Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles called new coach Ben Johnson “a proven leader with winning pedigree and a mind toward innovation.”

The Chicago Bears are officially embarking on a new chapter after having hired former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to be the franchise's 19th head coach. The hire was officially announced by the organization on Tuesday, and Bears general manager Ryan Poles issued a statement regarding the move.

The Chicago Bears made it official, hiring Ben Johnson as the team’s new head coach on Monday. Johnson spent the last six seasons on the Detroit Lions’ coaching staff. He was promoted to offensive coo