It didn't take long for Ben Jonson to make up his mind.
The Lions' offensive coordinator will take over the Bears' head coaching job, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Monday.
Johnson spent the past two weeks considering the possibility of taking over as the Raiders' coach, but ultimately chose a team with a franchise quarterback, potentially Caleb Williams.
Williams, the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, had a rocky rookie season as the team went 5-12.
The Bears fired Matt Eberflus in late November after several close and disappointing losses.
Johnson, 38, has been leading Detroit's offense since 2022 as the franchise undergoes an incredible transformation under head coach Dan Campbell.
The Lions' season ended Saturday night, with a stellar 15-2 regular season marred by a loss to the Commanders in the divisional round.
