Lions lose coordinators Johnson, Glenn to NFL head coaching positions

The Detroit Lions face significant changes as both offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn have taken head coaching positions with the Chicago Bears and New York Jets, respectively. This marks the third occurrence since 2010 of a team losing both coordinators in the same offseason, with the Lions hoping to avoid the setbacks that plagued previous teams like the Eagles and Bengals. Lions general manager Brad Holmes expressed confidence in head coach Dan Campbell's ability to find suitable replacements, noting that Campbell had anticipated these departures. Despite the coaching shakeup, the Lions aim to retain their key remaining assistants and are preparing for potential challenges ahead. The team finished the season with a record-breaking 15 wins and the No. 1 seed but suffered a disappointing playoff exit against the Commanders. As they look toward the 2025 season, the Lions' success will depend heavily on their ability to fill these crucial coaching roles effectively.