Overview
- The team announced the hire Monday, making Petzing the Lions’ third offensive coordinator in three years.
- Campbell took over play-calling during the season and has not committed to whether he or Petzing will call plays in 2026.
- Under Petzing, Arizona ranked second in yards per rush from 2023 to 2025, and tight end Trey McBride delivered a record-setting 2025 season.
- Detroit fired John Morton after the season following the midyear play-calling shift, and Ben Johnson previously left to become the Bears’ head coach.
- The search included outreach to Mike McDaniel, who joined the Chargers as OC, and the Lions are reportedly adding Mike Kafka to a high-ranking offensive staff role.