The Facts: One of the top head coaching candidates is staying put in Detroit. OC Ben Johnson informed interested clubs he will remain on head coach Dan Campbell's squad.

Diehards Line: Johnson was on the itinerary for a Carolina Panthers interview Wednesday, and had previously interviewed with the Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans for their HC openings. However, he's off the market for now, but will likely remerge as a contender for head coaching vacancies if his trajectory continues upward next season. Having played a major role in the Lions' turnaround this season, Johnson is of the belief that something special is being built in Detroit and he wants to see it through. Just 36 years old, Johnson's debut season as Lions offensive coordinator was of the sensational variety. Ranked 25th in total yards and 22nd in points scored in 2021, the Lions launched up to fifth and fourth in those categories, respectively, in Johnson's first season as OC. Quarterback Jared Goff had one of the best seasons of his career, running back Jamaal Williams set franchise records and career highs and Amon-Ra St. Brown continued to emerge as one of the brightest, young wide receiver talents in the game. Johnson's offense was a catalyst in the Lions knocking on the door of the playoffs with a 9-8 record – their first winning mark since 2017. Now, as the Lions look to get into the postseason and keep moving upward under Campbell, Johnson will remain on the staff, leading an offense that was one of the NFL's best and most exciting in 2022.