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Detroit Lions hire Drew Petzing as new offensive coordinator

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 1:20 AM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Detroit Lions hire Drew Petzing as new offensive coordinator
Summary

The Detroit Lions have officially appointed Drew Petzing as their new offensive coordinator as of August 1, 2026. Petzing joins the Lions after spending three seasons with the Arizona Cardinals, where he oversaw varied offensive performance, with a peak ranking of 12th in scoring in 2024. His coaching background includes roles with several NFL teams, including the Cleveland Browns and Minnesota Vikings, where he developed an effective running game. Petzing inherits a talented roster featuring key players like Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown, and he is expected to enhance Detroit's offensive capabilities moving forward.

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  • •Petzing replaces John Morton as offensive coordinator.
  • •He worked with the Cardinals and achieved a 12th place scoring rank in 2024.
  • •Petzing previously coached with the Browns and Vikings.
  • •The Lions have a talented offensive roster including Goff and St. Brown.
  • •Three training camp practices completed with minor injuries reported.
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  • 1:20 AMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions 2026 Coach Profile: Drew Petzing
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The lions have moved on from John, Morton and officially brought in Drew Petzing. Can he help resurrect this Lions offense?

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