Who is John Morton? What new Lions offensive coordinator brings to high-powered team
Campbell hired Morton as a senior offensive assistant that season. It just so happened to be Johnson’s first year as an offensive coordinator and play caller. He was only 35 at the time. Considering Campbell had fired Anthony Lynn just one year into his Detroit tenure, it was crucial for him to get the next hire right.
Who is John Morton? Four things to know about the new Lions offensive coordinator
Who is John Morton? Here's what to know about the new Detroit Lions offensive coordinator tasked with replacing Ben Johnson.
Detroit Lions close to hiring John Morton as offensive coordinator to replace Ben Johnson
Detroit Lions are "working to hire" John Morton, pass game coordinator with Denver Broncos the past 2 seasons, as new offensive coordinator, per ESPN.
Detroit Lions hire top coordinators, John Morton for offense, Kelvin Sheppard for defense
The Detroit Lions have agreed to hire Denver Broncos assistant John Morton as offensive coordinator and promote Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Lions hire Broncos game assistant, Michigan native John Morton as offensive coordinator
(CBS DETROIT) - The Detroit Lions have hired Denver Broncos passing game assistant John Morton as their new offensive coordinator. The Michigan native, who previously worked with the Lions and head coach Dan Campbell in 2022, will replace Ben Johnson, who was tapped for the head coaching position in Chicago .
Broncos passing game coordinator John Morton joins Lions as their OC
Morton worked for Campbell in 2022 with the Lions and helped the Broncos offense improve the past two years under Payton.
Lions’ Dan Campbell tabs Broncos assistant John Morton as offensive coordinator: Source
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.
What to know about John Morton, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator target
The Detroit Lions are reportedly zeroing in on longtime NFL offensive assistant John Morton as their next offensive coordinator.
Jon Gruden: Lions hiring John Morton as OC 'a good reason to go have a glass of cabernet'
John Morton worked closely with Ben Johnson in designing the Lions current offense in his lone season in Detroit in 2022
Lions announce John Morton, Kelvin Sheppard as new coordinators
The Lions have made it official with their two new coordinators. Detroit announced on Thursday that John Morton has been hired to serve as offensive coordinator and Kelvin Sheppard has been promoted to defensive coordinator.
Lions Officially Announce Hires Of OC John Morton & DC Kelvin Sheppard
The Detroit Lions have officially announced the hires of Broncos pass game coordinator John Morton as OC and LB coach Kelvin Sheppard as DC Morton and Sheppard will replace new Bears HC Ben Johnson and new Jets HC Aaron Glenn who served in their roles since 2022 and 2021,
Lions agree to hire Broncos’ John Morton as OC and promote Kelvin Sheppard to DC, AP source says
The Detroit Lions have agreed to hire Denver Broncos assistant John Morton as offensive coordinator and promote Kelvin ...
Lions hire David Shaw amid revamped coaching staff
The Detroit Lions were forced to rebuild their coaching staff under Dan Campbell after the team lost its offensive and defensive coordinators this offseason. The Lions responded to the exodus with ...