Bears Promote Press Taylor to Offensive Coordinator

Taylor replaces Declan Doyle, who left for the Ravens

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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The Chicago Bears are promoting Press Taylor to offensive coordinator, replacing Declan Doyle who left for the Baltimore Ravens. Taylor was the team's passing game coordinator last season and has prior experience as the offensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2022 to 2024.

Why it matters

The Bears are looking to maintain continuity on offense by promoting from within. Taylor is familiar with the system and has experience as an offensive coordinator, which should help provide stability for quarterback Caleb Williams and the rest of the offense.

The details

Taylor, 38, was the Jaguars' offensive coordinator for three seasons before joining the Bears' staff last year as passing game coordinator. He also has experience as an assistant under Chip Kelly and Doug Pederson with the Philadelphia Eagles, where he won a Super Bowl ring in 2017. Bears head coach Ben Johnson is expected to continue calling plays, with Taylor providing input and overseeing the offense.

  • Press Taylor was the Jaguars' offensive coordinator from 2022 through 2024.
  • Taylor joined the Bears' staff as passing game coordinator last season.
  • Declan Doyle left the Bears to become the offensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens just over a week ago.

The players

Press Taylor

The new offensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears, previously served as the Jaguars' offensive coordinator and has experience as an assistant coach with the Eagles.

Ben Johnson

The head coach of the Chicago Bears, who is expected to continue calling plays for the offense.

Declan Doyle

The former offensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears, who recently left to take the same position with the Baltimore Ravens.

Caleb Williams

The Bears' starting quarterback, who will continue to work closely with the new offensive coordinator Press Taylor.

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What they’re saying

“Taylor said last season that Johnson set the agenda for coaching quarterback Caleb Williams, and quarterbacks coach J.T. Barrett handled the day-to-day details. He and Doyle would 'chime in' during group discussions.”

— Press Taylor, Passing Game Coordinator (suntimes.com)

What’s next

The Bears do not necessarily need to fill Taylor's previous role as passing game coordinator, but it gives head coach Ben Johnson the opportunity to add another assistant to the coaching staff.

The takeaway

The Bears are promoting from within to maintain continuity on offense, with Press Taylor's experience as an offensive coordinator and familiarity with the system expected to provide stability for the team's young quarterback Caleb Williams.