Bears notebook: Matt Nagy, Ryan Pace salute retiring defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano

The Bears defense ranked 11th in yards and 14th in points allowed in 2020 under coordinator Chuck Pagano.The Bears will have their third defensive coordinator in four seasons when the 2021 season begins, but the next one won’t have quite the shoes to fill that Chuck Pagano had.

Pagano, 60, announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday after two seasons with the Bears, citing a desire to spend more time with his family.

Bears coach Matt Nagy said it was Pagano’s decision.

“What he’s brought to us and what he’s taught us — everybody in our family here — is second to none,” Nagy said. “He’s sacrificed. His family’s sacrificed so much for him and now it’s time for him to sacrifice of them.…