Although the jerseys had already leaked on social media, the Detroit Lions continued their regularly scheduled programming as they officially revealed their new threads to the public.

The Lions and 2nd year coach Dan Campbell had become a national story.

Two days ago, the earth moved, there was a sonic boom nobody heard, and a solar eclipse came and went without anyone having to shade their eyes. It all occurred at the exact same moment.

Detroit Lions owner Sheila Ford Hamp spoke to reporters to share her frustration with the team’s 1-5 record and express confidence in the franchise’s leadership.

The party in Downtown Detroit gave everyone a small glimpse into what draft weekend will be like 24 months from now.

The Detroit Lions have released Don Muhlbach, ending his 17-season career with the franchise.

DETROIT – The Detroit Lions officially introduced Dan Campbell as their new head coach Thursday. New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis and other members of that organization, including head coach Sean Payton, gave positive feedback about Campbell as a leader and potential head coach. “Dan stood out.”She said he sent them a book ahead of the interview, and it contained his ideas and philosophies if he were to become the head coach. “He said, ‘Dan is the kind of head coach that coaches are going to run to Detroit and want to be on his staff. That’s gonna be the mentality.”Working environmentCampbell talked extensively about his time with the Saints, where he served as Payton’s assistant head coach and the tight ends coach.

(Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)DETROIT – It’s the first day of the offseason for the Detroit Lions, and they’ve reportedly requested interviews with four potential head coaching candidates. Dan Campbell -- assistant head coach and tight ends coach for the New Orleans Saints. He was named the defensive coordinator for the 49ers in February 2017 and was instrumental in the 2019 Super Bowl run. He is 41 years old and considered one of the top head coaching candidates on the market. Since joining the Titans in 2011, Smith has been a defensive intern, administrative assistant, defensive quality control coach, offensive quality control coach, offensive line assistant, tight ends assistant, tight ends coach and offensive coordinator.

DETROIT – Aaron Rodgers ran for a tiebreaking score in the third quarter and threw three touchdown passes and the Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 31-24 Sunday and clinched the NFC North title. The Packers clinched the division with the win and Minnesota’s loss to Tampa Bay earlier in the day. The Packers’ win combined with the Saints’ loss in Philadelphia gives Green Bay the top seed in the NFC. The Lions (5-8) scored first and pulled into a tie late in the second quarter, but they simply couldn’t stop Rodgers. He also threw a 14-yard TD pass to Marquez Valdes-Scantling’s back shoulder to put the Packers ahead 14-7 in the opening minute of the second quarter.

DETROIT – The Detroit Lions defeated the Chicago Bears Sunday at Soldier Field. It was the first game the Lions played since Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn were removed as head coach and general manager. Offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell was named interim head coach. The general manager position, as of Dec. 6, is still vacant. READ: 4 candidates for next Detroit Lions head coachThe Detroit Lions will next play the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field Dec. 13.

DETROIT – As the Detroit Lions begin its search for the next head coach, some Michigan legislators banded together to weigh in on their choice for the position. Nearly 40 state lawmakers signed their name on a letter thanking owner Sheila Ford Hamp for the change, also urging her to hire San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator and Dearborn-native Robert Saleh. Read: Bipartisan Michigan lawmakers endorse Robert Saleh as next Lions coachThe idea of the letter came from Rep. Abdullah Hammoud. “When you think about Robert coming home, Henry Ford’s hometown, he went to the high school that Henry Ford built. Ultimately, it’ll be up to the new general manager to hire a new head coach.

In an open letter to the Detroit Lions, a group of Michigan lawmakers are endorsing Dearborn native and 49ers defensive coach Robert Saleh as the team’s next head coach. For many in our state, and across the globe, the Detroit Lions hold a special place in our lives. We look forward to future success through transitioning to a new manager and head coach.”“Speaking of head coach, we have one name in mind — Robert Saleh,” the letter continues. Ultimately, it’ll be up to the new general manager to hire a new head coach. More: 4 candidates for next Detroit Lions head coach

DETROIT – The Detroit Lions are once again mired in irrelevance and dragging their feet as other teams around the National Football League take action and demand better from their head coaches and executives. Matt Patricia during a Detroit Lions fourth quarter collapse against the Chicago Bears on Sept. 13, 2020. Jim Schwartz took the Detroit Lions from 0-16 to the postseason by his third year. In the opening game, the Lions led the Chicago Bears 23-6 with under 14 minutes to go. Bob Quinn General Manager of the Detroit Lions introduces Matt Patricia as the Lions new head coach at the Detroit Lions Practice Facility on February 7, 2018 in Allen Park, Michigan.

DETROIT Leadership of the Detroit Lions is changing, but staying within the Ford family, as Sheila Ford Hamp takes over for her mother, Martha Ford. She said even though leadership is staying within the Ford family, there will be a new voice at the top. Mrs. Ford brought a hands-on style to Lions as owner: https://t.co/eF9sRlpcJs pic.twitter.com/86lilobMcH Detroit Lions (@Lions) June 23, 2020The Lions selected Jeff Okudah, a cornerback from Ohio State, with the No. Mr. Fords ownership grew into a deeply-rooted family tradition that now includes multiple generations of the Ford Family. She also serves on the NFLs Super Bowl and Major Events Committee and the board for Detroit Lions Charities.

DETROIT Martha Ford is stepping down as the principal owner of the Detroit Lions, handing the reins to her daughter, Sheila Ford Hamp. Ford took over as the principal owner in 2014. Her daughter will now take over as principal owner and chairman. Hamp has been active in team leadership and National Football League activities for several years in preparation for officially assuming team leadership, the Lions said in a statement.