Bears coach Ben Johnson calls penalties 'egregious' but defends concussion-causing hit vs Packers

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson talks after an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Huh) ORG XMIT: WIMG172Nam Huh/AP Photos

Bears coach Ben Johnson bemoaned the Bears’ four 15-yard flags in Saturday’s rivalry game against the Packers, calling all but the hit that concussed quarterback Jordan Love as inexcusable.

Bears linebacker D’Marco Jackson was flagged for unnecessary roughness on the opening kickoff return. Defensive end Austin Booker roughed the passer three plays later, and again in the second quarter when he struck the quarterback’s helmet with the crown of his. The hit knocked Love out for the game. Johnson defended…