Ben Johnson, once considered nearly a certain bet to land a head coaching job after the Detroit Lions excelled with the 37-year-old as their offensive coordinator, ended up staying in Detroit.

In 2024, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson was the favorite to become the Washington Commanders coach before pulling his name out.

Adam Schefter had some harsh words for Ben Johnson over the way he conducted himself with the Washington Commanders. Johnson had seemed to be a lock for the Commanders’ vacant head coaching job ...

Ben Johnson could've taken an offer from the Washington Commanders to be their head coach, but might end up settling for a downgrade one year later.

Ben Johnson was once seen as a top candidate to become the Commanders' next head coach. His withdrawal from the search had a massive ripple effect.

The Washington Commanders are "definitely looking at other people" to be head coach, despite Detroit Lions' OC Ben Johnson being favorite.

Reports suggest that the Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson soured on each other by the end of talks.

The signs point to Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson winding up as the next head coach of the Washington Commanders.

In 2024, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson was the favorite to become the Washington Commanders coach before pulling his name out.

Executives from the Commanders were set to fly to Detroit to meet with Johnson (and Lions’ defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn) about filling their head coaching vacancy.

Ben Johnson could've taken an offer from the Washington Commanders to be their head coach, but might end up settling for a downgrade one year later.