DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has decided to stay with the team and turn down potential opportunities to be an NFL head coach next season, leading the Washington Commanders and Seattle Seahawks to turn to other candidates.
Two people familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Tuesday that Johnson informed teams he would not be leaving the Lions.
One of the people familiar with the situation said the Washington brass is still meeting with Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn.
Their 34-31 loss to San Francisco on Sunday paved the way for teams to hire Johnson or Glenn.
It’s unclear if they’ll pivot to former Tennessee coach Mike Vrabel, their own offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy or someone else after missing out on the opportunity to hire Johnson.
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