The Chicago Bears will focus much of their attention in NFL free agency on the offensive line, and one veteran is expected to rank near the top of their wish list.

Johnson was considered the best candidate in this coaching cycle, and he was hired sought after as the Bears fended off the Las Vegas Raiders and Jacksonville Jaguars for his services. Johnson is known for his offensive prowess and leadership, and he's a perfect fit for Chicago.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the team is working towards hiring Johnny Morton as their next offensive coordinator. The 55-year-old previously worked on the Lions' staff in 2022 as a senior offensive assistant.

“Does not sound like Bears will be a destination for Lions OL coach Hank Fraley. Perhaps Ben Johnson does get an assistant from Detroit to join him but Fraley is not expected. Johnson isn’t going to raid Dan Campbell ’s staff,” Biggs wrote on X, formerly Twitter.

The Chicago Bears made the biggest splash of the NFL offseason by hiring Ben Johnson as head coach. Now, with the 2025 coaching cycle nearly complete, they’ve been crowned the biggest winners.

With the introduction of Ben Johnson as the next Chicago Bears head coach, things are looking up for the team. The foundation is in place, but the focus now shifts to strengthening the trenches and building a winning culture in Chicago.