FOXBORO -- The New England Patriots will interview Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson about becoming the team's next head coach on Friday. Johnson's interview will be done virtually since the Lions are in the NFL playoffs.
Johnson is one of the top head-coaching candidates this offseason given his success with the Lions over the last three seasons. Detroit has owned one of the NFL's best offenses in each of Johnson's three seasons as offensive coordinator, and led the league at 33.2 points per game in 2024.
Detroit is on its postseason bye after clinching the NFC's top seed with a 15-2 regular season.