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.
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 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 David Blough for an interview.
The Detroit Lions' offense fell short of their overall goals this past season. Dan Campbell predicates success as starting with a solid, consistent run game.
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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’ search for their next offensive coordinator has produced a relatively surprising name: David Blough. The former Lions quarterback, who spent several seasons in Detroit as a backup and spot starter, has quickly ascended the coaching ranks and is now being discussed as a viable candidate to replace John Morton.
The Detroit Lions will get busy looking for a new offensive coordinator after firing John Morton on Tuesday. Morton only spent one season in his return to Detroit.
Former Lions quarterback David Blough could return to the organization as a coach. Blough, the Commanders’ assistant quarterbacks coach, is a candidate to become the Lions’ offensive coordinator, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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.
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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The Detroit Lions have not wasted any time starting their search for a new offensive coordinator after firing John Morton on Tuesday. They already have their first interview set up, and it's with a guy you all know.
According to Ian Rapoport, the Lions have requested to interview Commanders assistant QB coach David Blough for their offensive coordinator vacancy. This marks the start of Detroit’s search for an offensive coordinator after firing John Morton earlier today.
On Tuesday, the Detroit Lions made it official, firing Offensive Coordinator John Morton after a single, turbulent season. If you’ve been paying attention to the sidelines in Detroit, this move feels less like a shock and more like the final punctuation mark on a sentence written back in November.
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.
Weeks after Dan Campbell 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 Dianna Russini reports.
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