Chicago Bears President/CEO Kevin Warren boldly proclaimed seven weeks ago the organization would have the most attractive situation of any NFL team searching for a new head coach — and it appears that proved true.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams recently discussed being pranked by somebody texting him, pretending to be Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. The prankster told Williams he was taking the Bears head coaching job.

Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn interviewed with the Bears virtually last week. They’re unable to interview with Chicago, or any other NFL team until Detroit is done with its postseason.

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has agreed to become the Chicago Bears head coach, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press

It's a rare feat to simultaneously strengthen one's own team while weakening a bitter rival, but the Bears may have just done exactly that by hiring Ben Johnson as Chicago's 19th head coach.

Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has agreed to a deal to become the Chicago Bears' next head coach, Priority Sports, the agency that represents, him announced on social media Monday. Johnson, who has been the Lions' offensive coordinator the past three seasons,

The Chicago Bears are closing in on a deal to hire Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their next head coach, according to multiple reports on Monday.