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Detroit Lions hire Penn State DL coach John Scott Jr. to replace Todd Wash

The Detroit Lions are dipping into the college ranks for a new coach to work with their defensive line.

Penn State defensive line coach and defensive run game coordinator John Scott Jr. is joining the Lions, the Centre Daily Times reported Monday.

Scott replaces Todd Wash, who left earlier this month to coach defensive line for the Carolina Panthers.

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