Jim Caldwell was fired after four seasons as head coach of the Lions, accumulating a 36-28 regular season record with an 0-2 mark in the playoffs. Wochit
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Kyle Van Noy has a corner locker now, one of the special stalls every NFL team reserves for its esteemed vets. More room to dress, less chance of someone else's interviews intruding on your personal space.
Van Noy has a green dot on the back of his helmet, too. With Dont'a Hightower out for the season after Week 7 with a torn pectoral muscle, Van Noy has taken over as the New England Patriots' primary defensive communicator.