Jauron played five seasons with the Lions in the 1970s, and later served as the team's defensive coordinator and interim head coach in the 2000s.

Many of the Lions' top free agents on defense are coming off season-ending injuries, including Carlton Davis and Derrick Barnes.

Dick Jauron, who spent seven seasons with the Detroit Lions across stints as a player (1973-77) and a defensive coordinator and interim coach (2004-05), died at age 74 on Saturday, the team

During his first stint in Philadelphia, the fiery defensive back was instrumental in the Eagles reaching Super Bowl 57 against the Chiefs. However, the Eagles elected not to bring him back, paving the way for Gardner-Johnson to sign a one-year “prove-it” deal with the Lions.

Over the last four seasons on defense, Barron has recorded 289 tackles with 3.5 sacks and 20 tackles for loss. Adding to that, we’ve seen two interceptions and 10 pass deflections over the last two seasons. Additionally, he’s played over 1,000 snaps on special teams in his career.

The Detroit Lions are promoting linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator, CBS News Detroit sports anchor Rachel Hopmayer confirmed Saturday.

The pain that I and everyone else who loved him is feeling right now is completely immeasurable," his daughter Kacy Jauron shared. "The very best son, brother, friend, teammate, husband, father, coach,