Former Lions OL heading to Chicago to rejoin Ben Johnson
Former Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson already surrounded himself with a few fellow Detroit alums on his Bears coaching staff. Now Johnson is bringing in an ex-Lions player to try and bolster Chicago's troublesome offensive line.
Reports indicate the Bears are trading for Rams offensive lineman Jonah Jackson. It's a fifth-round pick in this year's draft to acquire Jackson, who spent his first four seasons as a starting guard for the Lions.
Jackson left the Lions in free agency after the 2023 season and signed a 3-year, $51 million contract with the Rams. It did not go well for Jackson in Los Angeles, as injuries limited the 2022 Pro Bowler to just four games. The Rams were poised to cut him if they didn't find a trade partner for Jackson, but Johnson and the Bears stepped up.
This article originally appeared on Lions Wire: Former Lions OL heading to Chicago to rejoin Ben Johnson
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