IT ALL ENDS HERE: Detroit Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell Fires Back at Former Coach Matt Patricia’s Scathing Criticism of Team Ownership After Matt Says That Franchise Must..

Detroit Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell Fires Back at Former Coach Matt Patricia’s Scathing Criticism of Team Ownership After Matt Says That Franchise Must..

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell isn’t one to back down from a challenge, and his latest response to comments made by former Lions head coach Matt Patricia proves just that. Patricia recently stirred controversy by claiming that the Lions’ ownership must take more accountability for the team’s past struggles, a statement that didn’t sit well with Campbell.

In an impromptu press conference, Campbell addressed the remarks head-on. “Look, we’ve built something special here, and we’re not going to let anyone take that away from this team, this city, or our fans,” Campbell said. “This organization is all-in, from the top down. We’ve taken ownership, we’ve faced challenges, and we’ve worked through them as a family. Pointing fingers at the past doesn’t help anyone.”

Patricia’s tenure as head coach from 2018 to 2020 was marked by significant struggles on the field, leading to his eventual dismissal. Since taking over in 2021, Campbell has helped transform the Lions from a rebuilding project into a competitive force in the NFC, earning praise for his leadership and the team’s gritty, resilient playstyle.

Though Patricia didn’t directly mention Campbell in his comments, his critique of the franchise’s leadership struck a nerve. “We’re here to move forward,” Campbell continued. “I believe in these players, this staff, and everyone who’s worked their tails off to get us where we are. We’re not the same team we were five years ago.”

Fans quickly took to social media to rally behind Campbell’s response, praising his unwavering support for the team and the city of Detroit.

For Campbell, it’s not just about defending the team’s progress—it’s about putting the past to rest and focusing on what lies ahead. The Lions are on the cusp of a playoff run, and Campbell made it clear that distractions from old narratives won’t derail their momentum.

“We’ve got unfinished business,” Campbell concluded. “And it all ends here.”