Ben Johnson, former UNC QB and Lions offensive coordinator, to become Chicago Bears head coach

Posted Jan 21, 2025
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, 38, has agreed to a deal to become the Chicago Bears' next head coach. Johnson, who has been the Lions' offensive coordinator for the past three seasons, will fill the job vacated by Matt Eberflus when he was fired on November 29. Johnson will be the 19th head coach in the franchise's 105-year existence. (ESPN.com)

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