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Detroit Lions hire Antwaan Randle El as wide receivers coach

Antwaan Randle El
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This is a 2019 photo of Antwaan Randle El of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL football team. This image reflects the Tampa Bay Buccaneers active roster as of Tuesday, May 21, 2019 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
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(WSYM) — ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lionshave hired wide receivers coach Antwaan Randle El.

Detroit coach Dan Campbell added the former NFL receiver to his staff Wednesday after he was with the Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers the past two seasons as an offensive assistant.

Randle El was drafted by Pittsburgh in 2002, and the former Indiana quarterback and point guard had a nine-year career in the NFL as a dynamic receiver with the Steelers and Washington.

The Lions hired Campbelllast month after naming Brad Holmes as general manager. Campbell’s staff includes offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn.

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