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Dan Campbell expresses disappointment over Lions' 2025 season performance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 1:01 AM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Dan Campbell expresses disappointment over Lions' 2025 season performance

Summary

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell addressed the media during training camp, revealing his embarrassment over the team's 9-8 record last season. He takes responsibility for the outcome, stating he aims to rectify the situation by fostering a sense of redemption and respect within the team. Despite the challenges faced in 2025, including injuries and changes to the coaching staff, Campbell does not view the above.500 record as sufficient. The Lions have made significant adjustments this offseason, including changes to their offensive line and hiring new play caller Drew Petzing, as they look to improve for the upcoming season.

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•Campbell described the 2025 record as an embarrassment.
•He emphasizes his responsibility for improving the team's performance.
•The Lions are making major changes to their offensive line.
•Drew Petzing is the new offensive coordinator for 2026.
•Campbell seeks redemption and respect for the team's future.

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Dan Campbell has always been known for being blunt and not sugarcoating anything. So, when the Detroit Lions head coach discussed the 2025 season with the local TV station during their training camp preview, it is probably not a big surprise that he used the word embarrassment to describe how he felt about the performance.The […] The post Dan Campbell Makes Brutally Honest Admission About Lions appeared first on HEAVY.
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