The Detroit Lions announced today the hiring of John Morton as offensive coordinator and the promotion of Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator.

(CBS DETROIT) - The Detroit Lions have hired Denver Broncos passing game assistant John Morton as their new offensive coordinator. The Michigan native, who previously worked with the Lions and head coach Dan Campbell in 2022, will replace Ben Johnson, who was tapped for the head coaching position in Chicago .

With the divisional round set, Eli Manning gave his Super Bowl 59 prediction, choosing his winner between the Lions and Bills.

Former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is off to Chicago to lead the Bears. Former defensive Aaron Glenn is now the head coach of the New York Jets. Both will be missed in Detroit, but Campbell and company must move forward with the assistants remaining. That process has already begun.

Oct 13, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) and quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) celebrate a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during he first half at Caesars Superdome. / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

The Detroit Lions are promoting linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator, CBS News Detroit sports anchor Rachel Hopmayer confirmed Saturday.

Eagles defeated the Commanders in the NFC Championship game, reminding Detroit Lions fans of their team's loss in previous year's NFC Championship.

The Lions are the No. 1 seed in the NFC for the first time and host the Washington Commanders Saturday in the divisional round. With a win, the Lions could reach the NFC championship game for a second consecutive year and host the game for the first time in franchise history.

Detroit Lions 2025 schedule includes 5 of the NFL teams still left in the playoffs entering Sunday: the Chiefs, Ravens, Commanders, Eagles and Rams.

With the divisional round of the NFL playoffs on the horizon, ticket prices to the games are in high demand. Per StubHub, the Detroit Lions showdown against the Washington Commanders is the best-selling divisional round game of the NFL playoffs-- outselling the No.

The Athletic released its updated odds of Super Bowl winners, with the Bills once again in fourth place of the eight remaining teams with a 12.4% chance. That's an increase from their 10.6% chance last week.

Sep 29, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Buffalo Bills running back Ray Davis (22) is tackled by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Adisa Isaac (50) and Ravens linebacker Malik Harrison (40) at M&T Bank Stadium. / Geoff Burke-Imagn Images