The Detroit Lions are targeting John Morton to be the team’s new offensive coordinator, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
The Detroit Lions have hired John Morton as their new offensive coordinator, replacing Ben Johnson, who left to become the head coach of the Chicago Bears.
Morton is a veteran coach with over two decades of experience in the NFL, including stints with the Oakland Raiders, New Orleans Saints, San Francisco 49ers, and New York Jets.
Morton has a strong background in developing passing games, which should be a great asset to the Lions, who have a talented young quarterback in Jared Goff. In fact, Morton and Goff have worked together before, as Morton was the Lions’ senior offensive assistant in 2022.
The Lions are hoping that Morton can help maintain the team’s high-powered offense, which set franchise records for yards, points, and touchdowns in 2024. With Morton at the helm, the Lions should continue to be a formidable force in the NFC.
Some of Morton’s notable experience includes:
– *Passing Game Coordinator*: Denver Broncos (2023-2024)
– *Senior Offensive Assistant*: Detroit Lions (2022)
– *Offensive Coordinator*: New York Jets (2017)
– *Wide Receivers Coach*: San Francisco 49ers (2011-2014) and New Orleans Saints (2006-2008)
