Benjamin David Johnson (born May 11, 1986) is an American professional football coach who is the head coach for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). His NFL coaching career began as an assistant with the Miami Dolphins in 2012, coaching quarterbacks, tight ends, and wide receivers. Johnson later joined the Detroit …

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 during Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell's first season in Detroit.

Jan 20, 2025 · Johnson took over as Lions offensive coordinator in 2022 and ascended to prominence as the conductor of Detroit's explosive unit, which reached new heights in 2024, finishing the regular...

Jan 20, 2025 · Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is headed to a division rival. Johnson, who spent the last three seasons masterminding Detroit's offense, has finalized a deal to...

Sep 8, 2024 · In 2023, Johnson led the Lions offense to a top-five offensive unit in the league, with eight games scoring over 30 points, a new single-season franchise record. Despite being heavily recruited for a head coaching position with teams such as the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Commanders , Johnson has decided to stay with Detroit for the 2024 ...

Jan 20, 2025 · Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is finalizing a deal to become the Chicago Bears' next head coach, the Free Press has learned. The Lions were eliminated from the playoffs on...

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.

Jan 31, 2024 · The most surprising news out of the NFL this week may have been Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson withdrawing his name from consideration for one of the two remaining head coach...

Jan 30, 2024 · Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has decided to stay with the team and turn down potential opportunities to be an NFL head coach next season, two people familiar with the situation tell The Associated Press.

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 ...