Ben Johnson, Chicago Bears

Bears coordinators start work under coach Ben Johnson trying to revitalize a 5-12 team
The coordinators hired by Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson enter their new jobs with vastly different amounts of coaching experience.
Grading the Chicago Bears coaching staff Ben Johnson has assembled so far
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson is steadily building his staff, adding new coaches by the day. Here’s our grade on his hires so far.
What is Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson inheriting on offense? A breakdown of the best — and worst — of 2024.
As Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson builds his staff and evaluates the roster, we look at positives, issues and questions with the current state of the offense.
Dennis Allen vows to attack on defense — and support Bears head coach Ben Johnson
The reason: he was Johnson once. Allen, the Bears ’ new defensive coordinator, was a 39-year-old first-time head coach when the Raiders started their 2012 regular season. Johnson will be 39 when the Bears play their first game with him as their head coach.
Bears set to add ex-Jaguars OC to Ben Johnson's staff
Ben Johnson went out and got another experienced veteran coach to add to his staff with the Bears next season.
Bears 7-round 2025 mock draft: Chicago loads up on offense for Ben Johnson
Johnson is a home-run hire for the Bears, but general manager Ryan Poles has plenty of work to do with this roster, between free agency and the 2025 NFL draft, to elevate this team. But it helps that Chicago has the resource to do just that with the fifth-most salary cap space and four picks in the Top 75 of the NFL draft.
How the Bears’ new coordinators plan to work with Ben Johnson: 5 takeaways
“Just facing the offense, the creativity of the offense, the way that he’s able to utilize all of his assets and get them in the best position to have success, I was always really intrigued with how he was able to do that,” Allen said.
The Ben Johnson-Dennis Allen connection is new, but the Chicago Bears defensive coordinator sees ‘a really good fit’
It’s early yet. Dennis Allen barely has his new office settled at Halas Hall. So it’s difficult for the 52-year-old coach to deliver a concrete vision of what his Chicago Bears defense might look like in 2025.
New Bears Coach May End Up Screwing Over Ben Johnson
Shortly after that loss, offensive coordinator Ben Johnson left town to become the head coach of the Chicago Bears. He's sticking around the NFC North and will see the Lions twice a year. Johnson wasted no time building out his coaching staff.
Chicago Bears new offensive coordinator addresses his role on Ben Johnson’s staff
The Chicago Bears hired head coach Ben Johnson with the idea that he would solve their offensive woes and develop quarterback Caleb Williams. Johnson turned around and hired 28-year-old Declan Doyle away from his duties as the Denver Broncos tight ends coach to be the Bears offensive coordinator.
Bears’ Dennis Allen reveals when Ben Johnson first asked him about being his DC
After the Chicago Bears hired Ben Johnson to be their next head coach after firing Matt Eberflus, it didn’t take long for the rest of the coaching staff to fill out. Johnson started by grabbing a few familiar names from the Detroit Lions coaching staff — including receiver coach Antwaan Randle El.
Kurt Warner explains how Caleb Williams should benefit from Ben Johnson
One of the biggest storylines for the Chicago Bears heading into the 2025 season is the dynamic between new head coach Ben ...
Ben Johnson Reaching Out to Dennis Allen Further Angers Lions Fans
Former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson reached out to former New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen late ...
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Bears, Ben Johnson ‘finalizing deal' for head coaching job: Reports
The Chicago Bears have reportedly pulled a stunner Monday, deciding to hire Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson ...
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Dan Hampton: Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams will make a great team
Dan Hampton, NFL Hall of Famer and host of The Hamp and O’B Show, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Ben Johnson’s plans for the ...
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Ben Johnson wanted Gophers to experience adversity at Michigan State
The Gophers host Washington on Saturday at Williams Arena after having a 3-game Big Ten win streak snapped at Michigan State.
Amon-Ra St. Brown does not seem bothered with Lions losing Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn
Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown said as much while talking it over on the St. Brown Podcast. Here is the episode where ...
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Bears' Ben Johnson 'should target' reunion with Lions $6 million Pro Bowler
Zeitler signed with the Lions on a one-year, $6 million deal last year, so it seems fairly safe to assume his next deal will ...
NFL Fans Upset With Ben Johnson After Eye-Catching Revelation
The Chicago Bears enter a new era after signing former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to take over the ...