Bears general manager Ryan Poles consistently noticed something when speaking with players’ agents and some players before ...

and a pair of key players could soon be following him. Johnson took over as coach of the Chicago Bears after the conclusion of the season, a big loss to the Lions as the team had built one of the ...

Also from the #Lions, a proposal to seed the playoff ... It's a way to elevate teams like the Bears that play in a tougher division, over teams that win a weaker division like the NFC South ...

The Detroit Lions have 22 players set to become unrestricted free agents. Ben Johnson now coaches Chicago Bears and no doubt has his eyes wandering.

This past season, only the Baltimore Ravens totaled more yards per game than the NFC North champion Lions. Led by coordinator ... now at the helm of the Chicago Bears, who finished dead last ...

The Chicago Bears prioritized the retooling of their offensive line through several moves, including the acquisitions of Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson via trade and the signing of Drew Dalman in free ...

Players are excited to come play for new Bears head coach Ben Johnson, we learned as we met the five acquisitions at Halas ...

The Lions replaced him with Kevin Zeitler ... If Jackson is able to return to his peak performance, he will play a big role in the Bears' run game and keeping Williams upright.

Here are two Lions pending free agents Johnson and the Bears could look to swipe in free agency, based on positions of need. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. ANALYSIS ...