Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson appears in ManningCast skit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 3:38 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson made a cameo appearance on ESPN's ManningCast during a scripted heist sequence featuring Peyton and Eli Manning. The sketch included cameos from Roger Goodell, Serena Williams, and the Kelce brothers, with Johnson portraying a security guard. Beyond his media appearance, Johnson is preparing for his second season leading the Bears after finishing 11-6 and reaching the Divisional Round last year. The coach is also scheduled to appear in a Hallmark movie titled Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story, which debuts on October 17. The production features Bears tight ends Colston Loveland and Cole Kmet, alongside team legends and Connie Payton. Chicago enters the season with expectations to contend for the NFC North title and maintain high output from quarterback Caleb Williams.
- •Ben Johnson acted as a security guard in a ManningCast sketch.
- •The Hallmark movie featuring Johnson and Bears players debuts October 17.
- •Bears tight ends Colston Loveland and Cole Kmet have roles in the film.
- •Chicago finished the previous season with an 11-6 record.
- •The Bears lost to the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round last year.
- 3:38 PMYahoo Sports — Bears news: Ben Johnson teases acting chops in ManningCast: Heist before Hallmark Christmas movie
"Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson has plenty on his plate this season. He’s obviously looking to lead the Bears back to the playoffs. Plus, Johnson is slated to be in a Hallmark movie this Christmas. Recently, Johnson showcased his talents during a brief appearance on the famed ManningCast, per ESPN. The episode featured Peyton and Eli, along […] The post Bears news: Ben Johnson teases acting chops in ManningCast: Heist before Hallmark Christmas movie appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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