Dom Capers Leaving Detroit Lions to Join Denver Broncos

Read more on why Dom Capers is leaving Detroit and is heading to work with the Denver Broncos.

John Maakaron | Feb 11, 2022

Dom Capers Leaving Detroit Lions to Join Denver Broncos /

Detroit Lions senior defensive assistant Dom Capers is leaving the team and joining the Denver Broncos.

According to NFL Network, the Broncos are expected to add Capers as a senior defensive assistant.

The veteran defensive coach is expected to aid new defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero.

Evero served as a quality control coach under Capers during their tenure in Green Bay.

Capers is expected to serve the Broncos defense and coaching staff similarly to his time working with Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn.

Capers, 71, has served as a defensive coordinator for the Steelers, Jaguars, Dolphins and Packers.

He has also served as the head coach of the Panthers and Texans.

According to the Lions team website, prior to the 2021 season, his first in Motown, "Capers enters his 47th season as a coach, including his 35th in the NFL. He joins the Lions staff after serving in the same position with the Jacksonville Jaguars (2019) and Minnesota Vikings (2020), respectively. From 2009-17 Capers served as the defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers. Under Capers' guidance during that span, the Packers ranked first in the NFL in interceptions (176), second in takeaways (243), fourth in sacks (365.0) and allowed the league's ninth-fewest points per game (21.5)."

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The #Broncos are expected to hire long-time defensive coordinator Dom Capers as a senior defensive assistant to assist expected DC Ejiro Evero, source said. Capers has been a DC for four different teams and brings his vast experience for Evero, a first-time coordinator.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 11, 2022

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Published Feb 11, 2022

JOHN MAAKARON

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports. In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet. Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!