The Detroit Lions have fired Jim Caldwell as head coach.
The win Sunday against the Greenbay Packers didn't stop General Manager Bob Quinn from making the decision and the Lions made the announcement Monday morning.
Detroit Lions General Manager Bob Quinn has informed Jim Caldwell that he will not be returning as head coach.
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) January 1, 2018
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This year is the second time the Lions will miss the playoffs under Caldwell in his four seasons as head coach.Â
The Lions (9-7) finished with a winning record in consecutive seasons for the first time since 1995.Â
Caldwell went 36-28 in four seasons with the Lions.
According to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport, the Lions are expected to interview Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia for the now-vacant position.
Lions owner and chairman Martha Ford released the following statement:
"On behalf of my family and the Lions organization I would like to thank Jim Caldwell for his exemplary leadership and service to our team and our community over the past four years. I believe Jim is one of the finest leaders we've had as our head coach. Not only did he guide us on the field to three winning seasons, but he also set a standard of excellence off the field that had a tremendous impact on everyone in our organization and our entire community. As many of our players have already said, his influence on the them transcended the game of football and will positively serve them throughout their lives. Our organization is better becuase of Jim, and we are forever grateful. We wish Jim, his wife Cheryl and the entire Caldwell family all the best that life can offer."
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