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 ...

Lions hire former Broncos assistant coach John Morton as new offensive coordinator following Ben Johnson's departure

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.

Former Stanford head coach David Shaw and the #Lions have agreed to terms on a multiyear deal to hire him as passing game coordinator, per sources. Shaw, 52, has worked with new OC John Morton before. A big hire for Dan Campbell's remodeled staff. pic.twitter.com/Ro4z3HhWyd

Morton was Detroit’s senior offensive assistant in 2022 under head coach Dan Campbell before heading to Denver to be the club’s passing game coordinator for the last two seasons. He previously worked with Campbell in New Orleans in 2016 when Campbell was the team’s tight ends coach and Morton was the receivers coach.

The Detroit Lions have agreed to hire Denver Broncos assistant John Morton as offensive coordinator and promote Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator, according to a person familiar with the situation.