Ben Johnson was born as an offensive coordinator from a head coaching switch. Dan Campbell came to the Lions to rescue the organization but kept several existi

The 38-year-old Johnson spent three seasons as Detroit’s offensive coordinator under Dan Campbell and will replace Matt Eberflus, who was fired by the Bears on Nov. 29.

Stability can be gained by adding experience. Similar to 2015, the Bears’ search feels purposeful after the team failed with Eberflus, who lacked previous head coaching experience. In 2022, the Bears chose Eberflus over Dan Quinn and Jim Caldwell, their two other finalists, both of whom had been head coaches.

The Bears will interview Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell for their head-coaching vacancy after firing Matt Eberflus

Al-Quadin Muhammad didn’t arrive as a member of the Detroit Lions until October. Signed to the practice squad after being released by the Cowboys, the seven-year vet needed some time to get used to the fourth defensive system he’d been a part of in a little over 18 months.

Dan Campbell believes his Lions can compete for a Super Bowl in 2025 and beyond, even without Ben Johnson running the offense.

The Bears got their guy, hiring Lions' OC Ben Johnson as their next head coach. Here's a look at the winners and losers following the move.

Johnson will take over a team with a lot of promise. The Bears went 5-12 last season. Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams showed a lot of skills, and the team started 4-2, before falling into a losing streak. Head coach Matt Eberflus was fired after arguably the biggest coaching gaffe of the year, mismanaging the clock in a 23-20 loss to the Lions.

Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported Monday Johnson will be the head coach of the Chicago Bears. A new day in Chicago: The #Bears are finalizing a deal to hire Ben Johnson as their head coach, per sources.

The Bears have a chance to land their top coaching candidate. They are finalizing a deal with Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, who is being pursued elsewhere.

Johnson's deal is expected to be completed soon, and he already is working to assemble a staff. That process is subject to the Rooney Rule, too, and will take time.

The Lions offensive coordinator is taking the Bears’ head coaching job, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Monday. Johnson spent the last two weeks flirting with the possibility of becoming the Raiders’ coach but ultimately chose the team with a potential franchise quarterback in place with Caleb Williams.