That Johnson would leave Detroit was really just a matter of when—not if. He was heavily pursued over the last two coaching cycles after transforming the Lions offense with a on
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery doesn't seem too pleased with his former offensive coordinator's decision to join the Chicago Bears.
As a swarm of media gathered around David Montgomery on Tuesday evening, one reporter in the throng told him, “We missed you.” A smile spread across the Detroit Lions running back's face.
Detroit Lions RB David Montgomery is officially in the lineup vs Commanders after missing 3 games with a knee injury. Here are inactives for Saturday.
The Detroit Lions bolstered their backfield in 2023, signing free agent David Montgomery and drafting Jahmyr Gibbs in the first round. The investments have paid off.
Over the past three days, the Detroit Lions have lost both their offensive coordinator and defensive coordinator to head coaching jobs with other organizations. The two coaches' departures have been received in very different ways.
Star Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown had a clear message for Ben Johnson after he left to coach the Chicago Bears.
Now, the Lions are also starting over at both the offensive coordinator and defensive coordinator positions on their coaching staff, with OC Ben Johnson being hired to be the next head coach of the Chicago Bears and DC Aaron Glenn being hired to be the next head coach of the New York Jets.
Former Bears and current Lions running back David Montgomery took to Instagram to share his reaction to his offensive coordinator leaving for Chicago, and it was pretty hilarious.
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.
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson pulls out a lateral-to-shovel pass that goes from running back David Montgomery to wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown which results in a 20-yard gain.