Detroit Lions inside linebackers coach history
Mark DeLeone
DeLeone was the inside linebackers coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2021 season. DeLeone's record as the team's inside linebackers coach was 3-13-1, making him the third-most successful inside linebackers coach in Detroit Lions history.
Herb Paterra
Paterra was the inside linebackers coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1989-1993 seasons, a total of five years. Paterra's record as the team's inside linebackers coach was 40-40-0, making him the most successful inside linebackers coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1991) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Paterra in playoff games.
Mike Murphy
Murphy was the inside linebackers coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1988 season. Murphy's record as the team's inside linebackers coach was 4-12-0, making him the second-most successful inside linebackers coach in Detroit Lions history.
Detroit Lions inside linebackers coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark DeLeone | 2021 | 3-13-1 | 20.6% | 0-0 |
| Herb Paterra | 1989-1993 | 40-40-0 | 50.0% | 1-1 |
| Mike Murphy | 1988 | 4-12-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
Detroit Lions inside linebackers coach facts
- Mike Murphy was the first inside linebackers coach in Lions history in 1988.
- Herb Paterra coached the most seasons as the Lions's inside linebackers coach at five seasons.
- Mark DeLeone was the last coach to hold the position of inside linebackers coach, leaving the role after the 2021 season.