{"id":829032,"date":"2026-03-23T12:35:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T12:35:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/829032\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T12:35:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T12:35:17","slug":"chicago-bears-coach-ben-johnson-turns-heads-with-nfl-offseason-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/829032\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson turns heads with NFL offseason move"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ben Johnson\u2019s first season with the Chicago Bears was a success. After 12 years as an assistant coach in the NFL, the Bears finally gave Johnson his first head-coaching opportunity. The 39-year-old rewarded Chicago\u2019s decision by leading the team to an 11-6 record, which was their best regular-season finish since 2018. The Bears also won the NFC North title<\/a> for the first time in seven years.<\/p>\n

Under Johnson\u2019s guidance<\/a>, the Bears reached the Divisional Round in 2025. They defeated their bitter rivals, the Green Bay Packers, in the Wild Card Round to progress to the next stage of the NFL playoffs. Unfortunately, the Bears came up short against the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round, 20-17.<\/p>\n

\"ChicagoChicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson looks on during warmups before an NFC Divisional Round game against the Los Angeles Rams.
\nChicago Bears coach Ben Johnson attends Chicago Blackhawks game<\/p>\n

Johnson has been keeping himself busy in the offseason. Earlier this month, the Bears coach was spotted in a Chicago Bulls game hanging out with Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen. When he was shown on the Jumbotron, Johnson even pretended to take off his shirt<\/a>. This was an ode to Johnson\u2019s viral moment during the NFL season, when he celebrated a win over the Packers shirtless.<\/p>\n

Johnson was out and about again on Sunday. This time around, the former North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback decided to catch some NHL action. Johnson attended the Chicago Blackhawks\u2019 game against the Nashville Predators at United Center on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Johnson\u2019s latest move quickly drew the attention of fans on social media.<\/p>\n

\u201cGlad he\u2019s enjoying Chicago,\u201d a comment on Instagram read.<\/p>\n

\u201cTHATS MY COACH RIGHT THERE,\u201d another said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWHAT A MAN!!! \ud83d\udc3b\u2b07\ufe0f\u201d a user wrote.<\/p>\n

\u201cOmg his kids are so cute! \ud83e\udd79\u201d a reaction read.<\/p>\n

\u201cBENNNNNNNN\ud83e\udd79\ud83e\udd79\u201d said another.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe should\u2019ve gave his famous speech and I guaranteed the Blackhawks would\u2019ve scored 10 goals\ud83d\ude02\ud83d\ude02\ud83d\ude02\ud83d\ude02\ud83d\ude02\u201d suggested a fan.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately for the Blackhawks, not even Johnson\u2019s presence was enough to inspire them to victory. Chicago lost to Nashville in overtime<\/a>, 3-2. The Blackhawks fell to 26-31-13 after Sunday\u2019s defeat. It was Chicago\u2019s second straight loss after Friday\u2019s 4-1 home loss at the hands of the Colorado Avalanche.<\/p>\n

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