Johnson, 38, who has been with the Detroit Lions since 2019 (most recently in the role of offensive coordinator), takes over a talented Bears team that underachieved in 2024 accor

And just before the end of Matt Eberflus’s head coaching tenure in Chicago, there was ripping a’plenty from two of the Bears’ biggest stars. Hey, Mr. D.J. Wide receiver D.J. Moore was notably vocal about his former head coach’s failings,

Sloppy ends to games plagued the previous Chicago coaching staff and their new coach says he considers these situations a real strength of his.

Former Bears head coach Matt Eberflus continues to draw interest around the NFL as a defensive coach. Saturday, he interviewed with the Falcons for their vacant defensive coordinator position. Later in the day, though, the Falcons gave the job to former Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich.

The Bears are not expected to retain former interim head coach Thomas Brown or wide receivers coach Chris Beatty, a source confirmed Thursday.

Las Vegas parted ways with the first-year coach-GM tandem of Antonio Pierce and Tom Telesco earlier this month, and the “allure” of Brady, a seven-time Super Bowl champion, was said to have helped the Raiders become an enticing option for Johnson, 38.

The Atlanta Falcons completed an interview with former Bears head coach Matt Eberflus for their defensive coordinator vacancy.

Learn which top NFL head coaching candidate has signed a contract to become the next head coach of the Chicago Bears.

The Atlanta Falcons have now spoken with seven coaches for their defensive coordinator vacancy, interviewing former Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus on Saturday. The 54-year-old was fired midway through the 2024 season after compiling an overall record of 14-32.

CHICAGO - The Chicago Bears officially announced Ben Johnson as the team's head coach on Tuesday. Johnson, 38, is the 19th head coach in the franchise's 105-year history. Johnson has served as the Detroit Lions offensive coordinator since 2022.

The Chicago Bears have endured years of frustration, highlighted by the disastrous Matt Eberflus era. Fans deserve a reason to believe again.

We don’t know whether Johnson will lead Caleb Williams and the Bears to great heights, but he feels like the right guy for a very big job.