It looks like coach Jeff Fishers search for a new defensive coordinator has reached the finish line, Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. It was nearly seven weeks in the making, but all signs point to Detroit Lions assistant coach Tim Walton getting the job, according to multiple league sources, Walton was offered the job Tuesday, accepted it, and the deal could be finalized by the end of the week.
Walton was among three candidates interviewed by Fisher over the past week and a half, the others were Dick Jauron, the former defensive coordinator of the Cleveland Browns, and Mike Singletary, who has the title of special assistant to the head coach/linebackers with the Minnesota Vikings.
Walton, 41, is considered an up-and-comer in the NFL coaching ranks. He has a good reputation in Detroit, even with the Lions overall struggles last season, and in particular is known for developing defensive backs.
Source: The Redzone
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