The Detroit Lions will have a new flagship radio station beginning in 2016.
The Lions plan to announce a new multi-year broadcast deal with WJR-AM (760) on Friday, two people familiar with the announcement told the Free Press.
The team is in the final year of its contract with WXYT-FM (97.1), its flagship station for the last 12 seasons.
While details of the new deal are not fully known, the Lions are expected to keep the radio team of play-by-play man Dan Miller and color commentator Jim Brandstatter in place.
The Lions today announced the hiring of a new president, Rod Wood, and are in the early stages of finding a general manager to replace Martin Mayhew.
This is the 20th season the Lions, who switched TV partners to Fox 2 this year, have been with CBS Radio.
The Lions were last on WJR in 1988 before moving to WWJ-AM (950).
Credit to the Detroit Free Press who originally published this article
Jason Barrett is the President and Founder of Barrett Media since the company was created in September 2015. Prior to its arrival, JB served as a sports radio programmer, launching brands such as 95.7 The Game in San Francisco, and 101 ESPN in St. Louis. He also spent time programming SportsTalk 950 in Philadelphia, 590 The Fan KFNS in St. Louis, and ESPN 1340/1390 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Jason also worked on-air and behind the scenes in local radio at 101.5 WPDH, WTBQ 1110AM, and WPYX 106.5. He also spent two years on the national stage, producing radio shows for ESPN Radio in Bristol, CT. Among them included the Dan Patrick Show, and GameNight.
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