Matt Patricia is Out as Head Coach of Detroit Lions

Author Anne Erickson

November 28th, 2020 3:04 PM

The Detroit Lions have let go of head coach Matt Patricia and general manager Bob Quinn,

The Detroit Lions announced today that Bob Quinn and Matt Patricia have been relieved of their duties. pic.twitter.com/Tz5Rc7y53Y

Patricia came to the Lions in February 2018 following a high-profile Super Bowl game with the New England Patriots, where he served as a defensive position coach and coordinator under Bill Belichick for more than a decade.

The Lions played at Ford Field on Thanksgiving, with Detroit losing to Houston 41-25.

• Chicago Bears v Detroit Lions

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  DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 13: Detroit Lions head football coach Matt Patricia watches the action during the fourth quarter of the game against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field on September 13, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. Chicago defeated Detroit 27-23. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

• New Orleans Saints v Detroit Lions

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  DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 04: Head coach Matt Patricia of the Detroit Lions looks on while walking off the field after the Detroit Lions lost to the New Orleans Saints at Ford Field on October 4, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

• Detroit Lions v Atlanta Falcons

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  ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 25: The Detroit Lions lineup for the national anthem prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
• Washington Football Team v Detroit Lions

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  DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 15: Head coach Matt Patricia of the Detroit Lions looks on from the sideline during their game against the Washington Football Team at Ford Field on November 15, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

• Houston Texans v Detroit Lions

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  DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 26: Head coach Matt Patricia of the Detroit Lions speaks with Marvin Hall #17 prior to a game against the Houston Texans at Ford Field on November 26, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

• Los Angeles Rams v Detroit Lions

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  DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 02: Head coach Matt Patricia of the Detroit Lions watches his team against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half at Ford Field on December 2, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
• Detroit Lions v Green Bay Packers

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  GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 14: Head coach Matt Patricia of the Detroit Lions looks on before the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 14, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

• New York Jets v Detroit Lions

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  DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 10: Head coach Matt Patricia of the Detroit Lions reacts to a play in the second half against the New York Jets at Ford Field on September 10, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

• Detroit Lions v Denver Broncos

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  DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 22: Head coach Matt Patricia of the Detroit Lions works the sidelines against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on December 22, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
• Detroit Lions v Oakland Raiders

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  OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 10: Head coach Matt Patricia of the Detroit Lions interlock arms with his players during the National Anthem prior to the start of an NFL preseason football game against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland Alameda Coliseum on August 10, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

• Chicago Bears v Detroit Lions

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  DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 22: Head coach Matt Patricia of the Detroit Lions watches his team against the Chicago Bears during the second half at Ford Field on November 22, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

• Detroit Lions v Carolina Panthers

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