According to sources, the Detroit Lions have parted ways with special teams coordinator Danny Crossman.

It remains unclear if he it was Crossman's decision to leave the team or he was removed from his position by the organization.

There is speculation that

but regardless of where he ends up, it will not be on Detroit's sidelines next season.

Crossman came under fire early in the 2012 season after the Lions surrendered punt and kickoff returns for touchdowns in back-to-back games. The team did manage to shore up its coverage woes over the final 12 games, allowing just 6.2 yards per punt return and 20.5 yards per kickoff return during that stretch.

The Lions also finished last in net punt average and 31st on kickoff returns.

It was reported that Detroit requested permission to interview Cleveland Browns special teams coordinator Chris Tabor, but were denied by the team.

Another potential replacement for Crossman could be Alan Lowry, who was recently released by the Tennessee Titans, where he worked with Lions coach Jim Schwartz from 2000-08.