Multiple sources tell FootballScoop that the Irish and Marcus Freeman have offered their general manager role to the Detroit Lions's Mike Martin. In fact, Notre Dame hosted Martin and his wife, Cari, from Tuesday through early Thursday this week on the South Bend, Indiana, campus.

One of the first hires for Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes, Notre Dame GM choice Mike Martin helped build an NFC North powerhouse.

In an offseason when their coaching staff has been raided by NFL teams, the Lions are about to lose an important member of their front office to a college team.