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NFL coaching news: Lions OC Ben Johnson leaving to become Bears head coach
As first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter and corroborated by several other NFL insiders, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is finalizing terms to become the Chicago Bears’ next head coach.
Johnson has served as the Lions offensive coordinator for the last three years, producing top-five scoring offenses in each season. This year, the Lions led the NFL in scoring with 33.2 points per game. Johnson had also interviewed for the Patriots, Raiders, and Jaguars in this hiring cycle, as well as eight other head coaching jobs in the previous two offseasons.
It’s a tough loss for the Lions offense and quarterback Jared Goff, who had built a strong relationship with the Lions offensive coordinator. It’s an even tougher pill to swallow that Johnson is now headed for a division rival. He’ll now work with quarterback, and 2024 first overall pick, Caleb Williams to help turn around a Bears offense that hasn’t ranked in the top half of scoring since 2018.
Now we wait to see if Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn is also on the move.
Per reports, Johnson is expected to hire Dennis Allen as his defensive coordinator. With Allen’s ties to the Saints and Dan Campbell, he would have made a logical choice to replace Glenn, if Detroit finds themselves with a defensive coordinator vacancy.
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In a shocking turn of events, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has announced his departure from the team to accept the head coaching position with the Chicago Bears. Johnson, who has been with the Lions since 2019, has quickly risen through the coaching ranks and is now set to lead one of the NFL’s most storied franchises.
The Bears, who have been searching for a new head coach since parting ways with Matt Nagy, see Johnson as the perfect candidate to lead their team to success. Known for his innovative offensive schemes and ability to develop young talent, Johnson is expected to bring a fresh perspective to the Bears’ struggling offense.
While the Lions will undoubtedly miss Johnson’s leadership and expertise, they understand his desire to take on a new challenge and wish him the best of luck in his new role. As they begin their search for a new offensive coordinator, the Lions will look to build on the foundation that Johnson helped establish during his time in Detroit.
As for the Bears, they are thrilled to have Johnson on board and believe that he is the right man to lead their team to greatness. With his proven track record of success and ability to inspire his players, Johnson is poised to make a significant impact in Chicago and help the Bears reach new heights in the upcoming season.
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