Detroit’s offensive coordinator situation has been already dynamic. The Lions hired Drew Petzing in January 2026 to run the unit after a three-year stint with the Arizona Cardinals that included a 3-14 mark for the 2025-26 season. Petzing’s arrival was followed by the addition of former New York Giants OC and interim head coach Mike Kafka, whom Detroit has positioned as a senior assistant.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler notes that Kafka could be a target in Seattle to keep a Kubiak-style system in place, with Kafka reportedly impressing during head coach interviews two years ago. Fowler writes that Seattle has long considered Kafka a strong candidate and that he could be a name to watch as the coaching dominoes fall post-Super Bowl.
Beyond Kafka, Fowler identifies several other candidates who could draw interest in Seattle. Seattle quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko is highlighted as a natural fit, given his work with Kubiak in Minnesota, New Orleans, and Seattle. Offensive passing game coordinator Jake Peets and running backs coach Justin Outten also surface in league circles as potential in-house or external options.
Coaching moves tend to accelerate after the Super Bowl, and Seattle’s OC opening figures to be among the more closely watched. While the Lions could retain Kafka, the broader post-SB landscape suggests Seattle may pursue one of these names to align with its strategic direction, with Detroit’s role in the process likely to hinge on Kafka’s future status.
