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The Detroit Lions elected to hire a new offensive coordinator who had a tie to a coach already on the staff. Offensive line coach and run game coordinator Hank Fraley and Drew Petzing both were on the Minnesota Vikings coaching staff between 2014 and 2016.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / January 22

Coaching Rumors: Cardinals, Kingsbury, Webb, 49ers, Falcons, Petzing, Lions, Fraley, Jaguars, Commanders

As the Steelers and Bills’ searches get underway, the Browns, Cardinals and Raiders’ processes have shifted into the background a bit. Two candidates (Mike McDaniel, Jesse Minter) pulled out of the Cleveland search, while Kevin Stefanski exited the Vegas derby.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 13

Pros and Cons of Detroit Lions Hiring Hank Fraley as OC

If the Detroit Lions decide to stay in house for their next offensive coordinator, offensive line coach Hank Fraley could emerge as a candidate. Fraley has been a staple of Detroit’s coaching staff for years, and his impact on the Lions’ run-heavy offensive identity is undeniable.

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Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / January 8

Son of Lions coach commits to Michigan State, which could signal Detroit keeps a crucial coach

The Detroit Lions have some uncertainty on their coaching staff right now. The Lions fired John Morton earlier this week, and now the search for a new offensive coordinator is happening.

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Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / June 2

Lions' Hank Fraley Makes Clear Statement on Likely Frank Ragnow Replacement

The Detroit Lions lost star center Frank Ragnow to retirement on Monday after Ragnow announced his body was not holding up the way he wanted it this spring.

Detroit Lions News / Pride of Detroit / May 19

Why OL coach Hank Fraley chose to return to Detroit Lions

Detroit Lions offensive line coach Hank Fraley was a finalist for the Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator job, but he explained why coming back to Detroit was the right move.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 17

Hank Fraley Explains Decision to Remain With Lions in 2025

When Hank Fraley took an in-person interview with the Seattle Seahawks for their offensive coordinator vacancy, the possibility of the Detroit Lions needing a new offensive line coach became very real.

NFL News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / January 26, 2025

Seahawks Interview Packers Assistant For Offensive Coordinator Job

After Detroit Lions offensive line coach Hank Fraley opted to stay put, the Seattle Seahawks have shifted their sights on another standout coach from the NFC North division as they pursue a new offensive coordinator.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / January 24, 2025

Lions Get Good News Amid String of Coaching Departures

This week has been a whirlwind for the Detroit Lions' coaching staff. They lost both their offensive and defensive coordinators to head coaching jobs with other organizations within a few days of being eliminated from the playoffs.

NFL News / MyNorthwest.com / January 24, 2025

Report: Top Seattle Seahawks OC candidate is staying put

Hank Fraley will not be the next offensive coordinator of the Seattle Seahawks, according to NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero. Bump: Two ways the next Seattle Seahawks OC can help Geno Smith Pelissero reported Friday that the Lions are promoting Fraley to run game coordinator in addition to his prior duties as offensive line coach.

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Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / January 24, 2025

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NFL News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / January 23, 2025

Which Pass Game Coordinators Could Seahawks Pair With Hank Fraley?

Now well into their third week in the search for a new offensive coordinator, the Seattle Seahawks have interviewed a trio of candidates twice and five candidates total, but coach Mike Macdonald and general manager John Schneider have yet to make a hire.

NFL News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / January 22, 2025

Stars Aligning For Seahawks to Land Hank Fraley as New Offensive Coordinator

Though his name has been linked to multiple teams over the past 48 hours, following a second interview with the Seattle Seahawks, dominos continue to fall in favor of Detroit Lions offensive line coach Hank Fraley joining Mike Macdonald's staff as the new offensive coordinator.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 22, 2025

Ben Johnson won't target Hank Fraley, Detroit Lions to fill out Chicago Bears coaching staff

If you are one of the many Chicago Bears fans hoping that new head coach Ben Johnson will snag Detroit Lions offensive line coach Hank Fraley to be the team's offensive coordinator, I have some bad news.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / January 21, 2025

Lions will get draft pick compensation if Aaron Glenn takes a head coaching job

Things are moving quickly for the Detroit Lions coaching staff now that their season is over. Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is gone, defensive line coach Terrell Williams might be too and offensive line coach Hank Fraley looks like a serious candidate for another team's offensive coordinator post.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / January 21, 2025

Dan Campbell could look to someone he talked about in his introductory presser in 2021 to replace Hank Fraley as Lions' offensive line coach if he's hired by the Seahawks

Hold onto your hats Detroit Lions fans. We could be looking at a full-on mass exodus for the Lions coaching staff. Ben Johnson has already left for the

NFL News / Side Lion Report / January 21, 2025

Lions offensive line coach Hank Fraley has second interview with the Seahawks

Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is gone to be the head coach of the Chicago Bears. Defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn may be the New York Jets head coach before the day ends on Tuesday.

Cleveland Browns News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 21, 2025

Seahawks Hosting Lions OL Coach Hank Fraley For Second OC Interview Tuesday

ESPN’s Dan Graziano reports the Seahawks are hosting Lions OL coach Hank Fraley for a second interview for their vacant OC position on Tuesday. The following

NFL News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / January 19, 2025

Lions' Playoff Loss Opens Door For Seahawks to Court Hank Fraley

After interviewing a pair of candidates for their offensive coordinator vacancy a second time on Friday, the Seattle Seahawks can now aggressively shift focus back to zeroing in on Detroit Lions offensive line coach Hank Fraley for the position if they wish.

NFL News / Side Lion Report / January 9, 2025

Lions OL coach Hank Fraley to interview for an offensive coordinator job

The Detroit Lions of course have two assistant coaches in demand for head coaching interviews (Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn), and that demand from other teams has extended to the front office.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / January 9, 2025

Seahawks To Meet With Thomas Brown, Hank Fraley For OC Job

A year ago, the Seahawks gave Shane Waldron permission to pursue other jobs. This led to Waldron beating out Thomas Brown for the Bears’ OC job. But Brown was left standing by season’s end, moving up two rungs on the ladder after Waldron’s OC ouster.

Cleveland Browns News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 9, 2025

Seahawks Interviewing Lions OL Coach Hank Fraley For OC Job Friday

According to Tom Pelissero, the Seahawks are scheduled to interview Lions OL coach Hank Fraley for their offensive coordinator job on Friday. Pelissero notes Seattle wants to improve their rushing attack in 2025, which Fraley helped the Lions develop.