The and head coach are reportedly "feeling the heat internally" after a 2-3 start to the season.
According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano, some of the tension was eased by the Lions' win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 6, but the pressure is still on since those within the team's front office want Patricia to work out as head coach.
Patricia is just 11-25-1 in parts of three seasons as the Lions' head coach with no playoff appearances, and it may be difficult for him to keep his job if Detroit misses out on the postseason once again in 2020.