The Chicago Bears made a statement to the NFL signing Ben Johnson, the former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator, as their coach. The move from Johnson was speculated to have simply come down to ...

Lions and Saints coaches with Ben Johnson ties have been brought in over ... former Lions wide receiver Maurice Alexander was signed by the Bears Friday to a futures contract.

After hiring former Lions offensive coordinator Ben ... signed wide receiver and return specialist Maurice Alexander Jr. to a reserve/future contract, making him the first player to follow Johnson ...