One year after hiring Ben Johnson, Chicago Bears are further along than they were supposed to be

Locked On Bears - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Bears · Jan 21, 2026 · 30m

Ben Johnson made more progress on and off the field for the Chicago Bears than anyone expected in his first year.

The real challenge will be sustaining that success into Year 2, but he changed the trajectory of the organization in his first 12 months.

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