SOURCE: Lions sign Caldwell to multi-year contract
ORCHARD PARK, NY - AUGUST 31: Head coach Jim Caldwell of the Detroit Lions looks to the scoreboard from the sideline during the second half against the Buffalo Bills on August 31, 2017 at New Era Field. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (WJBK) - Source tells FOX 2 that the Detroit Lions (2-0) have signed Head Coach Jim Caldwell to a multi-year extension and the signing occurred months ago.
Caldwell, 62, is in his fourth season at the helm of the Detroit Lions. He has compiled a 29-21 record during that time including two trips to the playoffs. This season the Lions have a 2-0 record as they host the Atlanta Falcons Sunday.
The Iowa alum has a career NFL head coaching record of 55-43 and 2-4 in the playoffs. Both playoff wins occured as Head Coach of the Indianapolis Colts.
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