Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is returning, even though he was being courted by several pro teams. He wants to stay because he feels the Lions are building something special, and he wants to be a part of it. Love it!
Players and fans are tweeting out their excitement about Johnson coming back. Check it out below!
Twitter reaction
Long snapper Scott Daly kept it simple. He tweeted out some fire emojis with the news.
— Scott Daly (@sdaly61) January 18, 2023
Twitter reaction
Left tackle Taylor Decker is totally shocked. Maybe he shouldn’t be so shocked lol! I mean, the Lions rock, Decker!
*checks calendar to be sure it isn’t April 1st* https://t.co/SRJxtQanlZ
— Taylor Decker (@__taylordecker) January 18, 2023Twitter reaction
Love this! How it started, how it’s going, from Pride of Detroit managing editor Erik Schlitt.
How it started vs How it's going pic.twitter.com/vqV08kEQ8n
— Erik Schlitt (@erikschlitt) January 18, 2023Twitter reaction
It’s the tweet that broke the news. He didn’t even go to this scheduled NFL interviews!
#Lions OC Ben Johnson informed interested teams he’s staying in Detroit, per sources.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 18, 2023
Johnson was slated to travel Wednesday to interview with the #Panthers. But he feels Detroit is building something special and wants to see it through. Should be a hot HC name again next year. pic.twitter.com/vUNLyKFtLfTwitter reaction
Love this one from Barstool Detroit! It’s very true. He’s staying in Detroit to help “build something special.”
Ben Johnson was the leading candidate for multiple head coaching vacancies. Instead, he’s staying in Detroit to help “build something special.”
— Barstool Detroit (@BSMotorCity) January 18, 2023
The Brand New Lions have arrived.
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ShareCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 13: Justin Fields #1 of the Chicago Bears scrambles while Aidan Hutchinson #97 of the Detroit Lions pursues during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field on November 13, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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ShareCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 13: Aidan Hutchinson #97 of the Detroit Lions looks onward during the first half against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on November 13, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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ShareDETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 11: Aidan Hutchinson #97 of the Detroit Lions plays against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on December 11, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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ShareDETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 11: Aidan Hutchinson #97 of the Detroit Lions plays against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on December 11, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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