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2026 Lions coach, staff hires tracker: Latest candidates, news
Tracking all the latest news, interviews, and candidates for the 2026 Detroit Lions coaching staff, including offensive coordinator.
The Detroit Lions are looking ahead to the 2026-27 season, since they didn't make the playoffs, but things are looking up.
The Detroit Lions have reached out to just-fired Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel about their open offensive coordinator job, according to a report.
Campbell isn't yet sure whether he'll relinquish play-calling duties, or at least he wasn't when asked about the topic Monday. What we do know is this: Campbell is tasked with tapping a replacement for John Morton, who was fired Tuesday.
The Detroit Lions are being told to bring a recently fired NFL coach to the Motor City for the 2026-27 season.
Former Lions quarterback David Blough, who retired after the 2023 season, is among the early candidates who is expected to interview for the coveted vacancy. Another name that supporters were intrigued by is Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken.
Detroit finished a disappointing 2025 season at 9-8, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2022 and finishing in last place in the NFC North. Campbell gave himself an "F " for his performance this season, while the organization fired offensive coordinator John Morton on Tuesday, Jan. 6.
The Lions' offensive coordinator search has reportedly begun with the name of former Detroit quarterback, David Blough.