Tequila shots, a shocking loss and a big contract: Inside the Bears' hiring of Ben Johnson

Barcelona suffer shock loss; Arsenal win Man City thriller

Catch up on the action from the women's game as Barcelona suffered a shock loss and a seven-goal thriller in Manchester took the headlines.

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Tequila shots, a shocking loss and a big contract: Inside the Bears' hiring of Ben Johnson

With rumors of Tom Brady making a push for Ben Johnson, the Bears moved quickly. Here's what happened.

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Bears hiring Bieniemy as RBs coach, source says

The Chicago Bears are hiring longtime NFL assistant Eric Bieniemy to coach running backs, a source confirmed to ESPN.

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Eric Bieniemy returns to NFL: Former Chiefs OC joining new Bears head coach Ben Johnson's staff

Bieniemy is back in the big leagues

CBS Sports - 2d

Grading every 2025 NFL coaching hire: Bears get high marks for Ben Johnson, Cowboys barely pass muster

Grading all the hires for the 2025 NFL coaching cycle

CBS Sports - 5d

Here's who the Lions are expected to hire to replace Ben Johnson as offensive coordinator, per reports

John Morton has big shoes to fill

CBS Sports - Jan. 27

New Bears HC Ben Johnson tabs NFL's youngest coordinator, hires former Saints coach for new staff, per report

Chicago's new staff is taking shape

CBS Sports - Jan. 27

Source: Bears hiring Doyle as OC, Allen as DC

Less than one week after being hired as the 19th head coach in Chicago Bears history, Ben Johnson has chosen his three coordinators.

ESPN - Jan. 27

Bears hire Dennis Allen as defensive coordinator, Declan Doyle as offensive coordinator

The Bears have filled the three coordinator positions on new head coach Ben Johnson's staff.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 27

Bears' Ben Johnson continues adding to his staff, poaching coaches from the Lions and Cowboys, per reports

Johnson takes two more coaches from his former team

CBS Sports - Jan. 25

Bears' Johnson excited to coach 'sleeping giant'

New Bears head coach Ben Johnson said quarterback Caleb Williams was a big reason he accepted the challenge of turning around the franchise.

ESPN - Jan. 23

Bears fan sends CEO Kevin Warren drink and note asking to hire Johnson

While dining at "Old Pueblo Cantina" in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood, a drink was sent over to Chicago Bears CEO Warren with a note.

ESPN - Jan. 23

Ben Johnson takes dig at Packers coach Matt LaFleur

Ben Johnson had his choice of several jobs.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 22

Before Becoming the Bears Coach, Ben Johnson ‘Created a Monster’ in Detroit

The offensive minds that worked with Johnson reveal what makes the 38-year-old “different.”

The New York Times - Jan. 22

Perfect Bears NFL Draft plan: What Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams need to succeed in Year 1 together in Chicago

How the Bears can go from last to first in the NFC North

CBS Sports - Jan. 22

Police officer shot inside home they were responding to for help

A police officer has been seriously injured after a suspect opened fire at authorities from inside a home, officials said.

ABC News - Jan. 22

Former Lions OC Ben Johnson introduced as new Bears head coach: 'This is exactly where we wanted to be'

The Ben Johnson era has officially begun in Chicago

CBS Sports - Jan. 21

Bears to hire Lions OC Johnson as new coach

Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has agreed to a deal to become the Bears' next head coach.

ESPN - Jan. 21

The perfect hire for Caleb Williams? We answer key questions on the Bears hiring Ben Johnson

Johnson helped turn the Lions' offense into the league's top scoring unit, but can he revive the Bears?

ESPN - Jan. 21

Ohio State holds off Notre Dame for national championship; way-too-early top 25; Bears hire Ben Johnson

Will Howard, Jeremiah Smith and Quinshon Judkins all had huge moments for the Buckeyes

CBS Sports - Jan. 21

The Chicago Bears Nailed a Big Decision, and It’s Hard to Believe

No one knows what the future holds after the hire of Ben Johnson, but it’s a lot more promising now, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 21

With Ben Johnson off the board, what's next for the Raiders?

Tom Brady and company will have to pivot to Plan B.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 21

New Bears coach Ben Johnson eyeing two former NFL head coaches for his staff in Chicago, per report

Ben Johnson has some familiar faces in mind for his coaching staff in Chicago

CBS Sports - Jan. 21

Bears hiring Ben Johnson: How Chicago's new head coach can maximize Caleb Williams' potential

Priority No. 1 will be the development of last year's top draft pick

CBS Sports - Jan. 20

Bears hiring Ben Johnson: Where do Raiders, Tom Brady go from here after whiffing on ex-Lions OC?

Brady reportedly spent hours on Zoom with Johnson, but it didn't work

CBS Sports - Jan. 20

Bears to appoint Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as new head coach

38-year-old helped transform Detroit’s offense Bears QB Caleb Williams is an admirer of Johnson Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has agreed to become the Chicago Bears head coach, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 20

Ben Johnson choosing Bears over Jags shows Caleb Williams' upside, unwillingness to work with Trent Baalke

The Bears might have hit a home run, but it could say even more about another franchise

CBS Sports - Jan. 20

Sunday's Eddie George interview paved the way for the Bears to move quickly on Ben Johnson

From the moment the Bears fired coach Matt Eberflus, they were committed to conducting a wide-ranging and deliberate search for a new coach.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 20

Bears hiring Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as new head coach for QB Caleb Williams

Chicago now has its head coach in place

CBS Sports - Jan. 20

Chicago Bears hire Detroit Lions coordinator Ben Johnson as head coach

The Chicago Bears are hiring Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their new head coach, reports NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

NBC News - Jan. 20

Bears reportedly finalizing deal to hire Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as head coach

The hiring should be good news to Bears QB Caleb Williams.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 20

NFL coaching news, live playoff injury updates: Josh McDaniels reportedly back as Patriots OC, Bears hire Lions OC Ben Johnson

The Eagles' QB played with a knee brace after suffering an injury in the divisional round win over the Rams.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 20

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