David Shaw Joins Lions as Passing Game Coordinator

David Shaw has been appointed as the passing game coordinator for the Detroit Lions, marking his return to NFL coaching after nearly two decades. Shaw previously served as the head coach at Stanford, where he achieved a record of 96-54 but faced challenges in his final seasons. His last NFL role was as a wide receivers coach with the Baltimore Ravens in 2005, and he spent the 2023 season out of coaching before working in a personnel role with the Denver Broncos in 2024. This hiring is part of a broader coaching staff overhaul under new offensive coordinator John Morton, following the Lions' successful but ultimately disappointing season where they earned the NFC's top seed but were eliminated in the playoffs. Shaw's ability to revitalize the Lions' passing game will be closely scrutinized as he adapts to the current NFL landscape. He joins a staff that also includes other former college coaches, reflecting the Lions' strategy to infuse experience into their ranks.