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.

2 days ago · Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson looks at the score during the Detroit Lions game against the Buffalo Bills at Ford Field on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. Lions lost to the Bills, 48-42.

2 days ago · NFL Network analyst Kurt Warner said the Lions will face "a transition" on offense in 2025 without Johnson calling plays. "I think Ben was great," NFL Network analyst Kurt Warner told the Free ...

4 days ago · Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff, who excelled with Ben Johnson as his offensive coordinator, joked with the new Chicago Bears head coach that wishes he didn't have to face him twice a year and thusly ...

2 days ago · The Lions' 31.4 points per game rank 13th in NFL history. In January, Johnson was named the Pro Football Writers Association's Assistant Coach of the Year for a second straight season.

Jan 20, 2025 · The Lions averaged at least 26 points per game in each of Johnson's three seasons as offensive coordinator, whereas the Bears have had four such seasons in the entire Super Bowl era (1985, 2006 ...

Jan 20, 2025 · The Bears and former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson have agreed to terms and finalized a deal. At 38 years old, Johnson was the most sought-after coach in arguably one of the most ...

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 ...

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 during Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell's first season in Detroit.

May 30, 2024 · Ben Johnson had a pretty good idea on the flight home from San Francisco after the Lions' NFC championship game loss to the 49ers in January that he'd be returning to the Detroit Lions for a...