The deals are signed and the Lions have officially announced that Morton and Sheppard will replace Johnson and Glenn, ushering in a new era for the franchise.

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 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.