The Detroit Lions haven’t even hit the field for full training camp yet, but the offensive energy inside team headquarters is already different—and people around the building are taking notice.
With new offensive coordinator John Morton stepping in and bringing his own twist to Detroit’s established system, the Lions are quietly evolving on that side of the ball. Early signs suggest this won’t be a total overhaul, but rather a smart refresh designed to keep defenses guessing and push the ceiling even higher for Jared Goff and company.
According to reports from inside Allen Park, players are impressed by the tweaks—especially how Morton is fine-tuning alignments, route timing, and play sequencing. Insiders say the offense feels “fresh but familiar,” with a renewed focus on tempo, motion, and maximizing the strengths of key weapons like Amon-Ra St. Brown, Sam LaPorta, and Jahmyr Gibbs.
While we won’t see the full results until the preseason, one thing’s clear: the Lions aren’t standing still. They’re building off last year’s success with intent, and the offensive transition is already turning heads long before Week 1 kicks off.