The Chicago Bears hired Detroit Lions OC Ben Johnson as their new head coach, per NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero, meaning Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith will not get the job.
A new day in Chicago: The #Bears are finalizing a deal to hire Ben Johnson as their head coach, per sources.
Johnson is set to fly there soon and contract parameters are in place. Barring a last-minute snag, the #Lions OC lands with an NFC North rival. pic.twitter.com/Y1i4lRtpw5
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 20, 2025
Smith is still a candidate for the New York Jets head coaching job, but if he doesn’t land that, he will likely return to Pittsburgh in 2025.