Coach Dan Campbell has been looking to fill both of his coordinator openings following the departures of Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn to the Chicago Bears and New York Jets, respectively, as their new head coaches. Detroit is set to promote linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator, a team source told The Athletic last week.
The Lions shouldn’t miss a beat without offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, who bolted for the Chicago Bears. Because I am confident that Dan Campbell will bring in the right replacement. My trust is rooted in how much Campbell has grown, not only as an ...
The Detroit Lions have landed on a replacement for offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, picking John Morton to lead the new unit.
Lions hire former Broncos assistant coach John Morton as new offensive coordinator following Ben Johnson's departure
According to multiple reports, the Lions will hire former Denver Broncos passing-game coordinator John Morton to the role, where he will replace the departed Ben Johnson. Morton, 55, previously spent the 2022 season with the Lions as a senior offensive assistant before moving on to Denver for the 2023 and 2024 campaigns.
It’s been a long time coming, but Ben Johnson (Chicago Bears) and Aaron Glenn (New York Jets) are off to run their own franchises. Who they take with them is the next question, but what we do know right now is that Dan Campbell is tasked with replacing two of his closest confidants in the middle of a Super Bowl window.
Lions coach Dan Campbell is working to hire John Morton as the team's next offensive coordinator, according to sources. Morton is a familiar name for the organization, having spent a year on Dan Campbell's staff in 2022.
After Ben Johnson's departure, Jared Goff will have a lot to prove in 2025 as he tries to defuse some of the narratives surrounding him.
The Detroit Lions hired longtime NFL assistant John Morton as their next offensive coordinator for his second stint running a professional unit.
Reports indicate the Lions have a leading candidate for offensive coordinator, Broncos passing game coordinator John Morton
The Detroit Lions have hired longtime NFL offensive assistant John Morton as their next offensive coordinator.