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Detroit Lions running backs coach David Walker steps down

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Allen Park — The Detroit Lions hired a new offensive coordinator this offseason, and now they'll need a new running backs coach after David Walker stepped down from the role Tuesday.

"I am at peace with my decision to step away from the coaching profession to pursue other opportunities," Walker said in a statement. "At this juncture of my life I realize that my family needs outweigh my desire to continue coaching football. I’ve appreciated my time working in Detroit and I wish the entire organization nothing but future success.