Morton fired as Lions' offensive coordinator after one season.

The Detroit Lions announced the firing of offensive coordinator John Morton after one season. Head coach Dan Campbell took over playcalling in Week 10 and has not said whether he will remain the permanent playcaller.

The Detroit Lions announced Tuesday that they have fired offensive coordinator John Morton after one season with the team. Morton had been hired last year to replace Ben Johnson, who left to become the Chicago Bears' head coach. Detroit finished the season 9-8 and did not qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 2022. Head coach Dan Campbell took over playcalling in Week 10 after a Nov. 2 loss to Minnesota and has not decided whether he will remain the permanent playcaller. Known details: - The Lions announced the firing of offensive coordinator John Morton after one season with the team. - Dan Campbell assumed offensive playcalling in Week 10 and has said he has not decided if that role will be permanent. - The team finished 9-8 and did not reach the playoffs for the first time since 2022. Summary: The move ends Morton's one-season tenure and leaves the Lions' offensive leadership unsettled. Undetermined at this time.