The Detroit Lions have hired longtime NFL offensive assistant John Morton as their next offensive coordinator.
NFL Network reports Glenn has hired Heiden as his new offensive line coach, and has his eyes on another Detroit staffer, as well.
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.
Former Saints WR coach and recent Broncos pass game coordinator John Morton will be hired as the new offensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions
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 landed on a replacement for offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, picking John Morton to lead the new unit.
ESPN's Adam Schefter was the first to report the Lions signed Morton as offensive coordinator. The New York Times reported that the Lions signed Morton, citing a league source. NFL.com also reported the hiring, citing sources from NFL Network insiders Ian Rapaport and Tom Pelissero.
Detroit Lions are "working to hire" John Morton, pass game coordinator with Denver Broncos the past 2 seasons, as new offensive coordinator, per ESPN.
The Lions have hired John Morton as their offensive coordinator for the 2025 season, according to reports. Morton comes to Detroit from the Denver Broncos, where he has spent the last two seasons serving as the passing game coordinator for head coach Sean Payton.
The Detroit Lions are tabbing Broncos passing game coordinator John Morton as their new offensive coordinator.
The Detroit Lions didn't hire from within for their open offensive coordinator position, but they did bring in a familiar face. The Lions are hiring Broncos passing game coordinator John Morton to replace Ben Johnson,