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A former enemy of the division joins the Chicago Bears.
The team announced on Wednesday the hiring of Mike Pettine to be the new senior defensive assistant, first reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Pettine has spent the past three seasons as defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers. In 2020, the Packers’ defense finished in the top 10 in total yards allowed, yards per game allowed and yards per passing allowed. After Green Bay was eliminated in the NFC Championship game, Pettine’s contract was not renewed and the Packers hired Joe Barry to replace him.
The veteran coach, who has been in the NFL since 2002, joins the new staff of Bears defensive coordinator Sean Desai and will be a key presence for the defensive coaching staff.
When news of Pettine’s hiring broke, Twitter had immediate reactions to the Bears’ new assistant.
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