- Bears DC Alan Williams tendered his resignation under mysterious circumstances
- The rumor that the FBI raided the Chicago facility has been debunked.
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Ties between Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Alan Williams and the FBI have been exposed by the team.
Williams resigned from his position Wednesday afternoon under mysterious circumstances, saying he was taking time to focus on himself and his family.
A report preceding the announcement noted an FBI raid on the team’s premises; Halas Hall and former Bears player turned FBI agent Charles ‘Peanut’ Tillman.
This was rebuked by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network and the franchise several hours later.
‘Clarity: — The FBI did not raid Halas Hall today. The league is not involved. Peanut Tillman is in no way involved in this matter,” Rapoport said. tweeted.
Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Alan Williams has reportedly resigned from the team.
The Bears spoke to ESPN and called rumors that Halas Hall was raided “false.”
Williams released a statement earlier this afternoon, announcing he was leaving his position.
“It is with great regret that I tender my resignation as defensive coordinator of the Chicago Bears Football Club, effective immediately,” the statement said.
“I’m taking a step back to take care of my health and my family. I appreciate the opportunity to work with the Chicago Bears, an NFL franchise with a rich history.
“I would also like to thank Coach Matt Eberflus and General Manager Ryan Poles for giving me the opportunity to come to Chicago.
“I appreciate the NFL Shield and everything it represents and after taking the time to look after my health, I plan to come back and coach again.”
Williams remained out of the team Wednesday after missing a game for personal reasons, and coach Matt Eberflus would not comment on whether he still had his job.
“I don’t have any updates at this time,” Eberflus said during his press conference.
Head coach Matt Eberflus declined to discuss Williams’ absence from the team Wednesday.
Eberflus gave that exact answer twice when asked if he anticipated Williams returning this season and if the two had spoken.
Williams, in his second season as Chicago’s defensive coordinator, missed last week’s game at Tampa Bay after passing in the opener against the Green Bay Packers.
Eberflus, a former Indianapolis defensive coordinator, called a play against the Buccaneers and plans to do so “at that time” when the Bears (0-2) visit Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.