Even before the Bears came into the picture, there wasn't a shroud of hope that Ben Johnson would return to the Lions.
This is not what the Chicago Bears normally do. Get the guy. Hire the head coach that everyone else wants — including NFL GOAT Tom Brady and the Las Vegas Raiders — and instantly
The Chicago Bears have officially named former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their new head coach.
The Bears officially announced the hire of Johnson on Tuesday. Johnson had helped build an explosive offense in Detroit. Over the last two seasons, no unit has averaged more points per game (30.1) or net yards per game (402.2) than the Bears under Johnson.
The Bears offer a chance to work with quarterback Caleb Williams, who had a promising rookie season after being picked No. 1 overall. In a late-season press conference before a game against the Bears, Johnson praised Williams’ arm talent and creativity as a quarterback.
Ben Johnson, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator, will be hired by Chicago Bears as head coach, adding further intrigue to NFC North.
The Chicago Bears hired former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their new head coach, beating out the Las Vegas Raiders and Jacksonville Jaguars in the process.
The Chicago Bears hired Ben Johnson as their new head coach, and the former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator is already busy building his staff. There have been several reports indicating the Bears are zeroing in on Dennis Allen as defensive coordinator and are eyeing Darren Rizzi for special teams coordinator (follow along with our rumors tracker).
Johnson introduced one of the most prolific offensive periods in Detroit Lions history. Now, he'll lead the way in Chicago.
Super Bowl champion Lomas Brown talked about the Detroit Lions losing top coordinator Ben Johnson to the Chicago Bears in a recent appearance on OutKick's "Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich."