Who are the Detroit Lions coaching candidates?

The Lions have confirmed nine interviews so far: In-house candidates Kyle O’Brien, Lance Newmark and Rob Lohman, ESPN analyst Louis Riddick, and ex-NFL GMs Rick Smith and Thomas Dimitroff for GM; and former Cincinnati Bengals coach Marvin Lewis and Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy for head coach.

Who Will Detroit Lions hire as head coach?

Dan Campbell
The Detroit Lions on Wednesday hired Dan Campbell as their new head coach. The NFL Network is reporting it’s a six-year deal.

Who will coach the Detroit Lions in 2021?

On Jan. 20, 2021 the Detroit Lions named Dan Campbell the franchise’s new head coach. Campbell brings 22 years of NFL experience to the Lions, including 11 years as a coach and 11 as a player. He most recently served as the assistant head coach/tight ends coach for the New Orleans Saints from 2016 – 2020.

Will the Lions Hire Robert Saleh?

Robert Saleh to coach Jets; Darrell Bevell on Lions’ interview: Went ‘really well’ Robert Saleh will be a head coach in the NFL next season, just not for his hometown team. The New York Jets announced late Thursday night that they have reached agreement with Saleh to be their next head coach.

Did the Lions hire Dan Campbell?

Saints assistant head coach/tight ends coach Dan Campbell agreed to terms on a six-year deal with the Lions on Wednesday to become the franchise’s next coach, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per sources informed. The team later made it official.

How much does Detroit Lions head coach make?

His contract reportedly is worth around $3 million per season. At his introductory press conference, Dan Campbell joked that he got the job because his agent convinced the team it was hiring the other Campbell.

What is Matt Patricia doing now?

Matt Patricia is now officially a Senior Football Advisor, having returned to New England in January after getting fired as the Lions head coach. Former Jets assistant Bo Hardegree will help coach quarterbacks this season and work in quality control.

Have the Detroit Lions hired a coach?

On Friday morning, the Detroit Lions made three coaching hires official. Mark Brunell is the new quarterbacks coach, Duce Staley is the running backs coach and assistant head coach, and Mark DeLeone is the inside linebackers coach.

Did Lions interview Saleh?

Saleh’s interview with Detroit’s upper-management was conducted virtually over several hours this past Thursday. “According to a well-placed source, the Detroit Lions’ interview with 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh went ‘great.

Have the Detroit Lions hired a new coach?

Allen Park, Mich. – The Detroit Lions announced today that they have agreed to terms with Dan Campbell to become the team’s new head coach. Campbell will report directly to Principal Owner and Chairman Sheila Ford Hamp and President & CEO Rod Wood.