ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions will hire Drew Petzing as their new offensive coordinator. The post Lions Make Surprising Final Call on Replacing OC John Morton: Report appeared first on Heavy Sports.

As a result, analysts see pass-rushers as a natural fit for the Lions. In ESPN's First Draft's latest mock at the conclusion of the regular season, analyst Mel Kiper Jr. selected Miami's Ahkeem Mesidor 17th overall for the Lions.

Detroit star edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson reflected on the Lions' season during his in-studio appearance on ESPN's "Postseason NFL Countdown."

Just when the Detroit Lions’ coaching search seemed predictable, a voice from the team’s past inserted itself into the conversation, turning the rumor mill on its head. To fill the vacant position, lots of names are being discussed,

The Lions are hiring Drew Petzing as their new offensive coordinator, according to multiple reports. Petzing served as the Cardinals’ offensive coordinator the past three seasons, with Arizona ranking 24th (2023), 12th (2024) and 23rd (2024) in scoring. They were 19th (2023), 11th (2024) and 19th (2025) in yards.

For Detroit, the Lions ' postseason fate was decided a week before its 9-8 record was finalized. Though Detroit ended its season with a 19-16 win in Chicago, the Lions were on the outside of the playoffs looking in. That's meant the earliest jumpstart on an offseason for Detroit since the Lions last missed the playoffs in 2022.