INDIANAPOLIS — As an undersized cornerback, Deshea Townsend took a special interest in Aaron Glenn when he reached the NFL. He studied tape of Glenn, another small-in-stature defensive back who ...

Deshea Townsend oversaw a Detroit Lions secondary that finished 30th in NFL in pass defense this season but tied for the fifth-most interceptions.

In addition to Robert Saleh, the 49ers have interviewed Detroit Lions defensive pass game coordinator and defensive backs coach Deshea Townsend. Saleh obviously is the 49ers' first choice because ...

To this date, the 49ers have interviewed two candidates for their defensive coordinator role — Robert Saleh and Detroit Lions’ passing-game coordinator Deshea Townsend. Assistant Brandon ...

THE STORY: Lions' Deshea Townsend 'a mama's boy ... 13 NFL seasons from 1998-2010 with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Indianapolis Colts as a defensive back.