Report: Chicago Bears to hire Lions OC Ben Johnson as head coach

The Chicago Bears are finalizing a deal to hire Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has their next head coach, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

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

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