In an unexpected turn of events, former Detroit Lions head coach Marty Mornhinweg, who led the team from 2001 to 2002, has reemerged in the NFL, joining the Philadelphia Eagles’ staff. This development has caught the attention of Lions fans and the league alike, not just because of Mornhinweg’s return to the NFL, but also due to an intriguing gesture: he has reportedly sent a note to Sheila Ford Hamp, the owner of the Detroit Lions.

Mornhinweg’s tenure in Detroit is well remembered for both its successes and failures. Although his coaching record during his two seasons with the Lions was less than stellar (5-27), his time in Detroit was marked by a controversial decision to trade up in the 2002 NFL Draft, which ultimately did not result in the anticipated franchise-changing player. The Lions’ struggles under Mornhinweg’s leadership led to his dismissal, and the team has been in a rebuilding phase ever since.

However, since leaving Detroit, Mornhinweg has had a varied career, holding various assistant coaching positions, including stints with the San Francisco 49ers and the New York Jets, before landing in Philadelphia. It is in Philly, where Mornhinweg has taken on a new role, that he has found a fresh start and a new opportunity. He joins an Eagles team that has become a perennial contender in the NFC, with Mornhinweg potentially bringing valuable experience and insights to their coaching staff.