Ben Johnson highlighted his ability to rise to each challenge while he was a position coach and coordinator but one possible danger could be unchecked.

Displayed in a wicker chair on the front porch of Ben Johnson’s boyhood home, atop a hill 15 minutes southeast of downtown, is a framed sign with North Carolina Tar Heels logos that reads, “Whatever It Takes.

In a new article by ESPN's Courtney Cronin, a team source revealed that Johnson signed a five-year, $65 million contract worth $13 million per year. That's well above what most first-time head coaches receive and speaks volumes about how badly the Bears wanted Johnson. For comparison, former Bears head coach Matt Eberflus made $6 million per year.

Former Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery had a clear message about what kind of coach Ben Johnson is.

Over the last three years working with Johnson, Goff has averaged 4,547 yards, 32 touchdowns and 10 interceptions per season, and he was never better than he was during the 2024 season, registering career highs in passing touchdowns (37),

After serving as offensive coordinator in Detroit since 2022, Johnson now joins Lions head coach Dan Campbell, Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell, and Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur, in a division full of rivalries, and bright minds.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson was honored as the NFL’s top assistant coach for his work with the Detroit Lions.

NEW ORLEANS — As the Bears limped to the end of their disappointing season, wide receiver DJ Moore kept an eye on Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. He suspected the Bears’ front office wanted to hire him as their head coach after firing Matt Eberflus.

After a rough first season with Caleb Williams, the Bears have the money to turn things around quickly with their new head coach.

The Chicago Bears landed the top NFL coaching candidate this offseason, but the post-Super Bowl 2025 power rankings still don't believe in the team's upside.