Dan Campbell said he's been preparing Kelvin Sheppard to be a defensive coordinator for two years, and feels new offensive coordinator John Morton brings important factors to the Lions: creativity and comfort.

The Lions hired 10 new coaches this offseason, including offensive coordinator John Morton. Here's what Dan Campbell said Tuesday.

Dan Campbell said he's been preparing Kelvin Sheppard to be a defensive coordinator for two years. He also shed light on the John Morton hire.

The Detroit Lions' new offensive coordinator is now confident that the proper ingredients are in place for him to have success. John Morton admitted he was not ready for the opportunity he got back in 2017 to run the Jets' offense under former coach Todd Bowles.

John Morton was part of the core that helped build Detroit's offense. Lions coach Dan Campbell hopes Morton's return can help keep the offense elite.

John Morton and Jared Goff worked together for a season in 2022. Now, the two will reunite as the Lions look to replace Ben Johnson.

Catch up on all the news from Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell's media session at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine.

Dan Campbell referred to the reshaping of his coaching staff as “phase two” of finding the right fits. And from naming John Morton as offensive coordinator to Kelvin Sheppard as defensive coordinator and all the new assistants, Campbell is confident he once again found the right fits for Detroit.

John Morton admitted he was not ready for the opportunity he got back in 2017 to run the Jets’ offense under former coach Todd Bowles. “I didn’t know any of the coaches. Like Dan (Campbell ...