Former Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett is back in the NFL, this time as a coach.
The Detroit Lions hired Barrett as an offensive assistant Saturday. This comes almost two years after Barrett was waived by the Pittsburgh Steelers before the 2020 season. Barrett had signed with the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League in January, but an injury in March forced him to the retired list.
Barrett signed with the New Orleans Saints after going undrafted in 2018 following an illustrious four-year career at Ohio State.