Lions, Ben Johnson and the Bears

Bears explore Ben Johnson connection by signing Lions receiver
HE also returned four punts this past season for a very healthy 10.5-yard average.The Bears used DeAndre Carter in the return game until a hamstring injury against the 49ers in December. Carter averaged 31.
Lions Brutal Loss Allows Bears To Hire Offensive Guru Ben Johnson
The shocking loss suffered by the Detroit Lions in the divisional playoffs to the Washington Commanders was an answer to the needs of the Chicago Bears.
Chicago Bears hire Ben Johnson as head coach, stealing away Lions offensive coordinator
Ben Johnson, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator, will be hired by Chicago Bears as head coach, adding further intrigue to NFC North.
Ben Johnson praises Lions players, organization in first press conference with Bears
Former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson officially joined the division rival Chicago Bears on Tuesday, and the team introduced him as their new head coach in a news conference on Wednesday.
Inside the Bears hiring of coach Ben Johnson
League rules prevented Chicago and other teams from meeting with Johnson for a second interview until Jan. 20, two days after Detroit's season ended. The Bears' contingent ultimately decided against making the trip,
Chicago Bears new coach Ben Johnson already has starter on hot seat for 2025: Report
New Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson has his eyes set on upgrading a few key positions this offseason. Johnson has identified running back, offensive line, and defensive line, as units that need to be better in 2025.
Bears Eyeing Underwhelming Coach for Ben Johnson's Staff
The latest rumored coach to be joining Bears HC Ben Johnson's staff is bound to underwhelm the Chicago fanbase.
Former Lions WR follows Ben Johnson to Chicago Bears
Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Maurice Alexander has signed a futures deal with the Chicago Bears, according to NFL’s transaction wire. Maurice will reunite with former Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson,
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Bears urged to poach Lions receiver to replace Keenan Allen in free agency
The Chicago Bears hired Ben Johnson to help lead their team back to the playoffs. Some of his former players with the Detroit ...
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Ben Johnson hiring winners and losers: Bears land coveted Lions offensive coordinator
Less than 48 hours after their season came to an end, the Lions lost again. On Monday, Ben Johnson decided to leave his ...
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Veteran lineman named fit for Ben Johnson, Chicago Bears in 2025 NFL free agency
The Chicago Bears will focus much of their attention in NFL free agency on the offensive line, and one veteran is expected to rank near the top of their list.
Bears Poach Another Lions Coach, May Be Eyeing College Football Standout as OC
Chicago Bears' new head coach Ben Johnson brings former Lions WR coach Antwaan Randle El on board, and Jeff Nixon could be ...
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Evaluating the top offseason priorities for the Bears
Finding a long-term solution at running back is another potential priority. While D'Andre Swift received a three-year, $24M ...
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2024 Lions review: Anzalone, Barnes injuries force ‘next-man-up’ mentality
With the unusually high number of injuries the Lions' defense endured this season, the linebacker corps did an admirable job ...
Report Fuels Idea Ben Johnson ‘Checked Out’ During Lions Season
New comments are fueling the idea that Ben Johnson had already mentally moved on from the Detroit Lions before the season was over. The post Report Fuels Idea Ben Johnson ‘Checked Out’ During Lions ...
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Lions coaching staff hire signals end of Tanner Engstrand in Detroit
The Detroit Lions have reportedly hired former Stanford head coach David Shaw as their passing-game coordinator, which ...