Latest news and updates about the Lions
The all-star game slate starts this week as the American Bowl began practices on Sunday. After two practices and a walkthrough, the American Bowl will be broadcast on Thursday, January 22nd, on NFL Network at 7 pm CT. The game will be coached by a mostly veteran staff, as Brian Billick’s Warhawks will be taking […]
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Last week, reports emerged that the Miami Dolphins requested to interview Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard for their vacant head coaching job. Now that interview has been scheduled. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, Sheppard will interview in-person for the Dolphins head coaching gig on Monday. First off, it’s important to not read […]
From Pride Of Detroit | 1 day ago | 0 reads
Another day of NFL playoffs, and another day of exciting football games. The Buffalo Bills suffered another heartbreaking postseason loss in overtime to the Denver Broncos in a controversial finish that will likely lead to days of debating about officiating. I almost made this Question of the Day about the enforcement of pass interference, but […]
From Pride Of Detroit | 1 day ago | 1 read
Last week, the Detroit Lions parted ways with offensive coordinator John Morton after just one season with the team. But the long-time coach has already landed on his feet. According to Adam Schefter, Morton has already joined the Denver Broncos to help them prepare for their playoff matchup against the Buffalo Bills today. Morton joining […]
From Pride Of Detroit | 2 days ago | 1 read
On Friday, the New York Jets announced that they had conducted eight interviews for their vacant defensive coordinator position after firing Steve Wilks in the middle of the 2025 season. Among those eight candidates was current Detroit Lions defensive assistant/safeties coach Jim O’Neil. O’Neil has only been with the Lions since 2024, but he has […]
From Pride Of Detroit | 3 days ago | 0 reads
The Detroit Lions’ offense is loaded with talented skill players, but their offensive line is the engine that makes everything run. That engine looks like it’s headed for a tune-up after an inconsistent performance in 2025 and two starters contemplating retirement. NFL Draft analysts are starting to embrace this concept, and you see the results […]
From Pride Of Detroit | 3 days ago | 0 reads
I debated whether to even write this article, but it’s Friday during the offseason. Let’s have a laugh. Former Detroit Lions quarterback Dan Orlovsky went on the Pat McAfee Show this week to talk about the team’s offensive coordinator vacancy, among other topics, and the current ESPN analyst made his case to take the job […]
From Pride Of Detroit | 3 days ago | 0 reads
Matthew Stafford went from not winning a single playoff game in more than a decade with the Detroit Lions to being known for playing his best ball when the postseason rolls around for the Los Angeles Rams. In Stafford’s first season in LA, he was amidst a slump over the second half of the year. […]
From Turf Show Times | 4 days ago | 1 read
The Detroit Lions joined the list of potential suitors for Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, requesting an interview with him for their vacant offensive coordinator job, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Thursday. Rapoport added that Smith “is still in the mix for multiple (head coaching jobs) and has significant coordinator interest.” A potential move to […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | 4 days ago | 2 reads
Wednesday marked the final day for college players to declare for the 2026 NFL Draft, prompting analysts to release a new round of mock drafts. The Athletic’s Dane Brugler—arguably the most respected NFL Draft analyst in the business—got in on the action and published his latest mock draft installment. Most Lions writers and NFL analysts […]
From Pride Of Detroit | 4 days ago | 1 read
I know for a long time many of you have been wanting some written version of our mailbag ever since we started doing those as a weekly podcast. It’s been something I’ve tried to bring back multiple times, but ultimately just haven’t found the time to be able to do. This offseason, however, I think […]
From Pride Of Detroit | 4 days ago | 1 read
The Detroit Lions now have a sixth offensive coordinator candidate made public. According to Ian Rapoport, the Lions have put out a request to interview Arthur Smith, the offensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Smith was a long-time coach within the Tennessee Titans organization. He started as a defensive quality control coach with the team […]
From Pride Of Detroit | 4 days ago | 3 reads
The Detroit Lions offensive coordinator search has reached a fifth publicly-known candidate. According to Ian Rapoport, the Detroit Lions will be hosting former Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson for an in-person interview for the vacancy on Thursday. Robinson was one of the five primary candidates on our initial 13 OC candidates for the Lions. Here’s […]
From Pride Of Detroit | 5 days ago | 2 reads
Former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel is a popular candidate for a ton of coaching vacancies this cycle. Not only has he interviewed for the Detroit Lions’ offensive coordinator position, but this week, he’ll complete interviews with the Browns, Falcons, Titans, and Ravens for their head coaching position. He’s also reportedly interviewing for the […]
From Pride Of Detroit | 5 days ago | 6 reads
Former Detroit Lions special teams captain Jalen Reeves-Maybin has been signed to the Chicago Bears’ active roster for the playoffs. The Bears signed the 30-year-old veteran linebacker to the active roster as they gear up to host the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional Round this Sunday evening. The team announced some roster moves […]
From Pride Of Detroit | 5 days ago | 2 reads
For teams making one last push to make the Super Bowl, the NFL trade deadline is often the final opportunity to add talent to get a roster over the top. At times it can be costly, but no one will mind if it helps bring home a championship. In 2024, the Lions were in desperate […]
From Pride Of Detroit | 5 days ago | 1 read
The Detroit Lions are going to have some company. The Lions fired offensive coordinator John Morton about a week ago, and their search for his successor is well underway. There are four known candidates for the job right now, but there are likely a lot more who have either been contacted or outright interviewed already. […]
From Pride Of Detroit | 6 days ago | 1 read
It’s been a while since we’ve heard from Detroit Lions owner Sheila Hamp. She hasn’t held a public media session in a couple years now. But this week she did send a message out to season-ticket holders to address the team’s disappointing 9-8 season that ended without a playoff appearance. In the message, she admits […]
From Pride Of Detroit | 6 days ago | 2 reads
The Detroit Lions will interview former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel on Tuesday. Shortly thereafter, they’re interviewing another new candidate. Per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, former Giants offensive coordinator turned interim head coach Mike Kafka will interview for the Lions’ offensive coordinator position on Wednesday. Kafka has had a pretty quick rise through the ranks […]
From Pride Of Detroit | 7 days ago | 1 read
According to several national reports, the Miami Dolphins have reached out to Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard to request an interview for their head coach position after firing Mike McDaniel last week. Sheppard is just one year into his role as defensive coordinator after taking over for Aaron Glenn in 2024. While the Lions’ […]
From Pride Of Detroit | 7 days ago | 1 read
It remains to be seen whether former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel is the Detroit Lions’ leading candidate for their vacant offensive coordinator job, but the team is clearly interested. What’s also clear is that McDaniel remains a strong candidate not only for other offensive coordinator jobs, but his window is clearly open to […]
From Pride Of Detroit | 7 days ago | 0 reads
The Detroit Lions have many questions to answer next offseason. Though a majority of their core and Pro Bowl-caliber players will return, there remain multiple starting positions that could be reshuffled in 2026. For one, the Lions might look for upgrades at positions that were below standards. The Lions will also face some pending free […]
From Pride Of Detroit | 7 days ago | 1 read
The NFL showed on Saturday why they’re the best league in professional American sports. Both Wild Card games were phenomenal, and the dramatic finishes in each game were jaw-dropping. But let’s put aside the thrilling Rams vs. Panthers finish, because the nightcap was far more interesting to Detroit Lions fans. The Chicago Bears somehow mounted […]
From Pride Of Detroit | 8 days ago | 3 reads
The 2025-26 NFL playoffs kick off on Saturday with the second game of the day featuring the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears. For some Detroit Lions, it may be too hard to watch, as the Lions failed to meet expectations and won’t be in the postseason. But if you’re already in offseason mode, I’ve […]
From Pride Of Detroit | 9 days ago | 2 reads
Detroit Lions passing game coordinator David Shaw is the latest coach to be given an opportunity at a coordinator position with another organization. On Saturday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced that they have completed an interview with Shaw for their open offensive coordinator position. Shaw has been coaching football for over 30 years, with his […]
From Pride Of Detroit | 9 days ago | 1 read