Chicago Bears secondary coach history

Deshea Townsend

Townsend was the secondary coach for the Chicago Bears in the 2019-2021 seasons, a total of three years. Townsend's record as the team's secondary coach was 22-27-0, making him the most successful secondary coach in Chicago Bears history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2020) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Townsend in playoff games.

Jim LaRue

LaRue was the secondary coach for the Chicago Bears in the 1981 season. LaRue's record as the team's secondary coach was 6-10-0, making him the second-most successful secondary coach in Chicago Bears history.


Chicago Bears secondary coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Deshea Townsend 2019-2021 22-27-0 44.9% 0-1
Jim LaRue 1981 6-10-0 37.5% 0-0

Chicago Bears secondary coach facts

  • Jim LaRue was the first secondary coach in Bears history in 1981.
  • Deshea Townsend coached the most seasons as the Bears's secondary coach at three seasons.
  • Deshea Townsend was the last coach to hold the position of secondary coach, leaving the role after the 2021 season.