Chicago Bears: Lions players ‘thrown off’ by Ben Johnson decision
Detroit Lions players are still polarized by Ben Johnson’s decision to leave the team to join their NFC North rival, the Chicago Bears.
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Former Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond had a good relationship with Johnson, choosing to join the Bears in free agency this offseason rather than re-join head coach Dan Campbell in Detroit.
Former Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker had the opposite reaction, not wanting to sign with the Bears or Green Bay Packers this offseason.
Another former Detroit player weighed in on the topic of Johnson and the Bears.
During an interview with Jordan Schultz, linebacker Alex Anzalone said he wasn’t surprised Johnson left to become a head coach, but the team was “thrown off” by his decision to leave for Chicago.
“I wasn’t surprised he left, but I think we were all thrown off that he picked Chicago,” Anzalone said. “I remember seeing him in the weight room probably like 24 hours or so, asking, ‘Hey, man, what are you gonna do?’ ‘Like, I don’t know. You know, there’s bad blood between the two organizations, and it’s a good rivalry.’
Anzalone added he wasn’t surprised by Johnson’s success in Year 1, calling Caleb Williams a talented quarterback.
Former Lions LB Alex Anzalone on Ben Johnson choosing to accept the Bears’ HC offer: “I wasn’t surprised he left, but I think we were all thrown off that he picked Chicago.” https://t.co/dLQ7s6yemO pic.twitter.com/k6uaTM03Z8
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) April 9, 2026
Chicago Bears HC Ben Johnson made the right choice
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The Lions did get the better of the NFC North champs in 2025. Detroit won both contests against the Bears.
Johnson chose the Bears over the Las Vegas Raiders. It was a puzzling decision to players in Detroit. But given how things went with the Raiders organization last season, it’s fair to say Johnson made the right call by going to Chicago.
The Bears are Johnson’s team. He runs the show, helping to pick the groceries in addition to his duties as a head coach.
The Raiders are led by minority owner Tom Brady, and so facing Campbell twice a year must have been preferable to being managed.
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