[15] In his first season with the Bears, they went 6–10 and missed the playoffs, though nose tackle Eddie Goldman made the 2015 All-Rookie team.
[17][18] They also re-signed Mitch Unrein and added Akiem Hicks, but let Jarvis Jenkins go to the New York Jets.
[22] After Matt Nagy was named the new head coach of the Bears, he elected to keep defensive coordinator Vic Fangio and his staff.
[27] Rodgers received the John Teerlinck Award as the best defensive line coach in the NFL; the 2018 Bears line helped the defense lead the league in categories like rushing yards allowed per game (80) and points allowed per game (17.7).
[31] On January 20, 2021, Rodgers was hired by the Los Angeles Chargers to serve as the outside linebackers coach, as well as the run game coordinator.
On January 11, 2025, Rodgers was fired by the Atlanta Falcons after spending one season as the team's defensive line coach.
[35] Their father Randy Rodgers was a college coach and recruiting coordinator for the Texas Longhorns and Illinois Fighting Illini.