The Detroit Lions have named John Morton as their new offensive coordinator, filling the role vacated by Ben Johnson who is now the head coach of the Chicago Bears. Morton previously worked with the Lions in a senior assistant role and has experience as an offensive coordinator with the New York Jets and at USC. The Lions have undergone significant changes this offseason, losing both their offensive and defensive coordinators, as Aaron Glenn was hired by the New York Jets as head coach, prompting further staff reshuffling.
The Detroit Lions have hired Denver Broncos pass game coordinator John Morton as their new offensive coordinator, succeeding Ben Johnson who became the Bears' head coach.
Morton previously served as a senior offensive assistant for the Lions in 2022 under head coach Dan Campbell before joining the Broncos.
The Lions lost both offensive and defensive coordinators this month, with Aaron Glenn also hired as the New York Jets' head coach.
Morton has NFL experience as an offensive coordinator with the Jets in 2017 and at USC for two seasons in 2009-10.
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