Detroit Lions expected to hire Iowa State's Tyler Roehl

The Detroit Lions are set to hire Tyler Roehl as an offensive assistant coach, moving from his recent position as Iowa State's assistant head coach and running backs coach. During his one season at Iowa State, Roehl contributed to the team's remarkable success, helping them achieve 11 wins and a Pop-Tarts Bowl championship. Prior to Iowa State, he spent 11 years at North Dakota State, where he was the offensive coordinator and played a significant role in the team's seven national titles. Roehl's hiring marks a continuation of changes in the Lions' coaching staff as they aim to rebuild following their playoff exit. His appointment follows a trend of Iowa State losing assistant coaches to the NFL, with Roehl being the only Cyclone assistant to depart this offseason. His experience and success in developing players, particularly in the running game, are expected to enhance the Lions' offensive strategies.