Detroit Lions assistant quarterbacks coach history

J.T. Barrett

Barrett is the assistant quarterbacks coach for the Detroit Lions since the 2023 season. Barrett's record as the team's assistant quarterbacks coach was 12-5-0, making him the most successful assistant quarterbacks coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2023) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Barrett in playoff games.

Todd Downing

Downing was the assistant quarterbacks coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2010 season. Downing's record as the team's assistant quarterbacks coach was 6-10-0, making him the second-most successful assistant quarterbacks coach in Detroit Lions history.


Detroit Lions assistant quarterbacks coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
J.T. Barrett 2023 12-5-0 70.6% 2-1
Todd Downing 2010 6-10-0 37.5% 0-0

Detroit Lions assistant quarterbacks coach facts

  • Todd Downing was the first assistant quarterbacks coach in Lions history in 2010.
  • Todd Downing and J.T. Barrett coached the most seasons as the Lions's assistant quarterbacks coach at one season.
  • J.T. Barrett is the current assistant quarterbacks coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.