He founded the Decatur Staleys in 1920, moved the team to Chicago in 1921 and then, as player-owner-coach, changed the name to the Bears, where he was coach until 1983, collecting 324 wins and six ...

They fired former coach Matt Eberflus in late November and went on to finish their season with a 5-12 record. “For the [Bears] players, get comfortable being uncomfortable,” Johnson said Wednesday, ...

There were a few Bears players in attendance, as well as general manager Ryan Poles, who introduced Johnson to the assembled media. Here is everything the newest Bears coach said Wednesday morning ...

Johnson clearly communicated why he wanted the Bears job, his message to players and much more during a 32-minute session with reporters. He opened by thanking a Bears search committee that included ...

22, 2025, at Halas Hall. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune) Bears players Rome Odunze, DJ Moore and Caleb Williams listen as new Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson speaks Wednesday, Jan. 22 ...

The Chicago Bears made the move to hire Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their new head coach. Johnson, 38, is now a head coach for the first time and will look to turn the ship ...

New Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson is at Halas Hall for his introductory press conference ... Press conferences are never indicative of future success, but having four foundational players in ...

It likely helps matters too that Bears general manager Ryan Poles was Executive Director of Player Personnel in Kansas City when Smith was selected in the 6th Round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

The Chicago Bears got their hands on one of the most promising and talented quarterback prospects of all time. Unfortunately, while he showed glimpses of greatness in his rookie season, it became ...

Robbie Gould:This former Bears kicker is coaching a new high school football team in Chicago We took a spin around social media to gauge reactions from fans, players and media. Everybody likes the ...

Williams made no attempt to hide his enthusiasm for Johnson. As Bears players were emptying their lockers earlier this month, Williams raved about Johnson’s play-calling in the Lions’ victory ...

his future players are among those reaction. Bears safety Jaquan Brisker, who had said on social media he would ‘prefer offensive coach,’ was understandably excited by the news. Quarterback ...