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.

The Lions are dealing with another departure. Their director of scouting advancement is heading to South Bend to be Notre Dame's general manager.