Former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson officially joined the division rival Chicago Bears on Tuesday, and the team introduced him as their new head coach in a news conference on Wednesday.

The Chicago Bears have officially named former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their new head coach.

Some Detroit Lions fans are beside themselves that Ben Johnson is staying in the NFC North with the Chicago Bears: 'Benedict Johnson'

Johnson introduced one of the most prolific offensive periods in Detroit Lions history. Now, he'll lead the way in Chicago.

This is not what the Chicago Bears normally do. Get the guy. Hire the head coach that everyone else wants — including NFL GOAT Tom Brady and the Las Vegas Raiders — and instantly

Ben Johnson will move from the Detroit Lions to his NFC North rival, as the Chicago Bears are bringing him on as the team's new head coach.

The Bears are expected to be a finalist for Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, who Dan Campbell said he expects to lose to a head coaching job soon.

Ben Johnson, who held the role since 2022 and has been with the Lions ' organization since 2019, is reportedly finalizing a deal to become the head coach of the Chicago Bears. He replaces Matt Ebeflus, who was fired late in the 2024 regular season.

Moore and Kmet join quarterback Caleb Williams in their feelings for Johnson to take over as their head coach. Williams revealed this week that he "screamed" when Johnson was hired out of excitement, and the two shared a fist bump as Johnson arrived for his first press conference.

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff threw for a career-best 37 touchdowns this season under the watchful eye of then-offensive coordinator Ben Johnson.Lions general manager Brad Holmes doesn't exp

The Detroit Lions are the third team since at least 2010 to have both coordinators become NFL head coaches in the same offseason.