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.

Tim Twentyman takes a look at five things to know about new Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard.

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.

The 55-year-old Morton replaces Ben Johnson, who departed the club to take the head coaching post with the Chicago Bears. Morton was a senior offensive assistant with the Lions in 2022 before moving on to the Denver Broncos to serve as the team’s passing game co-ordinator.

(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 .

It appears the Lions have found their next offensive coordinator. The NFL Network reports the team is working on a deal to make John Morton their next OC.

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,

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 ...

We know who will replace Johnson and Glenn. But what are some of the toughest challenges/questions ahead for new coordinators Morton and Sheppard?

Changes are underway for NFL teams ahead of Super Bowl LIX. The Detroit Lions promoted Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator and John Morton to offensive coordinator. The Jacksonville Jaguars hired Liam Coen as head coach and Anthony Campanile as defensive coordinator.

The NFL is set to conduct its annual Pro Bowl Games Thursday and Sunday, and six Detroit Lions will officially be participating. Detroit has had multiple players selected that have been replaced, including offensive tackle Penei Sewell and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. However, they will still be well-represented.