Morton was a senior offensive assistant with the Lions in 2022, so he has some knowledge of what Johnson did on offense with the Lions. Morton moved on to spend the last two years as the Broncos’ pass game coordinator and he’s also worked for the Raiders, Jets, Saints, and 49ers.

The Detroit Lions are tabbing Broncos passing game coordinator John Morton as their new offensive coordinator.

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 have their new offensive coordinator. John Morton, formerly the Denver Broncos' pass game coordinator, has been tabbed as the team's replacement for Ben Johnson. Dan Campbell brings Morton back to Detroit,

John Morton worked closely with Ben Johnson in designing the Lions current offense in his lone season in Detroit in 2022

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 have landed on a replacement for offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, picking John Morton to lead the new unit.

Lions coach Dan Campbell is working to hire John Morton as the team's next offensive coordinator, according to sources. Morton is a familiar name for the organization, having spent a year on Dan Campbell's staff in 2022.