US EditionJohn Morton Out as Detroit Lions Offensive Coordinator After Single Season
- On January 6, 2026, the Detroit Lions announced they had parted ways with Offensive Coordinator John Morton, a move first reported by Tom Pelissero and posted on social media after a two-day decision.
- Dan Campbell shifted play-calling midseason when he took over after the Week 9 loss, citing the offense's inconsistency and slipping offensive line as core issues.
- Under Morton the offense averaged 373.2 yards per game, going five-three, but Detroit ran for fewer than 100 yards seven times and went 0-7 in those games this year.
- For the second time in less than a year, the Detroit Lions begin their second coordinator search, with Head Coach Dan Campbell deciding whether to retain play-calling or assign it to a new hire.
- Morton lasted just one season after replacing Ben Johnson, and this year Campbell could consider Brian Daboll and Davis Webb to revive the rushing attack amid leaguewide coaching movement.
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BREAKING: Detroit Lions Fire Offensive Coordinator John Morton
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORK DETROIT, MI ~ After a disappointing 2025 season that included missing the playoffs and finishing last in the NFC North, the Detroit Lions have officially fired offensive coordinator John Morton. The lack of talent on the offensive line combined with some poor playcalling and injuries ultimately led to the Lions taking a step back from 2024. Head Coach Dan Campbell took over playcalling duties midseason and le…
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Lions fire offensive coordinator John Morton after coach Dan Campbell took over play-calling duties
The Detroit Lions have fired offensive coordinator John Morton. The move Tuesday was expected after the Lions missed the playoffs and coach Dan Campbell took over Morton’s play-calling duties midway through the season.
Lions part ways with offensive coordinator John Morton after missing playoffs
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