Detroit Lions offensive coordinator history

Ben Johnson

Johnson is the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions since the 2022 season, a total of two years. Johnson's record as the team's offensive coordinator was 21-13-0, making him the second-most successful offensive coordinator in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2023) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Johnson in playoff games.

Anthony Lynn

Lynn was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in the 2021 season. Lynn's record as the team's offensive coordinator was 3-13-1, making him the third-least successful offensive coordinator in Detroit Lions history.

Darrell Bevell

Bevell was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in the 2019-2020 seasons, a total of two years.

Jim Bob Cooter

Cooter was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in the 2016-2018 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2016) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Cooter in playoff games.

Joe Lombardi

Lombardi was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in the 2014-2015 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2014) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Lombardi in playoff games.

Scott Linehan

Linehan was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in the 2009-2013 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2011) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Linehan in playoff games.

Jim Colletto

Colletto was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in the 2008 season. Colletto's record as the team's offensive coordinator was 0-16-0, making him the least successful offensive coordinator in Detroit Lions history.

Mike Martz

Martz was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in the 2006-2007 seasons, a total of two years.

Ted Tollner

Tollner was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in the 2005 season.

Sherman Lewis

Lewis was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in the 2003-2004 seasons, a total of two years.

Maurice Carthon

Carthon was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in the 2002 season. Carthon's record as the team's offensive coordinator was 3-13-0, making him the second-least successful offensive coordinator in Detroit Lions history.

Sylvester Croom

Croom was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in the 1997-2000 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1997, 1999) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Croom in playoff games.

Tom Moore

Moore was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in the 1995-1996 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1995) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Moore in playoff games.

Dave Levy

Levy was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in the 1991, 1994 seasons, a total of two years. Levy's record as the team's offensive coordinator was 21-11-0, making him the most successful offensive coordinator in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1991, 1994) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Levy in playoff games.

Dan Henning

Henning was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in the 1992-1993 seasons, a total of two years.

Bob Baker

Baker was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in the 1985-1988 seasons, a total of four years.

Bill Nelsen

Nelsen was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in the 1984 season.

Ted Marchibroda

Marchibroda was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in the 1982-1983 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1982-1983) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Marchibroda in playoff games.

Bob Schnelker

Schnelker was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in the 1980-1981 seasons, a total of two years.

Ed Hughes

Hughes was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in the 1977 season.

Ken Shipp

Shipp was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in the 1976 season.

Bill McPeak

McPeak was the offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in the 1967-1972 seasons, a total of six years. McPeak's record as the team's offensive coordinator was 43-34-7, making him the third-most successful offensive coordinator in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1970) and had a 0-1 record under Coach McPeak in playoff games.


Detroit Lions offensive coordinator record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Ben Johnson 2022-2023 21-13-0 61.8% 2-1
Anthony Lynn 2021 3-13-1 20.6% 0-0
Darrell Bevell 2019-2020 8-23-1 26.6% 0-0
Jim Bob Cooter 2016-2018 24-24-0 50.0% 0-1
Joe Lombardi 2014-2015 12-11-0 52.2% 0-1
Scott Linehan 2009-2013 29-51-0 36.3% 0-1
Jim Colletto 2008 0-16-0 0.0% 0-0
Mike Martz 2006-2007 10-22-0 31.3% 0-0
Ted Tollner 2005 5-11-0 31.3% 0-0
Sherman Lewis 2003-2004 11-21-0 34.4% 0-0
Maurice Carthon 2002 3-13-0 18.8% 0-0
Sylvester Croom 1997-2000 31-33-0 48.4% 0-2
Tom Moore 1995-1996 15-17-0 46.9% 0-1
Dave Levy 1991, 1994 21-11-0 65.6% 1-2
Dan Henning 1992-1993 12-16-0 42.9% 0-0
Bob Baker 1985-1988 20-43-0 31.7% 0-0
Bill Nelsen 1984 4-11-1 28.1% 0-0
Ted Marchibroda 1982-1983 13-12-0 52.0% 0-2
Bob Schnelker 1980-1981 17-15-0 53.1% 0-0
Ed Hughes 1977 6-8-0 42.9% 0-0
Ken Shipp 1976 6-8-0 42.9% 0-0
Bill McPeak 1967-1972 43-34-7 55.4% 0-1

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator facts

  • Bill McPeak was the first offensive coordinator in Lions history in 1967.
  • Bill McPeak coached the most seasons as the Lions's offensive coordinator at six seasons.
  • Ben Johnson is the current offensive coordinator, starting ahead of the 2022 season.