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The Lions' loss means the Ben Johnson Derby is just beginning

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DETROIT — Start your engines. The Ben Johnson Derby is about to begin.

A Motor City meltdown on Saturday night — the top-seeded Lions lost to the Commanders, 45-31, at Ford Field — makes Johnson, the hottest candidate on the market, eligible to meet in-person with head coach-hungry teams starting Monday. The Lions offensive coordinator already held virtual interviews with the Bears, Raiders and Jaguars. The Cowboys will be allowed to meet with him, too, should they choose.

What does he want?