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. He was previously a walk-on quarterback at North Carolina in the mid-2000s.

Jan 22, 2025 · On Wednesday afternoon, former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson was introduced to the media for the first time as the Chicago Bears’ new head coach. He spoke for about 30 minutes ...

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 ...

Chicago has officially hired Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to serve as its next head coach: Chicago Bears @ChicagoBears. A new era in Chicago.<br><br>Welcome to the Bears, Coach ...

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.

Jan 20, 2025 · Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is finalizing a deal to become the Chicago Bears' next head coach, the Free Press has learned. The Lions were eliminated from the playoffs on...

Jan 20, 2025 · Moments ago, ESPN's Adam Schefter announced that Ben Johnson is leaving the Detroit Lions. Johnson, one of the top coaching candidates this cycle, is finalizing a deal to become the next head...

Jan 20, 2025 · DETROIT – Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is leaving to become the head coach of the Chicago Bears, according to reports.. Johnson, 38, has been with the Lions since 2019 and ...

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