Detroit Lions Overhaul Defensive Coaching Staff

In a bid to strengthen their defense, the Lions have made significant changes to their coaching staff, including new hires and notable departures.

The Detroit Lions have announced significant changes to their defensive coaching staff, including the hiring of Deshea Townsend, Terrell Williams, and Jim O'Neil.
Townsend and Williams were previously reported to be heading to Detroit, while O'Neil's addition was newly confirmed.
The Lions released veteran safety Tracy Walker, saving $5.5 million in salary cap space, following a season where he was inactive during the team's playoff run.
Six assistants from the 2023 coaching staff, including notable figures like Dre Bly and John Fox, will not return for the upcoming season.
The restructuring aims to improve a defense that ranked 19th in yards allowed and 23rd in points allowed last season, despite a strong run defense.