# Drew Petzing

Offensive coordinator hired from Arizona Cardinals in 2026 offseason.

## Quick Facts

- **Name:** Drew Petzing
- **Role:** Offensive Coordinator
- **Team:** Detroit Lions (DET)
- **Previous:** Arizona Cardinals OC (2023–2025), play caller for the offense
- **Coaching tree:** see Coaching Trees

## Background

Petzing comes to Detroit after three seasons as the Cardinals' offensive coordinator and primary play caller. Known for his extensive experience evaluating talent and schemes, Petzing brings a modern approach to play design. HC Dan Campbell hired him to modernize the Lions' offense while leveraging elite skill-position talent on the roster. Petzing was specifically attracted to the Lions role for the opportunity to work with veteran QB Jared Goff, citing Goff's veteran status and intelligence as a primary draw.

## Scheme and Tendencies

Petzing emphasizes a balanced offensive approach centered on run-game efficiency paired with modern passing concepts. Early OTA reports indicate focus on building the offense around RB Jahmyr Gibbs' versatility as both a run and receiving weapon. Known for high football intelligence and meticulous preparation; Goff describes him as "having an extra coach on the staff" in terms of game knowledge and work ethic. Expected to unlock additional efficiency from the Lions' top-5 scoring offense by improving consistency outside explosive plays.

## Recent News

- 2026-08-31 — Detroit Lions cuts tracker: Follow every roster move with updates (Detroit Lions cuts tracker: Follow every roster move with updates)
- 2026-08-28 — Which NFL win total projections are too low, too high or just right? - The Athletic (Which NFL win total projections are too low, too high or just right? - The Athletic)
- 2026-07-24 — NFL Playcallers: Previewing Schemes of 2026 NFL Offenses (NFL Playcallers: Previewing Schemes of 2026 NFL Offenses)
- 2026-08-01 — How new NFL coaches and coordinators will reshape fantasy football (How new NFL coaches and coordinators will reshape fantasy football)
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- 2026-06-26 — Questions about 10 new NFL coordinators entering 2026 season (Questions about 10 new NFL coordinators entering 2026 season)
- 2026-08-20 — Sam LaPorta's status uncertain for Lions' season opener (Sam LaPorta's status uncertain for Lions' season opener)
- 2026-07-20 — Top 100 Running Backs for Fantasy Football – 2026 Rankings (Top 100 Running Backs for Fantasy Football – 2026 Rankings)
- 2026-08-13 — 2026 Offensive Line Rankings: Season Outlooks, Analysis & More (2026 Offensive Line Rankings: Season Outlooks, Analysis & More)
- 2026-06-12 — Best environments for 2026 fantasy football purposes, Part 2 (Best environments for 2026 fantasy football purposes, Part 2)

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