Lions Plan to Hire John Morton as OC

The Detroit Lions are reportedly finalizing the hire of John Morton as their new offensive coordinator following the departure of Ben Johnson, who was appointed head coach of the Chicago Bears. Morton, currently the pass game coordinator for the Denver Broncos, previously worked with the Lions in 2022 under head coach Dan Campbell. He has prior experience as an offensive coordinator with the New York Jets and has been recognized for his offensive contributions. The Lions also recently filled their defensive coordinator position by promoting linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard after losing Aaron Glenn to the New York Jets. The expected appointment of Morton is anticipated to help maintain the Lions' strong offensive performance in the upcoming season. This move aligns with the Lions' strategy to retain a cohesive coaching staff while adapting to recent changes.