The Lions are remaking their coaching staff after a number of departures following their playoff loss to the Commanders and a former NFL quarterback will be among the new faces.

The Detroit Lions have filled one of the remaining coaching vacancies that was created by assistant coaches leaving to take promotions with other teams. The Lions are hiring Bruce Gradkowski as an offensive assistant.

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions are reportedly hiring former University of Toledo quarterback Bruce Gradkowski to its coaching staff as an offensive assistant. The news was first reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter, who said Gradkowski informed the Lions Wednesday night he was accepting the job.