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Urban Meyer Being Considered for Lions Head Coaching Position: Report

Anne Erickson December 28th, 2020
PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer with the Rose Bowl trophy celebrates winning the Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual at the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2019 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Plenty of people are wondering who will be selected as the next Detroit Lions head coach, and right now, the options seems endless.

Here’s a tip, though. According to Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports, the Lions are considering Urban Meyer, formerly of Ohio State, for the opening. Meyer is reportedly on the short list for both the Lions and the Jaguars.

As ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports, Meyer is going to decide in the coming weeks if he wants to be considered for NFL position and return to an active life in sports. If he wants to proceed, the Lions could call him in for an interview. Sources tell ESPN that if he makes the move to the NFL, he wants to make sure he can be truly dedicated to the position.

We’ll keep you posted on this developing story.

Anne Erickson's love for music drew her into radio, and she started shortly after graduating from MSU. She has a passion for rock and metal, plus local music. She also fronts the band Upon Wings. Email Anne at erickson@WRIF.com, follow her on Instagram at @EricksonAnne and tweet at her @AnneErickson!