The Detroit Lions continue to build their coaching staff under new head coach Matt Patricia. On Wednesday, the team announced they have hired former NFL defensive back Steve Gregory as a defensive assistant.
If you’re looking for ties to the Lions current coaching staff, Gregory has a few. Most notably, during his playing years Gregory played under Matt Patricia with the New England Patriots. Gregory was a starting safety for New England in the 2012 and 2013 seasons, in which he managed seven passes defended and three interceptions.
Then, there’s the Syracuse connection.