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Detroit Lions' 'Strictly business' schedule-release video features Dan Campbell ignoring doubters and anchoring the moment by pinning the 2026 schedule, signaling a disciplined offseason focused on process after a 9-8 season.
Lions GM Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell say their 2026 draft and free-agent plans center on adding gritty, physically tough football players to restore Detroit's hard-nosed identity after a down 2025.
Detroit Lions first-round pick Blake Miller spent draft night watching Dan Campbell clips; at his introductory press conference he praised Campbell’s passion and care, highlighted the Lions’ culture, and noted the Clemson-Swinney connection as a fit centered on finish and grit.
Detroit stays at No. 17 and selects Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller, a high-floor, gritty blocker whose durability and run/pass-blocking traits align with the Lions’ plan to rebuild the offensive line under coach Dan Campbell and GM Brad Holmes.
The Detroit Lions will alter their 2026 pre-draft process by skipping the NFL owners meetings to avoid losing prep time and eliminating the local pro day, instead relying on local visits. GM Brad Holmes says the changes aim to save time and keep the evaluation moving, with the option to bring back the pro day if it’s shown to be necessary.
Detroit’s start to free agency has been underwhelming: nine players have departed and six signings have been made through three days, leaving the defense thin (especially at end and in the secondary) after losses like David Montgomery and Taylor Decker and ongoing legal trouble in the secondary. The Lions’ approach suggests a potential shift toward a youth movement, with GM Brad Holmes known for late‑wave additions, and the team hints that more moves are ahead as free agency continues. The discussion also covers players the team is weighing or considering, such as Cade Mays, Isiah Pacheco, Larry Borom, and Teddy Bridgewater, and whether the early terms spent on departed players were worth it.
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing and defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard used their NFL Combine media sessions to outline a flexible, data-driven plan: Sheppard highlighted self-scouting that targets third‑and‑long struggles (28.8% conversions on third‑and‑10+, 42.5% on third‑and‑9 or less) and the team’s 105 explosive plays (82 pass, 23 run), with some plays deemed avoidable and coaching tweaks needed. Petzing stressed roster-driven adaptability (not fixed to 13 personnel) and a collaborative approach with GM Brad Holmes to maximize players’ ceilings, plus a game‑to‑game efficiency mindset that can pivot as needed.
At the NFL Scouting Combine, Detroit head coach Dan Campbell outlined five takeaways: Drew Petzing is a creative, versatile fit for the offense and is already working with Jared Goff; the defensive staff will tweak schemes as Campbell emphasizes tighter execution; left tackle depth is a priority if Taylor Decker retires and to prepare for injuries; Kerby Joseph's return from knee soreness is being carefully managed; and Mike Clark is retiring after 50 years, with Josh Schuler set to run the team's strength program.
ESPN’s Bill Barnwell named Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald the third-best NFL head coaching hire since 2021, praising his impact in turning Seattle into a top defensive and offensive unit with a franchise-best regular-season run and a deep playoff push; the piece notes his prior success as Ravens DC and the emergence of players like Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Rashid Shaheed, while acknowledging Barnwell’s critique of his fourth-down play-calling.
The Detroit Lions have hired Drew Petzing, formerly the Arizona Cardinals’ offensive coordinator, to be their next offensive coordinator after parting with John Morton; Lions coach Dan Campbell took over play-calling duties midseason, and Petzing’s background with quarterbacks and a strong run game is expected to help Detroit’s offense.
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell outlined his priorities for the offseason, including evaluating and potentially restructuring his coaching staff, considering offensive play-calling responsibilities, planning for player retirements like Taylor Decker's, increasing roster competition, and assessing injury management, all aimed at returning to the playoffs in 2026.
Lions head coach Dan Campbell expressed dissatisfaction with missing the playoffs and announced plans to evaluate the team's performance and roster to improve for the future, emphasizing a need for change after a disappointing season.
The Detroit Lions' playoff hopes ended after a 23-10 loss to the Vikings, marked by six turnovers and five sacks, leading to a somber reflection from head coach Dan Campbell about the team's performance and future improvements.
Detroit Lions are focusing on improving discipline and execution to recapture their identity in upcoming games, especially against the Vikings after a previous close loss, while also addressing issues in their run defense and front seven, and monitoring injuries like Amon-Ra St. Brown's knee.
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell emphasized the importance of hard work and focus as the team faces a critical three-game stretch to make the playoffs, following a tough loss to the Rams. He highlighted key issues such as offensive errors, defensive struggles against the Rams' run game, and the need for better support for boundary corners. Campbell remains confident in his team's ability to turn things around with their upcoming games against Pittsburgh, Minnesota, and Chicago, stressing the importance of each game as a season-defining opportunity.