ESPN.com · Sep 11, 2025
Eager Lions plan 'welcome' for Ben Johnson, Bears
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ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell certainly doesn't dislike Ben Johnson.
But when Johnson, his former offensive coordinator, returns to Ford Field on the opposing sideline Sunday (1 p.m. ET, Fox) as head coach of the Chicago Bears for the first time, he's prepared for war on the field.
"Ben's my friend. He's always gonna be my friend. Nothing about that's gonna change," Campbell said this week. "We're going in getting ready to play Chicago. We're gonna win this game. We have to.
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