Johnson and Glenn match wits once again as the Bears host the Jets in Week 4
- On Sunday at 1 p.m. EDT, the New York Jets face the Chicago Bears , with head coaches Aaron Glenn and Ben Johnson meeting as opponents for the first time.
- Glenn and Johnson spent four years together on the Detroit Lions coaching staff from 2021 to 2024, with Glenn directing defense and Johnson overseeing offense before both departed in 2025.
- Running backs D'André Swift and Kyle Monangai power Chicago's offense with 253 and 178 rushing yards respectively, supporting head coach Ben Johnson's 2-1 start with the Bears.
- Aaron Glenn leads a New York Jets team currently 4-16, where quarterback Geno Smith leads the NFL with a 75.5% completion rate despite the defense recording no interceptions in 20 consecutive games.
- With the Bears leading the all-time series 9-4, both teams seek early-season momentum as they navigate the first month of competition.
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Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn, coaches who shaped each other, meet Sunday
Two weeks ago, Johnson faced the Vikings’ Brian Flores, the hottest defensive coordinator in the NFL. Last week it was Vic Fangio, the most accomplished. Sunday at Soldier Field, he’ll go against an opposing head coach — Glenn doubles as the Jets’ defensive play-caller — who knows more about him than either of those two.
Aaron Glenn says he and Ben Johnson made each other better as coaches
Aaron Glenn and Ben Johnson will be coaching against each other when the Jets face the Bears on Sunday, and although it's the first time they've faced off in a game, they have plenty of experience coaching against each other.
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Johnson and Glenn match wits once again as the Bears host the Jets in Week 4
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Ben Johnson's time in Detroit — a formative experience that led to his current job as coach of the Chicago Bears — was shaped in
Johnson, Glenn match wits once again as the Bears host the Jets in Week 4
Ben Johnson goes up against Aaron Glenn once again on Sunday when the Chicago Bears host the New York Jets. Johnson was the offensive coordinator for Detroit while Glenn was the defensive coordinator with the Lions. Johnson was hired as…
WEEK 4 PREVIEW: Ben Johnson, Bears Face Aaron Glenn & Jets
Ruthie and Clay open The Charter discussing the Bears’ quarterback situation and whether Case Keenum or Tyson Bagent will get the start. Plus, ESPN New York’s Jake Asman joins to preview the week 4 clash, discuss New York’s view of the Bears’ QB situation, Ben Johnson vs. Aaron Glenn, the Jets’ interception-less streak, Breece Hall’s status, and his game pick. Ruthie and Clay close out with their picks, takeaways from the Jets and the latest on …
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