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Ben Johnson, Lions and Chicago Bears

Inside the Ben Johnson hiring: What convinced him Chicago Bears are ‘set up for success’ — and how they were ‘ready to pounce’

The interview was scheduled for Jan. 11. The Detroit Lions were deep into their postseason bye week and still awaiting their divisional-round opponent. But offensive coordinator Ben Johnson was multitasking.

USA Today · 2d

Ben Johnson to Chicago Bears is a gut punch because he knows the Detroit Lions' recipe

Chicago has hired Detroit Lions OC Ben Johnson to be their next head coach. The toughest division in the NFL could get even more competitive.

Detroit Free Press · 2d

Ben Johnson replacement: 5 candidates to watch for Detroit Lions offensive coordinator

The Lions have plenty of in-house options to replace Ben Johnson as offensive coordinator including Scottie Montgomery and Tanner Engstrand.

Aaron Glenn, Lions

USA Today · 23h

What should you know about Aaron Glenn? Detroit Lions players swear by him

Aaron Glenn's departure comes days after Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson left to become the head coach of the Chicago Bears.

NBC Sports on MSN · 2h

Brad Holmes: Lions were prepared to lose Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn

Lions General Manager Brad Holmes says the coaching staff in Detroit will remain a strong one, despite losing offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to the Bears and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn to the Jets.

FanSided on MSN · 21h

Lions already have their ideal Aaron Glenn replacement under contract

With the Detroit Lions losing defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn to the New York Jets' head-coaching position, Dan Campbell does not have to look very far to find his ideal defensive coordinator replacement.

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Bears' Ben Johnson: Lions are still a 'juggernaut' even without him calling plays

New Chicago Bears head coach and former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson said he wasn't emotionally prepared ...

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Ben Johnson thankful for Lions, knew he wanted to stay in NFC North

Ben Johnson mentioned Detroit Lions owner Sheila Ford Hamp and head coach Dan Campbell in his first spoken sentences as head ...

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Bears coach Ben Johnson on leaving 'juggernaut' Lions: 'That runway has been built'

The lingering question in Detroit is whether Dan Campbell's club can withstand the brain drain from the coaching staff. Outgoing OC Ben Johnson has no such reservations about the club he's leaving.

Ben Johnson named a finalist for AP Assistant Coach of the Year

New Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson has been named a finalist for AP Assistant Coach of the Year following his 2024 season as the Detroit Lions offensive coordinator.

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Lions losing Ben Johnson to rival Bears is big 'body blow,' Super Bowl champion says

Super Bowl champion Lomas Brown talked about the Detroit Lions losing top coordinator Ben Johnson to the Chicago Bears in a recent appearance on OutKick's "Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich." ...

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