Allen Park — The Detroit Lions are in the market for a defensive coordinator after Paul Pasqualoni stepped down from the role last week. And trying to figure out what the Lions will do to replace him is a layered conversation.
First and foremost, there are restrictions with a potential hire. If the Lions want to interview anyone currently employed by another NFL team, they'll need permission.
You may remember the Lions similarly blocking Jim Bob Cooter and Brian Callahan from interviewing for offensive coordinator jobs during their stints as a quarterback coach with the franchise.