Ben Johnson is several days into building his coaching staff as the new head coach of the Chicago Bears, but one name closely associated with him from his time as the Detroit Lions offensive coordinator won't be joining him in Chicago.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson is in the process of filling out his coaching staff, but he won't target the Detroit Lions to do it.

Offensive line coach Hank Fraley, considered a potential offensive coordinator the Chicago Bears, is set to stay put with the Detroit Lions.

According to the Chicago Tribune's Brad Biggs, the Bears aren't expected to be a landing spot for Fraley, as Johnson isn't looking to raid Dan Campbell's coaching staff. Although

The Lions have lost both of their coordinators, but they won’t be losing offensive line coach Hank Fraley. Fraley’s wife posted on social media that the family is staying in Detroit, and multiple reporters have said he has confirmed that he will remain on the Lions’ staff.

The Seattle Seahawks have been on a search for a new offensive coordinator, and Hank Fraley was one of the biggest names on the list. The search will continue for a new OC, but we now can confirm that the offensive line coach from the Detroit Lions is officially staying.

Offensive line coach Hank Fraley, considered a potential offensive coordinator for new Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson, is set to stay put, according to a social media post by his wife ...

Following Detroit’s shocking upset loss in the Divisional Round, Fraley received his second interview with Seattle. This time, it was in-person. However, it appears Fraley is opting to remain in the Motor City, not pursuing opportunities in the Pacific Northwest or perhaps with the Chicago Bears under his former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson.

Source says Lions OL coach Hank Fraley is scheduled to interview in-person today with the Seahawks for their offensive coordinator position. This will be the second interview for Fraley with the Seahawks.

Ragnow explained what makes Fraley such a special coach. “I don’t think I could play in this league without the guy. He’s everything to me. He’s been there since Day 1,”

The Chicago Bears coaching staff has yet to be finalized under new head coach Ben Johnson, but things are starting to come together. Johnson’s first season as the Bears lead man will be one of extreme optimism,

Fraley originally came to Detroit in the 2018 season and took over the offensive line room in 2020. He stayed with the organization through the coaching change from Matt Patricia