At Johnson’s introductory press conference at Bears headquarters on Wednesday, Warren said he recently received a note from a fan at a restaurant pleading with him to hire Johnson. The fan saw this conversation pop up on Twitter and shared a photo of the apparent note to Warren.

Ben Johnson, the new head coach of the Chicago Bears, had one specific question for the organization, and it had to do with Kevin Warren.

Kevin Warren was named the Bears ’ fifth president/CEO exactly two years ago Sunday.

Days before the Johnson hiring, Bears CEO and president Kevin Warren reportedly received a handwritten note from two fans at a Mexican restaurant in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. The fans, who later identified themselves on social media, sent Warren a drink as well as a note with a simple plea: “Please hire Ben.” Too classy.

Ben Johnson couldn't pass on the opportunity he has with the Chicago Bears. His first head coaching job is a big one.

Ben Johnson took to the podium on Wednesday and said his salutations as the Chicago Bears' next head coach. Here's how his hire quickly came together.

Ben Johnson started his interview with the Chicago Bears by declaring, “I want this job.” It made an impression. And that job is now his.

Lions quarterback Jared Goff has had a 102.7 passer rating the last three seasons with Johnson as his offensive coordinator, compared to 91.5 before that. The Bears are hoping Johnson will develop quarterback Caleb Williams in a way that former coach Matt Eberflus and his staff couldn’t.

Caleb Williams and new head coach Ben Johnson spoke for the first time virtually Monday afternoon, giving the Bears quarterback an idea of the pair’s shared competitive fire and a sense of excitement for his sophomore season.

Ben Johnson transitioning from Detroit to Chicago.mp4The new Bears coach comes with honors to the Bears sidelines.Maybe he'll have even more.Ben Johnson has been named NFL Assistant Coach of the Year for the 2024 season by Pro Football Writers of America.

New Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson will not retain interim coach and offensive coordinator Thomas Brown. Brown has interviewed for the play-calling role with the Seattle Seahawks, who fired