Detroit Lions, Morton and Johnson

Who is John Morton? What new Lions offensive coordinator brings to high-powered team
Campbell hired Morton as a senior offensive assistant that season. It just so happened to be Johnson’s first year as an offensive coordinator and play caller. He was only 35 at the time. Considering Campbell had fired Anthony Lynn just one year into his Detroit tenure, it was crucial for him to get the next hire right.
Ex-Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson wins Assistant Coach of the Year
Ben Johnson is now in Chicago coaching the Bears, but on Thursday night, he earned some hardware for his efforts last season leading the Detroit Lions' offense.
Detroit Lions close to hiring John Morton as offensive coordinator to replace Ben Johnson
Detroit Lions are "working to hire" John Morton, pass game coordinator with Denver Broncos the past 2 seasons, as new offensive coordinator, per ESPN.
Ex-Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson named 2024 AP NFL Assistant Coach of the Year
Ben Johnson’s final season as Detroit Lions offensive coordinator not only landed him a head-coaching opportunity, it garnered end-of-year accolades. Johnson was named the 2024 AP NFL Assistant Coach of the Year on Thursday at NFL Honors in New Orleans.
Jets' Aaron Glenn names rising Lions assistant Tanner Engstrand new offensive coordinator
Detroit Lions see another assistant leave their coaching staff, as Aaron Glenn's New York Jets will name Tanner Engstrand offensive coordinator.
Lions working to hire Broncos assistant as new offensive coordinator
Per ESPN, the Detroit Lions intend to hire Denver Broncos pass game coordinator John Morton, an Auburn Hills native, as their new offensive coordinator.
ESPN analyst has rave review of Ben Johnson's coaching staff
The Chicago Bears undoubtedly made the biggest splash amid the coaching carousel with the hiring of Ben Johnson as their new head coach. Since Johnson was named offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in 2022,
New Bears head coach Ben Johnson named 2024 AP assistant coach of the year
New Bears coach Ben Johnson was named AP assistant coach of the year for a 2024 performance that saw him lead the Lions’ offense to the most points and second-most yards in the NFL. Johnson, who was the Lions’ offensive coordinator for three years before agreeing to coach the Bears last month,
Ben Johnson named top assistant coach for 2024 at NFL Honors
The Bears head coach has the big award for assistant coaches at NFL Honors night.. Ben Johnson's efforts as Lions offensive coordinator had already earned him the award from the Pro Football Writers of America and now he has the award from The Associated Press which is presented at Thursday night's program in New Orleans.
Worried about Detroit Lions' coordinator change? Eagles in Super Bowl with new playcallers
No team with a returning coach and two new coordinators has won a Super Bowl since the 2009 New Orleans Saints ...
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What to know about John Morton, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator
On Monday, ESPN reported the Lions are close to hiring Denver Broncos pass game coordinator John Morton to be the team's ...
Lions passing game coordinator Tanner Engstrand to become Jets new offensive coordinator: source
The Jets have agreed to terms with Detroit Lions passing game coordinator Tanner Engstrand to become their new offensive ...
Lions closing in on new offensive coordinator
The Detroit Lions appear to be closing in on a new offensive coordinator. Denver Broncos pass game coordinator John Morton is ...
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Jets tab Lions passing game coordinator Tanner Engstrand as offensive coordinator
Lions passing game coordinator Tanner Engstrand was hired as the New York Jets' offensive coordinator, the team announced ...
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Ranking the 2025 NFL offensive coordinator hires: Why Cowboys, Seahawks earn high marks
On Wednesday, the Jaguars filled their offensive coordinator opening, leaving the Saints as the last team remaining in the ...