Defensive coordinator Paul Pasqualoni leaving Lions; Jeff Davidson also steps down

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Allen Park — The Detroit Lions coaching staff is going to look wildly different in 2020.

Days after the team parted way with four assistant coaches and two members of the strength and conditioning staff, two more assistant coaches, including defensive coordinator Paul Pasqualoni, announced they are stepping away from the game.

“Coach Pasqualoni notified me this week that he will be stepping away from the Lions to be closer to his family,” Lions coach Patricia said in a statement. “Coach P is one of the best men I’ve ever been around, on both personal and professional levels. I owe him so much and I’m grateful of the impact he had on our players, coaches and support staff.…