Ben Johnson has made his choice on his head coaching destination for 2025.
According to ESPN, the Detroit Lions offensive coordinator is finalizing a deal with the Chicago Bears to become their next head coach.
Bear down: Chicago is finalizing a deal to hire Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as its next head coach, sources tell ESPN. Bears are getting their man. pic.twitter.com/UwlLk3wNJZ
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 20, 2025
Johnson was linked to the Bears job heavily by analysts during the offseason, and the team was seen as one of three finalists alongside the Las Vegas Raiders and Jacksonville Jaguars.