Morton is a name that some will find familiar, as he interviewed for the OC vacancy in Campbell's first season and spent a season with the Lions in 2022 as a senior offensive analyst. His year in Detroit coincided with Johnson's first year as offensive coordinator, so he likely had some influence on the offense in its beginning stages.

Here are the five finalists for the eight AP NFL awards that will be given out on Feb. 6, listed in alphabetical order: Brian Thomas Jr.

Broncos head coach Sean Payton, cornerback Pat Surtain II and rookie quarterback Bo Nix have been named finalists for NFL honors.

Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow and Saquon Barkley are finalists for The Associated Press 2024 NFL Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year awards.

Lions QB Jared Goff bristled last January at suggestions he was a product of Ben Johnson's offense, joking, 'I'm just the luckiest guy in the world.'

Quarterback Jared Goff is a finalist for Most Valuable Player, while head coach Dan Campbell is a finalist for Coach of the Year. The NFL Honors ceremony is slated for Thursday, Feb. 6 at 9 p.m.

Four quarterbacks and 2,000-yard rusher Saquon Barkley are the five finalists for NFL MVP for the 2024 season.

Then he signed with the Detroit Lions as a backup quarterback, and on Saturday night he was tabbed to go in against the Washington Commanders after Jared Goff had to step ... Whether it’s been Sean Payton, Dennis Allen, or Darren Rizzi coaching them ...

Johnson has completely turned things around for the Lions offensively and has made Jared Goff look like a ... where the head coaches are Andy Reid, Sean Payton, and Jim Harbaugh, and the ...

Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff is a finalist for MVP, while Dan Campbell, Aaron Glenn, and Ben Johnson are also up for NFL Honors awards.

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff would be consulted for his input if offensive coordinator Ben Johnson decides to accept a head coaching position with another NFL team. "A lot. I want his input.