Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, one of the hottest candidates on the 2025 head coaching circuit, interviewed for the Chicago Bearsβ top job, the team announced Saturday.Johnson, 38, interviewed with the New England Patriots on Friday, and NFL.com reported that heβs also spoken with the Las Vegas Raiders and Jacksonville Jaguars.All interviews are being conducted virtually, under league rules, because the Lions are in the playoffs.The Bears are searching for a head coach to replace Matt Eberflus, who was fired after Week 13 with the team at 4-8. Offensive coordinator Thomas Brown finished the season with a 1-4 mark as the Bears finished in last place in the tough NFC North.Johnson has been on the Detroit offensive coaching staff since 2019 and was promoted to offensive coordinator in 2022. He previously worked with the Miami Dolphins (2012-18).