Ben Johnson up for NFL award in first year as head coach

Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson nominated for the NFL’s coach of the year

Christian McCaffrey has become only the second player to be a finalist for three AP NFL awards in the same year, as he joins Josh Allen, Trevor Lawrence, Drake Maye and Matthew Stafford in the running for The Associated Press 2025 NFL Most Valuable Player award. McCaffrey and Maye are also finalists for Offensive Player of the Year. McCaffrey and Lawrence are among the finalists for Comeback Player of the Year. The winners will be announced at “…

Ben Johnson up for NFL award in first year as head coach

The first year for Ben Johnson away from the Detroit Lions was a strong one as the first-time head coach of the Chicago Bears took his franchise to the postseason.

Chicago Bears’ Ben Johnson named Coach of the Year finalist

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson earned recognition Thursday for leading a memorable season. The NFL announced that Johnson was an AP Coach of the Year finalist.

Bears' Head Coach Ben Johnson Gets Prestigious Honor After Remarkable Season

After leading the Bears' turnaround that led to a division title and a playoff win, Ben Johnson is a candidate for NFL Coach of the Year.

Bears coach Ben Johnson among 5 finalists for NFL Coach of the Year

Flipping the Bears from 5-12 to NFC North champs in his first season got Ben Johnson in the mix for NFL Coach of the Year.He was named as one of five finalists Thursday along with the Patriots' Mike Vrabel, the Seahawks' Mike Macdonald, the Jaguars' Liam Coen and the 49ers' Kyle Shanahan. Voting is conducted by the Associated Press, and the winner will be announced at the NFL Honors on Feb. 5.Vrabel and Macdonald could meet in the Super Bowl nex…

‘Back to square one:' Ben Johnson says Bears will start 2026 with clean slate

The Chicago Bears thrilled the city in Ben Johnson's first season, but the coach says he's not looking to 'build momentum' in his second year.