In a stunning and unexpected development, Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson has officially submitted his resignation letter to the team’s front office, sending shockwaves through the NFL community and leaving fans in disbelief.
Johnson, who was hired with high hopes and brought fresh energy to the franchise, reportedly made the decision citing “personal reasons and the need to prioritize family and health.” The resignation comes just weeks before the Bears’ offseason program was set to ramp up, and only a season into what many believed would be a long-term rebuilding effort under his leadership.
The team has yet to release an official statement, but multiple sources close to the situation confirm that Johnson met with General Manager Ryan Poles and ownership early Monday morning to inform them of his decision. Players were reportedly notified shortly afterward in a closed-door team meeting at Halas Hall.
Johnson’s departure marks another chapter of uncertainty for a franchise that has struggled to find coaching stability in recent years. Despite early flashes of potential, the Bears finished with a disappointing record last season, though many credited Johnson with laying the foundation for a brighter future.
Reactions across the league have ranged from shock to support. One veteran player described the news as “a gut punch,” while another added, “He was the kind of leader guys believed in. You could feel the culture changing.”
As speculation swirls around who will take the reins next, the Bears are once again faced with critical decisions about their future direction.
More details are expected to emerge in the coming days, but for now, fans are left processing a sudden goodbye from a coach who promised hope—and delivered a glimpse of what could’ve been.
