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Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is a coveted candidate for another head-coaching cycle, but sources say the Las Vegas Raiders are one team in particular to keep an eye on, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports.

The Patriots met with Johnson over a Zoom call since the Lions are currently in the postseason. It happened a day after the team met with former Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel.