This offseason, the Detroit Lions suffered significant turnover among the coaching staff of coach Dan Campbell, as the team replaced both coordinators.
Hank Fraley, who played ten NFL seasons with Philadelphia, Cleveland, and St. Louis before transitioning to the coaching ranks, will be among the many holdovers on the Lions’ new coaching staff.
Lions reporter Nolan Bianchi disclosed a potential determining factor in the rising star Fraley’s decision to return to Detroit on Thursday. Specifically, Sewell’s proposal to convince him to remain was disclosed.
“What actions did #Lions OT Penei Sewell take to ensure that OL coach Hank Fraley remained in the building?” On Thursday, X, Bianchi entertained thoughts.
According to the Detroit News Lions beat writer, Sewell stated, “I informed him that if he did not return, I would retire.”
One admirer described Sewell’s decision to assist in the retention of the former NFL star in Motown as “equally terrifying and awesome.”
Last season, Sewell served as the starting right tackle for the 2024 NFL All-Pro team.
He established a formidable offensive line that persevered in the face of injuries to crucial players such as Graham Glasgow and Taylor Decker.
This offseason, the Lions sought assistance from the offensive line and recruited Tate Ratledge, a second-round guard from Georgia.
They also re-signed offensive guard Kayode Awosika, which completes a group that new offensive coordinator John Morton anticipates will dominate in the same manner as it did in 2024, albeit with improved health and consistency for the Lions’ anticipated late season and playoff contests.
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