Ben Johnson Reaching Out to Dennis Allen Further Angers Lions Fans
Former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson reached out to former New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen late in the 2024 season to inquire if the veteran coach would be willing to work with a first time NFL head coach.
Here's who the Lions are expected to hire to replace Ben Johnson as offensive coordinator, per reports
According to multiple reports, the Lions will hire former Denver Broncos passing-game coordinator John Morton to the role, where he will replace the departed Ben Johnson. Morton, 55, previously spent the 2022 season with the Lions as a senior offensive assistant before moving on to Denver for the 2023 and 2024 campaigns.
John Morton hired as Detroit Lions offensive coordinator, to replace Ben Johnson
The Detroit Lions have landed on a replacement for offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, picking John Morton to lead the new unit.
Bears explore Ben Johnson connection by signing Lions receiver
HE also returned four punts this past season for a very healthy 10.5-yard average.The Bears used DeAndre Carter in the return game until a hamstring injury against the 49ers in December. Carter averaged 31.
The Ben Johnson-Dennis Allen connection is new, but the Chicago Bears defensive coordinator sees ‘a really good fit’
It’s early yet. Dennis Allen barely has his new office settled at Halas Hall. So it’s difficult for the 52-year-old coach to deliver a concrete vision of what his Chicago Bears defense might look like in 2025.
Chicago Bears DC Dennis Allen’s comments are going to make Lions fans mad
Detroit Lions fans are taking the break up with new Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson badly. Lions fans didn’t like their NFC North division rival poaching their offensive coordinator after the team made two playoff appearances in a row.
Dennis Allen Reveals When Ben Johnson Asked Him to Be His Defensive Coordinator
Dennis Allen—who was introduced as Chicago's next defensive coordinator at a press conference on Thursday—revealed that Johnson reached out to him during the season to see if
Bears’ Dennis Allen reveals when Ben Johnson first asked him about being his DC
After the Chicago Bears hired Ben Johnson to be their next head coach after firing Matt Eberflus, it didn’t take long for the rest of the coaching staff to fill out. Johnson started by grabbing a few familiar names from the Detroit Lions coaching staff — including receiver coach Antwaan Randle El.
Bears linked to former first-round pick who played for Dennis Allen, Ben Johnson
To help replace what Eberflus brought to the table, the Bears have also hired former New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen, who specializes in defense. Now they need to get t
Report Fuels Idea Ben Johnson ‘Checked Out’ During Lions Season
New comments are fueling the idea that Ben Johnson had already mentally moved on from the Detroit Lions before the season was ...
Wide receiver Maurice Alexander follows Ben Johnson, Antwaan Randle El to Chicago
Alexander will join new Bears head coach and former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as well as Antwaan Randle El, who coached wide receivers in Detroit and will do the same while also adding the ...
Amon-Ra St. Brown does not seem bothered with Lions losing Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn
Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown said as much while talking it over on the St. Brown Podcast. Here is the episode where ...
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Ben Johnson to Chicago Bears is a gut punch because he knows the Detroit Lions' recipe
Less than 48 hours after one of the most demoralizing defeats in the forlorn history of their franchise, the Detroit Lions ...
Eric Bieniemy returns to NFL: Former Chiefs OC joining new Bears head coach Ben Johnson's staff
Eric Bieniemy is back in the big leagues. After a year in the college ranks, the two-time Super Bowl champion offensive ...
Lions closing in on hiring Ben Johnson replacement
The Lions have finally found their next offensive coordinator after Ben Johnson left to be the next head coach of the Bears.
Detroit Lions lost Aaron Glenn, Ben Johnson, but that's no reason to fret | Letters
The Lions have known for two years that they were likely to lose Glenn and Johnson. Anyone who thinks that the whole ...
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 ...
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Lions 2024 season grades: Offense
The Detroit Lions’ offense played at a historic level in 2024. Led by coordinator Ben Johnson, the group lead the league in ...