The Bears are expected to name Bill McGovern as their new inside linebackers coach, a source confirmed Thursday afternoon. He’ll replace Mark DeLeone, who is headed to join the Lions and new head coach Dan Campbell, who has a six-year contract.
New Bears defensive coordinator Sean Desai is rounding out his coaching staff; earlier Thursday, the Bears named Chris Rumph their defensive line coach.
McGovern coached Giants inside linebackers in 2019 after coaching all linebackers from 2016-18. He coached outside linebackers for the Eagles from 2013-15.
McGovern spent last season as a defensive analyst at Nebraska, where he made $36,000.