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Detroit Lions OC Ben Johnson returning in 2023 after drawing head coaching interest

For Ben Johnson, being a head coach can wait. He has unfinished business in Detroit.

Johnson, the Detroit Lions' first-year offensive coordinator, informed the team today he plans to return for the 2023 season, a person familiar with his decision told the Free Press.

NFL Network first reported the news.

Johnson interviewed virtually with three teams in recent days, the Houston Texans, Carolina Panthers and Indianapolis Colts. He was considered one of the top coaching candidates on this year's market, and reports out of Carolina suggested he was a front-runner for the job.