Latest news and updates about the Lions
According to several sources, the Miami Dolphins are finalizing plans to make Jeff Hafley their next head coach. Hafley earned the gig after just two seasons with the Green Bay Packers as their defensive coordinator. There, he turned around a unit that struggled under Joe Barry and produced a defense that ranked sixth in scoring […]
The Detroit Lions’ hiring of former Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing as their next OC—while not official yet—caught many fans and analysts off guard when news broke on Monday afternoon. Although he reportedly interviewed with the team last week, per Dave Birkett, that news didn’t leak to the public, so his name was not on […]
The Detroit Lions are bringing in a new offensive coordinator for the 2026 NFL season. And the name might be familiar to some Chicago Bears fans. Well, at least the ones who were neck deep wading through the Bears’ head coaching candidates last offseason. Drew Petzing, who interviewed for Chicago’s head coaching vacancy last January, is joining the Lions as their new offensive play caller. The Lions are hiring Drew Petzing as their offensive coordinator, sources tell me and @RapSheet . Pe...
One of the first coordinators to be hired this cycle was not a particularly hot name on the market. Everyone and their mother wants former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel to call offensive plays for their team next year, but that enthusiasm never built around Drew Petzing, who, like head coach Jonathan Gannon, was […]
According to several reports, the Detroit Lions are finalizing a deal to hire Drew Petzing as their new offensive coordinator. For the past three seasons, Petzing has served as the Arizona Cardinals’ offensive coordinator. During that time, the Cardinals ranked 24th (2023), 12th (2024), and 23rd (2025) in points scored. But he did manage to […]
Well, that is something. The Arizona Cardinals offense in 2024 with a healthy Kyler Murray, a decent and healthy offensive line and Drew Petzing calling plays were nearly a top 12 offense in all statistical and/or efficiency measures. That lead to a lot of excitement for 2025. Obviously injuries and ineffectiveness hurt things, but the […]
The all-star game slate starts this week as the American Bowl began practices on Sunday. After two practices and a walkthrough, the American Bowl will be broadcast on Thursday, January 22nd, on NFL Network at 7 pm CT. The game will be coached by a mostly veteran staff, as Brian Billick’s Warhawks will be taking […]
Last week, reports emerged that the Miami Dolphins requested to interview Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard for their vacant head coaching job. Now that interview has been scheduled. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, Sheppard will interview in-person for the Dolphins head coaching gig on Monday. First off, it’s important to not read […]
Another day of NFL playoffs, and another day of exciting football games. The Buffalo Bills suffered another heartbreaking postseason loss in overtime to the Denver Broncos in a controversial finish that will likely lead to days of debating about officiating. I almost made this Question of the Day about the enforcement of pass interference, but […]
Last week, the Detroit Lions parted ways with offensive coordinator John Morton after just one season with the team. But the long-time coach has already landed on his feet. According to Adam Schefter, Morton has already joined the Denver Broncos to help them prepare for their playoff matchup against the Buffalo Bills today. Morton joining […]
On Friday, the New York Jets announced that they had conducted eight interviews for their vacant defensive coordinator position after firing Steve Wilks in the middle of the 2025 season. Among those eight candidates was current Detroit Lions defensive assistant/safeties coach Jim O’Neil. O’Neil has only been with the Lions since 2024, but he has […]
The Detroit Lions’ offense is loaded with talented skill players, but their offensive line is the engine that makes everything run. That engine looks like it’s headed for a tune-up after an inconsistent performance in 2025 and two starters contemplating retirement. NFL Draft analysts are starting to embrace this concept, and you see the results […]
I debated whether to even write this article, but it’s Friday during the offseason. Let’s have a laugh. Former Detroit Lions quarterback Dan Orlovsky went on the Pat McAfee Show this week to talk about the team’s offensive coordinator vacancy, among other topics, and the current ESPN analyst made his case to take the job […]
Matthew Stafford went from not winning a single playoff game in more than a decade with the Detroit Lions to being known for playing his best ball when the postseason rolls around for the Los Angeles Rams. In Stafford’s first season in LA, he was amidst a slump over the second half of the year. […]
The Detroit Lions joined the list of potential suitors for Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, requesting an interview with him for their vacant offensive coordinator job, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Thursday. Rapoport added that Smith “is still in the mix for multiple (head coaching jobs) and has significant coordinator interest.” A potential move to […]
Wednesday marked the final day for college players to declare for the 2026 NFL Draft, prompting analysts to release a new round of mock drafts. The Athletic’s Dane Brugler—arguably the most respected NFL Draft analyst in the business—got in on the action and published his latest mock draft installment. Most Lions writers and NFL analysts […]
I know for a long time many of you have been wanting some written version of our mailbag ever since we started doing those as a weekly podcast. It’s been something I’ve tried to bring back multiple times, but ultimately just haven’t found the time to be able to do. This offseason, however, I think […]
The Detroit Lions now have a sixth offensive coordinator candidate made public. According to Ian Rapoport, the Lions have put out a request to interview Arthur Smith, the offensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Smith was a long-time coach within the Tennessee Titans organization. He started as a defensive quality control coach with the team […]
The Detroit Lions offensive coordinator search has reached a fifth publicly-known candidate. According to Ian Rapoport, the Detroit Lions will be hosting former Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson for an in-person interview for the vacancy on Thursday. Robinson was one of the five primary candidates on our initial 13 OC candidates for the Lions. Here’s […]
Former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel is a popular candidate for a ton of coaching vacancies this cycle. Not only has he interviewed for the Detroit Lions’ offensive coordinator position, but this week, he’ll complete interviews with the Browns, Falcons, Titans, and Ravens for their head coaching position. He’s also reportedly interviewing for the […]
Former Detroit Lions special teams captain Jalen Reeves-Maybin has been signed to the Chicago Bears’ active roster for the playoffs. The Bears signed the 30-year-old veteran linebacker to the active roster as they gear up to host the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional Round this Sunday evening. The team announced some roster moves […]
For teams making one last push to make the Super Bowl, the NFL trade deadline is often the final opportunity to add talent to get a roster over the top. At times it can be costly, but no one will mind if it helps bring home a championship. In 2024, the Lions were in desperate […]
The Detroit Lions are going to have some company. The Lions fired offensive coordinator John Morton about a week ago, and their search for his successor is well underway. There are four known candidates for the job right now, but there are likely a lot more who have either been contacted or outright interviewed already. […]
It’s been a while since we’ve heard from Detroit Lions owner Sheila Hamp. She hasn’t held a public media session in a couple years now. But this week she did send a message out to season-ticket holders to address the team’s disappointing 9-8 season that ended without a playoff appearance. In the message, she admits […]
The Detroit Lions will interview former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel on Tuesday. Shortly thereafter, they’re interviewing another new candidate. Per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, former Giants offensive coordinator turned interim head coach Mike Kafka will interview for the Lions’ offensive coordinator position on Wednesday. Kafka has had a pretty quick rise through the ranks […]