The Facts:
The Lions fired Mariucci and some of his assistants on Monday, a team official told The Associated Press. Mariucci and the assistants were fired late Monday morning, said the team official, who spoke with the AP on the condition of anonymity because the team had not yet made the official announcement.
Reported by the Associated Press
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Reports swirled that the team was considering firing Mariucci after last Thursday's loss to Atlanta. When Mariucci was not let go over the weekend, some thought his job was safe for the final five games of the regular season. ... That wasn't the case. ... Stay tuned. More on Mariucci's replacement when an announcement is made.
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