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Teryl Austin Reportedly Blocked from Interviewing for Packers' Vacant DC Job

The Detroit Lions are reportedly not allowing defensive coordinator Teryl Austin to interview for the same job with the Green Bay Packers.

Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Lions blocked Green Bay's request to interview Austin.

Rapoport reported earlier on Friday that the Packers were seeking interviews with Austin and secondary coach Darren Perry, who has been on head coach Mike McCarthy's staff for nine years.

The Packers made sweeping changes to their coaching staff and front office after the 2017 season ended. Offensive coordinator Edgar Bennett, quarterbacks coach Alex Van Pelt, defensive coordinator Dom Capers, defensive line coach Mike Trgovac and inside linebackers coach Scott McCurley were among the assistants let go by the team.