The Chicago Bears entered the offseason in search of a new head coach to replace Matt Eberflus. They found their man Monday, finalizing a deal to hire Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson.
ESPN reports ex-New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen could team up with new Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson:
According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the Bears finalized a deal to hire Ben Johnson -- the Detroit Lions offensive coordinator -- as the franchise's 18th head coach on Monday, working fast to secure their top candidate amid interest from other teams looking to fill positions.
The Chicago Bears have named Ben Johnson as their new head coach, and their potential defensive coordinator choice could create an interesting
ESPN reports the Chicago Bears are trying to land New Orleans Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi for their special teams coordinator opening:
After landing Ben Johnson as their head coach, the Bears are now looking to sign another big name as their defensive coordinator.
With Dennis Allen expected to be hired by the Bears, reports immediately followed that he could soon be joined by another Saints coach.
Ben Johnson is already assembling a superstar coaching staff, including this defensive coordinator, as he finalizes his deal to become the Bears' next coach.
Although the news coming out of Chicago will probably be the biggest across the NFL Monday, the Colts have identified their next defensive coordinator. Lou Anarumo is the pick, according to ESPN.com’s Adam Schefter.
Ben Johnson, the hottest head coach candidate on the market, is taking over the Bears while the rest of the teams with vacancies continue their search, including the Atlanta Falcons’ biggest rivals in the New Orleans Saints.
The hits keep coming for the San Francisco 49ers in 2025 as they try to lure Robert Saleh back to the Bay Area.