Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is among the top names in this year's NFL head coaching cycle —and according to one NFL insider, he's become "the candidate to watch" for one team in particular.

According to insider Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the Raiders are reportedly “enamored” with the Lions’ Ben Johnson. Rapoport reports that Johnson has quickly emerged as the candidate to watch in the Raiders’ head coaching hunt.

It's been a few years in the making for Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to become a head coach for an NFL team. The only hold up has been about Johnson finding the right fit or not. However,

Two days after the 2024 NFL season came to a close, the Raiders fired head coach Antonio Pierce. Two days later, they fired GM Tom Telesco, opening up both positions and allowing for both to come as a pair. Here are a the head coach candidates who have been rumored or reported so far:

Former Jets coach Robert Saleh is garnering interest from NFL teams looking for coaches this offseason. Saleh is scheduled to interview with the Jaguars and Raiders for their head-coaching vacancies.

The Las Vegas Raiders are setting their sights on the future following a lackluster 4-13 season in 2024. After parting ways with head coach Antonio Pierce and general manager Tom Telesco, the Raiders are focused on finding a leader who can establish a strong culture and bring consistency to the franchise.