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Ben Johnson reflects on ‘tough decision’ to leave Lions for Bears

Ben Johnson left the Detroit Lions to become Chicago Bears head coach, preparing to face his former team with strong ties and a focus on securing his first win.

  • Ben Johnson became the Chicago Bears head coach and will face his former team, the Detroit Lions, on Sunday in a key NFL matchup.
  • Johnson made the tough decision to leave the Lions after their playoff loss, considering personal and professional factors including fan reactions and family.
  • Johnson, who spent six seasons with the Lions and helped develop key players like Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown, expects an improved Lions team despite his new Bears role.
  • Johnson highlighted on Wednesday that sometimes challenging choices are necessary, while stressing his commitment to securing victories and maintaining a balance between the Bears' running and passing attacks.
  • The game highlights a personal rivalry as Johnson and Lions coach Dan Campbell, his longtime friend and mentor, compete, suggesting intense competition despite mutual respect.
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Lions appear they could be on shaky ground as Ben Johnson returns to Ford Field with Bears

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions, favorites to win the last Super Bowl before flopping in the playoffs, are suddenly on shaky ground in the eyes of some NFL observers.

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WFLD broke the news in Chicago, United States on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
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