Former Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott spent time with Chicago Bears leader Ben Johnson at joint practice with the Tennessee Titans on Thursday, sparking speculation regarding the nature of his visit. Many fans are wondering if McDermott could join the Bears' staff as a defensive coach or advisor ahead of the 2026 NFL season. McDermott was defensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles and Carolina Panthers before taking his head coaching job with the Bills, where he spent nine years with the organization before his dismissal at the end of this past season.
"Former Bills HC Sean McDermott is at today’s Titans-Bears joint practice and is spending time with Chicago HC Ben Johnson," ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reported on Thursday. "Give me Sean McDermott as a defensive advisor for the #Bears this year I beg," one fan wrote. "Sean McDermott + Dennis Allen leading The #Bears defense?
Holy moly," another said. "Hope Ben Johnson adds Sean McDermott to the staff as a 'special assistant,'" another added. "Would be pretty sweet if he joined the staff as a senior consultant for the defense," another wrote.
The Bears will begin their 2026 regular-season campaign with a Week 1 matchup against the Panthers on Sept. 13.
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