Ben Johnson has a local tie and a connection with the Patriots' most important player. Read more on Boston.com.

The Las Vegas Raiders have emerged as a dark horse in the Ben Johnson sweepstakes, and the Chicago Bears should be very worried.

Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is a coveted candidate for another head-coaching cycle, but sources say the Las Vegas Raiders are one team in particular to keep an eye on, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports.