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Fangio says he plans to return for 3rd year running Bears' D

Published Dec. 7, 2016 6:00 p.m. ET

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LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) Vic Fangio says he intends to return for a third year as Chicago Bears defensive coordinator.

Fangio denied a report saying he might be out after the season because of philosophical differences with coach John Fox. Fangio said he wants to return next season. Asked if he expects to remain Chicago's defensive coordinator beyond this year, he said, ''I do.''

Fangio said he wasn't aware of the report until Fox, who he said was ''all nervous about it,'' informed him of it. He said he told Fox not to worry.

Fox, who like Fangio is in his second year, praised his staff.

Big changes could be looming with the Bears last in the NFC North at 3-9.

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