In a move first reported by Jon Sauber of the CDT, Penn State defensive line coach John Scott Jr. is headed to the NFL after taking a job (specific role still TBA) with the Detroit Lions. James Franklin confirmed the news Monday night, sending out this goodbye tweet.
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— James Franklin (@coachjfranklin) February 28, 2023
While the timing is a little later than some might have expected, Scott Jr’s departure doesn’t come as a total surprise. Like a lot of coaches, he’s had a largely nomadic career, only staying in one place for three years at most.