Johnson later joined the Detroit Lions in 2019, rising to offensive coordinator in 2022 and leading the team to a top-five offense in every season, including having the #1 ranked offense during the 2024 NFL season.

Jan 21, 2025 · With the news that Ben Johnson is leaving his offensive coordinator position with the Detroit Lions for a head coaching role with the Chicago Bears, the Lions find themselves needing to execute a ...

Ben Johnson was promoted to offensive coordinator in 2022 after spending three seasons with the Lions in multiple roles on the coaching staff. He came to Detroit in 2019, as an offensive quality control coach, and was heavily involved in the passing game during Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell's first season in Detroit.

Sep 8, 2024 · Johnson has remained the offensive coordinator in Detroit since, despite receiving large amounts of head coaching interest from around the league. In 2023, Johnson led the Lions offense to a top-five offensive unit in the league, with eight games scoring over 30 points, a new single-season franchise record.

Jan 20, 2025 · Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is finalizing a deal to become the Chicago Bears' next head coach, the Free Press has learned. The Lions were eliminated from the playoffs on...

1 day ago · The Detroit Lions have found their replacement for Ben Johnson.. John Morton has been hired to become Detroit's new offensive coordinator. Morton, who was a senior offensive assistant with the ...

Jan 19, 2023 · Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has some unfinished business to attend to in Detroit. Johnson, who just completed his first season as Detroit's offensive coordinator, has decided to stay on staff in that role for a second season despite being a top candidate in this year's head coach hiring cycle.

Jan 20, 2025 · DETROIT – Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is leaving to become the head coach of the Chicago Bears, according to reports.. Johnson, 38, has been with the Lions since 2019 and ...

Jan 30, 2024 · Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson will remain in Detroit despite fielding interest for multiple head-coaching positions this hiring cycle, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on...

Jan 20, 2025 · Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is headed to a division rival.. Johnson, who spent the last three seasons masterminding Detroit's offense, has finalized a deal to become the new ...