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Lions Hire Drew Petzing as New Offensive Coordinator

1/19/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Detroit Lions are finalizing the hiring of Drew Petzing, the Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator from 2023 to 2025.
John Morton was fired after one season as the Lions' offensive coordinator.
Petzing is 38 years old.
In 2025, the Cardinals finished 23rd in points and 19th in total yards.
Lions head coach Dan Campbell is expected to relinquish play-calling duties to Petzing to help restore the offense.

History

Historical Context

The NFL's "Rooney Rule," established in 1978, mandated interviews for minority candidates for head coaching positions, aiming to improve diversity in coaching. This initiative reflects ongoing efforts to enhance team performance, as seen in the Detroit Lions' recent hiring of Drew Petzing, amidst a trend of teams seeking innovative offensive strategies following the Cardinals' low scoring rank of 23rd in 2023.

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Story summary

The Detroit Lions are finalizing the hiring of Drew Petzing, the Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator from 2023 to 2025.
John Morton was fired after one season as the Lions' offensive coordinator.
Petzing is 38 years old.
In 2025, the Cardinals finished 23rd in points and 19th in total yards.
Lions head coach Dan Campbell is expected to relinquish play-calling duties to Petzing to help restore the offense.

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