure with the Lions, Randle El worked with notable players such as Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams. He brings experience from his playing days with the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he was part of the Super Bowl XL winning team, and his coaching stint with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Additionally, the Bears are reportedly hiring Al Harris as their secondary coach and J.T. Barrett as their quarterbacks coach, indicating a significant reshaping of the coaching staff. The Bears aim to improve their performance after a challenging 5-12 season in 2024, with Randle El expected to work closely with their talented wide receiver trio and second-year quarterback Caleb Williams.