Steve Oliver Named Detroit Lions' New Tight Ends Coach: A Look at His Role and Impact on the Team
The Detroit Lions have appointed Steve Oliver as their new tight ends coach, a promotion from his previous role as assistant offensive line coach. Oliver replaces Tyler Roehl, who departed to become Iowa State’s offensive coordinator. Oliver has been with the Lions for five seasons, contributing to the team’s offensive line success in previous years. Prior to joining the Lions, Oliver coached tight ends at Idaho and the University of San Diego. With the Lions, he will play a crucial role in developing All-Pro Sam LaPorta and implementing new offensive strategies under coordinator Drew Petzing. The Lions have been making changes to their offensive coaching staff, with more updates expected in the future. Stay tuned for the latest updates on the Lions’ coaching staff.