The Detroit Lions have their new tight ends coach, promoting Steve Oliver to the position according to a report from NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
Oliver just completed his fifth season with the Lions and his third as Detroit’s assistant offensive line coach. During the 2023 campaign, the Lions totaled 2,311 rushing yards and 27 rushing touchdowns en route to the franchise’s first division title in 30 years and a trip to the NFC Championship Game.
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Then, in 2024, Detroit set a franchise record in rushing touchdowns (29) and games with 100 rushing yards (16) while also tying an NFL single-season record for games with 100 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown (15).
Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs had another 1,000-yard rushing season in 2025, registering 1,223 rushing yards and 13 rushing touchdowns on 243 carries.
Oliver initially joined the Lions in 2021 as an offensive quality control coach.
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