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Chicago Bears Hire Ben Johnson as Head Coach

The Chicago Bears have finalized a deal to hire Ben Johnson, the former offensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions, as their new head coach.

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Ben Johnson, known for leading the Detroit Lions to a top-ranked offense, has been hired by the Chicago Bears as their new head coach. Johnson, 38, is expected to develop quarterback Caleb Williams following the Bears' disappointing 5-12 season. This move comes after the Bears fired coach Matt Eberflus, marking a significant shift in the franchise's direction. Johnson's creativity and success with the Lions made him a coveted candidate, and he plans to bring innovation to Chicago as the team aims for improvement and playoff contention.

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