Bears’ Johnson excited to coach ‘sleeping giant’ New Bears head coach Ben Johnson said quarterback Caleb Williams was a big reason he accepted the challenge of turning around the franchise.

The perfect hire for Caleb Williams? We answer key questions on the Bears hiring Ben Johnson Johnson helped turn the Lions’ offense into the league’s top scoring unit, but can he revive the Bears?

Sources: Bears finalizing hire of Lions’ Johnson The Bears are finalizing a deal to hire Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their next head coach, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday.

Tracking NFL coaching changes: Bears get their guy, and five openings remain Five NFL teams have head-coach openings. Here’s what to know about the coaching carousel.

Bears interview ex-Titans great George for HC job The Bears brought in former NFL running back Eddie George for an in-person interview Sunday. George has coached HBCU Tennessee State for the past four seasons.

Sources: Bears bringing in George for interview The Bears are bringing in former NFL running back Eddie George for an in-person interview, sources told ESPN. George has coached HBCU Tennessee State for the past four seasons.

Sources: Bears’ Tomlin call rebuffed by Steelers The Bears recently called the Steelers to see whether they would be allowed to talk to Mike Tomlin in an attempt to trade for him, only to have Pittsburgh rebuff their inquiry, sources told ESPN.

From Mike McCarthy to Ben Johnson, sizing up the Bears’ coaching candidates The key for Chicago’s next coach is to develop QB Caleb Williams, and some already have a relationship with him.

Source: Cowboys deny Bears’ McCarthy request The Cowboys have denied permission to the Bears to interview coach Mike McCarthy, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday.

Bears GM not ruling out trying to trade for coach When asked Tuesday during his season-ending news conference whether he would consider trading for a head coach, Bears GM Ryan Poles said all options are on the table.

Sources: Bears ask to talk to Cowboys’ McCarthy The Bears have requested permission to interview Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy and are awaiting a response from Dallas, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Todd Archer on Monday.

Milestones, chaos and hope: Inside Caleb Williams’ tumultuous rookie season as Bears QB Williams set records for passing — and sacks. He had 2 OCs and head coaches, but he’s excited about the future. Here’s why.

GM: Bears to interview interim Brown for HC job The Bears will interview interim coach Thomas Brown for the team’s head coaching vacancy, general manager Ryan Poles said.

As the Bears Fell, the Fans Roared: ‘Sell the Team!’ Chicago has lost 10 games in a row, and frustrations are boiling over for everyone.

Bears’ Brown denies late-game confusion in loss The Bears again had late-game management issues Thursday night against Seattle that cost them a chance at trying a potential tying field goal, but interim head coach Thomas Brown said there was no confusion.

Seahawks stay in playoff mix with ugly win at still skidding Bears Neither team found the end zone, but the Seahawks did enough to prevail as the Bears misery continues.

Despite dysfunction, Caleb Williams etching his name in Bears history Williams could wind up having the third-most passing yards in Bears history, which isn’t bad considering the circumstances.

Sources: Carroll interested in Bears’ coaching job Seahawks Super-Bowl winning coach Pete Carroll has expressed interest in the Bears’ head coaching job and would like to return to the sideline next season, league sources told ESPN.

Honda and Nissan Aim to Merge as Global Competition Bears Down Japan’s second- and third-largest automakers hope the $50 billion deal would help them catch up with Tesla and China’s BYD in electric vehicles and advanced software.

Honda and Nissan Unveil Merger Talks as Global Competition Bears Down Japan’s second- and third-largest automakers hope the deal can help them catch up with Tesla and China’s BYD in electric vehicles and advanced software.