The Bear’s Den, April 9, 2025

The Bear’s Den, April 9, 2025
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Players speak about experiences with Ben Johnson & Co. so far

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Ben Johnson taking the lead to ‘set a precedent’ for Bears - 670 - When new Bears head coach Ben Johnson addressed his team Monday morning inside the George “Mugs” Halas Auditorium at Halas Hall, his words resonated. Players listened intently, welcoming the new beginning.

Bears sign cornerback Nahshon Wright to a 1-year deal - 670 - The Bears have signed veteran cornerback Nahshon Wright to a one-year deal, the team announced Tuesday. The Vikings released Wright on Monday.

Caleb Williams on Ben Johnson: ‘Him pushing me is key’ - 670 - Bears second-year quarterback Caleb Williams has a new mentor in new head coach Ben Johnson, and he’s excited about the pairing as the offseason program is underway.

Jaylon Johnson is excited for Bears to play use man coverage - 670 - After skipping portions of the team’s offseason program in years past, Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson was present as new head coach Ben Johnson and the team began work Monday.

Bears CB Jaylon Johnson intrigued by coaching change but knows 'hype don't win you no games' - Chicago Sun-Times - Johnson has spent too much time inside Halas Hall to fall for a sunny narrative in April. Yes, he said, he’s intrigued about Ben Johnson. No, he said, preseason buildup about the Bears won’t mean anything in September.

Bears QB Caleb Williams eager to put in hard work under Ben Johnson over next 5 months - Chicago Sun-Times - Williams embraced the tough job ahead as a big opportunity for his development.

Bears’ Caleb Williams, Jaylon Johnson react to first day with Ben Johnson - The Athletic - Bears players returned to Halas Hall for the start of the offseason training program and are getting to know their new head coach.

An inside look at the start of the Bears’ new era as Ryan Poles hired Ben Johnson - The Athletic - Bears executives share details of Poles' process that led him to hiring Johnson, who is working with the team for the first time this week.

Tremaine Edmunds, Jaylon Johnson lead Chicago Bears players in win-now mode - SI - Teams coming off a five-win season don't typically talk about winning right away, but at least two Bears' leaders think that they're ready to win now.

Ben Johnson's first message gave Bears two key thoughts about winning - SI - New [Chicago...