The Detroit News · Jan 20, 2021
Reports: Lions hire Dan Campbell as next coach
The Detroit Lions have hired of Dan Campbell as their new head coach, according to multiple reports Wednesday.
The NFL Network is reporting it's a six-year deal.
Campbell, an 11-year veteran who transitioned into coaching a decade ago, is known for his ability to motivate more than his schematic prowess. He is being brought in with the hope he can install a new culture envisioned by owner Sheila Hamp Ford, president and CEO Rod Wood and special assistant Chris Spielman.
Campbell replaces Matt Patricia, who was fired after two-plus seasons after the Lions' Thanksgiving loss to the Houston Texans, along with general manager Bob Quinn.
