The first offseason position coaching change has struck the Detroit Lions. Secondary coach Brian Duker is leaving Drtroit to join the Miami Dolphins in a similar capacity.
Duker has been with the Lions for the entire Dan Campbell tenure. He was the safeties coach before being promoted to defensive backs coach in the 2022 season. He will be the defensive backs coach and defensive passing game coordinator for the Dolphins.
The Lions hired Deshea Tonwsend into that role during the week, so Duker’s replacement is already hires. Townsend’s hiring is expected to be made official soon, along with new defensive line coach and defensive run game coordinator Terrell Williams.defensive run game coordinator Terrell Williams.
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