Lions hire former Stanford coach David Shaw as pass game coordinator

Nov 19, 2022; Berkeley, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal wide receiver Elijah Higgins (6) celebrates with head coach David Shaw after scoring a touchdown against the California Golden Bears during the third quarter at FTX Field at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

The Lions have added former Stanford head coach David Shaw as their new pass game coordinator, as reported by Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.

Shaw, who spent last season as a senior personnel executive with the Denver Broncos, joins a new offensive staff that includes new offensive coordinator John Morton, who is also coming over from the Broncos, as he was previously their pass game coordinator.

Shaw was head coach of the Cardinal from 2011-2022, succeeding current Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh. Shaw compiled a 96-54 record at Stanford, winning the Pac-12 conference championship three and the Rose Bowl twice. His early years at Stanford included coaching 2012 No. 1 pick quarterback Andrew Luck.

Before becoming head coach, Shaw was offensive coordinator for the Cardinal for four seasons.

Shaw has coached quarterbacks and wide receivers in the NFL, with his last coaching stop in the league coming in 2005 as wide receivers coach for the Baltimore Ravens.

Former pass game coordinator Tanner Engstrand is in play, and possibly considered the favorite, to be the new offensive coordinator for the New York Jets under new head coach and former Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn.

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Publish date : 2025-01-30 23:15:00

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