Coach Dan Campbell has been looking to fill both of his coordinator openings following the departures of Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn to the Chicago Bears and New York Jets, respectively, as their new head coaches. Detroit is set to promote linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator, a team source told The Athletic last week.
GM Brad Holmes was the same way. His superpower was his ability to identify talent. Not managing people. So, after Campbell was hired, he jumped into the pre-draft preparations, working with Holmes.
There has been a rumor going around in recent days that suggests Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell and former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson may have had some friction before his exit. Johnson addressed that on Thursday.
It’s been a long time coming, but Ben Johnson (Chicago Bears) and Aaron Glenn (New York Jets) are off to run their own franchises. Who they take with them is the next question, but what we do know right now is that Dan Campbell is tasked with replacing two of his closest confidants in the middle of a Super Bowl window.
Over the weekend the Detroit Lions suffered a heartbreaking divisional round loss after setting a franchise record for wins in a regular season. Rookie
There could be a ton of turnover, even with head coach Dan Campbell remaining in place at the top. But Campbell doesn't foresee the Lions falling out of contention for several reasons.  "That core group is still intact and some of these guys are now -- we've signed some back,
Ben Johnson picked up a few tricks as a mentee to Dan Campbell during his time with the Detroit Lions, and now he's stealing fellow former proteges from his mentor to add to his Chicago Bears coaching staff.
Detroit Lions' Dan Campbell's ability to maintain team's offensive success after losing offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is being put to the test.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Friday, citing sources, that the Chicago Bears are working toward a deal to make Randle El, the Detroit Lions' former wide receivers coach, their new assistant head coach and receivers coach.
After being eliminated by the Commanders, Detroit Lions HC Dan Campbell is betting on reaching the Super Bowl next NFL season.
Jameson Williams put together a breakout season this year as he played in 15 games and hauled in 58 receptions for 1,001 yards and seven touchdowns. He has battled a lot of adversity throughout his career, but he is finding a way to pull through.
For now, Ben Johnson is officially the Detroit Lions' offensive coordinator. But Dan Campbell is preparing for the worst, admitting on Monday that he's expecting both Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn to be hired away by head coaching opportunities.