Bill Johnson
Coaching Record
| Years Coached | Record | Win % | Playoff record | Playoff win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 162-125-1 | 56.42% | 9-7 | 56.25% |
Biography
Career Summary
Bill Johnson is a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) and has been the defensive line coach/senior defensive assistant coach for the Chicago Bears since 2025. Prior to this season, he coached for the Atlanta Falcons, Denver Broncos, New Orleans Saints, and Los Angeles Rams for eighteen seasons. His most recent position was with the Rams as their defensive line coach. Johnson was hired as the new defensive assistant coach of the Chicago Bears for the 2025 season.
Playing Career
Johnson played defensive line while at college.
History
| Year | Position | Record | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Chicago Bears | Defensive Line Coach / Senior Defensive Assistant Coach | 0-0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2018 Los Angeles Rams | Defensive Line Coach | 13-3-0 | 2-1 |
| 2017 Los Angeles Rams | Defensive Line Coach | 11-5-0 | 0-1 |
| 2016 New Orleans Saints | Defensive Line Coach | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 2015 New Orleans Saints | Defensive Line Coach | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 2014 New Orleans Saints | Defensive Line Coach | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 2013 New Orleans Saints | Defensive Line Coach | 11-5-0 | 1-1 |
| 2012 New Orleans Saints | Defensive Line Coach | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 2011 New Orleans Saints | Defensive Line Coach | 13-3-0 | 1-1 |
| 2010 New Orleans Saints | Defensive Line Coach | 11-5-0 | 0-1 |
| 2009 New Orleans Saints | Defensive Line Coach | 13-3-0 | 3-0 |
| 2008 Denver Broncos | Defensive Line Coach | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 2007 Denver Broncos | Defensive Line Coach | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 2006 Atlanta Falcons | Defensive Line Coach | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
| 2005 Atlanta Falcons | Defensive Line Coach | 8-8-0 | 0-0 |
| 2004 Atlanta Falcons | Defensive Line Coach | 11-5-0 | 1-1 |
| 2003 Atlanta Falcons | Defensive Line Coach | 5-11-0 | 0-0 |
| 2002 Atlanta Falcons | Defensive Line Coach | 9-6-1 | 1-1 |
| 2001 Atlanta Falcons | Defensive Line Coach | 7-9-0 | 0-0 |
Coach history guide
| Seasons with a championship win | Seasons with a conference championship |
Coach facts
- Championships won: 2009
- Conference Championships won: 2009 and 2018
- Past teams coached for: Chicago Bears, Los Angeles Rams, New Orleans Saints, Denver Broncos, Atlanta Falcons
- Position Played: Defensive Line