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Darrell Bevell out due to COVID-19 protocols; WR coach Robert Prince to fill in vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Detroit Lions are now on the interim to their interim head coach, as Darrell Bevell will not coach Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to COVID-19 protocols, the team announced Thursday.

The Lions will move wide receivers coach Robert Prince into the head-coaching role and turn playcalling duties over to quarterbacks coach Sean Ryan, who has never been a playcaller at any level in his career.

On defense, coordinator Cory Undlin and all three primary position coaches -- defensive line coach Bo Davis, linebackers coach Ty McKenzie and defensive backs coach Steve Gregory -- also will not coach Saturday due to COVID-19 protocols.