'I am taking a step back to take care of my health and my family,' Alan Williams said in a statement released Wednesday afternoon.
"Given the false rumors and what seems to be out there on social media, I just want to set the record straight that coach Williams has some health challenges and some family issues he's dealing with and he thought it was the right time to take a step back and deal with those issues," Stroth told ESPN."He has tremendous respect for the Bears organization and he just thought it was the time to handle this health issue and his personal matters.
Is there any legal or criminal matter tied to Alan Williams resigning as Bears defensive coordinator?Stroth emphasizes that strongly and "unequivocally."With Williams away, Eberflus took over defensive play-calling duties for the Bears in a 27-17 Week 2 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Eberflus was asked about Williams' status multiple times earlier Wednesday during a press conference but declined to provide an update.
Before Williams' resignation had been made public, Eberflus already announced that he would continue to call the defense again in Week 3 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Eberflus said earlier Wednesday that he feels the team can manage without a defensive coordinator because of the experience of the rest of the coaching staff.
Williams was hired as Chicago's defensive coordinator ahead of the 2022 season after Eberflus was named head coach.
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