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Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has informed NFL teams that he's staying in Detroit

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Mike Payton | Last updated Jan 30, 2024 2:56 PM ET

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has done it again. After taking himself out of the running for the Panthers head coaching job in 2022, Johnson has one again informed teams that he will stay with the Lions.

#Lions OC Ben Johnson informed the #Seahawks and #Commanders that he’s staying in Detroit, per sources.

Johnson is still only 37 and will be a hot head coaching candidate again next year. But first, he wants to take another shot at bringing a Lombardi Trophy to Detroit. pic.twitter.com/lPg2Po33sx
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 30, 2024

Johnson was expected to be the top choice for the Washington Commanders after the the Lions were eliminated from the playoffs in the NFC Championship game. He has instead chose to stay in Detroit and take another shot at the Super Bowl.

The Lions had one of the leagues top offenses with Johnson in 2022 and 2023 and they should continue to have that in 2024 since the Lions are bringing everyone back and will have a chance at bringing in free agents and draft picks to help out too.

Like the tweet says, Johnson will have more shots to be a head coach in the future. Especially if the Lions can win the Super Bowl in 2024. He'll have his pick of wherever he wants to go.

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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