According to a report from Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport, the Detroit Lions have officially hired John Morton as their next offensive coordinator. Morton, who has spent the past two seasons as the passing game coordinator for the Denver Broncos, will now take over the reins of the Lions’ offense following the departure of Ben Johnson, who left to become the head coach of the Chicago Bears.
Morton, a Michigan native and former senior offensive assistant for the Lions in 2022, brings a wealth of experience to Detroit. Over his career, Morton has built a reputation for developing quarterbacks and helping teams improve their passing games. During his time with the Broncos, Morton played a key role in the development of rookie quarterback Bo Nix, who finished his debut season with impressive numbers.
Before joining the Broncos, Morton had a stint with the New York Jets as their offensive coordinator, where his tenure ended after the 2017 season. Despite some mixed reviews from his time with the Jets, Morton’s work in Denver has been widely regarded as successful, particularly in terms of passing game development.
Lions head coach Dan Campbell has shown confidence in Morton’s abilities, with many within the organization praising his contributions during his previous stint with the team. Morton is expected to bring his unique offensive philosophies to Detroit, looking to build on the success the Lions had in 2024 and continue their upward trajectory as a high-powered offense.
The Lions are now poised for a new chapter as Morton aims to lead them to even greater success in 2025. Fans will be eager to see how he integrates his system with Detroit’s playmakers, including quarterback Jared Goff, who will be a key focal point of the offense under Morton’s guidance.
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