Ben Johnson is sticking around in the Motor City.
NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports the Detroit Lions offensive coordinator has informed the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Commanders that he will be staying with the team.
#Lions OC Ben Johnson informed the #Seahawks and #Commanders that he’s staying in Detroit, per sources.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 30, 2024
Johnson is still only 37 and will be a hot head coaching candidate again next year. But first, he wants to take another shot at bringing a Lombardi Trophy to Detroit. pic.twitter.com/lPg2Po33sx
Johnson, 37, was widely considered as a top candidate for the two remaining head coach vacancies.
A native of Charleston, SC, Johnson has been with the Lions since 2019 and has served as OC under Dan Campbell for the past two seasons.
Under Johnson, the NFC North champion Lions were fourth in the NFL in passing yards (4,606), fifth in passing TDs (30), fifth in rushing yards (2,311) and tied for first in rushing TDs (27).
Prior to joining the Lions, Johnson also spent time with the Miami Dolphins and Boston College.
