Detroit Lions: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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The Detroit Lions' season is officially over. The locker room has been packed up, <a href="/nfl/players/brad_holmes/906933">Brad Holmes</a> is scheduled to speak with the media for the last time and the lights are dimmed at Ford Field.

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The Detroit Lions should immediately make a phone call to former Miami Dolphins head coach <a href="/nfl/players/mike_mcdaniel/893849">Mike McDaniel</a>. After four seasons, the offensive-minded coach was fired by the AFC East squad, following a disappointing 7-10 regular season.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/will_lions_gm_brad_holmes_change_his_tune_after_failed_2025_season/s1_16673_43303417'>Will Lions GM Brad Holmes Change His Tune After Failed 2025 Season?</a></h2>

Detroit Lions general manager <a href="/nfl/players/brad_holmes/906933">Brad Holmes</a> and the front office are a significant reason the organization is viewed through the prism of "Super Bowl or bust" every year.

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The Detroit Lions have some uncertainty on their coaching staff right now. The Lions fired John Morton earlier this week, and now the search for a new offensive coordinator is happening.

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The Detroit Lions’ hunt for a new offensive coordinator will inevitably include big names, and few possess the resume of Super Bowl-winning head coach Mike McCarthy. With nearly two decades of overseeing NFL offenses, McCarthy would represent a dramatic shift in profile from the Lions’ recent coordinators (e.g.

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The NFL annually has some surprises and dues to pay for rookies entering the league. This year, Detroit Lions wide receivers <a href="/nfl/players/isaac_teslaa/915149">Isaac TeSlaa</a>, <a href="/nfl/players/dominic_lovett/927942">Dominic Lovett</a> and <a href="/nfl/players/jackson_meeks/928342">Jackson Meeks</a> learned that lesson the hard way.

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When <a href="/nfl/players/dan_campbell/1483">Dan Campbell</a> and <a href="/nfl/players/brad_holmes/906933">Brad Holmes</a> arrived in Motown, they were on a mission to change the culture of the Detroit Lions organization. Not only did they want to turn around the results on the field, but the head coach and general manager pairing wanted to give Detroit and their fanbase something to be proud of.

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The Detroit Lions are going to conduct a thorough search in order to find their next offensive coordinator. John Morton only lasted one season in Motown before being dismissed.

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The Detroit Lions are officially on the hunt for a new offensive coordinator after firing John Morton on Tuesday. So far, they're bringing in Washington Commanders quarterback coach and former Lions quarterback <a href="/nfl/players/david_blough/345590">David Blough</a> for an interview.

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The Detroit Lions' offense fell short of their overall goals this past season. <a href="/nfl/players/dan_campbell/1483">Dan Campbell</a> predicates success as starting with a solid, consistent run game.

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For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/lions_fire_oc_john_morton_after_a_disappointing_2025_season/s1_17256_43298769'>Lions Fire OC John Morton After a Disappointing 2025 Season</a></h2>

The Detroit Lions fired offensive coordinator John Morton on Tuesday, ending his tenure after just one season as the team attempts to recalibrate following a step back from its 2024 peak.

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Lions LT <a href="/nfl/players/taylor_decker/485482">Taylor Decker</a> played through a shoulder injury this season, and with next season being his 11th, he told reporters that he is unsure if he will continue, given the toll the last decade has taken on his body.

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At this point, all the focus for the Detroit Lions is on who will be this team's new offensive coordinator. It would appear that Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard is safe at this time.

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The Detroit Lions' defense had an up and season under new defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard. Early in the season, with a healthy squad, it appeared the unit was gelling and would excel.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/dan_campbells_comments_from_november_could_point_to_david_blough_having_the_best_chance_at_getting_the_lions_oc_job/s1_17313_43298170'>Dan Campbell's comments from November could point to David Blough having the best chance at getting the Lions' OC job</a></h2>

The Detroit Lions moved on pretty fast. On Tuesday, they fired offensive coordinator John Morton, and within a few hours, they had their first interview set up with former Lions quarterback turned Washington Commanders quarterbacks coach <a href="/nfl/players/david_blough/345590">David Blough</a>.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/al_quadin_muhammad_shares_how_he_secured_double_digit_sacks/s1_16673_43297910'>Al-Quadin Muhammad Shares How He Secured Double-Digit Sacks</a></h2>

<a href="/nfl/players/al_quadin_muhammad/514042">Al-Quadin Muhammad</a> had a career season for the Detroit Lions. The pending free agent recorded 11 sacks this season playing opposite of <a href="/nfl/players/aidan_hutchinson/648764">Aidan Hutchinson</a>.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/david_blough_a_candidate_for_lions_offensive_coordinator_job/s1_14819_43296269'>David Blough A Candidate For Lions’ Offensive Coordinator Job</a></h2>

Former Lions quarterback <a href="/nfl/players/david_blough/345590">David Blough</a> could return to the organization as a coach. Blough, the Commanders’ assistant quarterbacks coach, is a candidate to become the Lions’ offensive coordinator, <a href="/nfl/players/ian_rapoport/680036">Ian Rapoport</a> of NFL Network reports.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/lions_eyeing_former_detroit_qb_for_oc_job/s1_127_43296200'>Lions eyeing former Detroit QB for OC job</a></h2>

The Detroit Lions are considering a familiar face for their newly opened coaching vacancy. The Lions on Tuesday reportedly fired offensive coordinator John Morton after his lone season with the team.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/lions_fire_oc_john_morton_after_one_season/s1_17049_43296188'>Lions fire OC John Morton after one season</a></h2>

John Morton, who was relieved of his play-calling duties eight games into his first season as the Detroit Lions' offensive coordinator, was fired on Tuesday.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/lions_have_fired_one_of_their_coaches/s1_127_43295435'>Lions have fired one of their coaches</a></h2>

The Detroit Lions are making a significant change to their coaching staff after falling short of expectations in 2025. The Lions are firing offensive coordinator John Morton after just one season, according to multiple reports.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/lions_fire_oc_john_morton/s1_14819_43295419'>Lions Fire OC John Morton</a></h2>

Weeks after <a href="/nfl/players/dan_campbell/1483">Dan Campbell</a> took over Lions play-calling duties, the team will search for a new offensive coordinator. John Morton is out as OC after one season in the role, The Athletic’s <a href="/general_sports/players/dianna_russini/641693">Dianna Russini</a> reports.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/dan_campbell_seems_to_assign_blame_after_lions_miss_the_playoffs/s1_13132_43292543'>Dan Campbell seems to assign blame after Lions miss the playoffs</a></h2>

Shortly before the Detroit Lions ended their disappointing season with a Week 18 win, Lions head coach Dan Campbell suggested that the club hit "rock bottom" during a campaign it finished with a record of 9-8.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/dk_metcalf_posts_obnoxious_reaction_to_his_suspension_ending/s1_127_43291322'>DK Metcalf posts obnoxious reaction to his suspension ending</a></h2>

DK Metcalf posted an obnoxious reaction on Monday to his suspension ending.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/lions_re_sign_three_players_announce_7_futures_deals/s1_17039_43290873'>Lions Re-Sign Three Players, Announce 7 Futures Deals</a></h2>

The Detroit Lions announced they have signed seven players to futures contracts. The following is a list to players Detroit signed to a futures contract:

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/amon_ra_st_brown_dan_campbell_send_messages_to_frustrated_fans_after_lions_miss_playoffs/s1_13132_43275881'>Amon-Ra St. Brown, Dan Campbell send messages to frustrated fans after Lions miss playoffs</a></h2>

The Lions ended Week 14 at 8-5 but then suffered three consecutive defeats to fall out of contention for a playoff berth.

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