The Detroit Lions have just won their first playoff game since 1992, and former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antwaan Randle El is part of the reason why.
Randle El spent the 2019 and 2020 seasons as an offensive assistant with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and helped lead them to a 31-9 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV.
And now he’s making another postseason run in the quest for a second ring.
Randle El was hired as Detroit’s wide receivers coach in 2021.
As a player, Randle El came into the NFL via the second round (No. 62 overall) by the Steelers 2002 draft.
In five seasons with the Black and Gold (2002-2005, 2010), Randle El produced 2,265 yards and seven touchdowns. He was also a threat as a special teamer, adding 1,650 yards and four scores on punt returns and 1,742 yards and one touchdown on kick returns.
And, of course, who can forget the beautiful touchdown pass to Hines Ward in Super Bowl 50? Not us.
Another former Steeler, cornerback Cam Sutton, is also a member of the Lions.
Best of luck to Randle El and Sutton as the Lions host the winner of tonight’s Buccaneers-Philadelphia Eagles wild card matchup.
Antwaan Randle El's fourth quarter 43-yard reverse pass touchdown to the #Steelers' Hines Ward — the only touchdown pass thrown by a wide receiver in #SuperBowl history.
Super Bowl XL, tonight in 2006 pic.twitter.com/LOgNXtflVX
— Kevin Gallagher (@KevG163) February 6, 2022
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