Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 21, 2025
Bears officially announce Ben Johnson as new head coach
FILE - Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson looks on from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Dec. 22, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File) ORG XMIT: NYJO212Kamil Krzaczynski/AP Photos
Bears president Kevin Warren said the team’s coaching hire could shift the course of the franchise for the next two decades, so there’s a lot riding on Ben Johnson as he takes over.
The team announced Tuesday morning that Johnson, formerly the Lions offensive coordinator, officially signed to become their 18th head coach. The Bears agreed to terms with him Monday, winning a fierce competition for the top candidate on the market.
