Lions working to hire Morton as OC, sources say
Briefly

The Detroit Lions are set to hire John Morton as their new offensive coordinator, replacing Ben Johnson, who has been appointed as head coach of the Chicago Bears. Morton, who has an extensive coaching history including stints as an offensive coordinator with the New York Jets and USC, previously worked with Lions head coach Dan Campbell in 2022 as a senior offensive assistant. This change comes amidst significant shifts in the Lions' coaching staff, as they also recently promoted Kelvin Sheppard to serve as the team's defensive coordinator.
John Morton’s hiring as the Detroit Lions’ offensive coordinator could mark a significant shift in strategy, following the departure of Ben Johnson to the Bears.
Morton brings a wealth of experience to the Lions, previously serving as a senior offensive assistant in 2022 and working closely with head coach Dan Campbell.
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