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The Lions are going to need a near complete revamp of their tight end room after hiring Drew Petzing

The Detroit Lions got absolutely beaten up by the Los Angeles Rams in Week 15 and the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 16. Those games were big moments for this team.

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Detroit Lions DE Ahmed Hassanein Plans to Change Jersey Number

Detroit Lions defensive end Ahmed Hassanein was able to overcome a pectoral muscle injury suffered in the preseason to make the most out of his rookie season.

Dan Campbell News / A to Z Sports / January 20

Make no mistake, Dan Campbell is risking it all with the Lions' OC hire

Let's start here: I personally think the Detroit Lions should have hired former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel as their next offensive coordinator.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 20

Grading Detroit Lions Hiring New Offensive Coordinator Drew Petzing

The Detroit Lions turned to a relatively under-the-radar candidate in naming Drew Petzing as their next offensive coordinator. Petzing arrives from Arizona, where he spent the past three seasons calling plays for the Cardinals.

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Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / January 20

Lions send up and coming coach to the Senior Bowl, keep an eye on his future

The Detroit Lions will start their pre-draft process very soon when the Senior Bowl begins its practices. While fans may enjoy watching the game, make no mistake, scouts are on the ground for this thing to watch the practices, probably more than anything.

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Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?

Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / January 19

Lions and Dan Campbell hire new play-caller in Drew Petzing

Dan Campbell took over the play-calling duties from John Morton this past season. Campbell demoted Morton in-season and ultimately fired him at the end of this campaign.

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Mike McDaniel News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 19

Report: Mike McDaniel Not 'Right Fit' For Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions were actually quite the long shot to hire former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel. According to report from ESPN analyst Jeff Darlington, "Of coordinator jobs that Mike McDaniel has interviewed for, the Lions gig was the least likely to materialize.

Detroit Lions News / Larry Brown Sports / January 19

Lions decide on their new offensive coordinator

The Detroit Lions have made their pick to fill their highly-coveted offensive coordinator position. The Lions are hiring former Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing as their new offensive coordinator, according to multiple reports.

Detroit Lions News / Last Word On Sports / January 19

Drew Petzing Hired As the Detroit Lions’ Offensive Coordinator

In a move few saw coming, former Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing has just been announced as the Detroit Lions’ new OC. A former DB from Middlebury College, Petzing previously worked for the Minnesota Vikings and the Cleveland Browns.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / January 19

3 free agents who could come to the Lions with new OC Drew Petzing, including a starting center

The Detroit Lions have hired their new offensive coordinator, Drew Petzing, away from the Arizona Cardinals. He may not have been the big name that Lions fans were hoping for, but this is a pretty solid hire for Detroit.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 19

Lions hire Drew Petzing from Cardinals as new offensive coordinator

The Detroit Lions have made their big offseason hire. They moved on from John Morton as the offensive playcaller after one season, trying to replace Ben Johnson.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / January 19

The Lions very quietly get everything they want and were asking for with their hire of Drew Petzing

The search is over. The Detroit Lions have found their new offensive coordinator, and I'm sorry to tell you that it's not Mike McDaniel. But it is a guy with plenty of offensive coordinator experience.

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Detroit Lions News / 5 GOATs / January 19

Report: Lions hiring Drew Petzing as new offensive coordinator

The Lions have found their new offensive coordinator. They’re hiring Drew Petzing for the gig, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport.

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / January 19

Lions To Hire Drew Petzing As OC

The Lions have landed on their preferred candidate for the offensive coordinator position. Drew Petzing is heading to Detroit, as first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 19

Lions Hiring Former Cardinals OC Drew Petzing To Same Role

According to Adam Schefter, the Lions are in the process of wrapping up a deal with former Cardinals OC Drew Petzing to join their staff in the same capacity. The Lions were interviewing some big-name candidates for their offensive coordinator vacancy and were expected to have an in-demand opening.

Alex Anzalone News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 19

Alex Anzalone Provides Major Clue Door Not Slammed Shut With Lions

Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone will be a free agent, after spending the last five seasons of his career in Motown. With the team not extending his contract last offseason, the speculation has run rampant that the 31-year-old has played his last snap in a Lions uniform.

Joe Brady News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 19

3 Reasons Detroit Lions Must Interview Bills OC Joe Brady

Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady is a rising coach who has garnered a significant amount of interest across the league. With Sean McDermott being relieved of his duties coaching the Bills, Brady may be among the leading candidates to replace the veteran coach.

Ben Johnson News / A to Z Sports / January 19

Why the Lions didn't have anyone waiting in the wings to take over as OC after Ben Johnson left

The Detroit Lions are going through an offensive coordinator search the year after Ben Johnson left because the one they picked to replace Johnson did not turn out to be the guy they hoped he would be.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / January 19

7-Round Detroit Lions Mock Draft: Life after David Montgomery

The college football season ends this week with the National Championship game between Indiana and Miami. With that in mind, it's time to get one more mock draft in before the Senior Bowl officially starts the pre-draft process.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / January 19

The Lions are the only team who can afford to lose out on one of the top offensive coordinators

Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes are currently conducting their first offensive coordinator search. At least the first search that includes interviewing more than one guy and interviewing candidates from outside the building.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / January 19

The Lions' hasty decision last year could wind up being a failure that's bigger than just one year

At this same time a year ago, the Detroit Lions were coming off a loss in the Divisional Round to the Washington Commanders, and their offensive coordinator Ben Johnson was a day away from taking the head coach job with the Chicago Bears.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 19

Detroit Lions Strengthen Trenches in Latest 7-Round Mock Draft

The Detroit Lions will enter the 2026 NFL Draft with a clear identity and an equally clear list of priorities. Rather than chasing splashy skill-position

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / January 17

Ex-Lions OC John Morton Joins Broncos Staff For Playoffs

Former Lions offensive coordinator John Morton has returned to the Broncos’ coaching staff in a consultant role for the postseason, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Jared Goff News / Larry Brown Sports / January 14

Lions eyeing an OC hire who has strong history with Jared Goff

Jared Goff might be pleased about what the Detroit Lions do with their offensive coordinator vacancy. Atlanta Falcons OC Zac Robinson is flying to Detroit this week to interview for the same position with the Lions, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported on Wednesday.