2009 Detroit Lions season
The 2009 Detroit Lions season was the franchise's 80th season overall in the National Football League (NFL). It was the first season with the Lions for new head coach Jim Schwartz, and most of his new coaching staff. The Lions also introduced slightly new uniforms and logos. The Lions improved upon their 0–16 record from the previous season. However, they missed the playoffs for the 10th straight season, which meant the Lions were one of two franchises, not including the Houston Texans (an expansion team that began play in 2002), to not qualify for the playoffs in the 2000s, with the other team being the Buffalo Bills.
| 2009 Detroit Lions season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | William Clay Ford Sr. |
| General manager | Martin Mayhew |
| Head coach | Jim Schwartz |
| Home field | Ford Field |
| Results | |
| Record | 2–14 |
| Division place | 4th NFC North |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
| Pro Bowlers | None |
This season combined with the Lions' 0–16 record the previous year was the worst two season record (2–30) since the merger until the Cleveland Browns had a 1–15 record in 2016, followed by an 0–16 record in 2017 (1–31).