Former Alabama linebacker Shaun Dion Hamilton was named the Detroit Lions linebacker coach on Saturday evening. He was promoted from his previous role as the Lions assistant linebackers coach.

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell has hired former Stanford sideline boss David Shaw as his new passing game coordinator.

In an effort to rebuild his staff, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell is turning to an experienced coach to become his new passing-game coordinator. The Lions are hiring former Stanford coach David Shaw to that position,

Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions have had to revamp their coaching staff early this offseason. The Lions lost both coordinators to head coaching jobs, with offensive coordinator Ben Johnson taking over the Chicago Bears and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn leaving for the New York Jets.