Ben Johnson, Chicago Bears and Coach of the Year

Why the NFL World Is Eyeing Bears HC Ben Johnson for Coach of the Year
As the top head coach candidate this NFL offseason, all eyes were on Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. Named 2024 AP NFL Assistant Coach of the Year, Johnson’s high-flying offense in Detroit led the NFL with 33.
Ex-Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson wins Assistant Coach of the Year
Ben Johnson is now in Chicago coaching the Bears, but on Thursday night, he earned some hardware for his efforts last season leading the Detroit Lions' offense.
Ben Johnson-Caleb Williams pairing gives Bears leg up
Johnson has a lot to prove as a rookie head coach — and Williams has a lot to prove as a quarterback. But this is the best foundation the Bears have had with a first-year head coach since the end of the Mike Ditka era.
Caleb Williams' numbers Ben Johnson must bolster for Bears to succeed
Key statistical areas Caleb Williams struggled in as a rookie must be elevated in his second season under new coach Ben Johnson if the Bears up to improve on five wins.
Chicago Bears coach makes thoughts on changing offense for struggling Caleb Williams perfectly clear
New Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson is leaving one of the most talented offensive rosters in the NFL to try and fix Caleb Williams in 2025. Johnson had tremendous success with veteran quarterback Jared Goff during his last three seasons with the Detroit Lions.
Ben Johnson details blueprint for Bears, Caleb Williams in 2025 and beyond
Once the Chicago Bears hired Ben Johnson as their head coach, the Chicagoland area averted their attention to the 2025 season. Next for the Bears is the offseason, including trimming their roster and re-tooling in free agency.
Chicago Bears' Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams On Building An Offense Together
Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams spoke about their excitement to work together in interviews released by the franchise. The former USC Trojans quarterback and Chicago's new coach are focused on building a successful offense.
Mina Kimes: Lions Losing Ben Johnson is Very Concerning
Mina Kimes indicated Dan Campbell's squad could simply assume the offense would continue rolling, despite having so much ...
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Ben Johnson replacement: 5 candidates to watch for Detroit Lions offensive coordinator
Ben Johnson is headed to the Chicago Bears as head coach, and the Detroit Lions are looking for a new offensive coordinator to replace him. Lions coach Dan Campbell said Monday he will ...
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Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to become Bears head coach
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is headed to a division rival. Johnson, who spent the last three seasons masterminding Detroit's offense, has finalized a deal to become the new ...
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Chicago Bears hire Ben Johnson as head coach, stealing away Lions offensive coordinator
The architect of the NFL’s best offense will be calling plays for someone else next fall. Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is finalizing a deal to become the Chicago Bears' next head ...
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Ben Johnson greeted with cheers after signing with Bears: 'Exactly where we wanted to be'
It's official: Ben Johnson is now a Chicago Bear. The former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator accepted the head coaching job with Detroit's NFC North rival on Monday, two days after the ...
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Ex-Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson named 2024 AP NFL Assistant Coach of the Year
Ben Johnson's final season as Detroit Lions offensive coordinator not only landed him a head-coaching opportunity, it garnered end-of-year accolades. Johnson was named the 2024 AP NFL ...
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Lions predicted to replace Ben Johnson with 2-time offensive coordinator
Engstrand joined the Lions in 2020 as an offensive assistant. Since then, he's been promoted a few times and has been serving as the pass-game coordinator under Johnson since 2022. Prior to ...
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Detroit Lions close to hiring John Morton as offensive coordinator to replace Ben Johnson
John Morton looks to be the favorite to become the Detroit Lions' next offensive coordinator in the search to replace ...
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Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson agrees to become Bears head coach, AP source says
Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has agreed to become the Bears head coach, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke to the AP on the ...