The Chicago Bears hired Ben Johnson as their new head coach, and the former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator is already busy building his staff. There have been several reports indicating the Bears are zeroing in on Dennis Allen as defensive coordinator and are eyeing Darren Rizzi for special teams coordinator (follow along with our rumors tracker).

The Chicago Bears have made it official, announcing Ben Johnson as their head coach Tuesday and scheduling an introductory news conference for 11 a.m. Wednesday at Halas Hall. The team issued its formal news release a day after news broke that the Detroit Lions offensive coordinator had agreed to join the Bears and was finalizing a deal.

The Chicago Bears officially welcomed Ben Johnson as head coach on social media, and fans responded with the enthusiasm and excitement you'd expect.