Dan Campbell has added a former UFL Offensive Coordinator to his staff, as the Detroit Lions officially announced the hiring of Bruce Gradkowski as an offensive assistant coach. Gradkowski, who had a successful 11-season career as an NFL quarterback with teams like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Oakland Raiders, Cincinnati Bengals, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Cleveland Browns, brings extensive football knowledge to the Lions’ coaching team.
Before joining Detroit, Gradkowski spent the last two years as the Offensive Coordinator and play caller for the St. Louis Battlehawks in the UFL. His performance in this role led to his first NFL coaching opportunity with the Lions. Gradkowski made the decision to join Detroit’s staff the previous night, marking a significant transition from his playing days to coaching at the professional level. His diverse experience with multiple NFL teams and deep understanding of the game will be valuable assets to the Lions’ offense moving forward.
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