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New Detroit Lions offensive coordinator John Morton didn’t hesitate in confirming that he will be the team’s play-caller in 2025.
Morton revealed the news during an interview with FOX 2 that aired Monday. There was some speculation as to whether it would be him or head coach Dan Campbell that would take on the duties.
When Ben Johnson was promoted in 2022, Campbell waited until the start of the regular season to officially announce who the play-caller would be.
A Michigan native who has previously coached with the organization, Morton expressed gratitude for getting a second opportunity to serve as an offensive coordinator in the NFL. His previous chance came with the New York Jets in 2017, and lasted just one season.
After spending time as an offensive assistant with Detroit in 2022, Morton served as the passing game coordinator for the Denver Broncos for the last two seasons. Now, he’s returning home to replace Johnson as the architect of Detroit’s offense.
“I think it’s an unbelievable opportunity just to get another chance,” Morton explained. “Calling plays for the first time at the Jets, that was an experience.
I’ve learned from that. But, just being here at home. I grew up here, family’s still here. I understand what it takes. I’ve seen the ups, a lot of the downs. Barry Sanders, I grew up a Barry Sanders fan. But, it’s really exciting for this opportunity. You don’t get too many of them, and I’m ready.
Morton doubled down when asked to confirm whether or not he’d officially be calling the plays for Detroit, stating, “I am, yes.”