The Lions announced that former linebacker Chris Spielman to join the team as Special Assistant to Chairman and President & CEO.
Spielman spent eight years with the Lions after they selected him in the second round of the 1988 draft, and he led the team to an NFC Central division title and an appearance in the 1992 NFC Championship Game.
He was a team captain, a Pro Bowler, & team MVP. After retiring, he entered broadcasting & has spent time across multiple networks including ESPN, FOX, and was the analyst for the Lions preseason games the last 7 seasons.
As this is a full-time role, Spielman will be stepping away from his current broadcasting position at FOX to immediately help Shelia Ford Hamp and Rod Wood in their search for a new general manager and head coach.
“I am humbled and excited about the opportunity to be involved with the franchise that is truly a part of me,” Spielman said in a press release.
Additionally, the Lions announced that Barry Sanders, Rod Graves, and Mark Hollis will serve as advisors in the teams search for a GM and head coach
Chris Spielman to join Detroit Lions as Special Assistant to Chairman and President & CEO
The Lions announced that former linebacker Chris Spielman to join the team as Special Assistant to Chairman and President & CEO.
Spielman spent eight years with the Lions after they selected him in the second round of the 1988 draft, and he led the team to an NFC Central division title and an appearance in the 1992 NFC Championship Game.
He was a team captain, a Pro Bowler, & team MVP. After retiring, he entered broadcasting & has spent time across multiple networks including ESPN, FOX, and was the analyst for the Lions preseason games the last 7 seasons.
As this is a full-time role, Spielman will be stepping away from his current broadcasting position at FOX to immediately help Shelia Ford Hamp and Rod Wood in their search for a new general manager and head coach.
“I am humbled and excited about the opportunity to be involved with the franchise that is truly a part of me,” Spielman said in a press release.
Additionally, the Lions announced that Barry Sanders, Rod Graves, and Mark Hollis will serve as advisors in the teams search for a GM and head coach