The Patriots completed their fourth head coach interview to replace Jerod Mayo on Friday.
Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson became the latest to speak with the team. Due to the NFL’s rules on coaches who are employed by teams in the middle of a postseason run, the Patriots could only meet with Johnson virtually. But the 38-year-old reportedly had a “great” meeting with the team.
Johnson has been with the Lions since 2019, but he’s become one of the more recognizable coorindators in the league since Dan Campbell promoted him in 2022. Here are five things to know about Johnson.