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The Detroit Lions
on Tuesday hired former NFL linebacker and current broadcaster
Chris Spielman as a special assistant to the team's chairman and
president and CEO.
Per the Lions, Spielman will report to president and CEO Rod
Wood and will participate in the club's respective searches for
a head coach and general manager. The Lions dismissed head coach
Matt Patricia and general manager Bob Quinn on Nov. 28.
"The opportunity to work with Rod Wood and every single person
in the Lions organization can't get here fast enough," Spielman
said in a statement. "To Lions fans everywhere, I will do
everything in my power to help Mrs. (Sheila Ford) Hamp and the
Ford Family achieve their vision of something we can all be
proud of."
Spielman, 55, was a four-time Pro Bowl selection and first-team
All-Pro in 1991 during his 10 seasons in the NFL. He played his
first eight seasons with the Lions (1988-95) and two seasons
with the Buffalo Bills, starting all 148 of his NFL games.
He served as a broadcaster for both FOX Sports and ESPN
following his playing career.
"Chris Spielman has been a tremendous ambassador for the Detroit
Lions since the day he first put on a uniform as a rookie in
1988," Hamp said. "He brings great passion for people and the
game of football, and we are thrilled to have him on board to
help lead our team. This position is a full-time opportunity for
Chris that will allow him to work across various departments on
both the football and business sides of our organization."
(Field Level Media)
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