The Detroit Lions has hired Drew Petzing, most recently the offensive coordinator of the Arizona Cardinals, to run its offense for the 2026 season. The move comes somewhat unexpectedly, as Petzing was not widely reported as a candidate during the Lions’ interview process. Still, his background and offensive résumé offer insight into why Detroit ultimately made the hire.
Petzing, 38, has taken a steady climb through the coaching ranks. His career began in 2009 at Harvard, where he worked as a volunteer assistant. After a one-year stop at Boston College, Petzing made his NFL debut in 2013 as an intern with the Cleveland Browns. From there, his career gained traction.
In 2014, Petzing joined the Minnesota Vikings under head coach Mike Zimmer as an offensive assistant. Over the next six seasons, he steadily earned promotions, serving as assistant wide receivers coach, assistant quarterbacks coach and eventually wide receivers coach by 2019. That stretch helped shape Petzing’s offensive foundation, working alongside several future head coaches and coordinators.
– Roundtable.io Network reports »