Johnson reportedly will be the Chicago Bears' next coach, and he got a lot of credit for the progress former Cal star Goff made with the Lions
"I think the guy’s in his prime, he’s gotten better and better every year. When I say ‘prime,’ I think just entering it because he keeps ascending."
After putting up MVP-caliber numbers in three seasons with Ben Johnson, Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions are facing a new challenge going into 2025 having
Lions general manager Brad Holmes says he doesn't expect a drop-off in quarterback Jared Goff's play after offensive coordinator Ben Johnson's exit to the Bears.
Goff signed a four-year, $212 million contract extension in November 2024, three years after his trade from the Rams. The Lions cannot cut Goff at a financial gain until 2026, per Over The Cap. A post-June 1 designation then would save $35 million with $34.6 million in dead money.
The Detroit Lions lost both their offensive and defensive coordinators as Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn both accepted head coaching positions this past week. The Lions' leadership will look different next season because of it.
The Detroit Lions have hired longtime NFL offensive assistant John Morton as their next offensive coordinator.
The Detroit Lions didn't hire from within for their open offensive coordinator position, but they did bring in a familiar face. The Lions are hiring Broncos passing game coordinator John Morton to replace Ben Johnson,
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.
While it's not quite official yet, the Detroit Lions are reportedly working to hire Broncos passing game coordinator John Morton to be the team's new offensive coordinator. It's not the sexy move that Lions fans may have hoped for and it's not the internal hire that was expected,
Bears head coach Ben Johnson explained the creation of the trick play he used against his new team last season.