Ben Johnson will be leaving the Detroit Lions. He still will see them twice a year.
Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported Monday Johnson will be the head coach of the Chicago Bears.
A new day in Chicago: The #Bears are finalizing a deal to hire Ben Johnson as their head coach, per sources.
Johnson is set to fly there soon and contract parameters are in place. Barring a last-minute snag, the #Lions OC lands with an NFC North rival. pic.twitter.com/Y1i4lRtpw5
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 20, 2025
His work in Detroit under Dan Campbell has been heralded. A year ago he passed on interviews to be a head coach and returned to Detroit.
Johnson will get a chance to shape Caleb Williams, the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL draft.
The Bears were 4-2 in 2024 before losing 10 straight and seeing coach Matt Eberflus fired during the stretch.
Johnson has been with the Lions since 2020 and was the offensive coordinator since 2022.
Campbell said after the loss to the Commanders that he expected to lose both coordinators, Johnson and DC Aaron Glenn.
