John Dorsey to Join Lions front office as a senior personnel executive

Eagles general manager Howie Roseman has been much maligned for his inability to properly judge talent during the NFL draft process.

With Philadelphia missing on several big names over the past few seasons and the Eagles rosters bare of any young star talent, the organization quietly hired former Chiefs and Browns GM, John Dorsey, as a personnel consultant.

Dorsey reportedly played a role in Nick Sirianni landing the head coaching role and there was talk of the former Chiefs and Browns GM helping lead the 2021 NFL Draft for Philadelphia.

That won’t be the case, as Tom Pelissero is reporting that Dorsey will head to the Detroit Lions and their new general manager, Brad Holmes, in a similar front-office role.

With the Chiefs, Dorsey was responsible for adding All-Pro quarterback Patrick Mahomes, star receiver Tyreek Hill, and star tight end Travis Kelce.

With the Browns, Dorsey drafted quarterback Baker Mayfield (Oklahoma) first overall in the 2018 NFL Draft.

Dorsey also drafted cornerback Denzel Ward with the No. 4 overall pick and running back Nick Chubb in the second round.

Dorsey also played a vital role in the acquisition of star wide receivers Jarvis Landry and Odell Beckham, Jr., as well as acquiring other assets via trade and the draft (cornerback Greedy Williams, running back Kareem Hunt, defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson, and defensive end Olivier Vernon).

Now in Detroit, Dorsey will look to add his expertise to a Lions franchise that’ll have the No. 7 overall pick and likely another first after the Lions part ways with franchise quarterback Matt Stafford.

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