Schefter Is Reporting The Detroit Lions Have Their Next Head Coach

The Detroit Lions are set to hire Patriots DC Matt Patricia, Adam Schefter is reporting:

Patriots’ defensive coordinator Matt Patricia is likely to become the Detroit Lions’ next head coach, league sources told ESPN. More on Sunday NFL Countdown.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 14, 2018

An agreement between Patricia and the Lions has to wait until the Patriots season is over. Patricia, who got a bachelor’s degree in aeronautical engineering from R.P.I., has been the Patriots Defensive Coordinator since 2012.