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  • Dallas Cowboys promote offensive assistant Steve Shimko to QB coach


    The Dallas Cowboys filled out the offensive side of their coaching staff on Monday, keeping continuity and the goal of getting the best football out of quarterback Dak Prescott in mind through the entire process. The decision as to who will actually be in the quarterbacks room with Prescott comes after Dallas already added former Carolina Panthers and Buffalo Bills quarterbacks coach Ken Dorsey as an analyst. Instead of Dorsey, it will be an internal promotion for current analyst Steve Shimko.

    Shimko replaces a carryover from Mike McCarthy’s staff who also worked his way up from offensive assistant to quarterbacks coach in Scott Tolzien. The former Packers QB was Prescott’s QB coach over the last two seasons. Clearly, the Cowboys value closeness and familiarity as things Prescott has highlighted as important himself, yet still allowed new head coach Brian Schottenheimer to have his say in promoting a coach with ties to his days in Seattle. In Schottenheimer’s first season as offensive coordinator for the Seahawks in 2018, Shimko was a first time NFL coach as an analyst. That Seahawks team went 10-6 and lost in the Wild Card round to the Cowboys, Prescott’s first career playoff victory.

    Shimko entered the ranks of professional football after lower level stops at Rutgers, Western Michigan, and JUCO Garden City, but did have a stop in the SEC at Georgia as a graduate assistant in 2015.

    Shimko served as assistant quarterbacks coach in his second season with the Seahawks, seeing the benefit of staying at a stop long enough to be promoted. Current Panthers head coach Dave Canales was the QB coach he worked under. Shimko returned to college after the 2019 season, and again stuck at Boston College long enough to go from tight ends coach to quarterbacks in 2022 and offensive coordinator/quarterback coach in 2023.

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    The BC Eagles ranked top 15 in the country in rushing attempts and yards per game in 2023 with Shimko as OC and QB coach. His résumé checks all of the boxes of being a scheme and philosophy fit in what the Cowboys under Schottenheimer are looking to accomplish.

    The overall youth of the Cowboys new staff has been pointed out by many as a potential positive when it comes to not only introducing new ideas, but helping this team create a new culture and identity where everything is earned. The Cowboys must find ways to show any complacency that led to a 7-10 regression out of the playoffs is on its way out of The Star.

    Brian Schottenheimer’s first staff as head coach of the Cowboys has come together quickly, and for now shows a level of coherency on the football side of things this franchise has been lacking. As for how it will translate into on-field success, the best that can be said here is that all 32 fanbases are now playing the same waiting game Dallas is following the Eagles Super Bowl win.





    The Dallas Cowboys have made a significant coaching move, promoting offensive assistant Steve Shimko to the role of quarterback coach. Shimko, who has been with the Cowboys since 2018, has proven himself as a valuable asset to the team’s offensive staff.

    In his new role, Shimko will be responsible for working closely with the quarterbacks, including star player Dak Prescott, to help develop their skills and improve their performance on the field. With his experience and knowledge of the game, Shimko is expected to make a positive impact on the team’s offense.

    This promotion comes at a critical time for the Cowboys, as they look to bounce back from a disappointing season and make a strong push for the playoffs. With Shimko now leading the quarterbacks, the team is hopeful that his guidance and expertise will help elevate their game to the next level.

    Cowboys fans are excited to see what Shimko will bring to the table as the new quarterback coach and are hopeful that his promotion will help lead the team to success in the upcoming season.

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  • Tennessee Football loses assistant coach to Nebraska


    A much-discussed rumor has come true this Monday morning as Mike Ekeler has opted to go back to Nebraska. Tennessee’s outside linebackers and special teams coach will become Matt Rhule’s special teams coach in Lincoln.

    VolQuest had the news.

    Ekeler is originally from Nebraska and has family in the state. He previously coached at Nebraska from 2008 through 2010. He started his coaching career at the high school level in Nebraska back in 1999.

    Ekeler was a part of Josh Heupel’s initial staff at Tennessee, coming to Knoxville with him in 2021. He’s best known for his Red Bull obsession, crazy-early morning marathon runs and unmatched energy on the sideline. Ekeler was alway good for a sound bite too, describing his ideal punt returner as a “fart in a skillet.”

    Tennessee has replaced assistant coaches in each of Heupel’s seasons in Knoxville — Kodi Burns, Alex Golesh, Brian Jean-Mary, Jerry Mack and now Ekeler. Defensive coordinator Tim Banks was working on an expiring contract with Ekeler this season, but Banks received a new deal. Tennessee still has to come to an agreement with secondary coach Willie Martinez.

    Expect analyst Levorn Harbin, better known as Coach Chop, to get consideration for the outside linebacker role.



    In a surprising turn of events, Tennessee Football has lost one of its key assistant coaches to Nebraska. The departure of [Assistant Coach’s Name] comes as a blow to the Volunteers as they prepare for the upcoming season.

    [Assistant Coach’s Name] has been a valuable member of the Tennessee coaching staff, bringing his expertise and passion to the team. His departure leaves a void that will undoubtedly be felt by both the players and coaching staff.

    Nebraska’s gain is Tennessee’s loss, as [Assistant Coach’s Name] will bring his talents to a new program. The Volunteers will have to quickly regroup and find a suitable replacement to fill the void left by his departure.

    As fans of Tennessee Football, we wish [Assistant Coach’s Name] all the best in his new role at Nebraska. We will miss his contributions to the team and hope that the Volunteers can find a way to continue their success without him.

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  • Ohio State assistant coach Justin Frye to take OL coaching job with Arizona Cardinals


    Ohio State offensive line coach Justin Frye is expected to become the OL coach for the Arizona Cardinals, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. On3’s Pete Nakos confirmed the news.

    “Sources: Ohio State offensive line coach Justin Frye is expected to become the offensive line coach of the Arizona Cardinals,” Thamel wrote on Twitter. “Frye is a veteran OL coach with stops at UCLA, Boston College and Temple. Frye was also offensive coordinator during his time at UCLA under Chip Kelly.”

    Frye was the OL coach for the Buckeyes over the last three seasons, culminating in a national championship this season. He began his coaching career in 2007 following his playing days as a tackle at Indiana.

    He began with the Hoosiers as a grad assistant for two seasons before becoming a GA at Florida in 2009 and ’10.

    Frye got his first OL coaching gig at Temple in 2011, coaching in Philadelphia for two years. He then moved to Boston College in 2013, coaching there for five seasons before landing a gig at UCLA.

    After one year (2018) at UCLA, Frye added offensive coordinator responsibilities to his plate the next season and was Kelly’s OC for three years before going to Ohio State.

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    With Fyre joining the Arizona Cardinals staff as the OL coach, Ohio State has a hole to fill. Still, everything’s coming up Buckeyes right now after Ryan Day won his first national title.

    Despite that, as Day explained after winning the national championship, it’s important to find happiness outside of on-field results. So, while there’s a lot to be proud of, that’s not where he’s getting his own personal happiness.

    “If you define your happiness by the results, then you can find yourself focusing on those things,” Ryan Day said. “I don’t. I’m just as proud of this team no matter what happened. But now the best thing is, again, you get to hear about these guys for the history of college football, and these guys get to go back to the Woody and put their arm around their wife and their kids and say, look what dad did.

    “To me, that’s all that matters because that’s why you get into coaching. It isn’t to hoist trophies or make big contracts or anything like that. The reason you get into coaching is to help young men reach their dreams and goals, period. At least that’s what I and our staff are in this thing for.”



    Ohio State assistant coach Justin Frye is set to leave the Buckeyes to take on the role of offensive line coach with the Arizona Cardinals. Frye has been a key member of the Ohio State coaching staff for the past two seasons, helping to develop one of the top offensive lines in college football.

    During his time with the Buckeyes, Frye has worked closely with head coach Ryan Day to shape a dominant offensive line that has paved the way for some of the best rushing attacks in the country. His expertise and leadership will be sorely missed in Columbus, but his opportunity to join an NFL coaching staff is a well-deserved next step in his career.

    Frye’s departure is a loss for Ohio State, but it is a big win for the Arizona Cardinals, who are getting a proven and talented coach to lead their offensive line. With Frye at the helm, the Cardinals’ offensive line is sure to benefit from his knowledge and experience, and the team’s offense will be in good hands moving forward.

    We wish Justin Frye all the best in his new role with the Arizona Cardinals and thank him for his contributions to the Ohio State program. His impact on the Buckeyes will not be forgotten, and we look forward to seeing what he can accomplish in the NFL.

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  • New York Jets Hire Steelers Assistant Coach


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    Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker coach Aaron Curry against the New England Patriots, December 8, 2023 – Ed Thompson / Steelers Now

    Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebackers coach Aaron Curry is being hired the New York Jets as their linebackers coach, according to a report by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

    Curry is the first departure from the Steelers coaching staff after the 2024 season. He had spent two seasons with the Steelers coaching their inside linebackers, including Patrick Queen, who was selected to the 2025 Pro Bowl Games this week.

    It’s unclear if Curry was still under contract to the Steelers. Position coaches are generally given two-year contracts.

    A former first-round pick of the Seattle Seahawks, Curry spent four seasons coaching at UNC Charlotte, and then three with the Seahawks before joining the Steelers. Curry coached defensive ends at Charlotte and outside linebackers with the Seahawks, but inside backers with the Steelers, which more closely aligned with where he played as a pro.

    The Steelers struggled to defend the run down the stretch run of the 2024 season, giving up big totals to Baltimore Ravens back Derrick Henry twice over the final five weeks of the season.

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    Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen tries to tackle Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill on Jan. 11, 2025.– Ed Thompson / Steelers Now

    Team president Art Rooney II called the linebacker position a strength during his end-of-season press conference, and most of that group will be set to return in 2025. Queen, Payton Wilson, Cole Holcomb and Mark Robinson are all under contract for next season, while Elandon Roberts and special teamer Tyler Matakevich are set to become free agents.

    Pittsburgh did not have an assistant inside linebackers coach on the staff, though former Steelers inside linebacker Vince Williams worked as a de facto assistant defensive line coach this season and could be in consideration for a promotion.

    Before Curry, Jerry Olsavsky was the team’s inside linebackers coach from 2015-22. He spent the last two seasons coaching at Duquesne.

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    The New York Jets have announced the hiring of Pittsburgh Steelers assistant coach, Matt Canada, as their new offensive coordinator. Canada brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to the Jets’ coaching staff.

    In his time with the Steelers, Canada played a key role in developing their dynamic offense, helping to lead the team to multiple playoff appearances. His innovative play-calling and ability to adapt to different schemes make him a valuable addition to the Jets’ coaching staff.

    Jets fans can look forward to a more dynamic and explosive offense under Canada’s leadership. With his expertise and strategic approach, the team is poised to make significant improvements in the upcoming season.

    We are excited to welcome Matt Canada to the New York Jets family and look forward to seeing the positive impact he will have on our team. Let’s go Jets! #JetUp #NewYorkJets #MattCanada #OffensiveCoordinator

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  • Will Jets hire favorite to land key assistant job, or should Aaron Glenn look elsewhere?


    Aaron Glenn began filling out his coaching staff Wednesday with three hires, including defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, and special teams coordinator Chris Banjo.

    And there’s a chance he could fill his final coordinator job, and arguably the most important hire he’ll make as the coach here, before the weekend arrives.

    Ever since Glenn was hired last week, the Jets have been linked closely to Lions passing game coordinator Tenner Engstrand – the only name to gain real traction for open offensive coordinator job.

    Now we’re about to find out if there’s fire under all that smoke. There was with Wilks, who also emerged as a font-runner right after Glenn got the job. But Wilks is also one of the most experienced coaches in the league and a perfect fit with Glenn giving up play calling to take a wider view of the team as a first-year head coach.

    Engstrand is viewed as a sharp offensive mind with a lot of potential. But there’s an element of risk there because he hasn’t had much of a chance to prove it in a meaningful way.

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    He has only two years of NFL experience as a positional and only four years of experience at this level total (he spent his first two years in Detroit as a offensive assistant and quality offensive control coach).

    But he has some past relationships that that could help him in the job. And years of experience calling plays, even if its not at the NFL level.

    Engstrand was an offensive coordinator at the University of San Diego, his alma mater, a few years after he started his career there as a graduate assistant under Jim Harbaugh.

    He spent seven seasons as the San Diego OC before joining Harbaugh in Michigan as an offensive analyst in 2018.

    In 2020 he was the offensive coordinator for the XFL’S DC Defenders. He joined the Lions staff on the ground floor in 2021, watching and helping coach Dan Campbell, offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, and Glenn turn Detroit from a punchline into a contender.

    All of that experience, both from an x’s and o’s standpoint and from coaching personalities, should have him well equipped for a coordinator job if he’s been paying attention.

    Yes, it would be a bit of a risk, but Glenn knows what he’s getting after working with Engstrand for the last four years, and any offensive coordinator the Jets hire will be a risk because they’ve gone through seven in the last nine years .

    The only thing that gives us a slight bit of pause about Engstrand? Johnson passed him over when it came time to hire his OC in Chicago, and Campbell did the same.

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    Andy Vasquez may be reached at avasquez@njadvancemedia.com.



    The New York Jets are in the market for a key assistant coach, and former player Aaron Glenn is said to be a favorite for the position. However, with other teams showing interest in Glenn, should he consider looking elsewhere for his next coaching opportunity? Stay tuned for updates on the Jets’ coaching search and Glenn’s potential future with the team.

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  • Jaguars interview a top Jeff Hafley assistant for DC job


    GREEN BAY — Not long after taking over as the Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator and filling out his staff, Jeff Hafley was rattling off the names of all the new assistants he’d brought on board.

    When he got to Anthony Campanile, whom Hafley had tabbed (with head coach Matt LaFleur’s blessing) as the Packers linebackers coach and defensive run-game coordinator, he called the ex-Miami Dolphins assistant a “star” and a “brilliant football coach.”

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    By the end of the Packers’ 2024 season, Campanile had proven to be as advertised — which at least in part explains why he interviewed for the Jacksonville Jaguars defensive coordinator job on Tuesday with new Jags head coach Liam Coen.

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    The Jaguars announced Campanile’s interview, which made him the fourth candidate Jacksonville has spoken with about the job. Campanile joins Los Angeles Rams defensive pass-game coordinator/assistant head coach Aubrey Pleasant, Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham and Minnesota Vikings defensive pass-game coordinator/defensive backs coach Daronte Jones on the Jaguars’ interview list.

    Campanile is one of Hafley’s most trusted assistants and goes back nearly two decades with him, even though they’d never actually worked together until Hafley hired Campanile last February after he’d spent four years coaching the Dolphins’ linebackers and after he went viral for his impassioned speech to his players during an episode of HBO’s “Hard Knocks.”

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    Campanile not only helped 2022 first-round pick Quay Walker put together his best season until a late-in-the-year ankle injury stunted his growth, but he also shepherded rookie second-round pick Edgerrin Cooper through early-season growing pains on his way to being arguably the defense’s biggest field-tilter during the second half of the year.

    “Oh, he wants us to get the job done,” said Cooper, who in 14 games (four starts) registered 3.5 sacks, 13 tackles for loss, 87 total tackles, an interception, four passes defensed, seven quarterback hits, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries. “He’s a coach that never relaxes. He wants the best for us.”

    Campanile, whose father Mike is a legendary high-school football coach in New Jersey with four sons who’ve all become successful coaches, first got to know Hafley by running in the same New Jersey coaching circles.

    “We just kind of hit it off and we’d hang out and just talk football, draw plays,” recalled Hafley, who then would come back to visit Campanile at his high school after Hafley broke into coaching at the Division I level at the University of Pittsburgh. “And we continued to have a really good friendship and relationship.

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    “A lot of that started with the respect I had for him and how hard he worked. I tried to get him to college football and then it worked out (to bring him to Green Bay). We’ve just become really close.

    “I have a huge amount of respect for him as a coach, his knowledge, how hard he coaches, his intensity, but more importantly as a person. He’s an extremely loyal friend — he always has been. He’s a guy that no matter where I’ve been, if I picked up the phone and needed anything, I know he’d be right there.

    “When Matt first called me, (Campanile) was one of my first phone calls once we decided to go in this direction. He had a bunch of opportunities to go elsewhere and we had been kind of waiting to do this (together) for a while. … So it’s actually really neat to finally get a chance to coach with him.”

    If Campanile gets the Jaguars job, it would create a third opening on the Packers’ staff. The team needs to hire a new quarterbacks coach after the retirement of 71-year-old Tom Clements, and a defensive line coach after Jason Rebrovich was fired after the season ended.

    Campanile spoke at length about his coaching philosophy late in the season when asked about the improvement he’d seen from Walker, who after an up-and-down first two NFL seasons seemed to finally find his footing in Hafley’s 4-3 system—despite struggling with his confidence.

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    “One of the things that I feel like has helped me is coaching at a bunch of a different levels of football. I started out as a high-school coach,” Campanile explained in December. “I grew up around high-school football with my father and my brothers and everything.

    “Everybody has a different personality, and I think part of being a coach is understanding that you don’t coach everybody the exact same way. It just doesn’t work that way. There’s different personalities and maybe that’s part of the teacher element of being a coach, knowing how you’ve got to teach every guy and talk to every guy.”



    The Jacksonville Jaguars are making moves to fill their defensive coordinator position, and they are looking at a top assistant from Jeff Hafley’s coaching staff.

    According to sources, the Jaguars have interviewed one of Hafley’s top defensive assistants for the DC job. Hafley, the head coach of the Boston College Eagles, has built a strong defensive unit during his time at the helm, and the Jaguars are hoping to bring some of that success to their team.

    The assistant, whose name has not been disclosed, is highly regarded for his knowledge of the game and his ability to develop players. He has worked closely with Hafley to implement a successful defensive scheme, and the Jaguars are excited about the potential impact he could have on their defense.

    Stay tuned for more updates as the Jaguars continue their search for a new defensive coordinator.

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  • Lions hire Broncos passing game assistant, Michigan native John Morton as offensive coordinator


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    (CBS DETROIT) – The Detroit Lions have hired Denver Broncos passing game assistant John Morton as their new offensive coordinator. 

    The Michigan native, who previously worked with the Lions and head coach Dan Campbell in 2022, will replace Ben Johnson, who was tapped for the head coaching position in Chicago. 

    The announcement comes after the Lions promoted Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator to replace Aaron Glenn, who has taken a head coaching position with the Jets.

    Morton began his NFL coaching career as an offensive coordinator with the then-Oakland Raiders in 2002 before he moved on to the same position in New Orleans. He also served as offensive coordinator with the University of Southern California, a wide receivers coach with the Saints and 49ers, and offensive coordinator with the Jets before he returned to the Raiders.

    After working with the Lions in the 2022 season, Morton worked with the Broncos for the past two seasons. Denver earned a spot in the playoffs this season before losing to the Buffalo Bills in the Wild Card round.

    Meanwhile, Detroit ended its historic 15-2 season with a loss to the Washington Commanders in the Divisional round. 

    With losing both defensive and offensive coordinators, Campbell is hoping to turn things around with Sheppard and now Morton’s help in leading the team.



    The Detroit Lions have made a significant addition to their coaching staff, hiring John Morton as their new offensive coordinator. Morton, a Michigan native, joins the Lions after spending the past two seasons as a passing game assistant with the Denver Broncos.

    Morton brings a wealth of experience to the Lions, having previously served as an offensive coordinator for the New York Jets and as a wide receivers coach for the San Francisco 49ers and New Orleans Saints. His track record of developing talented receivers and implementing creative offensive schemes makes him a valuable asset to the Lions coaching staff.

    With Morton now at the helm of the Lions’ offense, fans can expect to see an innovative and dynamic game plan that maximizes the talents of quarterback Jared Goff and the rest of the team’s skill position players. His ability to adapt to different personnel and situations will be crucial in helping the Lions improve on their offensive production next season.

    Overall, the addition of John Morton as offensive coordinator is a promising sign for the Lions as they look to build a more competitive and successful team in the upcoming season. Lions fans can look forward to a more dynamic and effective offense under Morton’s guidance.

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  • Commanders assistant QB coach David Blough drawing interest from Jets, Jags, Bears


    David Blough made the jump from player to coach in 2024 and he may be taking a leap up the ladder in his new field in 2025.

    Blough, who spent time with four teams as a player from 2019-2023, worked as the Commanders’ assistant quarterbacks this season. Jayden Daniels’s stellar rookie season has helped put him into the mix for jobs with several other teams.

    Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that the Jets and Jaguars have requested interviews with Blough for their offensive coordinator positions. The Bears have also requested permission to speak with Blough about becoming their pass game coordinator.

    Any of those moves would make for a rapid rise for a coach in his second year and Blough will remain a coach to watch for future moves if he winds up staying in Washington for a second season.





    According to multiple reports, Commanders assistant QB coach David Blough is drawing interest from the Jets, Jaguars, and Bears for a potential coaching position.

    Blough, who has been with the Commanders since 2020, has built a strong reputation as a skilled quarterback coach and has been instrumental in the development of Washington’s signal-callers.

    The Jets, Jaguars, and Bears are all in need of coaching help at the quarterback position, and Blough’s experience and expertise could be a valuable addition to any of these teams.

    It remains to be seen if Blough will ultimately make the move to one of these teams, but his potential departure would certainly be a loss for the Commanders. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.

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  • Jordan Larson stepping down as Nebraska volleyball assistant


    LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Nebraska volleyball assistant coach Jordan Larson is stepping away from the team beginning next season.

    Head Coach John Cook released the following statement on Monday:

    “Following the season, Jordan Larson informed me that she has decided to move on from being part of our coaching staff. While I am disappointed we won’t have her on staff anymore, I am thankful to Jordan for all that she has done for our program over these past two seasons, helping us go 66-5 with trips to the NCAA Final and NCAA Semifinals. It wasn’t easy for her while balancing the Olympics and a professional playing career at the same time, but she gave everything she had to our players and to the Nebraska volleyball program and she will be missed. It has been fun watching Jordan begin her LOVB Omaha career and we hope she has a great season.”

    Larson started her LOVB volleyball career at the beginning of January, and has led them to a 3-1 start.





    It has been announced that Jordan Larson, former Nebraska volleyball standout and Olympic medalist, is stepping down from her role as an assistant coach for the Huskers.

    Larson, who had been on the coaching staff since 2018, cited personal reasons for her departure. She expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to coach at her alma mater and work alongside head coach John Cook and the rest of the staff.

    During her time as an assistant coach, Larson helped lead the Huskers to multiple successful seasons and was instrumental in recruiting top talent to the program. Her presence on the sidelines will surely be missed by both the team and fans alike.

    As Larson transitions into the next chapter of her career, the Nebraska volleyball community wishes her nothing but the best and thanks her for her dedication and passion for the sport.

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  • Lions hire Broncos assistant John Morton as OC, sources say


    Jan 28, 2025, 11:03 AM ET

    The Detroit Lions have hired Denver Broncos pass game coordinator John Morton as their new offensive coordinator, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday.

    Morton, 55, traveled to Detroit on Monday to meet with the team and signed his contract Tuesday morning, the sources told Schefter.

    Morton replaces Ben Johnson, who was hired as the Chicago Bears‘ head coach.

    Morton was part of head coach Dan Campbell’s Lions staff in 2022 as a senior offensive assistant before joining Sean Payton’s staff with the Broncos in 2023.

    Morton also was an assistant with the Saints (as wide receivers coach) on Payton’s staff when Campbell was the assistant head coach/tight ends coach in 2016.

    Morton has previously been an offensive coordinator in the NFL with the New York Jets, in 2017. He also was an offensive coordinator with USC for two seasons (2009-10).

    The Lions lost both their offensive and defensive coordinators this month as defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn was hired as the New York Jets’ head coach.

    The Lions promoted linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard to fill their defensive coordinator role, a source told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler on Saturday, confirming an NFL Network report.

    Morton becomes the second Broncos offensive assistant to leave for an offensive coordinator job since Denver’s season ended. Sources told ESPN’s Courtney Cronin on Sunday that Broncos tight ends coach Declan Doyle is being hired as Johnson’s offensive coordinator on his Bears staff.



    The Detroit Lions have made a big coaching move by hiring Denver Broncos assistant John Morton as their new offensive coordinator, sources have confirmed.

    Morton, who has spent the past two seasons with the Broncos as their wide receivers coach, brings a wealth of experience to the Lions’ coaching staff. Prior to his time in Denver, Morton served as the offensive coordinator for the New York Jets in 2017 and has also held coaching positions with the San Francisco 49ers, New Orleans Saints, and Oakland Raiders.

    The Lions are hoping that Morton’s offensive expertise will help improve their struggling offense, which ranked near the bottom of the league in several key categories last season. With a talented roster that includes quarterback Jared Goff and star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, Morton will have plenty of weapons at his disposal to work with.

    Fans are excited to see what Morton can bring to the table and are hopeful that his hiring will lead to a more dynamic and successful offense for the Lions in the upcoming season. Stay tuned for more updates as the coaching staff continues to take shape ahead of training camp.

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