Inside Bears hiring of coach Ben Johnson

Ben Johnson's contract details with the Chicago Bears have been revealed and here's the two biggest takeaways from the numbers
The Chicago Bears made it known quick that Ben Johnson was their guy and moved fast to make sure they landed the most prized candidate of the cycle. It was very out of character for the Bears and showed the entire NFL that the team is putting a plan in place to embrace the future and leave the past behind.
Chicago Bears' Ben Johnson Signs $65 Million Contract: Seventh-Highest NFL Deal
The Chicago Bears made a statement to the NFL signing Ben Johnson, the former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator, as their coach. The move from Johnson was spe
Inside the Bears hiring of coach Ben Johnson
League rules prevented Chicago and other teams from meeting with Johnson for a second interview until Jan. 20, two days after Detroit's season ended. The Bears' contingent ultimately decided against making the trip,
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New Bears Coach Ben Johnson Signs Whopping $65 Million Contract, NFL World Reacts
On Jan. 21, 2025, it was announced that the Chicago Bears would be hiring Ben Johnson as their next head coach. Johnson replaced Matt Eberflus who was fired midway through the 2024 season. Johnson was viewed as a hot commodity among teams looking for new head coaches.
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