Lions OC Ben Johnson Informs Teams He’s Staying With Detroit

According to Tom Pelissero, Lions OC Ben Johnson has informed interested teams that he will remain with Detroit next season. 

Ben Johnson

This comes after Johnson completed an interview with the Texans for their head coaching vacancy, while he also spoke with the Colts and the Panthers. 

Johnson, 36, started his coaching career with Boston College in 2009 as a graduate assistant. From there, Johnson coached tight ends for the 2011 season.

The Dolphins hired Johnson in 2012 as an offensive assistant and he was later promoted to assistant quarterbacks coach in 2013.

Johnson coached tight ends and wide receivers with the Dolphins until 2019 before the Lions hired him as a quality control coach. He coached tight ends for the Lions in 2020 and was promoted to offensive coordinator in 2022. 

In 2022, the Lions offense ranked No. 4 in yards per game and No. 5 in points per game, including No. 8 in passing yards and No. 11 in rushing yards. 

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