Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff, left, talks to offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, right, during a game against the Chicago Bears in November 2024. Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Since 2022, no NFL quarterback has more yards or ...

After Ben Johnson's departure, Jared Goff will have a lot to prove in 2025 as he tries to defuse some of the narratives surrounding him.

Following Ben Johnson's departure, Dan Campbell has brought back a former assistant who is set to become the new offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions, working closely with Jared Goff.

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff threw for a career-best 37 touchdowns this season under the watchful eye of then-offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. Lions general manager Brad Holmes doesn't expect the good times to come to an end for Goff now that Johnson has moved on to become the head coach of the NFC North-rival Chicago Bears.

Lions QB Jared Goff bristled last January at suggestions he was a product of Ben Johnson's offense, joking, 'I'm just the luckiest guy in the world.'

Bears head coach Ben Johnson explained the creation of the trick play he used against his new team last season.

The Bears are hiring Ben Johnson as their head coach. We discuss what he'll bring as HC, his impact on Caleb Williams and tempering expectations.

After hiring head coach Ben Johnson, the Chicago Bears now need to set their sights on building an offensive line to protect Caleb Williams

🚨NEWS: Ben Johnson designed a play called “Stumble Bum,” inspired by a Jordan Love mishandled snap that turned into a big pass against the #Bears. Then today, Jared Goff and Gibbs pulled this play off, resulting in a big touchdown by Sam LaPorta. 🤯👀 pic.twitter.com/3BRB87JOfw

Perhaps this is why McCaskey believed the Bears were the most attractive franchise for any potential head coach. Chicago has won nine NFL championships, but only two since the conclusion of the 1946 season. Those came in 1963 and 1985.

The news of Ben Johnson’s arrival was greeted with excitement from many Chicago Bears fans — plus a bit of understandable skepticism from others.

During the game that ultimately ended in a loss for the Detroit Lions against the Washington Commanders, a teammate of Jared Goff was fined by the NFL for a touchdown celebration.