It had been speculated that of all the potential NFL head-coaching jobs that could become available, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson was eyeing

After the report came out, Bears' quarterback Caleb Williams conducted a press conference to wrap up his rookie season in the NFL. He was asked about Johnson, and the quarterback gave an honest answer. Williams got a sideline view of Johnson's offense for two games this season.

T he long and wide search that is underway to find the next head coach of the Chicago Bears has had two common themes: Wanting a leader in the locker room and an offensive mind to

Throughout the NFL season, numerous reporters and analysts named Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as the favorite to become the next head coach of the Chicago Bears, in part because Chicago has a promising young quarterback in 2024 rookie Caleb Williams.

The table is officially set for the Jacksonville Jaguars to speak with Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Johnson is set to speak with the Jaguars on Saturday evening after he speaks with the New England Patriots and Las Vegas Raiders on Friday and the Chicago Bears on Saturday.

ESPN’s Dan Graziano writes he’s gotten the sense from people close to the situation that Lions OC Ben Johnson is more likely to accept a head coaching job if he gets an offer this cycle than he has been in the past.