Ben Johnson, Detroit Lions and Bears

Bears' Ben Johnson continues adding to his staff, poaching coaches from the Lions and Cowboys, per reports
Ben Johnson is quickly building his first coaching staff as the Bears head coach, and he's poaching from a few other teams in the process.  The Bears are working to finalize a deal with Lions receivers coach Antwaan Randle El to be their new assistant head coach/wide receivers coach,
Who was the last Lions coordinator to leave for a head coaching job before Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn?
Who was the last Lions coordinator to leave for a head coaching job before Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn? He’s in the Hall of Fame
Antwaan Randle El leaves Detroit Lions to join Ben Johnson's staff with Chicago Bears
The Detroit Lions also lost coordinators Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn to head coach jobs and DL coach Terrell Williams to a coordinator spot.
Ben Johnson adds another Detroit Lions assistant to be Caleb Williams' QB coach
Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson will have a lot of familiar faces on his coaching staff in 2025, including Caleb Williams' quarterback coach.
Ben Johnson praises Lions players, organization in first press conference with Bears
Former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson officially joined the division rival Chicago Bears on Tuesday, and the team introduced him as their new head coach in a news conference on Wednesday.
Bears coach Ben Johnson on leaving 'juggernaut' Lions: 'That runway has been built'
The lingering question in Detroit is whether Dan Campbell's club can withstand the brain drain from the coaching staff. Outgoing offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has no such reservations about the club he's leaving.
Ben Johnson, Bears Poach Member of Dan Campbell's Lions Coaching Staff
Randle El, who played nine seasons as a receiver in the NFL, joined coach Dan Campbell's staff as the WR coach after two years as an offensive assistant with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Lions won a franchise-record 15 games in 2024 but were upset 45–31 by the Washington Commanders in the divisional round last weekend.
Analyzing Ben Johnson's hiring and what's next for Bears
The Sun-Times’ Bears experts — Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash — analyze the team’s hiring of head coach Ben Johnson and what’s next: We are so glad you stay informed with the Chicago Sun-Times!
Bears hire Ben Johnson: Coaching staff rumors tracker
NFL rumors: Dan Campbell, Lions eyeing Broncos coach as potential Ben Johnson replacement
The Detroit Lions were almost certainly the NFL’s most dominant team in the regular season. The key to their success that saw them win the NFC North title and earn the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoff structure was an explosive offense that averaged a league-best 33.
Ben Johnson poaches a pair of rising Lions assistants from Dan Campbell to join Bears staff
Following his installation as the head coach of the Chicago Bears, Ben Johnson is hitting the ground running. His arrival to the Windy City ostensibly coincided
Ben Johnson Responds to Report of ‘Friction’ in Lions Organization
As Ben Johnson starts with the Chicago Bears, he's fielding questions about the idea that he and Lions coach Dan Campbell are ...
Brad Holmes: Jared Goff will be fine with Ben Johnson gone and new Lions OC calling plays
Lions QB Jared Goff bristled last January at suggestions he was a product of Ben Johnson's offense, joking, 'I'm just the ...
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Lions don’t envision any drop-off from Jared Goff despite loss of Ben Johnson
"I think the guy’s in his prime, he’s gotten better and better every year. When I say ‘prime,’ I think just entering it ...
Ben Johnson fills coordinator roles by hiring Dennis Allen for defense and Declan Doyle for offense
Ben Johnson took a major step toward completing his coaching staff Sunday night. The new Chicago Bears head coach, who was ...
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Ben Johnson coaching update: What Detroit Lions offensive coordinator said about interviews
In an alternate universe, Ben Johnson could be coaching against the Detroit Lions this week in the NFC playoffs. Johnson was widely considered the frontrunner for the Washington Commanders ...
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New York Jets head coach makes commitment on Aaron Rodgers' future
Aaron Glenn was named the 19th head coach in Jets history on Wednesday after the team agreed to terms with the Lions ...
Former Saints QB takes coaching job on Chicago Bears staff
J.T. Barrett also coming from Detroit to join Ben Johnson's staff. He will be the #Bears quarterbacks coach. Served as asst ...
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Chicago Bears hire recently fired head coach as defensive coordinator
On Monday, the Chicago Bears hired Ben Johnson away from the Detroit Lions to be Matt Eberflus’ replacement as head coach.