The Daily Drive

THE DAILY DRIVE: 2026 NFL offseason calendar: Detroit Lions important dates, deadlines

Jan 07, 2026 at 10:03 AM

Detroit Lions had nowhere to go but down under John Morton. They did

Rainer Sabin – Detroit Free Press

January 7, 2026

2026 free agent targets who could fill holes on Detroit Lions' roster

Christian Romo – Detroit Free Press

January 7, 2026

NFL 2026 offseason calendar: Key dates to watch for the Detroit Lions

Benjamin Raven – MLive

January 7, 2026

David Blough? Examining ex-QB's candidacy as Detroit Lions OC

Dave Birkett – Detroit Free Press

January 6, 2026

Detroit Lions OC candidates: 12 coaches who could replace John Morton

Dave Birkett – Detroit Free Press

January 6, 2026

John Morton, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator, fired after 1 season

Dave Birkett – Detroit Free Press

January 6, 2026

Tate Ratledge 'going to prepare for whatever' position Lions ask

Dave Birkett – Detroit Free Press

January 6, 2026

VIDEO: Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown on Detroit missing playoffs

Christian Romo – Detroit Free Press

January 6, 2026

Lions part ways with OC John Morton after missing playoffs

Nolan Bianchi – The Detroit News

January 6, 2026

What we heard from 5 Lions free agents, from Anzalone to Muhammad

Richard Silva – The Detroit News

January 6, 2026

Lions interested in former Detroit QB for offensive coordinator job, per report

Jacob Richman – MLive

January 6, 2026

Falcons target key Lions front office architect for top executive role

Kory Woods – MLive

January 6, 2026

John Morton out as Detroit Lions offensive coordinator after single season

Benjamin Raven – MLive

January 6, 2026

After a season at center, Lions veteran weighs what’s next

Kory Woods – MLive

January 6, 2026

Lions LB ‘can’t make it any more clear’ that he wants to stay in Detroit

Benjamin Raven – MLive

January 6, 2026

Lions’ Dan Campbell weighing pros and cons of continuing to call plays

Benjamin Raven – MLive

January 6, 2026

Lions RB sees Dan Campbell similarities in Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham

Kory Woods – MLive

January 6, 2026

Lions fire OC John Morton after one season

Eric Woodyard – ESPN.com

January 6, 2026

Detroit Lions fire John Morton after one season as offensive coordinator

Colton Pouncy and Dianna Russini – The Athletic

January 6, 2026

Dan Campbell fires Lions offensive coordinator John Morton

Will Burchfield – 97.1 The Ticket

January 6, 2026

Penei Sewell, the top-graded offensive lineman in NFL: "This was definitely a down year for me"

Will Burchfield – 97.1 The Ticket

January 6, 2026

Lions' Tate Ratledge: Drop-off of O-line "lights a fire under your ass" to improve

Will Burchfield – 97.1 The Ticket

January 6, 2026

Lions List of Offensive Coordinator Candidates Reportedly Includes Former QB

Blake Silverman – Sports Illustrated

January 6, 2026

Lions Fire Offensive Coordinator John Morton After One Season

Eva Geitheim – Sports Illustrated

January 6, 2026

Lions fire offensive coordinator John Morton after coach Dan Campbell took over play-calling duties

Staff – Associated Press

January 6, 2026

Lions fire offensive coordinator John Morton after one season

Nick Shook – NFL.com

January 6, 2026

Exploring 15 options for Detroit Lions' offensive coordinator vacancy following John Morton's dismissal

Justin Rogers – Detroit Football Network

January 6, 2026

Detroit Lions fire OC John Morton after one season

Justin Rogers – Detroit Football Network

January 6, 2026

Three and Out: Satisfying finale can't soften frustration, 5 Lions who need to provide more in 2026, and a stab at predicting the playoffs

Justin Rogers – Detroit Football Network

January 6, 2026

2026 NFL mock draft: SB Nation pairs Detroit Lions with OL

Erik Schlitt – Pride of Detroit

January 7, 2026

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator candidates: 13 options to replace John Morton

Erik Schlitt – Pride of Detroit

January 7, 2026

The first Detroit Lions OC candidate has emerged