The Lions are hiring former NFL quarterback Bruce Gradkowski as an offensive assistant, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Originally a Buccaneers sixth-round pick in 2006, Gradkowski bounced between six different teams in his career,

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions are reportedly hiring former University of Toledo quarterback Bruce Gradkowski to its coaching staff as an offensive assistant. The news was first reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter, who said Gradkowski informed the Lions Wednesday night he was accepting the job.

The Detroit Lions have reportedly settled on who they are going to hire to replace former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, who left for the head coach job with the Chicago Bears. And, the hire is a surprising one.

The Detroit Lions have filled one of the remaining coaching vacancies that was created by assistant coaches leaving to take promotions with other teams. The Lions are hiring Bruce Gradkowski as an offensive assistant.

ESPN reports Gradkowski informed the Lions he had accepted their offer, filling one of the holes on the coaching staff after a handful of departures.

According to a report from Adam Schefter, the Detroit Lions have hired former NFL quarterback Bruce Gradkowski as an offensive coaching assistant. Gradkowski enjoyed 11 years in the NFL, bouncing around several franchises since entering the league as a sixth-round pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2006.