It sounds like Ben Johnson is open to working with Ryan Poles, which could have long-term implications for the Bears' GM.

The New England Patriots have requested to interview Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson for their head-coaching vacancy, per a report from NFL insider Albert Breer on Monday morning. Breer did not specify when the interview would take place.

The Chicago Bears are searching for their next head coach, where general manager Ryan Poles will lead the charge in a wide-ranging search that will include up-and-coming coordinators, former head coaches and even a current head coach.

On Monday morning, the Chicago Bears made a formal request to interview Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. The Bears made other requests to interview several head-coaching candidates, including Mike McCarthy and Arthur Smith.

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson will be fielding a lot of calls for head coaching positions, but one team with a vacancy will likely not reach out. The New York Jets are not expected to put in a formal request for an interview with Johnson,

One other team has joined the Bears in requesting an official interview with Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson for their head coaching vacancy.

Per The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, the Chicago Bears sent a formal request to interview Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson along with two other league coaches on Monday morning.

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is set to interview for head-coach vacancies with the Chicago Bears and New England Patriots. Could his departure derail Detroit’s offensive success?