The Detroit Lions have landed on a replacement for offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, picking John Morton to lead the new unit.
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.
RFS analyzes how the recently-hired John Morton will impact Jared Goff and the Lions' offense in 2025 after being named Detroit's offensive coordinator following Ben Johnson's departure.
The Detroit Lions have hired longtime NFL offensive assistant John Morton as their next offensive coordinator.
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.
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.
Introducing John Morton, the Detroit Lions' new offensive coordinator. Learn about his NFL experience, his collaboration with quarterback Jared Goff, and his role in the Lions' 2022 offensive success.
The Lions are hiring Broncos passing game coordinator John Morton to replace Ben Johnson, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Morton coached in Denver for the last two seasons.
We know who will replace Johnson and Glenn. But what are some of the toughest challenges/questions ahead for new coordinators Morton and Sheppard?
The Detroit Lions on Thursday announced the hiring of John Morton as offensive coordinator and the promotion of Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator. Terms of their respective contracts were not disclosed by the Lions.
The NFL is set to conduct its annual Pro Bowl Games Thursday and Sunday, and six Detroit Lions will officially be participating. Detroit has had multiple players selected that have been replaced, including offensive tackle Penei Sewell and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. However, they will still be well-represented.