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

The Detroit Lions have hired longtime NFL offensive assistant John Morton as their next offensive coordinator.

The Detroit Lions are tabbing Broncos passing game coordinator John Morton as their new offensive coordinator.

Broncos passing game coordinator John Morton has emerged as the favorite to land the Detroit Lions offensive coordinator’s spot and is expected to interview with the team on Monday night, a

(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 Detroit Lions have landed on a replacement for offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, picking John Morton to lead the new unit.

Morton was a senior offensive assistant with the Lions in 2022, so he has some knowledge of what Johnson did on offense with the Lions. Morton moved on to spend the last two years as the Broncos’ pass game coordinator and he’s also worked for the Raiders, Jets, Saints, and 49ers.

The Detroit Lions didn't hire from within for their open offensive coordinator position, but they did bring in a familiar face. The Lions are hiring Broncos passing game coordinator John Morton to replace Ben Johnson,

Tanner Engstrand has been the passing game coordinator for the last two seasons but has been linked to the New York Jets in recent days.

Shaw is the second coach the Lions have brought in who spent 2024 with the Denver Broncos as new offensive coordinator John Morton served as the pass game coordinator for the Broncos this past season.

John Morton — from the Broncos’ staff. They will now bring in some more coaching help from Denver’s front office.