Lions Owner Releases Statement On Tom Lewand's Arrest

Detroit Lions owner William Clay Ford issued a statement of support on Sunday for team president Tom Lewand after Lewand apologized for a DUI arrest on Friday. Ford said he will stand behind Lewand, who has been with the team for 16 years: "Tom made a very serious mistake and he appropriately owned up to that mistake. As he continues to seek professional assistance for this problem, the Lions will support and help him in any way possible. I continue to have full confidence that Tom will positively lead our organization as he has since assuming his current role of team president. He has all my support. When Lewand apologized for his arrest, he said he was "in active recovery" and "taking all necessary steps to insure nothing like this ever happens again." Lions coach Jim Schwartz also expressed support for Lewand, who could face discipline under the NFL's personal-conduct policy. Said Schwartz: "Tom's leadership was very instrumental in my decision to become head coach of the Detroit Lions. I fully support his commitment to recovery."

Source: Sean Leahy, USA Today

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