Offensive line coach Hank Fraley, considered a potential offensive coordinator the Chicago Bears, is set to stay put with the Detroit Lions.
Hank Fraley isn't going anywhere. The Lions offensive line coach is staying with Detroit in 2025. Fraley had interviewed for the offensive coordinator position with the Seattle Seahawks and was also under consideration to join former Lions coaches Ben Johnson
Following Detroit’s shocking upset loss in the Divisional Round, Fraley received his second interview with Seattle. This time, it was in-person. However, it appears Fraley is opting to remain in the Motor City, not pursuing opportunities in the Pacific Northwest or perhaps with the Chicago Bears under his former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson.
The Lions have lost both of their coordinators, but they won’t be losing offensive line coach Hank Fraley. Fraley’s wife posted on social media that the family is staying in Detroit, and multiple reporters have said he has confirmed that he will remain on the Lions’ staff.
Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn, and Terrell Willaims are gone. Those are all huge losses for the Detroit Lions. The biggest fear was that the team would potentially lose offensive line coach Hank Fraley to either the Bears or the Seahawks.
The Detroit Lions dropped some big news on Friday when it was announced that offensive line coach Hank Fraley will not be heading to Seattle or Chicago and will stay on with the Lions. Not only is Fraley staying on as offensive line coach,
Hank Fraley will remain in Detroit and has been promoted, according to reports. In addition to his offensive line coach duties, he now will also have the title of run game coordinator.
Fraley's decision to remain in Detroit is a little disappointing for the Bears. He made 123 career starts in 11 seasons as an NFL interior offensive lineman and has spent the past
Detroit Lions offensive line coach Hank Fraley is one of the most beloved position coaches on the team, and it’s no surprise he’s starting to gain interest from other teams. He already interviewed for the Seattle Seahawks’ offensive coordinator position.
The Detroit Lions are reportedly zeroing in on longtime NFL offensive assistant John Morton as their next offensive coordinator.
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson is in the process of filling out his coaching staff, but he won't target the Detroit Lions to do it.
The Lions will add a run-game coordinator bump to their O-line coach’s title, NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero tweets. This will ensure Fraley stays in charge of one of the NFL’s top O-lines, and it takes a name out of consideration for the Seahawks. The Lions had lost Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn and Terrell Williams this week.