Lions hire former Broncos assistant coach John Morton as new offensive coordinator following Ben Johnson's departure

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that the Detroit Lions have hired Denver Broncos pass-game coordinator John Morton as their new offensive coordinator on Tuesday. Morton recently interviewed for the position and will return to Detroit after working under head coach Dan Campbell several years ago.

Reports indicate the Lions have a leading candidate for offensive coordinator, Broncos passing game coordinator John Morton

The Detroit Lions saw their postseason come to a shocking end in the Divisional Round in a loss to the Washington Commanders. The Lions had the No. 1 seed in the NFC and had big Super Bowl aspirations,

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

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garofolo, the team is promoting LBs coach Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator. He'll take over for new New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn.

The Detroit Lions will promote linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported. Sheppard will replace Aaron Glenn, who left this offseason to become the head coach of the New York Jets.

The Detroit Lions have appointed John Morton as their new offensive coordinator, succeeding Ben Johnson. Morton brings substantial NFL experience, having worked with teams like the Raiders, Saints, and Broncos.

The Lions have suffered a trio of blows this postseason, first being eliminated from the playoffs, then losing both OC Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn.

The Detroit Lions are hiring Denver Broncos pass game coordinator John Morton as offensive coordinator, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.Morton will replace the departed Ben Johnson.

Former Bears head coach Matt Eberflus is closing in on a deal to join the Dallas Cowboys as defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.