For all the buzz over the past week that the Raiders were the favorite to land Ben Johnson as their next head coach, it looks like that will not happen.
According to ESPN/s Adam Schefter it’s Chicago where Johnson will be landing.
Bear down: Chicago is finalizing a deal to hire Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as its next head coach, sources tell ESPN. Bears are getting their man. pic.twitter.com/UwlLk3wNJZ
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 20, 2025
From the sounds of it, barring any unforeseen complications, the Ben Johnson will be the Bears next head coach.
Johnson was the hottest head coach candidate this cycle, making this a big get for Chicago and a big loss for the Raiders.
Where the Bears have the Raiders beat is they have a top pick QB entering his second season, while the Raiders don’t have a QB at present and have no immediate prospects of landing one.