Ben Johnson Roster Purge Coming? Insider Issues Warning

When Ben Johnson took over as offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions in 2022, he essentially built on the players already there. He got results immediately, too. D’Andre Swift, Jamaal Williams, and T.J. Hockenson were all meaningful contributors to that team’s 9-8 finish. One would think the coach would’ve preferred to keep the status quo. Instead, the Lions traded both Swift and Hockenson while allowing Williams to walk in free agency. Detroit drafted Jahmyr Gibbs and Sam LaPorta in the subsequent offseason...