Bears HC Ben Johnson Sees a Major Change in His Team Before 2026 Season
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson sees a significant change in his team entering their upcoming 2026 NFL campaign.
The Chicago Bears made significant strides in 2025, securing an 11-6 regular season record and advancing to the divisional round of the playoffs. As the team prepares for the 2026 campaign, head coach Ben Johnson is confident in their readiness to achieve even greater success. Johnson notes that his team is now practicing at a championship level, a sentiment he couldn't express in 2025.
"I'm excited about how hard they're working," Johnson stated during a recent press conference. "Last year, I said we weren't practicing at a championship level. I'm not saying that anymore." The Bears will kick off their 2026 season with a Week 1 matchup against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. This season opener will serve as a crucial gauge of how prepared Chicago is to live up to Johnson's championship expectations for the year, with the game set to begin at 1 p.m. ET from Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.
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