Detroit Lions' 2023 Coaching Staff Revealed

Stephen Thomas, who served as the Detroit Lions' defensive quality control coach, is leaving the organization to become the new assistant special teams coach with the New York Giants.

Wayne Blair has filled the position left by the departing Thomas, who joined the coaching staff of Brian Daboll.

On Tuesday afternoon, the team formally announced its 2023 coaching staff, led by head coach Dan Campbell.

With the announcement, the team officially confirmed the hiring of defensive assistant John Fox and defensive line coach John Scott Jr.

Also, Campbell added Jim Hostler to serve as the team's senior offensive assistant.

The experienced coach has worked in the NFL since 2000, including a stint with the San Francisco 49ers as offensive coordinator.

Hostler was last with the Washington Commanders, in a similar role from 2021-2022.

Updated 2023 Detroit Lions coaching staff

Ben Johnson – Offensive Coordinator
Scottie Montgomery – Assistant Head Coach/Running Backs
Aaron Glenn – Defensive Coordinator
Dave Fipp – Special Teams Coordinator
J.T. Barrett – Assistant Quarterbacks
Wayne Blair – Defensive Quality Control
Dre Bly – Cornerbacks
Mark Brunell – Quarterbacks
David Corrao – Defensive Assistant/Outside Linebackers
Cameron Davis – Assistant Defensive Line
Brian Duker – Defensive Backs
Tanner Engstrand – Passing Game Coordinator
John Fox – Senior Defensive Assistant
Hank Fraley – Offensive Line
Shaun Dion Hamilton – Assistant Linebackers
Steve Heiden – Tight Ends
Jim Hostler – Senior Offensive Assistant
Jett Modkins – Assistant Special Teams
Steve Oliver – Assistant Offensive Line
Antwaan Randle El – Wide Receivers
Seth Ryan – Assistant Wide Receivers
John Scott Jr. – Defensive Line
Kelvin Sheppard – Linebackers
Dre Thompson – WCF Minority Coaching Assistant/Defensive Quality Control
Mike Clark – Director of Sports Performance
Jill Costanza – Director of Sports Science
Josh Schuler – Head Strength & Conditioning
Morris Henry – Assistant Strength & Conditioning

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