Quarterback Caleb Williams was driving on the highway when he received the call from Chicago Bears leaders with the news Monday. Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson was set to become his new head coach.

Over the last three years, former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson was instrumental in helping revitalize a once-dormant franchise into a Super Bowl contender. Now, with the Lions on the potential verge of their own glory, Johnson has jumped ship to become the Chicago Bears’ head coach and hopefully have similar success.

New Chicago head coach Ben Johnson didn't waste any time jumping into the Packers-Bears rivarly with his comments directed at Matt LaFleur.

The news of Ben Johnson’s arrival was greeted with excitement from many Chicago Bears fans — plus a bit of understandable skepticism from others.

Ben Johnson climbed the coaching ranks, dealt with setbacks and took his time waiting for the right moment. He believes it arrived with the Chicago Bears.

Ben Johnson will move from the Detroit Lions to his NFC North rival, as the Chicago Bears are bringing him on as the team's new head coach.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams recently appeared on the St. Brown Podcast. He discussed various topics, from getting catfished to Marvel Rivals and, of course, his preference for a new head coach.

Johnson was introduced as the new coach of the Bears on Wednesday in Chicago. And Williams, the No. 1 pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, was on hand to welcome him during his press conference.

This is not what the Chicago Bears normally do. Get the guy. Hire the head coach that everyone else wants — including NFL GOAT Tom Brady and the Las Vegas Raiders — and instantly

Ben Johnson, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator, will be hired by Chicago Bears as head coach, adding further intrigue to NFC North.

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