Bears HC Ben Johnson Offers Hilarious Dan Campbell Revelation

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The Chicago Bears are set to see how their first season under new head coach Ben Johnson will play out. Johnson was the longtime offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions, serving under head coach Dan Campbell.
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It was only a matter of time until Johnson accepted a bigger position, and that came during the 2025 offseason. Now that Johnson has his own team to run, it appears the friendly nature of his rapport with Campbell has disappeared.
The pair will meet as opponents twice this season, as they both exist in the NFC North. With Johnson having to outcoach his former boss, it appears that Campbell has ceased communication.
"My phone's been quiet for a while now.." 😂
Bears HC Ben Johnson on the last time he's heard from Lions HC Dan Campbell @UpAndAdamsShow #dabears pic.twitter.com/hf2z7my9BO — Kay Adams (@heykayadams) August 20, 2025
Johnson joined Kay Adams as the NFL insider who travels to multiple training camps. While speaking with Adams about what he learned from Campbell and his time with the Lions, Johnson revealed a hilarious revelation that the friendly texts he shared with Campbell have stopped.
"There are a number of things with the alignment at the top that was second-to-none there. I wish them nothing but the best, all but two games this year. There's a number of people I love there, and those relationships are why you do what you do. We are looking to building something special in Chicago," Johnson stated.
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 05: Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions talk prior to a game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on December 05, 2024...
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 05: Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions talk prior to a game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on December 05, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. MoreMore news: NFL World Buzzing About What Bears QB Caleb Williams Just Did
Adams also inquires as to whether he and Campbell have texted one another about their preseason wins and losses, or anything for that matter.
"When did it stop, the friendly exchanges of texts?" Adams asked of Johnson.
"My phone's been quiet for a while now," Johnson hilariously responded.
Despite Campbell and Johnson now existing in the same division, it would be believed they are not mortal enemies by any stretch of the imagination. However, they are now divisional rivals, which matters a great deal in the NFL.
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