Allen Park — Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is sticking with the team for next season, barring unforeseen circumstances, according to a team source familiar with the negotiations.
Johnson had been a hot candidate for a handful of the league's head coaching vacancies, interviewing with the Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts. But ahead of a third interview for the Carolina Panthers' opening, Johnson has reportedly informed teams he's staying with the Lions, according to the NFL Network.
That's a positive development for the Lions. The team's offense thrived in Johnson's first season as coordinator, climbing from scoring 19.