Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff, who excelled with Ben Johnson as his offensive coordinator, joked with the new Chicago Bears head coach that wishes he didn't have to face him twice a year and thusly try to beat him twice a year.

Goff signed a four-year, $212 million contract extension in November 2024, three years after his trade from the Rams. The Lions cannot cut Goff at a financial gain until 2026, per Over The Cap. A post-June 1 designation then would save $35 million with $34.6 million in dead money.

Lions quarterback Jared Goff and Dan Campbell have been named finalists for MVP and Coach of the Year, respectively.

After an impressive 2024 campaign, four Detroit Lions are up for major awards. Included in that four is quarterback Jared Goff, who is a finalist for the Most Valuable Player award.

It didn't take long for Ben Johnson to join the Chicago Bears as head coach following the disappointing end to the Detroit Lions 2024 season. Johnson, who has orchestrated one of the best offenses in the NFL during his time with the Lions,

After becoming the new head coach of the Chicago Bears, Ben Johnson received a warm message from Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff. Although they were unable to cap off their impressive campaign with a Super Bowl appearance,