NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have hired veteran defensive coordinator and former Lions head coach Jim Schwartz as a senior defensive assistant.

The Titans announced the move Wednesday.

"He has a deep level of football knowledge and has overseen a great deal of success on the defensive side of the ball, so it always good to add a quality coach to our staff," coach Mike Vrabel said. "This role will provide our defensive staff with Jim's experience and perspective in the staff meetings and on the practice field."