Johnson has been credited with helping revive quarterback Jared Goff's career. Goff threw for 96 touchdowns in the three seasons Johnson was in charge of Detroit’s offense.

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has agreed to become the Chicago Bears head coach, a person familiar with the situation told the Associated Press

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is finalizing a contract to become the head coach of the Chicago Bears, a person familiar with the deliberations confirmed Monday. The deal came together quickly once the Lions’ season ended and Johnson was eligible to be hired by another team as its head coach,

The Detroit Pistons scored 40 points in the first quarter, then needed a rally in the second to down the Houston Rockets, 107-96, to open a road trip.