Lions OC Ben Johnson Will Remain With Team

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator has told interested teams that he will return to Detroit next season, according to a report from NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. 

Brought on as an offensive quality coach in 2019. Johnson took over as the tight ends coach in 2020 before accepting the job for offensive coordinator in 2022. In one season, the Lions jumped from 29th to 5th in offensive DVOA year-over-year.

Johnson was set to travel Wednesday for an interview with the Carolina Panthers. He also had a previous head coaching interview with the Indianapolis Colts.