Detroit Lions appoint Drew Petzing as new offensive play-caller

The Detroit Lions named Drew Petzing as the team's sole offensive play-caller for the 2026 season. The 39-year-old coach arrives in Detroit following three seasons as the offensive coordinator for the Arizona Cardinals. Petzing replaces John Morton, who was dismissed from the role midway through the previous season after a brief stint with the organization. Head coach Dan Campbell assumed play-calling duties for the remainder of the 2025 campaign following the transition. Statistical analysis indicates that Petzing utilized less motion and fewer snaps under center during his time in Arizona compared to the established offensive trends in Detroit since 2021. Petzing inherits an offense featuring Pro Bowl selections Jared Goff, Penei Sewell, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Jahmyr Gibbs. He has expressed a goal of developing a versatile, physical offensive identity that adjusts on a weekly basis to exploit defensive matchups.

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