Column: Mike Ditka, Ben Johnson liven up the Chicago Bears

Bears head coach Ben Johnson watches a play in the second quarter against the Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Sept. 13, 2026, in Charlotte. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

By Paul Sullivan | [email protected] | baiduhai

PUBLISHED: September 15, 2026 at 4:28 PM CDT

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Mike Ditka resurfaces in Chicago, while Bears coach Ben Johnson enjoys the fruits of early success.

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