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.
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 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,
Fraley originally came to Detroit in the 2018 season and took over the offensive line room in 2020. He stayed with the organization through the coaching change from Matt Patricia
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.
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.
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.
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
The Lions lost offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, now head coach of the Chicago Bears, and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, the next New York Jets coach, and will spend the first part of the 2025 offseason looking for replacements. Head coach Dan Campbell is looking for his third offensive coordinator since taking over in January 2021.
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.
Fraley’s unit has been the foundation of a top-five NFL offense each of the last three seasons. The Lions led the league in scoring this season.