The Chicago Bears have their next head coach. The franchise hired Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson on Monday afternoon, according to multiple reports. The move came just two days after the Lions were knocked out of the playoffs.
Johnson, fresh off a dominant run as the Detroit Lions' offensive coordinator, was one of the most sought-after candidates this coaching cycle. He spent the last three seasons in that role with the Lions, and helped them to back-to-back playoff appearances — which is something the franchise hasn't seen in decades.