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Detroit named Drew Petzing as its new offensive coordinator. Petzing previously coordinated the Arizona Cardinals’ offense for three seasons and has NFL coaching experience with the Browns and Vikings. He has no prior ties to Lions head coach Dan Campbell, but he did work with Ben Johnson at Boston College.
The Detroit Lions have hired Drew Petzing, formerly the Arizona Cardinals’ offensive coordinator, to be their next offensive coordinator after parting with John Morton; Lions coach Dan Campbell took over play-calling duties midseason, and Petzing’s background with quarterbacks and a strong run game is expected to help Detroit’s offense.
The Detroit Lions reportedly plan to hire Drew Petzing as their next offensive coordinator, though the deal isn’t official yet after his interview last week. The article collects reactions from NFL peers and former players who coached him, highlighting Petzing’s broad experience—from the Vikings to the Browns and Falcons—and his football intellect. Kevin Stefanski calls him one of the smartest coaches he’s worked with, while Jarius Wright praises his command of offensive concepts; overall, analysts on social media are weighing in as Lions pursue their OC.
Detroit hired Drew Petzing, the 38-year-old former Cardinals OC, to run the Lions’ offense, aiming to restore a unit that showed promise in 2024 but slipped in 2025 amid injuries and line issues. Petzing has NFL coaching experience with the Vikings and Browns and previously worked with Lions coach Dan Campbell. With Jared Goff and a weapons group featuring Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Jahmyr Gibbs and Sam LaPorta, Detroit hopes a rebound in 2026 is within reach, though questions along the offensive line persist.