Lions hiring Cardinals’ Drew Petzing as next offensive coordinator: Source

The New York Times • January 19, 2026 • sports

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The Detroit Lions have hired former Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing as their new offensive coordinator, replacing John Morton.
Petzing, 38, has experience coaching wide receivers, tight ends, and quarterbacks, and has worked closely with Kevin Stefanski in Minnesota and Cleveland.
The Lions interviewed several candidates for the OC role, including Mike McDaniel, Mike Kafka, Arthur Smith, and Jake Peetz, but head coach Dan Campbell chose Petzing.
Petzing's expertise in the run game and play-action offense, demonstrated during his time with the Cardinals, is expected to be a key asset for the Lions.
This hire is crucial for Campbell as the Lions aim to improve after finishing fourth in the NFC North and