The Detroit Lions have agreed in principle on a six-year contract with Dan Campbell to become the team's next head coach, a source tells ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
ESPN's Adam Schefter had reported on Sunday, after the New Orleans Saints were eliminated from the postseason, that Campbell was expected to be hired as the Lions' head coach.
Campbell, the Saints' assistant head coach/tight ends coach replaces Matt Patricia, who was fired in November after less than three seasons with the franchise and a 13-29-1 record, as the club tries to reset from finishing last in the NFC North the past three years.