In 2025, the Detroit Lions wasted no time in a bad way when they only interviewed one offensive coordinator candidate and hired him right away. That was John Morton. This year, they’re wasting no time doing an extensive search to find their next play caller. The interviews are racking up fast, and it’s hard to keep track of all of them. So let us do it for you. Be sure to bookmark this, because we will be updating it often. Here are all the candidates:

Detroit Lions Offensive Coordinator interviews

Washington Commanders quarterbacks coach David Blough – The Commanders have hired Blough to be their offensive coordinator

Seattle Seahawks passing game coordinator Jake Peetz

Baltimore Ravens quarterbacks coach Tee Martin

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Detroit Lions Offensive Coordinator News

The Lions have reached out to former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel about their offensive coordinator job

Mike McDaniel will interview with the Tennessee Titans

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator candidate breakdowns you need to read

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