OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM LIONS ON THE MATT MILLEN FIRING
MATT MILLEN RELIEVED OF DUTIES AS LIONS PRESIDENT AND CEO
Allen Park, Mich.—Detroit Lions Owner and Chairman William Clay Ford announced today that Matt Millen has been relieved of his duties as President and CEO effective immediately.
Executive Vice President and COO Tom Lewand will now report directly to Mr. Ford on all business, organizational and NFL matters.
Martin Mayhew will assume the role of General Manager and report directly to Mr. Ford on all football matters. Additionally, Cedric Saunders has been named the Vice President of Football Operations.
“I have relieved Matt Millen of his duties effective immediately,” said Lions Owner and Chairman William Clay Ford. “I believe that this decision is in the best interest of this organization. I appreciate Matt’s efforts. Matt worked tirelessly during his tenure to win, and he would be the first one to tell you that you have to win in this league. It just didn’t work out...
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