Last year, the Detroit Lions’ coaching staff went through major changes. In 2026, there are only some minor tweaks. On Monday, the Lions announced they have finalized their coaching staff for the 2026 season.
Leading the way, of course, was the change in offensive coordinator. John Morton was let go early in the offseason and was replaced relatively quickly with Drew Petzing. Detroit also had to account for the loss of tight ends coach Tyler Roehl, who left to become Iowa State’s offensive coordinator. Steve
Oliver slipped from assistant offensive line coach to become the new tight ends coach, while Detroit also added Mike Kafka and Dan Skipper to the offensive staff.
Defensively, there was no turnover; the only change was that safeties coach Jim O’Neil received a promotion.
Here’s a look at the full coaching staff for your 2026 Detroit Lions.
2026 Detroit Lions coaching staff
Note: New coaches or coaches in new positions are listed in bold
Head coach: Dan Campbell
Offensive coordinator: Drew Petzing (new hire)
- QB coach: Mark Brunell
- RB coach: Tashard Choice
- WR coach/Associate head coach: Scottie Montgomery (promotion)
- Assistant WR coach: Bruce Gradkowski (new role)
- TE coach: Steve Oliver (new role)
- OL coach/Run game coordinator Hank Fraley
- Pass game coordinator: Mike Kafka (new hire)
- Passing game specialist: David Shaw (new role)
- Offensive assistant: Marques Tuiasosopo
- Offensive assistant: Dan Skipper (new hire)
- Offensive quality control: Justin Mesa
Defensive coordinator: Kelvin Sheppard
- DL coach/run game coordinator: Kacy Rodgers
- OLB coach/senior defensive assistant: David Corrao
- LB coach: Shaun Dion Hamilton
- DB coach/pass game coordinator: Deshea Townsend
- Safeties coach/Assistant head coach: Jim O’Neil (promotion)
- Defensive assistant: Caleb Collins
- Defensive assistant: August Mangin
- WCF minority coaching assistant/defensive quality control: Dre Thompson
Special teams coordinator: Dave Fipp
- Assistant special teams coordinator Jett Modkins
Strength & Conditioning staff
- Head strength & conditioning: Josh Schuler
- Assistant strength & conditioning/Director of sports science: Jill Costanza
- Assistant strength & conditioning: Thadeus Jackson
- Assistant strength & conditioning: Cameron Josse
Note: Mike Clark, Director of Sports Performance, is retiring.
