The Bears are hiring Ben Johnson as head coach and he already has a top candidate in mind for defensive coordinator.

The Lions are heading into the offseason sooner than they or most anyone expected. We’ll kick-start the process by evaluating five questions facing the team.

Most coaches and players will quote a 'next man up' mentality when asked about injuries, adding that it's a part of the game. However, there also comes a time when an injury-riddled team simply runs out of quality players. It's a scenario we saw play out with the New Orleans Saints offense this season.

Not only did Washington beat the Lions in the Divisional Round in large part due to Johnson being distracted, but it's looking like the team dodged a major bullet in missing out o

Ifeatu Melifonwu lost most of what could be his final season with the Detroit Lions because of injuries ... 2016-20 and was considered runner-up for the job when the team hired Dennis Allen in 2022. Johnson is considered a top candidate for the Patriots ...

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Dan Campbell’s had a few days to process his team’s 45-31 loss to the Washington Commanders. The film told him the Lions lost as a team. He experienced several stages of grief. But in typical Campbell fashion, he’s moving forward.

Inside: A quick look at what Ben Johnson brings to Chicago, Aaron Glenn in New York and what’s next for Detroit. This article is from Scoop City, The Athletic’s daily NFL newsletter. Sign up here to receive it directly in your inbox.

The Bears are expected to hire Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their head coach, according to multiple reports. ESPN’s Adam Schefter first reported the news. Johnson is

The Detroit Lions may need a replacement for defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn soon, as the Lions coach is likely to land a head-coaching gig in 2025. With that in mind, one NFL analyst is urging the Lions to replace Glenn with a two-time head coach who has experience as a defensive coordinator.

Johnson introduced one of the most prolific offensive periods in Detroit Lions history. Now, he'll lead the way in Chicago.

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler said former New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen would be a "prime candidate for other opportunities" this offseason. Well, he wasn't kidding. Moments ago, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero announced that Allen will join forces with Ben Johnson in the