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Lions hire Bob Quinn as general manager

The Detroit Lions have their new general manager.

Patriots director of pro scouting Bob Quinn has been tabbed to fill the role, according to NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport, per a source close to the situation.

Quinn has been with the Patriots since 2000, first entering the league with the Patriots as a player personnel assistant under Bill Belichick. He climbed the ladder to his most recent position as director of pro scouting, which he held since 2012.

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