Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has been one of the most coveted head-coaching candidates for two years now. After turning down consecutive jobs with the Carolina Panthers and Washington Commanders, it appears Johnson could take the same approach in 2025.
Johnson, age 38, is in his third season as the Lions’ offensive coordinator. He joined the coaching staff in 2019 as an offensive quality control coach (2019) and then was retained when head coach Dan Campbell took over in 2021. Johnson generated early buzz as a future head-coach candidate in 2022 and has been one of the most in-demanded coordinators for interviews ever since.
However, he’s turned teams down in consecutive offseasons. Coveted by the Panthers during the 2023 hiring cycle, he withdrew his name from consideration to remain the Lions offensive coordinator. A year later, Commanders’ officials were on a flight to meet with Johnson when they learned he withdrew from consideration for the job.
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