The Detroit Lions have landed on a replacement for offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, picking John Morton to lead the new unit.
Morton worked for Campbell in 2022 with the Lions and helped the Broncos offense improve the past two years under Payton.
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.
(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 .
John Morton worked closely with Ben Johnson in designing the Lions current offense in his lone season in Detroit in 2022
The Detroit Lions have named Denver Broncos pass game coordinator John Morton as their new offensive coordinator. Here are five things to know about Detroit's new leader on offense: Morton, 55, is a Michigan native who played wide receiver for Avondale High School in Auburn Hills and collegiately at Western Michigan University.
The Detroit Lions hired longtime NFL assistant John Morton as their next offensive coordinator for his second stint running a professional unit.
Lions coach Dan Campbell is working to hire John Morton as the team's next offensive coordinator, according to sources. Morton is a familiar name for the organization, having spent a year on Dan Campbell's staff in 2022.
The Detroit Lions have reportedly hired former Stanford head coach David Shaw as their passing-game coordinator, which signals the end of now-former pass-game coordinator Tanner Engstrand in Detroit.
We know who will replace Johnson and Glenn. But what are some of the toughest challenges/questions ahead for new coordinators Morton and Sheppard?
Former Stanford head coach David Shaw and the #Lions have agreed to terms on a multiyear deal to hire him as passing game coordinator, per sources. Shaw, 52, has worked with new OC John Morton before. A big hire for Dan Campbell’s remodeled staff. pic.twitter.com/Ro4z3HhWyd