Lions hire former Broncos assistant coach John Morton as new offensive coordinator following Ben Johnson's departure
Reports indicate the Lions have a leading candidate for offensive coordinator, Broncos passing game coordinator John Morton
The Detroit Lions have wasted no time reshaping their coaching staff for the 2025 season. In just the first week after they were eliminated from the playoffs, the team lost their 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 have acted quickly and promoted from within to fill the role of defensive coordinator. The Lions are promoting linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator, according to Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.
The Detroit Lions have found their Ben Johnson replacement, as the team hired a former Denver Broncos coach as offensive coordinator.
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.
Since then, the Lions have seen offensive coordinator Ben Johnson become the head coach of the Chicago Bears and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn take the head coaching job with the New York Jets . On Tuesday, the Lions reportedly decided on the replacement for Johnson.
The #Lions are promoting LBs coach Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator, filling the shoes of Aaron Glenn, per me and @MikeGarafolo. A quick rise for the eight-year NFL veteran, Sheppard earns a DC job in only his third season under Dan Campbell. pic.twitter.com/cM3m9ebqEc
Former New York Giants linebacker Kelvin Sheppard will be the next defensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions.