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.
Detroit Lions are "working to hire" John Morton, pass game coordinator with Denver Broncos the past 2 seasons, as new offensive coordinator, per ESPN.
Morton worked for Campbell in 2022 with the Lions and helped the Broncos offense improve the past two years under Payton.
The Lions have hired Denver Broncos pass game coordinator John Morton as their new offensive coordinator, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The Detroit Lions hired longtime NFL assistant John Morton as their next offensive coordinator for his second stint running a professional unit.
The Detroit Lions on Thursday announced the hiring of John Morton as offensive coordinator and the promotion of Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator.
The Lions have found their replacement for Ben Johnson, hiring Broncos passing game coordinator John Morton as their new offensive coordinator.
ESPN's Adam Schefter was the first to report the Lions signed Morton as offensive coordinator. The New York Times reported that the Lions signed Morton, citing a league source. NFL.com also reported the hiring, citing sources from NFL Network insiders Ian Rapaport and Tom Pelissero.
No matter how much talent you have on your roster, top assistants are necessary for success in the National Football League. That’s why the Detroit Lions might regress after their incredible season, as they lost both of their primary coordinators.
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,
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