Ben Johnson, who at one point in the process virtually interviewed with the New England Patriots, has found a new job. The Detroit Lions’ offensive coordinator will join the NFC North rival Chicago Bears as their next head coach.

The “early figure on the NFL grapevine” for Ben Johnson, who signed on to become the 19th head coach in franchise history Monday, is $13 million per year, according to Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio.

Ben Johnson has a local tie and a connection with the Patriots' most important player. Read more on Boston.com.