By Mummy Grace 
Is Ben Johnson Headed to the Jaguars? The NFL Rumor Mill is Buzzing
Alright, NFL fans, buckle up! It looks like we’re in for a wild ride when it comes to head coaching changes this offseason. The latest buzz? Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson might be making moves—and not just any moves. We’re talking about potentially jumping ship to the Jacksonville Jaguars if their head coaching spot opens up. Yep, it’s not official yet, but people are talking like it’s practically a done deal.
Let’s break this down.
What’s the Deal with Jacksonville?
First off, CBS Sports’ Pete Prisco floated the idea that Johnson could be interested in Jacksonville—if GM Trent Baalke and head coach Doug Pederson are shown the door. Bold prediction, right? But it didn’t stop there.
NFL analyst Chad Forbes chimed in with some extra spicy intel:
“Ben Johnson to Jaguars is the worst kept secret in the NFL. It’s a done deal. It’ll be one of the Lions Executives or Ben’s pick for GM.”
Well, that escalated quickly. According to Forbes, Johnson already has one foot in Duval County. He even dropped some numbers, suggesting Johnson might be offered $7-8 million a year to lead the Jaguars. A blank check to work with Trevor Lawrence? Not too shabby.
The Lions Connection
Here’s where things get juicier. There’s speculation that a Lions executive, like assistant GM Ray Agnew, could tag along as Jacksonville’s new GM. That’s some next-level team-building right there.
But let’s be real—nothing’s official until the ink dries. Forbes might have insider info, but until the Jaguars make an announcement, this is all just talk.
Former Jaguars Player Spills More Tea
In case you’re still on the fence, former Jaguars offensive lineman Greg Huntington joined Rick Ballou on Jacksonville’s 1010 XL radio to weigh in. Huntington isn’t just a random guy—he’s got connections. Specifically, he’s close with Lions QB coach Mark Brunell, who just so happens to be a Jaguars legend.
Here’s what Huntington had to say:
“After Detroit destroyed the Jaguars, I texted Mark and said, ‘Move heaven and Earth to convince Ben Johnson to take this job if it becomes available.’ And Mark told me, ‘Ben Johnson wants that job. He likes Trevor Lawrence.’”
Huntington also added that Brunell would likely follow Johnson to Jacksonville to coach Lawrence. So, you’ve got a package deal brewing here, folks.
What’s Next?
Right now, it’s all eyes on Jacksonville. If Doug Pederson is fired, expect the rumor mill to hit overdrive. Johnson is clearly one of the hottest coaching candidates out there, and his interest in Trevor Lawrence could make the Jaguars his dream destination.
Will Johnson bring a Lions assistant or two with him? Probably. Will Brunell make a homecoming in Jacksonville? Could be. The stars are aligning, but let’s not jinx it until we see the official press release.
Stay tuned—this offseason might get wild.