Ben Johnson, the newly appointed head coach of the Chicago Bears, is quickly building his coaching staff by bringing in experienced names from other teams. Reports indicate the Bears are in talks to hire Antwaan Randle El, the Detroit Lions’ receivers coach, as their new assistant head coach and wide receivers coach. Additionally, Al Harris, the Cowboys’ defensive backs coach, will join as the defensive pass game coordinator. J.T. Barrett, former Ohio State quarterback and Lions assistant quarterbacks coach, will also join the Bears as their new quarterbacks coach.
This marks a significant reshuffle for the Lions, who have now lost five assistant coaches since their defeat to the Commanders in the NFC Divisional Round. The list includes Randle El, Barrett, and Terrell Williams, who was named the Patriots’ defensive coordinator. Detroit’s loss could be Chicago’s gain, as Johnson looks to strengthen his team’s coaching staff ahead of the new season. As the Bears seek to return to playoff contention, this marks a pivotal moment for the franchise, which has not reached the postseason since 2020 or appeared in a Super Bowl since 2006.
Ben Johnson Strengthens Bears’ Staff by Luring Coaches from Lions and Cowboys
