The Lions have finally found their next offensive coordinator after Ben Johnson left to be the next head coach of the Bears.
With Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn both moving on to head coaching jobs in recent days, Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions knew they were going to have their work cut out for them this offseason. Just over a week after the team's Divisional Round loss to the Washington Commanders,
The Lions have hired John Morton as their offensive coordinator for the 2025 season, according to reports. Morton comes to Detroit from the Denver Broncos, where he has spent the last two seasons serving as the passing game coordinator for head coach Sean Payton.
The Detroit Lions and Ben Johnson are going their separate ways. It's good news for Johnson as he is expected to become the new coach of the Chicago Bears; however, it's not the same for the Lions as they'll need to find their next offensive coordinator.
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.
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Detroit Lions are "working to hire" John Morton, pass game coordinator with Denver Broncos the past 2 seasons, as new offensive coordinator, per ESPN.
There are still some holes on the staff to fill. But the two biggest questions have been answered, with the Detroit Lions landing on John Morton as offensive coordinator and Kelvin Sheppard as defensive coordinator.