After serving as a senior personnel executive with the Denver Broncos in 2024, David Shaw has left the team to become the new passing game coordinator for the Detroit Lions, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero first reported on Thursday.
Former Stanford head coach spent past year assisting Broncos' GM George Paton. Now Shaw will assist Johnny Morton in Detroit.
The Lions added their new offensive coordinator — John Morton — from the Broncos’ staff. They will now bring in some more coaching help from Denver’s front office.
The Detroit Lions have reportedly hired former Stanford head coach David Shaw as their passing-game coordinator, which signals the end of now-former pass-game coordinator Tanner Engstrand in Detroit.
Former Stanford head coach David Shaw and the #Lions have agreed to terms on a multiyear deal to hire him as passing game coordinator, per sources. Shaw, 52, has worked with new OC John Morton before. A big hire for Dan Campbell’s remodeled staff. pic.twitter.com/Ro4z3HhWyd
The Denver Broncos were hit hard by other clubs poaching coaching staff talent this offseason. The Broncos lost assistant special teams coach Chris Banjo to the New York Jets, passing game
The Lions' coaching overhaul continues as the team hired former Stanford HC David Shaw in the wake of losing multiple top staffers.
Shaw is the second coach the Lions have brought in who spent 2024 with the Denver Broncos as new offensive coordinator John Morton served as the pass game coordinator for the Broncos this past season.
David Shaw found a new home Thursday, finishing up a multi-year contract to join the Lions as their passing game coordinator, a source confirmed.
Former Stanford head coach David Shaw is joining the Detroit Lions as passing game coordinator, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.
According to the Chicago Tribune's Brad Biggs, the Bears have requested to interview David Shaw for their offensive coordinator job. Shaw previously interviewed for the team's head coaching vacancy before Johnson was hired.