The Chicago Bears finally have a date to interview Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. It'll be a virtual interview, but an interview nonetheless.
As of Thursday, the Chicago Bears have interviewed two high-profile candidates for the open head coaching position. The Bears met with former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel on Wednesday.
As the Bears look for their next head coach, offensive mastermind of the Lions Ben Johnson has caught Chicago's eye.
Chicago Bears fans reacted to the team's handling of the head coaching search, and the response reveals a depressing state of affairs inside Halas Hall.
After a brief return to college as the OL coach at UCLA under Jim Mora Jr. in 2017, Fraley went to the NFL to become the Detroit Lions assistant OL coach (2018-19) before he was promoted to offensive line coach in 2020 where he has remained since.
Deshea Townsend oversaw a Detroit Lions secondary that finished 30th in NFL in pass defense this season but tied for the fifth-most interceptions.
Two Detroit fans brought together in a moment of grief received a special gift from the Lions organization before Sunday's game vs. the Vikings.
Jahmyr Gibbs had 170 scrimmage yards and a career-high four touchdowns in the Detroit Lions' 31-9 win over the Minnesota Vikings.
In Ben Johnson's third season as offensive coordinator, the Lions led the NFL in scoring and first downs. What to know about the hot candidate:
With the Detroit Lions on a bye week, fans are reveling in the warm glow of a dominating Lions victory against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday in which they clinched the NFC North championship and the 1-seed.
Home games against the Dallas Cowboys, Pittsburg Steelers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers highlight the Lions' 2025 schedule. In addition to hosting NFC North rivals Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings, the Lions will welcome in the Cowboys, Buccaneers (NFC South champions), Steelers, New York Giants and Cleveland Browns.