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Williams, 53, missed last week's game at Tampa
Bay for what the team said was personal reasons. He left the
team last week.
"I am taking a step back to take care of my health and family,"
Williams said in a statement issued to media Wednesday
afternoon. "I appreciate the opportunity to work with the
Chicago Bears, a storied NFL franchise with a rich history.
"The McCaskey family is first-class and second to none. I would
also like to thank Coach Matt Eberflus and General Manager Ryan
Poles for giving me the opportunity to come to Chicago. I would
also like to thank President Kevin Warren, the coaches and
players of which I value the relationships and camaraderie. I
value the NFL shield and all that it stands for and after taking
some time to address my health, I plan to come back and coach
again"
Williams was in his second season as Chicago's defensive
coordinator.
Earlier Wednesday, Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said there was
no update on the status of Williams or when he might return to
the team. Eberflus filled in as defensive playcaller against the
Bucs.
Williams began his NFL coaching career as an assistant with the
Buccaneers in 2001. He has also worked for the Indianapolis
Colts (2002-11, 2018-21), Minnesota Vikings (2012-13) and
Detroit Lions (2014-17).
Eberflus was the defensive coordinator for the Colts from
2018-21 before becoming the head coach of the Bears.
--Field Level Media
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