The Detroit Lions have officially hired New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia as Head Coach.
In a release, Patricia says he is incredibly honoured and grateful to be named Head Coach.
“This position comes with great responsibility, and I will commit every ounce of my energy to this football team, starting today," says Patricia. "My family is excited to become part of this wonderful city that displays so much passion for their teams."
Patricia brings 20 years of coaching experience including the last six seasons serving as the Patriots defensive coordinator.
In a statement, Lions owner and chair, Martha Firestone Ford said "On behalf of me and my family, I would like to congratulate and welcome Matt Patricia to the Detroit Lions as our new head coach. We are very excited to have Matt, his wife Raina, and their children, Dominic, Dante and Giamina join the Lions Family."