The Detroit Lions have hired former All-Pro linebacker Chris Spielman as a special assistant to the chairman, president and CEO, giving the franchise a football face toward the top of the organization.
Spielman, who has been working for FOX as a color analyst, will report to team president Rod Wood and will be part of the Lions' head coach and general manager searches.
"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.