The Detroit Lions will have a new inside linebackers coach in 2022 after parting ways with Mark DeLeone.
DeLeone, the son of longtime college and NFL assistant George DeLeone, joined Dan Campbell’s staff last winter. Campbell and the elder DeLeone spent one season working together with the Miami Dolphins.
The Lions ranked 29th in total defense and 27th in points allowed last season, when they got inconsistent play from their linebacker unit.
Detroit Lions inside linebacker coach Mark Deleone talks to players during training camp at practice facility in Allen Park, Tuesday, August 10, 2021.
The Lions cut veteran linebacker Jamie Collins three games into the season and used a rotation of Jalen Reeves-Maybin and rookie Derrick Barnes for part of the year alongside veteran Alex Anzalone.
Anzalone finished the season on injured reserve, Reeves-Maybin had his best season as a Lion and Barnes was slow developing as a fourth-round pick.
DeLeone worked closely with former Lions linebacker Chris…
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