Ben Johnson, Chicago Bears

‘He’s the smartest football mind in the room’: How Ben Johnson’s background shaped the Bears coach’s rise
Displayed in a wicker chair on the front porch of Ben Johnson’s boyhood home, atop a hill 15 minutes southeast of downtown, is a framed sign with North Carolina Tar Heels logos that reads, “Whatever It Takes.
Ben Johnson introduced as Bears head coach: 'I wanted to stay in this division'
Ben Johnson expressed gratitude for his time with the Detroit Lions head coach, calling Dan Campbell a "friend" and "mentor" as he takes over Bears
The Latest: Ben Johnson is NFL Assistant Coach of the Year
The NFL Honors red carpet is open ahead of the AP awards show that will announced the league's MVP among other awards. New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton and
Bears' Ben Johnson gets 'hell of a coach' praise from Lions QB Jared Goff
Over the last three years working with Johnson, Goff has averaged 4,547 yards, 32 touchdowns and 10 interceptions per season, and he was never better than he was during the 2024 season, registering career highs in passing touchdowns (37),
How Ben Johnson will make Bears better
The Chicago Bears are already starting to look like a better football team with Ben Johnson as the head coach, and he hasn't had that much time to make an impact yet. The coaching staff is starting to come together,
Kevin O'Connell had high praise for new Bears head coach Ben Johnson
There is plenty of familiarity within the NFC North, even more so now with Ben Johnson departing the Detroit Lions to become the new head coach of the Chicago Bears. After serving as offensive coordinator in Detroit since 2022,
Ben Johnson's immediate 4-word message to Bears during HC interview
A recent article from ESPN reveals the 4-word message Ben Johnson had for the Bears during his head coaching interview.
Michael Vick: Detroit Lions' Jared Goff 'a football savant,' will be OK without Ben Johnson
Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff threw a career-high 37 TD passes this season; Fox analyst Michael Vick said he expects another ...
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The Bears seemingly won big with Ben Johnson hire – but he's still a total unknown as head coach
Ben Johnson was introduced as the new Bears coach ... He added, “I’m a football coach. So, I will be able to change and adjust accordingly.” Brian Billick can relate. A generation ago ...
How they voted: Ben Johnson wins AP assistant coach of the year
Former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson won the AP assistant coach of the year award with 29 first-place votes ...
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How new Bears coach Ben Johnson ‘created a monster’ of an offense from many influences
“but Ben is really passionate about the football.” When Dan Campbell was promoted from tight ends coach to interim head coach in 2015, Johnson took over Campbell’s position group. The next ...
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The shocking price Bears paid to land Ben Johnson as new coach
The “early figure on the NFL grapevine” for Ben Johnson, who signed on to become the 19th head coach in franchise history Monday, is $13 million per year, according to Pro Football Talk’s ...
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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 Assistant Coach ...
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Bears coordinators start work under coach Ben Johnson trying to revitalize a 5-12 team
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen reacts to a play ...
Bears news and rumors: Saquon near-miss, Ben Johnson contract details, Ryan Poles extension
Legendary Bears coach Mike Ditka once said that George Halas threw around nickels like they were manhole covers, an ...