The Bear’s Den, January 21, 2025

The Bear’s Den, January 21, 2025
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Ben Johnson agrees to deal on important Bears anniversary - SI - Ben Johnson agreed Monday to terms with the Bears on a date when their only Super Bowl-winning coach signed.

If Bears want Ben Johnson’s players here’s who they might find - SI - A few Ben Johnson players in Detroit are unrestricted free agents after this season, including a key offensive lineman and a wide receiver.

Here’s when Ben Johnson will sign his contract to become the Chicago Bears head coach - SI - Former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has accepted the Chicago Bears head coaching position. Now we know when he’ll officially be under contract.

Ben Johnson’s agent makes Chicago Bears coaching job official with this epic tweet - SI - Ben Johnson is officially the head coach of the Chicago Bears after his agency shared confirmation of the news on Twitter with this incredible tweet.

Where does Ben Johnson rank among NFC North head coaches? - SI - The Chicago Bears are nearing a deal to make Ben Johnson their next head coach. With rising star Caleb Williams under his guidance, could Johnson position himself as the top coach in a highly competitive NFC North?

Tom Pelissero: Ben Johnson is a ‘dream hire’ for Bears - 670 - Bears president Kevin Warren believed that his team’s head coaching opening would be the most coveted one in the NFL this hiring cycle. On Monday afternoon, it culminated with the most coveted candidate landing in Chicago.

Initial number making the rounds for Ben Johnson is $13 million per year - NBC Sports - We set the over/under at $14.5 million per year.

Bears' hiring of Ben Johnson gives team not used to winning big victory - Chicago Sun-Times - The Bears won the job-search derby by landing the hottest head-coaching prospect on the planet.

Halas Intrigue Bears podcast: It's Ben Johnson! - Chicago Sun-Times - The Bears found their man up in Detroit.

Ben Johnson the right hire for Bears, but will he be the right guy? - Chicago Sun-Times - In desperate need of a home run, Bears general manager Ryan Poles took a big swing and hired the hottest coordinator available. Now Johnson has to prove he'll be as good with the Bears as he was with the Lions.

What to know about Ben Johnson, the Bears' new head coach - Chicago Sun-Times - Johnson spent the last three years...