The Detroit Lions have locked down one of their most successful coaches in recent memory.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Saturday that the team has signed coach Jim Caldwell to a multi-year extension, having agreed on it quietly months ago.
Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell has signed a multi-year contract extension with the Lions, a league source tells ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 23, 2017
Jim Caldwell’s multi-year deal was signed months ago, just not disclosed, per source. Deal silences speculation he was in last year of deal.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 23, 2017
Caldwell survived rumors of a replacement after new general manager Bob Quinn inherited him, and by the numbers, he’s earned his extension. He has gone 29-21 in 50 games with the Lions, the highest winning percentage of any Detroit head coach since the 1950s. He has led them to two playoff appearances and has the team off to a 2-0 start in 2017.
