Overview
- NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero first reported the promotion on February 5, later corroborated by Yahoo Sports and MLive.
- Oliver replaces Tyler Roehl, who left after one season to become Iowa State’s offensive coordinator under Jimmy Rogers.
- With Detroit since 2021, Oliver rose from offensive quality control to assistant offensive line coach and previously coached tight ends at Idaho and the University of San Diego.
- Detroit has reworked its offensive staff with Drew Petzing as coordinator and Mike Kafka in a high-ranking role.
- Oliver takes over a group led by All-Pro Sam LaPorta, who is recovering from back surgery with hopes of a training-camp return, as Brock Wright rehabs a trachea injury and depth remains in flux under expected heavier multi-tight-end usage.