Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson says his team is set to undergo a major change as it approaches the 2026 NFL season. Ahead of the upcoming campaign, Johnson points to meaningful adjustments and shifts he expects to show up before the Bears’ season begins.
Yahoo Sports and Newsweek both report Johnson’s comments framed around what he believes will be the most noticeable difference in the Bears as they prepare for Week 1 of 2026. While both outlets emphasize that Johnson expects the roster and/or approach to look distinct compared with the prior team, they differ in how they describe and phrase the “biggest difference.” The core agreement across coverage is that Johnson anticipates a clear transformation that will define the Bears’ 2026 identity at the start of the season.
