The NFL is a league that's always following a trend, so it's not a surprise the Detroit Lions' success under Dan Campbell has every team trying to find
With Morton on staff in 2022, Ben Johnson’s first as offensive coordinator and play-caller, Goff bounced back after an ugly first season in Detroit.
On paper, the Detroit Lions’ Super Bowl window should stay wide open for some more years. In reality, that might not be the case. Dan Campbell is close to losing his top assistant coaches, which cannot be overlooked.
Per ESPN, the Detroit Lions intend to hire Denver Broncos pass game coordinator John Morton, an Auburn Hills native, as their new offensive coordinator.
Randle El, who played nine seasons as a receiver in the NFL, joined coach Dan Campbell's staff as the WR coach after two years as an offensive assistant with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Lions won a franchise-record 15 games in 2024 but were upset 45–31 by the Washington Commanders in the divisional round last weekend.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, top internal candidates to replace Johnson and Glenn include assistant head coach/running backs coach Scottie Montgomery, passing game coordinator Tanner Engstrand and linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard.
The Lions appear to have settled on their choice to replace Ben Johnson as their offensive coordinator. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the team is working to hire Broncos passing game coordinator John Morton. Morton is traveling to Detroit to meet with the team.
Dan Campbell is preparing for the loss of Aaron Glenn and Ben Johnson. It could all happen quickly. Will the Saints be involved?
While previewing this weekend’s Bills vs. Chiefs AFC Championship game on “Get Up,” reporter Adam Schefter began unbuttoning his co-host’s shirt as fellow studio analyst Harry Douglas told Orvlovsky to “stick his chest out” and “be a man” while making picks for the game.
Broncos Attacking Offseason, Closing Gap on Bills, Ravens, ChiefsThe Denver Broncos are in danger of losing another positional coach — both to the NFC North.ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Monday that the Detroit Lions are "working to hire" Broncos pass-game coordinator John Morton as their new offensive coordinator.
The Detroit Lions didn't hire from within for their open offensive coordinator position, but they did bring in a familiar face. The Lions are hiring Broncos passing game coordinator John Morton to replace Ben Johnson,
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.