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.

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.

The Chicago Bears have announced the hiring of Ben Johnson as their head coach. Johnson, 38, spent three seasons as Detroit’s offensive coordinator; he had been with the Lions since 2019, starting out

New Chicago head coach Ben Johnson didn't waste any time jumping into the Packers-Bears rivarly with his comments directed at Matt LaFleur.

The Chicago Bears' search for a new head coach may be wrapping up soon after the Washington Commanders' stunning upset over the Detroit Lions.

The 38-year-old Johnson spent three seasons as Detroit’s offensive coordinator under Dan Campbell and will replace Matt Eberflus, who was fired by the Bears on Nov. 29.