Ben Johnson 'Is a Rock Star!' Texans Interviewing Lions Coach, Former UNC Walk-On

Posted Jan 13, 2023
The Houston Texans are interviewing one of the top minds in the NFL on Thursday. Ben Johnson, 36, is the overseer of a turnaround of the Lions offense and quarterback Jared Goff. The former UNC walk-on quarterback was a teammate of Texans personnel director Ronnie McGill and worked in Detroit with Texans director of team development Dylan Thompson. (Sports Illustrated)

Related: Football, Tar Heels in the NFL

Mack Brown to attend UNC-Louisville basketball game
Mack Brown will return to Chapel Hill on Feb. 23 to attend UNC's basketball game against Louisville, marking his first visit to campus since his...
Mon Feb 23, 2026

New England Patriots make classy $400,000 decision on receiver Mack Hollins
Mack Hollins fell short of landing a big contract incentive with the New England Patriots last season, but the team is going to reward him...
Sun Feb 22, 2026

Cowboys and running back Javonte Williams agree on $24 million, 3-year contract
The Dallas Cowboys and running back Javonte Williams have agreed on a $24 million, three-year contract, following through on the front office’s pledge that bringing...
Sun Feb 22, 2026

Two UNC Football Players Honored At Uplifting Athletes Leadership Development Conference
UNC Football's Timir Hickman-Collins and Christo Kelly recently attended the 2026 Uplifting Athletes Leadership Development Conference in Philadelphia. The UNC Football Chapter was recognized at...
Thu Feb 19, 2026