ESPN's Adam Schefter was the first to report the Lions signed Morton as offensive coordinator. The New York Times reported that the Lions signed Morton, citing a league source.

The Detroit Lions appear to be closing in on a new offensive coordinator. Denver Broncos pass game coordinator John Morton is set to replace Ben Johnson

The Detroit Lions are moving towards filling their offensive coordinator vacancy with Denver Broncos pass game coordinator John Morton, a league source said. 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,