Ben Johnson upset Detroit Lions fans by praising Bears QB Caleb Williams, which many took as a slight toward Jared Goff.

Ben Johnson wasn't taking shots at Detroit Lions, Jared Goff ... but he might need to dial down his jokes, ramp up his tact.

Whether Ben Johnson was taking a shot at Jared Goff or not on Tuesday, a pair of Lions defenders reacted to the former Lions OC's remarks.

Jared Goff ascended to new quarterback heights with Ben Johnson as Detroit Lions offensive coordinator. But per the new Chicago Bears head coach Johnson, another Lions star was “throwing a better football” than Goff.

Detroit Lions fans are teeing off on new Bears head coach Ben Johnson for throwing shade at quarterback Jared Goff.

Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson threw more shade at Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff during the NFL Combine.

The Detroit Lions played their way into the top seed in the NFC last season only to watch the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders take their place in the NFC title game. The Eagles' dominant Super Bowl win over the Kansas City Chiefs showed that the Lions might not be too far off from their first ever Super Bowl appearance,

Former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson seemed to throw some shade at Jared Goff and the Lions' defense during a press conference at the NFL Combine.

Ben Johnson took his book of trick plays to the Chicago Bears when he was hired as their new head coach, but the Detroit Lions can apparently take solace knowing they might be able to turn to offensive tackle Penei Sewell if they need a surprising throw in 2025.

The Detroit Lions will likely already be motivated to face the Chicago Bears and former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson next season, but quarterback Jared Goff could have some extra fuel the next time he goes up against his former coach.

Detroit Lions star Jared Goff and his wife Christen Harper Goff stole the spotlight at the Detroit Pistons vs. LA Clippers game on Wednesday.