Panthers Expected To Have Interest In Ben Johnson As Head Coach

Panthers Expected To Have Interest In Ben Johnson As Head Coach

12 months ago

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is currently expected to receive interest from the Carolina Panthers again for their upcoming head-coaching vacancy, according to a source. Johnson's name continues to come up in Panthers discussions at this time. The Lions OC reportedly declined a second interview with Carolina for the same opening last offseason, and his withdrawal paved the way towards the hiring of Frank Reich, who was fired earlier this week. Plenty of teams with head-coaching openings this offseason will have eyes for Johnson, who has built Detroit's offense into one of the better units in the league the last two seasons. Johnson's biggest task if he were to join Carolina would be getting No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young right after starting his NFL career with a 1-10 record.

Source: CBS Sports - Josina Anderson