Johnson later joined the Detroit Lions in 2019, rising to offensive coordinator in 2022 and leading the team to a top-five offense in every season, including the top-ranked during the 2024 season. Johnson was born in Charleston, South Carolina on May 11, 1986.

Jan 22, 2025 · On Wednesday afternoon, former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson was introduced to the media for the first time as the Chicago Bears ’ new head coach. He spoke for about 30...

2 days ago · Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff, who excelled with Ben Johnson as his offensive coordinator, joked with the new Chicago Bears head coach that wishes he didn't have to face him twice a year and thusly ...

Jan 20, 2025 · The Chicago Bears officially hired Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their head coach, the team announced on Tuesday.

3 days ago · “I want this job!” Those were the first words former Lions offensive coordinator and new Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson told team chairman George McCaskey during his interview for the position, according to a story from Courtney Cronin of ESPN. Cronin detailed the interview process for Johnson and for the Bears that led to Johnson taking over the lead role in Chicago, which was ...

Ben Johnson was promoted to offensive coordinator in 2022 after spending three seasons with the Lions in multiple roles on the coaching staff. He came to Detroit in 2019, as an offensive quality control coach, and was heavily involved in the passing game

May 30, 2024 · Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson spoke with reporters on Thursday about his decision to stay in Detroit over taking a head-coaching vacancy.

Sep 28, 2023 · Under Ben Johnson, middle, the Lions have had one of the top offenses in the NFL. David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports. WHEN THE LIONS made Johnson their offensive coordinator in February of 2022, news...

Jan 20, 2025 · Schefter: Chicago Bears hire Ben Johnson as next head coach (1:12) Adam Schefter details how Ben Johnson and the Bears reached a deal to make the Lions offensive coordinator their next head coach.

Jan 20, 2025 · The Chicago Bears have hired Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their head coach, the team announced Tuesday, landing arguably the most highly coveted head-coaching candidate in ...