Arthur Smith is a popular name in the NFL coaching carousel right now.
The Detroit Lions joined the list of potential suitors for Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, requesting an interview with him for their vacant offensive coordinator job, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Thursday.
Rapoport added that Smith “is still in the mix for multiple (head coaching jobs) and has significant coordinator interest.”
A potential move to the Lions would be a lateral one for Smith, who has also received head coaching interview requests from the Cardinals and Titans this offseason.
Smith is still under contract with the Steelers after head coach Mike Tomlin left the team earlier in the week. However, in his Wednesday press conference, Steelers owner Art Rooney II mentioned that an internal candidate wouldn’t be considered for Pittsburgh’s next head coaching job, and whoever that new head coach will be would be able to build the staff they want.
Teams reaching out about lateral moves could be a sign the NFL expects Smith and the Steelers to part ways this offseason.
Despite firing offensive coordinator John Morton following the season, the Lions’ offense was one of the best in the NFL last season, finishing fifth in both yards and points per game.
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