It didn't take long for Ben Johnson to join the Chicago Bears as head coach following the disappointing end to the Detroit Lions 2024 season. Johnson, who has orchestrated one of the best offenses in the NFL during his time with the Lions,

According to the NFL's official transaction wire for January 31, the Bears signed a reserve/future contract with former Lions wide receiver and return specialist Maurice Alexander Jr. last Friday, adding him to their 90-man offseason roster.

Details have emerged about Bears GM Ryan Poles' contract with the team after Chicago hired Ben Johnson as head coach.

Ben Johnson was a key architect of the Detroit Lions' resurgence, but now, he’s becoming one of Dan Campbell’s biggest headaches. After accepting the Chicago Bears’ head coaching job in January, Johnson has not only taken several Lions staffers with him but also secured a lucrative contract that could have ripple effects in Detroit.

Chicago Bears fans have been singing general manager Ryan Poles' praises ever since he hired Ben Johnson as the new head coach this offseason. The 38-year-old first-year coach demonstrated plenty of potential throughout his time with the rival Detroit Lions,

ESPN’s Courtney Cronin reports that general manager Ryan Poles will have his contract extended to match head coach Ben Johnson’s five-year deal.

The Chicago Bears shocked the NFL landscape by hiring Ben Johnson. Johnson has been the most sought-after coaching candidate in the last two coaching cycles.