Bears hiring Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as next head coach

The Chicago Bears have reportedly landed their next head coach, as the team is reportedly expected to hire Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their next head coach.

The news comes from ESPN's Adam Schefter. He did not reveal any details of the contract the Bears are giving Johnson, but it has long been expected that the deal would be significant.

"Bear down: Chicago is finalizing a deal to hire Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as its next head coach, sources tell ESPN," Schefter wrote. "Bears are getting their man."

Bear down: Chicago is finalizing a deal to hire Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as its next head coach, sources tell ESPN. Bears are getting their man. pic.twitter.com/UwlLk3wNJZ

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