'Back to square one' for Bears

Ben Johnson isn't taking any victory laps after Bears' 1st playoff victory in 15 years
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Column: Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson already locked in on 2026. 'We go back to square one.'

Coming off a division title and the Chicago Bears' first playoff victory in 15 years, Ben Johnson isn't taking any victory laps.

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