Steve Heiden, who spent the past 2 seasons coaching TEs for the Detroit Lions, joins former Lions DC Aaron Glenn's staff with the New York Jets.
The Detroit Lions are tabbing Broncos passing game coordinator John Morton as their new offensive coordinator.
The Lions were one of the top offenses in the NFL this season, ranking second overall in yards per game, behind only the Baltimore Ravens. While it may not feel like it, especially after giving up 45 in the Divisional Round against the Washington Commanders,
The Lions hired John Morton, an Auburn Hills native, as offensive coordinator to replace Ben Johnson. Morton spent the past two seasons in Denver and coached up rookie QB Bo Nix. The new offensive coordinator also spent 2022 in Detroit as an assistant on Johnson's staff.
After a disappointing Divisional Round exit as a No. 1 seed, Lions head coach Dan Campbell said he's back on his feet and that Detroit's championship window is still open.
Offensive line coach Hank Fraley, considered a potential offensive coordinator the Chicago Bears, is set to stay put with the Detroit Lions.
The Detroit Lions are promoting linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported Saturday.
Aaron Glenn is back in Gotham Green. The New York Jets are hiring Glenn as the club's full-time head coach, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday.
As Detroit processes the fallout from Saturday's disappointing end to the best season in Lions club history, significant changes could be on the horizon with both OC Ben Johnson and DC Aaron Glenn potentially leaving for head coaching gigs.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport: Jacksonville Jaguars parting ways with GM Trent Baalke. Tennessee Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi sheds light on the type of team that he envisions to build with his new responsibilities as general manager.
The Detroit Lions hired John Morton as their new offensive coordinator on Tuesday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Morton, who was the