Matt Patricia’s new contract with Ohio State will make him the highest-paid assistant in college football. The second-year defensive coordinator will make $3.75 million this year, according to a copy of his contract obtained by cleveland.

While the Detroit Lions had a frustrating season in 2025-26 with a 9-8 record and no trip to the playoffs, even the wild card round, it could have been worse. How so? Well, many in the Lions’ camp remember the years under head coach Matt Patricia, from ...

Following the Detroit Lions' 35-29 loss to the New Orleans Saints, Detroit head coach Matt Patricia was asked why he believed he was still the right coach to lead the team. Detroit's loss marked its 14th loss in its last 16 games. The defense simply ...

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Matt Patricia's unlikely path to becoming an NFL coach began with his buddies, setting up miniature players on a vibrating, metal field for fierce games of electric football. "I knew at a very young age the strategic part of the ...

Stop me if you've heard this one. After a particularly embarrassing and soul-crushing loss, a Detroit Lions coach dug a hole in the ground and called the players to watch while he buried a symbol of that game. When the dirt was patted back in place, the ...

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has made his transition back to the football field look seamless. Recall, Detroit's franchise passer is coming off of two consecutive back injuries. Early in training camp, Stafford has displayed just what the ...