Lions agree to hire Broncos' John Morton as OC and promote Kelvin Sheppard to DC, AP source says
2 months ago

Lions agree to hire Broncos' John Morton as OC and promote Kelvin Sheppard to DC, AP source says

Hindustan Times  

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. Lions agree to hire Broncos' John Morton as OC and promote Kelvin Sheppard to DC, AP source says The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday night because the agreements had not been announced. Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson was hired by the Chicago Bears and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn left to lead the New York Jets, just days after the top-seeded Lions were stunned by sixth-seeded Washington in the divisional round of the NFC playoffs. Campbell said quarterback Jared Goff would have some say in who was chosen as offensive coordinator, adding he didn't expect the Pro Bowler to take a step back without Johnson calling plays.

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Kliff Kingsbury to remain with Commanders, Mike McCarthy out for Saints’ coaching vacancy: Reports
2 months ago

Kliff Kingsbury to remain with Commanders, Mike McCarthy out for Saints’ coaching vacancy: Reports

New York Times  

Kliff Kingsbury will remain the Washington Commanders’ offensive coordinator despite interest from the New Orleans Saints and other teams during this head-coaching cycle, according to multiple reports. Former Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy also will not be the Saints’ new head coach this season, according to multiple reports. pic.twitter.com/fgZ8yQgHC3 — New Orleans Saints January 28, 2025 New York Giants …

Jets agree to terms with Broncos executive Darren Mougey to be their general manager, AP source says
2 months, 1 week ago

Jets agree to terms with Broncos executive Darren Mougey to be their general manager, AP source says

Associated Press  

The New York Jets have agreed to terms with Denver Broncos assistant general manager Darren Mougey to be their GM, a person familiar with the hiring told The Associated Press. Once a backup quarterback behind current Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell at San Diego State, Mougey was Denver’s director of player personnel in 2021 before being promoted to assistant GM. Washington …

Lions promote LBs coach Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator: Source
2 months, 1 week ago

Lions promote LBs coach Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator: Source

New York Times  

The Detroit Lions looked internally to fill their defensive coordinator vacancy and promoted linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard, a team source said. The Lions and coach Dan Campbell have been searching for new coordinators after losing offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to the Chicago Bears and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn to the New York Jets this week. Sheppard, a Campbell guy through …

Dan Campbell’s staff needs two coordinators. Who could get the Lions’ jobs?
2 months, 1 week ago

Dan Campbell’s staff needs two coordinators. Who could get the Lions’ jobs?

New York Times  

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The day has finally come. He was an offensive quality control coach, became Campbell’s tight ends coach, then Detroit’s passing-game coordinator in the second half of the 2021 season, then offensive coordinator. He was an offensive quality control coach with the team, coached tight ends, then became the Lions’ passing game coordinator. Klint Kubiak, former Saints …

Jets hire Aaron Glenn, Lions defensive coordinator, as head coach
2 months, 1 week ago

Jets hire Aaron Glenn, Lions defensive coordinator, as head coach

New York Times  

The Jets stole Aaron Glenn from the Saints — again. New York hired Glenn, most recently the Detroit Lions defensive coordinator, as their next head coach, ahead of his scheduled in-person interview with New Orleans. Working with Dan Campbell as the Lions defensive coordinator, Glenn, 52, was key in the effort to turn the Lions from one of the NFL’s …

Jets interview Saints’ Darren Rizzi for their head coach vacancy and talk to 5 more for their GM job
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Jets interview Saints’ Darren Rizzi for their head coach vacancy and talk to 5 more for their GM job

Associated Press  

The New York Jets interviewed New Orleans Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi on Saturday for their head coach vacancy. The team also spoke to five more candidates for their general manager job, including Minnesota senior vice president of player personnel Ryan Grigson, Detroit executive Chris Spielman, Denver assistant GM Darren Mougey, Cincinnati executive Trey Brown and Washington assistant GM Lance …

Jets interview Lions DC Aaron Glenn for their coach vacancy and Rams exec Ray Farmer for the GM job
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Jets interview Lions DC Aaron Glenn for their coach vacancy and Rams exec Ray Farmer for the GM job

Associated Press  

The New York Jets interviewed Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn for the head coach job Thursday and Los Angeles Rams executive Ray Farmer for their general manager vacancy. Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, Minnesota defensive coordinator Brian Flores and Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich are also expected to be among those to meet with the team. Glenn, a …

GM Brad Holmes expects Lions to be Super Bowl champions after breakthrough season
7 months ago

GM Brad Holmes expects Lions to be Super Bowl champions after breakthrough season

Associated Press  

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Expectations for the Detroit Lions have never been higher. “We’ve kept our approach and our process very consistent in terms of how we build it, the opportunities that we provide players, and that’s what gives us confidence,” Holmes said. “He’s an exciting kid to watch play and I’m expecting big things out of him this year …

Lions extend the contracts of coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes
1 year ago

Lions extend the contracts of coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions went generations searching for a general manager and coach to lead them to success. The franchise finally found what it was looking for three years ago, hiring general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell, and it doesn’t want to look for new leaders anytime soon. He drafted well, taking lineman Penei Sewell, receiver Amon-Ra …

Washington Commanders hiring Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn as coach, AP sources say
1 year, 2 months ago

Washington Commanders hiring Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn as coach, AP sources say

Associated Press  

The Washington Commanders have an agreement with Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn to hire him as coach, according to two people with knowledge of the decision. He became Washington’s choice after Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, considered a top candidate, told teams Tuesday he was staying with Detroit and the Seahawks hired Baltimore defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald on Wednesday. …

Lions OC Ben Johnson staying in Detroit despite Commanders, Seahawks openings: Sources
1 year, 2 months ago

Lions OC Ben Johnson staying in Detroit despite Commanders, Seahawks openings: Sources

New York Times  

By Colton Pouncy, Ben Standig, Jeff Howe and Dianna Russini Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson told the Washington Commanders and Seattle Seahawks that he’s not available for their vacant head-coaching positions and will instead stay in Detroit, league and team sources said Tuesday. Johnson, 37, completed his second season calling plays for the NFC North division winners in last …

Browns to hire former Lions coach Jim Schwartz as defensive coordinator: Source
2 years, 2 months ago

Browns to hire former Lions coach Jim Schwartz as defensive coordinator: Source

New York Times  

The Browns are hiring former Lions coach Jim Schwartz as their defensive coordinator, a team source confirmed to The Athletic on Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know: Schwartz, 56, replaces Joe Woods, who was fired after spending three seasons as Cleveland’s defensive coordinator. The Browns have defensive cornerstones in defensive end Myles Garrett and cornerback Denzel Ward, and the …

Lions GM Brad Holmes says team never viewed Jared Goff as ‘bridge’ quarterback
2 years, 2 months ago

Lions GM Brad Holmes says team never viewed Jared Goff as ‘bridge’ quarterback

New York Times  

Lions GM Brad Holmes, speaking to reporters Tuesday, said the team “never really deemed as a bridge,” adding, “I think everybody else did.” Here’s what you need to know: Goff helped the Lions improve from 3-13 in 2021 to 9-8 in 2022. Holmes, when asked about potentially drafting a QB, said, “I think it’s a lot easier to get worse …

Jared Goff and Anthony Lynn, discarded by L.A., find common cause in Detroit
3 years, 7 months ago

Jared Goff and Anthony Lynn, discarded by L.A., find common cause in Detroit

LA Times  

They arrived in Los Angeles in the hopes of building something special. Now, Jared Goff and Anthony Lynn are ready for a reboot, primed to redefine themselves with the Detroit Lions, a franchise that hasn’t won a playoff game in 30 years. “I’ve never been fired before in my life, so it took me a little while to get over …

Lions looking for turnaround with new general manager, coach
3 years, 8 months ago

Lions looking for turnaround with new general manager, coach

Associated Press  

DETROIT LIONS CAMP SITE: Allen Park, Michigan LAST YEAR: GM Bob Quinn and coach Matt Patricia were fired 11 games into the season, which ended with double digits in losses for the third straight year. The offense simply couldn’t keep up with the porous defense in QB Matthew Stafford’s final year with the team, especially because standout WR Kenny Golladay …

Lions get another one: Rams cornerbacks coach Aubrey Pleasant leaves for Detroit
4 years, 2 months ago

Lions get another one: Rams cornerbacks coach Aubrey Pleasant leaves for Detroit

LA Times  

Detroit is becoming a destination of choice for Rams coaches and personnel executives. On Monday, cornerbacks coach Aubrey Pleasant agreed to terms to become defensive backs coach and defensive passing game coordinator for the Lions, said a person with knowledge of the situation who was not authorized to speak publicly. Pleasant is the third Rams employee to depart for the …

Rams pro scouting director Ray Agnew joining Detroit Lions’ front office
4 years, 2 months ago

Rams pro scouting director Ray Agnew joining Detroit Lions’ front office

LA Times  

The Rams’ success the last few seasons apparently made an impression on the Detroit Lions. Ten days after the Lions hired former Rams college scouting director Brad Holmes as general manager, Holmes will hire Ray Agnew as assistant general manager, a person with knowledge of the situation said. The Lions also will interview Rams cornerback coach Aubrey Pleasant for a …

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