Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has informed the Washington Commanders and Seattle Seahawks that he’s returning to Detroit instead of pursuing a head coaching position, sources told Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.
While Johnson – who opted to return to the Lions last year as well after interest – was widely viewed as a favorite to earn one of the two remaining coaching vacancies, he wasn’t a lock to earn a top job, and his asking price “spooked” some teams, sources told Adam Schefter of ESPN.
Washington officials found out about Johnson’s decision while en route to Detroit to interview the highly regarded offensive coordinator and Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, whom the Commanders are still interested in, adds Schefter.