Midseason adjustments saw head coach Dan Campbell take over play-calling duties, a sign of deeper issues with offensive rhythm and identity. Despite flashes, the Lions’ inability to maintain offensive momentum became a defining storyline as the regular season closed.

The Detroit Lions missed out on the NFL playoffs and moved on from offensive coordinator Johnny Morton after one season that saw his playcalling duties revoked by head coach Dan Campbell

By missing the NFL playoffs, the Detroit Lions did not meet their expectations or preseason predictions. Detroit's disappointing season ended with a 19-16 win against the NFC North champion Chicago Bears on the road Sunday,

"It's going to be a hard pill to swallow watching these teams in the playoffs - you have to force yourself to do it," he said.

The Detroit Lions will need to find a new offensive coordinator for the second offseason in a row. Detroit announced Tuesday it parted ways with offensive coordinator John Morton. Morton was the Lions' choice to replace Ben Johnson after the latter left to become the head coach of the Chicago Bears,

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions fired offensive coordinator John Morton on Tuesday. The move was expected after the Lions missed the playoffs and coach Dan Campbell took over Morton's play-calling duties midway through the season.