Benjamin David Johnson (born May 11, 1986) is an American football coach who is currently 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

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 21, 2025 · On Tuesday, the Chicago Bears officially announced former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their next head coach. Johnson was one of the most sought after candidates in this year ...

Jan 20, 2025 · The Lions averaged at least 26 points per game in each of Johnson's three seasons as offensive coordinator, whereas the Bears have had four such seasons in the entire Super Bowl era (1985, 2006 ...

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 · Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson will remain in Detroit despite fielding interest for multiple head-coaching positions this hiring cycle, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported...

Jan 20, 2025 · Johnson, 38, called plays for one of the NFL’s best offenses in each of the past three seasons in Detroit, overseeing a group that helped transform the Lions into a Super Bowl contender.

Dec 28, 2024 · Though players such as quarterback Jared Goff, running back Jahmyr Gibbs, and wide receiver Amon-Ra St.Brown are significant reasons for the group's success, offensive coordinator Ben Johnson...