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Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has determined to stick with the staff and switch down potential alternatives to be an NFL head coach subsequent season, in response to an individual accustomed to the scenario.
DETROIT: Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has determined to stick with the staff and switch down potential alternatives to be an NFL head coach subsequent season, in response to an individual accustomed to the scenario.
The particular person spoke to The Associated Press on situation of anonymity as a result of Johnson’s plans had not been introduced.
Johnson was a candidate to teach in Washington, the place he was thought of a entrance-runner, and with the Seattle Seahawks.
The 37-yr-outdated Johnson was promoted to offensive coordinator on Dan Campbell’s employees in 2022 after serving in numerous teaching roles the three earlier seasons.
Johnson helped the Lions win two playoff video games in the identical postseason for the primary time since profitable the 1957 NFL title and attain the NFC championship sport for the second time in staff historical past and first time in 32 years.
He was thought of the main candidate with the Commanders, who interviewed him earlier than the Lions have been eradicated from the playoffs with a 34-31 loss at San Francisco.
Johnson, whom Campbell has referred to as “a rock star,” broke into the NFL with Miami in 2012 after spending three years as an assistant at Boston College. He labored his approach up with the Dolphins to receivers coach in 2018 earlier than getting employed by Detroit and taking part in a serious position in Jared Goff’s progress as a QB.
Last yr, Johnson interviewed for the Houston Texans emptiness earlier than they employed DeMeco Ryans.
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AP Sports Writer Stephen Whyno contributed to this report.
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