Ben Johnson was one of the most sought-after candidates this past coaching cycle. Johnson had at least one interview with the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Commanders, the NFL Network reported in January. But he withdrew his name from consideration to remain in Detroit. Johnson spent the past two seasons as the Lions' offensive coordinator. The 38-year-old assistant coach was the architect of one of the best offenses in the NFL in 2023. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.
This week, Johnson shed some more light on his surprising decision to stay put, saying he was happy with his situation with the Lions. 'When it boils down to it, I wanted the sunshine a bit longer,' Johnson told reporters at Lions practice. 'That's really what it comes down to for me. I like the sunshine. I like what we've built here, starting with ownership, the head coach, the GM on down.