Lions OC Ben Johnson returning to Detroit, won't pursue head coaching job
Posted Jan 18, 2023
Former North Carolina walk-on quarterback and current Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has informed the team that he'll return for the 2023 season. Johnson had interviewed for head coaching jobs with the Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts, and he was scheduled to meet with the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday in Charlotte.
(ESPN.com)
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