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Dan Campbell has made another addition to his coaching staff.

The Detroit Lions are hiring Deshea Townsend as their new passing game coordinator, according to reports. Townsend was most recently the cornerbacks coach and passing game coordinator with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The title of passing game coordinator has no bearing on Tanner Engstrand, who has that role on the offensive side under coordinator Ben Johnson. It is expected that Townsend will work on the defensive side alongside Aaron Glenn.

According to Pro Football Talk, Townsend will also be the team’s cornerbacks coach. Last season, Dre Bly held that role for the Lions.

The Jaguars elected to part ways with their entire defensive staff following the 2023 season, and Townsend was let go as a result. He has NFL coaching experience with the Cardinals, Titans, Giants and Bears along with his recent stint in Jacksonville.

He also spent three seasons at Mississippi State as the cornerbacks coach from 2013-15.