Shaun Dion Hamilton, former Alabama linebacker, was appointed as the Detroit Lions’ new linebackers coach on Saturday evening. He moves up from his prior position as the assistant linebackers coach.
Hamilton played for Alabama from 2014 to 2017 and was part of two national championship teams (2015 and 2017) with the Crimson Tide. Over his four seasons, he recorded 104 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, and two interceptions.
Following his senior year, Hamilton was selected by the Washington Commanders (formerly the Washington Redskins) in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL Draft. He played three seasons with the team before finishing his NFL career with the Lions.
Hamilton began his coaching journey with the Lions in 2022 as a defensive assistant. Since then, he has remained with the Lions coaching staff.
After the Lions’ most successful season in franchise history, Hamilton will take on a larger role with the rising organization. This presents a valuable opportunity for him as he continues to progress in his coaching career.
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Jared Goff selected as MVP finalist, multiple Detroit Lions coaches nominated for awards
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is a finalist for MVP, and coach Dan Campbell, defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, and offensive coordinator Ben Johnson are also contenders for NFL Honors awards.
The NFL Honors, the league’s annual awards ceremony, will be held on Thursday, February 6, just days before the Super Bowl. This week, the NFL revealed the finalists for its various awards, and several Detroit Lions could be taking home some accolades.
Notably, Goff is one of five finalists for Most Valuable Player, alongside Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, and Saquon Barkley. Although it’s unlikely Goff will win, especially since Jackson earned first-team All-Pro honors from the same voters who select the MVP, being named a finalist is a significant achievement. Goff wrapped up the season with career highs, completing 72.4% of his passes for 8.6 yards per attempt, 37 touchdowns, and a passer rating of 111.8.
Additionally, Campbell is a finalist for Coach of the Year, competing with:
- Kevin O’Connell, Vikings
- Sean Payton, Broncos
- Dan Quinn, Commanders
- Andy Reid, Chiefs
Moreover, both of the Lions’ former coordinators are finalists for Assistant Coach of the Year. The five finalists for that award are:
- Ben Johnson, Lions OC
- Aaron Glenn, Lions DC
- Brian Flores, Vikings DC
- Vic Fangio, Eagles DC
- Joe Brady, Bills OC
You can view all of the Associated Press finalists for every award here.
The NFL Honors ceremony will air on Thursday, February 6 at 9 p.m. ET on FOX or NFL Network.
