Jan 29, 2025 · 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 person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday night because the agreements had not been announced. Detroit had both coordinators depart to become head coaches.

Jan 30, 2025 · Detroit announced on Thursday that John Morton has been hired to serve as offensive coordinator and Kelvin Sheppard has been promoted to defensive coordinator. Morton replaces Ben Johnson, who was hired as Bears head coach. Sheppard replaces Aaron Glenn, who departed to become the Jets head coach.

Jan 29, 2025 · The Detroit Lions have agreed to hire Denver Broncos assistant John Morton as offensive coordinator and promote Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator, sources told the Associated Press.

Jan 30, 2025 · Sheppard moves up from the LB coach position to the defensive coordinator role. He takes over for Aaron Glenn, who is now the head coach of the New York Jets. Morton returns to the Lions, where he served as an offensive assistant in 2022, from the Denver Broncos. He served as the Broncos’ passing game coordinator.

Jan 30, 2025 · The Detroit Lions announced today the hiring of John Morton as offensive coordinator and the promotion of Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator. ... he was the Denver Broncos' passing game ...

Jan 30, 2025 · Morton, 55, replaces Ben Johnson, who was hired as the head coach of the Chicago Bears. Sheppard, 37, was elevated from linebackers coach to replace Aaron Glenn, now head coach of the New York...

Jan 30, 2025 · The Detroit Lions have made official their key coaching hires for the 2025 season, announcing the appointment of John Morton as offensive coordinator and the promotion of Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator. These moves come as the team continues to bolster its coaching staff ahead of the new season, aiming to build on the momentum from previous years.

Jan 30, 2025 · Denver Broncos pass game coordinator John Morton, left, chats with running back Jaleel McLaughlin as he takes part in drills at an NFL football training camp Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the team ...

Jan 29, 2025 · The Detroit Lions have agreed to hire Denver Broncos assistant John Morton as offensive coordinator and promote Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator.

2 days ago · Since those departures, former Denver Broncos pass game coach John Morton has replaced Johnson as the offensive coordinator while Kelvin Sheppard was promoted from linebackers coach to defensive ...