The Bears announced they have completed their interview with Lions OC Ben Johnson for their vacant head coach position.
The following is a list of candidates being pursued by the team:
- Lions OC Ben Johnson (Interviewed)
- Lions DC Aaron Glenn (Requested)
- Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver (Interviewed)
- Cardinals OC Drew Petzing (Interviewed)
- Giants OC Mike Kafka (Interviewed)
- Vikings DC Brian Flores (Requested)
- Steelers OC Arthur Smith (Requested)
- Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy (Denied)
- Ravens OC Todd Monken (Requested)
- Former Stanford HC David Shaw (Requested)
- Former Titans HC Mike Vrabel (Scheduled)
- Bills OC Joe Brady (Requested)
- Former Seahawks HC Pete Carroll (Interviewed)
- Commanders OC Kliff Kingsbury (Requested)
- Former Panthers & Commanders HC Ron Rivera (Scheduled)
- Iowa State HC Matt Campbell
- Broncos DC Vance Joseph
Johnson, 38, started his coaching career with Boston College in 2009 as a graduate assistant. From there, Johnson coached tight ends for the 2011 season.
The Dolphins hired Johnson in 2012 as an offensive assistant and he was later promoted to assistant quarterbacks coach in 2013.
Johnson coached tight ends and wide receivers with the Dolphins until 2019 before the Lions hired him as a quality control coach. He coached tight ends for the Lions in 2020 and was promoted to offensive coordinator in 2022.
In 2024, the Lions offense ranked No. 1 in yards per game and No. 1 in points per game, including No. 2 in passing yards per game and No. 6 in rushing yards per game.
We will have more on Johnson and the Bears’ head coaching search as it becomes available.
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