ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Paul Pasqualoni stepped down Thursday after coaching one of the NFLs worst defenses throughout the 2019 season.
The 70-year-old Pasqualoni was one of the first hires made by Lions coach Matt Patricia in February 2018, and he had been a sounding board for the coach throughout his time with Detroit.
Pasqualoni and offensive line coach Jeff Davidson, who also stepped down Thursday, mark the seventh and eighth coaches who have left the Lions since the season ended Sunday. Six coaches -- including special teams coordinator John Bonamego and their two main strength and conditioning coaches -- were fired Tuesday.