Dick Jauron was a 4th-round pick from Yale by the Detroit Lions in 1973 NFL draft, then became head coach for Bears, Lions (interim) and Bills.

Former Lions safety and one-time interim head coach Dick Jauron has passed away. Jauron was 74.

Dick Jauron, who spent seven seasons with the Detroit Lions across stints as a player (1973-77) and a defensive coordinator and interim coach (2004-05), died at age 74 on Saturday, the team announced. Jauron recently was diagnosed with cancer, his family said.