Johnson later joined the Detroit Lions in 2019, rising to offensive coordinator in 2022 and leading the team to a top-five offense in every season, including the top-ranked during the 2024 season. Johnson was born in Charleston, South Carolina on May 11, 1986.

Jan 20, 2025 · The Chicago Bears officially hired Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their head coach, the team announced on Tuesday.

Jan 23, 2025 · Outgoing offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, credited with the Lions' creative, explosive No. 1 scoring offense, has no such reservations about the club he's leaving.

Jan 20, 2025 · CHICAGO -- The Bears named Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their new head coach, the team announced Tuesday. Johnson, who has been the Lions' offensive coordinator the past...

May 30, 2024 · Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson spoke with reporters on Thursday about his decision to stay in Detroit over taking a head-coaching vacancy.

Jan 30, 2024 · Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has decided to stay with the team and turn down potential opportunities to be an NFL head coach next season, two people familiar with the situation tell The Associated Press.

Jan 20, 2025 · The Chicago Bears are reportedly hiring Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their next head coach, ESPN's Adam Schefter revealed on Monday.

Ben Johnson was promoted to offensive coordinator in 2022 after spending three seasons with the Lions in multiple roles on the coaching staff. He came to Detroit in 2019, as an offensive quality control coach, and was heavily involved in the passing game

5 days ago · The Lions' 31.4 points per game rank 13th in NFL history. In January, Johnson was named the Pro Football Writers Association's Assistant Coach of the Year for a second straight season.

Jan 30, 2024 · Ben Johnson told the Washington Commanders and Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday he would remain with the Lions rather than continue to pursue those teams’ head coaching jobs, per team and league...