The Detroit Lions hired longtime NFL assistant John Morton as their next offensive coordinator for his second stint running a professional unit.

The Detroit Lions have named Denver Broncos pass game coordinator John Morton as their new offensive coordinator. Here are five things to know about Detroit's new leader on offense: Morton, 55, is a Michigan native who played wide receiver for Avondale High School in Auburn Hills and collegiately at Western Michigan University.

The Detroit Lions have agreed to hire Denver Broncos assistant John Morton as offensive coordinator and promote Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator.

The Lions have found their replacement for Ben Johnson, hiring Broncos passing game coordinator John Morton as their new offensive coordinator.

The Detroit Lions are tabbing Broncos passing game coordinator John Morton as their new offensive coordinator.

The Detroit Lions hired John Morton as their new offensive coordinator on Tuesday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Morton, who was the

The Detroit Lions are hiring Broncos passing game coordinator and former Lions offensive assistant John Morton as their new offensive coordinator. Morton will take over the coordinator role for Ben Johnson, who left after the season to become the new head coach of the Chicago Bears.

The Detroit Lions have their new offensive coordinator. John Morton, formerly the Denver Broncos' pass game coordinator, has been tabbed as the team's replacement for Ben Johnson. Dan Campbell brings Morton back to Detroit,

The Detroit Lions didn't hire from within for their open offensive coordinator position, but they did bring in a familiar face. The Lions are hiring Broncos passing game coordinator John Morton to replace Ben Johnson,

Detroit Lions are "working to hire" John Morton, pass game coordinator with Denver Broncos the past 2 seasons, as new offensive coordinator, per ESPN.

John Morton — from the Broncos’ staff. They will now bring in some more coaching help from Denver’s front office.After David Shaw spent a year as a Broncos personnel executive, he will return to coaching.