Johnson later joined the Detroit Lions in 2019, rising to offensive coordinator in 2022 and leading the team to a top-five offense in every season, including having the #1 ranked offense during the 2024 NFL season.

Jan 20, 2025 · The Chicago Bears officially hired Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their head coach, the team announced on Tuesday.

Jan 23, 2025 · The lingering question in Detroit is whether Dan Campbell's club can withstand the brain drain from the coaching staff. Outgoing offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, credited with the Lions ...

Jan 20, 2025 · Schefter: Chicago Bears hire Ben Johnson as next head coach (1:12) Adam Schefter details how Ben Johnson and the Bears reached a deal to make the Lions offensive coordinator their next head coach.

Sep 28, 2023 · Under Ben Johnson, middle, the Lions have had one of the top offenses in the NFL. David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports. WHEN THE LIONS made Johnson their offensive coordinator in February of 2022, news...

May 30, 2024 · Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson spoke with reporters on Thursday about his decision to stay in Detroit over taking a head-coaching vacancy.

Ben Johnson was promoted to offensive coordinator in 2022 after spending three seasons with the Lions in multiple roles on the coaching staff. He came to Detroit in 2019, as an offensive quality control coach, and was heavily involved in the passing game

Jan 30, 2024 · Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has decided to stay with the team and turn down potential opportunities to be an NFL head coach next season, two people familiar with the situation tell The Associated Press.

Jan 20, 2025 · Had the Lions stayed alive in the postseason, the Bears — who first interviewed Johnson via video conference on Jan. 11 — would have had to continue waiting to interview him in person.

Jan 20, 2025 · The Chicago Bears have hired Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their head coach, the team announced Tuesday, landing arguably the most highly coveted head-coaching candidate in ...