Ben Johnson just completed his first rookie minicamp with the Chicago Bears. While it’s not the same as actively calling plays on the sidelines during a real game, Johnson at least now knows what it’s like at the top of the helm officially.

Bears head coach Ben Johnson led his first practice during Friday's rookie minicamp. He detailed his experience.

Johnson has been the head coach of the Bears for nearly five months. In that time, he and general manager Ryan Poles overhauled the Bears' trenches and reinvigorated the excitement around Chicago. After the 2025 NFL Draft, Johnson gets his chance to put the Bears in action.