{
  "id": 11013866,
  "title": "Dan Campbell Defends Jared Goff After Ben Johnson's Mobility Comment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/dan-campbell-defends-jared-goff-after-ben-johnsons-mobility-comment",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-30T19:12:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/dan-campbell-defends-jared-goff-after-ben-johnsons-mobility-comment-12509085"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "When Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson was questioned about managing a team with an immobile quarterback, former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson made a lighthearted comment about his past experience calling plays for someone not as mobile. Johnson admitted that he didn't have a history with an unproven player, but rather a veteran who was a top draft pick. After the statement gained widespread attention, Goff reached out to Johnson to clarify that there was no ill will intended. In the aftermath of this media moment, Lions head coach Dan Campbell was asked about Goff's lack of mobility. Campbell responded positively, stating that Goff's game is cerebral, and that he excels at it. Goff has already thrown for 802 yards, eight touchdowns, and zero interceptions in the Lions' first three games of the 2026 season. The team is currently 2-1, with their lone defeat coming against Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills in Week 2. The Lions will face the Carolina Panthers in a primetime Sunday Night Football game this upcoming weekend.",
  "summary": "Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell defended veteran quarterback Jared Goff over questions about his mobility.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Newsweek",
        "title": "Bears HC Ben Johnson Draws Backlash From Lions Fans Over Jared Goff Comment",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/bears-hc-ben-johnson-draws-backlash-from-lions-fans-over-jared-goff",
        "published": "2026-09-29T17:40:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}