Lions Make Coaching Announcement After Losing Two Coordinators

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Max Escarpio | Last updated Feb 18, 2025 10:28 AM ET

The Detroit Lions have transformed themselves into an NFL contender under the leadership of head coach Dan Campbell.

Detroit finished the regular season with a 15-2 record, earning the No. 1 seed in the NFC for the postseason. But in their first playoff game, a divisional round matchup against the Washington Commanders, the Lions lost, 45-31.

Following the season, Detroit had salt poured on the wound, losing both of their lead coordinators to head coach vacancies.

Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson accepted the position as head coach of the Chicago Bears while defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn was named the head coach of the New York Jets.

#Lions announce 2025 coaching staff
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) February 18, 2025

After losing two of the top coordinators in the NFL, the Lions announced their full 2025 coaching staff on social media.

They have replaced Johnson with John Morton at offensive coordinator and promoted linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard to replace Glenn.

Johnson was on the Lions' staff from 2019-24, having a few different roles as offensive coordinator as well as tight ends coach and offensive quality control coach during his time in Detroit.

Glenn served as the defensive coordinator of the Lions from 2021-24. Before his time in Detroit, Glenn had roles on the staff of the Cleveland Browns and New Orleans Saints.

The Lions also have a plethora of other new faces on the staff, all of which are included below:

Tashard Choice (running backs coach)

Caleb Collins (defensive assistant)

Bruce Gradkowski (offensive assistant)

August Mangin (defensive assistant)

Justin Mesa (offensive quality control)

Tyler Roehl (tight ends coach)

Kacy Rodgers (run game coordinator/defensive line coach)

David Shaw (pass game coordinator)

Marques Tuiasosopo (offensive assistant)

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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