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Bears defensive coordinator Alan Williams resigned after being involved in inappropriate but not illegal activity, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Sunday.
Williams, 53, resigned Wednesday after a weeklong absence that the Bears attributed to personal reasons.
The reaction to Williams’ departure has been cautious, with Bears coaches and general manager Ryan Poles offering minimal comments or support. Williams said in a statement he was stepping away to “take care of my health and family.”
Bears coach Matt Eberflus was pressed on that issue Friday and acknowledged he has “friendship” with Williams and, “I have feelings for Alan Willams, of course.