Jim Caldwell will have some peace of mind as he leads the Detroit Lions into the NFL playoffs.
The Lions announced Wednesday on their website that Caldwell will return as head coach in 2017. Detroit will visit the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday in an NFC Wild Card Game, but the outcome of the contest won’t determining Caldwell’s future with the Lions. His 27-21 record during his three-year tenure has convinced the club he is the right man for the job.
The Caldwell news follows Detroit’s late-season slide from the top of the NFC North division. The Lions lost their last three games of the regular season to finish at 9-7 and allow the Green Bay Pack…