ESPN Huge Trade Confirm: Detroit Lions Acquired Two Outstading Players That Rate About 135>Million

DETROIT — Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has “unfinished business” remaining in Detroit, according to Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown.

According to St. Brown, that’s why Johnson informed other NFL teams that he was staying put with the Lions in his current role instead of continuing to pursue a head-coaching role this offseason.

St. Brown talked about Johnson’s return on his “St. Brown Brothers” podcast Wednesday and said Johnson called him Tuesday morning and said he was returning because he has more work to accomplish within the organization, which has its eyes on winning a Super Bowl after reaching the NFC Championship Game. St. Brown immediately texted quarterback Jared Goff to share the news.

“I’m like, ‘So what’s up with you, you did an interview, like, are you leaving?'” St. Brown said on the podcast. “He’s like, ‘You know what, I’m on my way to the facility right now.’ He said he couldn’t sleep last night. He was thinking about it, and he said, ‘There’s unfinished business.’ He wants to stay.”

Johnson had interviewed for the head-coaching vacancies with the Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers and Los Angeles Chargers before the roles were filled. He also had a chance to pursue the head-coaching jobs with the Washington Commanders and Seattle Seahawks before informing teams that he was staying with the Lions.

Sources also told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that some teams balked at Johnson’s asking price to be a head coach.

“He said his heart is in Detroit, he wants to stay,” St. Brown said on the podcast. “So, he told me that while he was on his way to the facility.”

ORLANDO, Fla. — The AFC’s effort at a game-winning drive ended unsuccessfully when the NFC defense made a stop at the 3-yard line.

The NFC wins the Pro Bowl Games with an overall score of 64-59.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud’s throw to Los Angeles Chargers receiver Keenan Allen was defended by Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson, creating a turnover on downs with four seconds remaining.

Stroud led all quarterbacks with 173 yards on 18-of-22 passing. The rookie fit in nicely among his star teammates. Seattle Seahawks’ Geno Smith led the NFC in passing with 154 yards on 15-of-21 passing.

Allen was among the standouts, with 90 receiving yards on nine catches, including three touchdowns receiving and one passing.

Dallas Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb had three touchdown catches and Detroit Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown had 10 catches for 117 yards and a TD for the NFC.

ASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Commanders moved quickly to fill their offensive coordinator position, hiring former Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury, multiple sources told ESPN on Sunday night.

It’s the first big move by new coach Dan Quinn, who has coached defense throughout his career. Kingsbury had been close to joining the Las Vegas Raiders as their offensive coordinator until contract talks broke down Saturday. Washington talked to Kingsbury that day, and the deal was completed Sunday.

Kingsbury coached the Cardinals for four years until he was fired after the 2022 season. He competed in the same division as Washington’s new general manager, Adam Peters, who had worked with San Francisco until being hired by the Commanders last month.

Eric Bieniemy, who has one year left on his contract, served as the Commanders’ offensive coordinator this past season.