J.T. Barrett Joins Chicago Bears as Quarterbacks Coach
The Chicago Bears have hired former Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett as their new quarterbacks coach, according to multiple reports. Barrett, who previously served as the assistant quarterbacks coach for the Detroit Lions, will now take on a more prominent role under new Bears head coach Ben Johnson. Barrett’s primary responsibility will be to mentor and develop second-year quarterback Caleb Williams, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Barrett, 30, began his coaching career with the Lions in 2022 as an offensive assistant before being promoted to assistant quarterbacks coach in 2023. During his time in Detroit, he worked closely with quarterback Jared Goff and played a key role in the development of rookie Hendon Hooker. Barrett’s transition to the Bears marks his first opportunity as a full-time quarterbacks coach in the NFL.
A standout at Ohio State, Barrett was a key figure in the Buckeyes’ 2014 national championship run. Over his college career, he threw for 9,434 yards, 104 touchdowns, and 30 interceptions, while also rushing for 3,263 yards and 43 touchdowns. Despite his collegiate success, Barrett went undrafted in 2018 and spent time on practice squads with the New Orleans Saints, Seattle Seahawks, and Pittsburgh Steelers before transitioning to coaching.
Barrett is one of several Lions assistants to follow Ben Johnson to Chicago, joining Antwaan Randle El, who was hired as the Bears’ assistant head coach and wide receivers coach, and Al Harris, who will serve as the defensive passing game coordinator. The Bears are assembling a coaching staff with strong ties to Johnson’s previous tenure in Detroit, aiming to build a cohesive unit to support their young quarterback and improve the team’s performance in the upcoming season.
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