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Report: Detroit Lions hire another ex-Patriot, Tony Carter, as defensive assistant

Detroit Lions linebacker Devon Kennard sits down with Dave Birkett on radio row at Super Bowl 54 in Miami on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020. Detroit Free Press

Matt Patricia moved one step closer to finalizing his coaching staff when he hired Tony Carter on Tuesday as a defensive assistant, according to ESPN.

Carter is the second ex-New England Patriots player to join the Detroit Lions staff this offseason. Last week, Patricia hired former Patriots linebacker Tyrone McKenzie as his linebackers coach.