Dan Campbell has finalized his coordinator hires, replacing the departed Ben Johnson by bringing in a familiar face—former Denver Broncos pass game coordinator John Morton—as offensive coordinator. Morton, who previously served as a senior offensive assistant for Detroit, played a key role in shaping the upstart 2022 Lions offense with valuable ideas and play design. Campbell’s decision to bring him back signals confidence that Morton can seamlessly step in to maintain the team’s high-powered attack while working alongside Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Hank Fraley, and other returning offensive staff members.
Morton’s reputation precedes him, having been a trusted offensive mind for top coaches like Jon Gruden, Jim Harbaugh, and Sean Payton—each of whom has hired him multiple times.