Johnson, Detroit Lions and Morton

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 hiring Broncos passing game assistant John Morton as new offensive coordinator
The Detroit Lions are tabbing Broncos passing game coordinator John Morton as their new offensive coordinator.
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.
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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How Detroit Lions offensive coordinator John Morton's offenses have done with him on staff
The Detroit Lions have a new offensive coordinator who will be tasked with maintaining their high-octane attack. On ...
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Report: Broncos pass game coordinator emerged as a candidate to watch for the Lions offensive coordinator job
With Ben Johnson hired as the new Bears head coach, the Lions are looking at Broncos pass game coordinator John Morton as a ...
Former Lions QB Expected to Become Next Coach of New Orleans Saints
A former Detroit Lions quarterback is poised to become the next head coach of the New Orleans Saints.
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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 ...
How Lions fared in NFL Honors voting
Two Lions wide receivers received votes for Comeback Player of Year, which was won by Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. Tim ...