Apr 1, 2025; Palm Beach, FL, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson answers questions from the media during the NFL Annual League Meeting at The Breakers. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images
In a development that has sent shockwaves through the NFL community, reports have emerged suggesting that the coaching tenures of Chicago Bears’ head coach Ben Johnson and Green Bay Packers’ head coach Matt LaFleur may be in jeopardy for the 2025 season. This upheaval stems from a significant disagreement between the two coaches regarding major strategic decisions within the NFC North division.
The tension between Johnson and LaFleur became public during Johnson’s introductory press conference as the new head coach of the Chicago Bears. Johnson, who previously served as the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions, remarked, “To be quite frank with you, I kind of enjoyed beating Matt LaFleur twice a year.”
This comment was a direct reference to Johnson’s successful record against LaFleur during his tenure in Detroit, where the Lions achieved a 5-1 record against the Packers from 2022 to 2024, including season sweeps in both 2022 and 2024.
The public nature of Johnson’s remarks has reportedly strained his relationship with LaFleur, leading to concerns within both organizations about the potential impact on their teams’ performances. Insiders suggest that this discord has prompted discussions about the future of both coaches, with the possibility of changes being considered ahead of the 2025 season.
