Dre Bly Let Go From Detroit Lions Coaching Staff

Posted Feb 22, 2024
Cornerbacks coach Dre Bly will not return to the Detroit Lions in 2024. Bly was with the Lions for one season following his coaching stint at UNC. The Lions made this move, and several others, in an effort to bolster the performance of their defense, which ranked 19th in yards allowed, 29th in passing yards allowed, and second in rushing yards allowed. (Sports Illustrated)

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