RFS analyzes how the recently-hired John Morton will impact Jared Goff and the Lions' offense in 2025 after being named Detroit's offensive coordinator following Ben Johnson's departure.
The Lions are hiring Broncos passing game coordinator John Morton to replace Ben Johnson, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Morton coached in Denver for the last two seasons.
After Ben Johnson's departure, Jared Goff will have a lot to prove in 2025 as he tries to defuse some of the narratives surrounding him.
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.
Coach Dan Campbell has been looking to fill both of his coordinator openings following the departures of Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn to the Chicago Bears and New York Jets, respectively, as their new head coaches. Detroit is set to promote linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator, a team source told The Athletic last week.
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 Lions have found their replacement for Ben Johnson, hiring Broncos passing game coordinator John Morton as their new offensive coordinator.
Introducing John Morton, the Detroit Lions' new offensive coordinator. Learn about his NFL experience, his collaboration with quarterback Jared Goff, and his role in the Lions' 2022 offensive success.
We'll find out how much autonomy new Lions offensive coordinator John Morton will have, since Dan Campbell has promised to keep a close eye on it.
The Detroit Lions on Thursday announced the hiring of John Morton as offensive coordinator and the promotion of Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator.
The Detroit Lions have agreed to hire Denver Broncos assistant John Morton as offensive coordinator and promote Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator.