The Lions continued their organizational shake-up this week, firing the team president and general manager as a precursor to what sources have called even more sweeping changes to come in 2016. Coach Jim Caldwell remained in place during the bye week, but team sources said he too could be removed by the end of the season, with defensive coordinator Teryl Austin very highly thought of by ownership and someone who was a finalist for head coaching jobs a year ago.
Detroit plays twice more this month, including the annual Thanksgiving Day game, which would provide a nine-day buffer before the next game during which more changes are possible, sources said.