Lions Retain Trusted Defensive Assistant Despite Interest From Jets

Lions retain trusted defensive assistant despite interest from Jets

Per reports, defensive assistant Jim O'Neil reached an agreement with the Lions to remain on Dan Campbell's staff.

Lions retain important defensive coach with new contract

The Detroit Lions have successfully reached a new contractual agreement with safeties coach Jim O’Neil, securing his return to Allen Park for another season. O’Neil had previously interviewed for the New York Jets’ defensive coordinator position, as Jets head coach Aaron Glenn was exploring candidates for the vacancy after parting ways with Steve Wilks earlier in the offseason. Glenn was, of course, the Lions’ defensive coordinator from 2021-24,…

Report: Dan Campbell Keeps Important Piece of Defensive Staff in Detroit

The Detroit Lions have moved quickly to ensure continuity on the defensive side of the ball. According to a report from Dianna Russini, the Lions have reached an agreement to retain defensive assistant Jim O’Neil after he interviewed for the New York Jets’ defensive coordinator vacancy. O’Neil will remain on Dan Campbell’s staff in Detroit, keeping a veteran voice and experienced coordinator in the building. For Lions fans, this is a quietly sig…