The Chargers on Saturday confirmed they have interviewed Ben Johnson for their head coach position.
Johnson is currently the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions. He has 12 seasons of NFL coaching experience.
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NFL/College Career
Coach
2022-23 Detroit Lions Offensive Coordinator
2021 Detroit Lions Passing Game Coordinator
2020–21 Detroit Lions tight ends coach
2019 Detroit Lions offensive quality control coach
2018 Miami Dolphins wide receivers coach
2016-17 Miami Dolphins assistant wide receivers coach
2015 Miami Dolphins tight ends coach
2013-15 Miami Dolphins assistant quarterbacks coach
2012 Miami Dolphins offensive assistant
2011 Boston College tight ends coach
2009-10 Boston College graduate assistant
Education
Johnson was a walk-on quarterback at North Carolina from and graduated with a degree in mathematics and computer science.
Hometown
Charleston, South Carolina
The Chargers on Saturday confirmed they have interviewed Ben Johnson for their head coach position.
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson watches before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Detroit, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson addresses the media before an NFL football practice, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Allen Park, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Detroit Lions Special Assistant to President/CEO and Chairperson Chris Spielman, left, talks with offensive coordinator Ben Johnson during an NFL football practice in Allen Park, Mich., Wednesday, June 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson greets receiver Jameson Williams before a drill during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, in Allen Park, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is seen before the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson watches before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Detroit, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson stands on the sideline before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. The Lions won 33-28. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson stands with quarterback Jared Goff (16) before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders in Detroit, Monday, Oct. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, left, talks with quarterback's Jared Goff (16) and Nate Sudfeld (10) after an NFL football practice in Allen Park, Mich., Wednesday, June 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson watches before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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