The Detroit Lions are reportedly eyeing an outside candidate to replace former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson after he accepted the Chicago Bears

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No matter how much talent you have on your roster, top assistants are necessary for success in the National Football League. That’s why the Detroit Lions might regress after their incredible season, as they lost both of their primary coordinators.

Waterville High graduate was a two-time All-American for the Black Bears and starred in the program's lone Division I bowl game.

The Lions formally announced the hiring of John Morton as the team’s offensive co-orindator as well as the promotion of Kelvin Sheppard to defensive co-ordinator. The 55-year-old Morton replaces Ben Johnson, who departed the club to take the head coaching post with the Chicago Bears.

The Detroit Lions have agreed to hire Denver Broncos assistant John Morton as offensive coordinator and promote Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator, according to a person familiar with the situation.

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.

He will try to become the fourth quarterback to win the NFL’s ultimate prize as a starting quarterback after losing his first Super Bowl start.

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Who is John Morton? Here's what to know about the new Detroit Lions offensive coordinator tasked with replacing Ben Johnson.