Detroit Lions fired defensive backs coach and defensive pass game coordinator Aubrey Pleasant, reports davebirkett Lions nfl
Pleasant declined comment Monday. Lions coach Dan Campbell is expected to address the move, which was confirmed by multiple sources, at his weekly news conference Monday at 2:15 p.m.
Last year, Campbell stripped offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn of play-calling duties after eight games, and fired Lynn after the season. The Lions started last season 0-8 and topped 20 points in just one of their first 11 games.This year, the Lions rank last in the NFL in total and scoring defense and have allowed at least 24 points in every game during their NFL-worst 1-6 start.
After the game, Campbell said the Lions"did not do well in this game plan that was designed for these guys." Jeff Okudah has played well after missing most of last year with a torn Achilles tendon, but Amani Oruwariye briefly lost his job as the Lions' No. 2 cornerback, safey Tracy Walker is out for the season with a torn Achilles and DeShon Elliott missed Sunday's game with a finger injury.
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