Bears Promote Press Taylor to Offensive Coordinator

Taylor replaces Declan Doyle, who left for Ravens job

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The Chicago Bears have promoted pass game coordinator Press Taylor to offensive coordinator, replacing the departed Declan Doyle. Coach Ben Johnson will continue to call plays after leading the Bears to the playoffs in his first season as head coach. The Bears also announced several other coaching moves, including hiring Eric Studesville as running backs coach.

Why it matters

The Bears' offense was a strength last season, ranking 6th overall in the NFL, and the promotion of Taylor is aimed at maintaining that momentum. With quarterback Caleb Williams entering his third year, stability on the offensive coaching staff is crucial for his continued development.

The details

Taylor was previously the offensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2022 to 2024. He will now take over the Bears' offense, which was led by the departing Declan Doyle. The Bears also hired Eric Studesville as running backs coach, Will Lawing as offensive analyst, and Isaiah Ford as offensive quality control coach.

  • On Wednesday, the Bears announced the coaching moves.

The players

Press Taylor

The new offensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears, previously serving as the team's pass game coordinator.

Ben Johnson

The head coach of the Chicago Bears, who will continue to call plays for the offense.

Caleb Williams

The Bears' starting quarterback, who threw for a franchise-record 3,942 yards with 27 touchdowns and 7 interceptions in his second season.

Eric Studesville

The new running backs coach for the Chicago Bears, a 29-year NFL coaching veteran who previously worked with Ben Johnson in Miami.

Declan Doyle

The former offensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears, who left to become the offensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens under new head coach Jesse Minter.

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What they’re saying

“The Chicago Bears have promoted pass game coordinator Press Taylor to offensive coordinator to replace the departed Declan Doyle, one of four coaching moves announced by the team on Wednesday.”

— Associated Press (yahoo.com)

The takeaway

The Bears' offensive coaching staff changes are aimed at maintaining the momentum of their successful 2025 season, when they won the NFC North and made the playoffs for the first time in 15 years. Promoting Press Taylor to offensive coordinator and bringing in veteran coach Eric Studesville to lead the running game should provide stability and continuity for an offense led by rising star quarterback Caleb Williams.