The Detroit Lions are hiring Denver Broncos senior personnel executive David Shaw to Dan Campbell’s new-look 2025 coaching staff.
Shaw will become the Lions‘ passing game coordinator, NFL Network reported Thursday night, under new offensive coordinator John Morton. Morton was the Broncos’ pass game coordinator the past two seasons after working with the Lions in 2022.
Shaw, 52, was Stanford football’s head coach in 2011-22, going 96-54 with two Rose Bowl victories.

Shaw was last an NFL coach in 2005, when he coached receivers with the Baltimore Ravens.
Tanner Engstrand was the Lions’ pass game coordinator the past two seasons, but reportedly could join the New York Jets on Aaron Glenn’s staff.
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The Detroit Lions have made a major addition to their coaching staff, as David Shaw has joined the team as passing game coordinator. Shaw, who previously served as the head coach at Stanford University, brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role.
Shaw is widely regarded as one of the top offensive minds in football, and his expertise in developing quarterbacks and designing creative passing schemes will be a valuable asset to the Lions. With Shaw on board, the team is poised to take their passing game to the next level and help lead them to success in the upcoming season.
Lions head coach Dan Campbell expressed his excitement about bringing Shaw on board, stating, “David Shaw is a proven winner and a brilliant offensive mind. I have no doubt that he will have a significant impact on our passing game and help us achieve our goals on the field.”
Fans of the Lions can look forward to seeing Shaw’s influence on the team’s offense and the potential for a more dynamic and explosive passing attack in the upcoming season. With Shaw’s expertise in tow, the Lions are primed for success in the passing game and beyond.
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