Ben Johnson was named head coach of the Chicago Bears on Jan. 21, 2025. Johnson is the 18th full-time head coach in the franchise's 106-year history, arriving in Chicago after leading one of the NFL's most prolific offenses with the Detroit Lions.

Benjamin David Johnson (born May 11, 1986) is an American professional football coach who is the head coach for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). His NFL coaching career began as an assistant with the Miami Dolphins in 2012, coaching quarterbacks, tight ends, and wide receivers.

4 days ago · New Bears coach Ben Johnson, third from left, poses with, from left, President/CEO Kevin Warren, general manager Ryan Poles and Chairman George McCaskey after being introduced on Jan. 22, 2025, at ...

Jan 20, 2025 · Johnson finalized an agreement to become Chicago’s head coach, the Bears announced on Tuesday. “Having been on the opposing sideline, I can attest to how passionate Bears fans are about this city and their team, and I am honored to be their head coach,” Johnson said in a statement.

Jan 22, 2025 · Ben Johnson was introduced as the Chicago Bears' new head coach on Wednesday, and the former Detroit Lions OC told reporters that QB Caleb Williams "played a large component into my decision."

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

Jan 20, 2025 · The Bears are finalizing a deal to hire Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their new head coach, according to Priority Sports, the agency that represents Johnson.