All signs point to Drew Petzing becoming the Detroit Lions’ next offensive coordinator. Multiple reports have indicated that the hire is essentially done, even though the team has not yet made it official.
And that part? Totally normal.
Drew Petzing Lions media availability
The Lions have a history of taking their time with formal announcements, especially when it comes to assistant coaches. So while fans are eager to hear from Petzing and learn more about his vision for Detroit’s offense, they may have to be a little patient.
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Some have wondered if the team will hold an introductory press conference once the hire is officially announced. But based on how the organization typically operates, that’s unlikely.
Detroit generally does not hold standalone introductory pressers for coordinators. Instead, new assistants are usually introduced quietly through a team release, and their first extended availability with the media comes later in the offseason.
That’s where the NFL Scouting Combine comes into play.
As noted by Pride of Detroit, the first time Drew Petzing is expected to speak publicly with Detroit media will likely be at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, which begins on February 23 in Indianapolis. That event traditionally marks the first major media availability for coaches across the league, and it’s where coordinators often meet with reporters for the first time to discuss scheme, philosophy, and roster vision.
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So while Lions fans may be refreshing social media waiting for an introductory podium moment, the reality is that Petzing’s first real media session is probably still a few weeks away.
If history is any guide, his debut in front of microphones will come in Indianapolis, not Allen Park. And when it does, it will offer the first real window into how Detroit’s new offensive coordinator plans to build on an already explosive offense heading into the 2026 season.
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