The Detroit Lions are reportedly eyeing an outside candidate to replace former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson after he accepted the Chicago Bears

The Detroit Lions hired John Morton as their new offensive coordinator on Tuesday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Morton, who was the

(CBS DETROIT) - The Detroit Lions have hired Denver Broncos passing game assistant John Morton as their new offensive coordinator. The Michigan native, who previously worked with the Lions and head coach Dan Campbell in 2022, will replace Ben Johnson, who was tapped for the head coaching position in Chicago .

The Lions have hired Denver Broncos pass game coordinator John Morton as their new offensive coordinator, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The Lions have found their replacement for Ben Johnson, hiring Broncos passing game coordinator John Morton as their new 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.

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.

The Detroit Lions tabbed former Denver Broncos pass game coordinator John Morton as the team's offensive coordinator, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday.

No matter how much talent you have on your roster, top assistants are necessary for success in the National Football League. That’s why the Detroit Lions might regress after their incredible season, as they lost both of their primary coordinators.

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 Detroit Lions on Thursday announced the hiring of John Morton as offensive coordinator and the promotion of Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator.