John Morton was mentioned peripherally as a candidate ... and he spent the last two year's under Dan Campbell's mentor Sean Payton with the Denver Broncos as passing game coordinator.

On the surface, it seems like the biggest reason Dan Campbell hired Morton is because of his familiarity with him. HOW MORTON'S TEAMS LOOK:How Detroit Lions offensive coordinator John Morton's ...

Morton worked for Campbell in 2022 with the Lions and helped the Broncos offense improve the past two years under Payton.

Morton was a senior offensive assistant with the Lions in 2022, so he has some knowledge of what Johnson did on offense with the Lions. Morton moved on to spend the last two years as the Broncos’ pass game coordinator and he’s also worked for the Raiders, Jets, Saints, and 49ers.

The Detroit Lions have their new offensive coordinator. John Morton, formerly the Denver Broncos' pass game coordinator, has been tabbed as the team's replacement for Ben Johnson. Dan Campbell brings Morton back to Detroit,

The Detroit Lions hired longtime NFL assistant John Morton as their next offensive coordinator for his second stint running a professional unit.

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.

The Detroit Lions have named Denver Broncos pass game coordinator John Morton as their new offensive coordinator. Here are five things to know about Detroit's new leader on offense: Morton, 55, is a Michigan native who played wide receiver for Avondale High School in Auburn Hills and collegiately at Western Michigan University.

The Detroit Lions have reportedly hired former Stanford head coach David Shaw as their passing-game coordinator, which signals the end of now-former pass-game coordinator Tanner Engstrand in Detroit.

We know who will replace Johnson and Glenn. But what are some of the toughest challenges/questions ahead for new coordinators Morton and Sheppard?

Detroit Lions rookie defensive lineman Mekhi Wingo is attacking the injury rehab process and working toward being more disruptive in his second season.