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Detroit Lions rookie Tyleik Williams does not believe that his rookie season lived up to his first-round expectations. Williams told reporters that 2025 was not up to his standards and that his goal is to prove how much better he is this year.Williams was a surprise first-round pick, so when he did not quite live […] The post Detroit Lions First-Round Pick Makes Honest Admission appeared first on HEAVY .
Detroit Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson said that his mentality entering this year is to win the Defensive Player of the Year. Hutchinson is entering his fifth NFL season and said that it was “just a matter of time” until things come together and he won his first DPOY award. Does Aidan Hutchinson have aspirations […] The post Lions Star Aidan Hutchinson Sets Bold Goal for 2026 appeared first on HEAVY .
Offseason workouts have only just begun, but one NFL analyst is already convinced that Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs will truly have a “superstar” level season. Good Morning Football’s Kyle Brandt said on the show Monday that he expects Gibbs will explode in 2026. “I think Jahmyr Gibbs is going to be Offensive Player […]
With players and coaches back in the building on Airline Drive as OTAs got underway last week, excitement is truly starting to build as we inch closer to Saints football. And with that, here’s a quick look at my predictions for the season: Week 1: at Lions LOSS Week 2: at Ravens WIN Week 3: Raiders WIN […]
“Injuries aren’t an excuse.” It’s a line that’s often parroted by fans, analysts, and even NFL coaches and general managers. We heard Dan Campbell say it in the midst of an avalanche of defensive injuries after their blowout loss to the Bills in 2024. “I’m not buying it [injury excuse],” Campbell said. “I’m not. I […]
Fansided's SideLion Report's Brad Berreman called tight end Brock Wright a potential cut candidate for the Detroit Lions. The post Lions’ Undrafted Rookie Could ‘Steal’ Roster Spot From Veteran TE appeared first on HEAVY .
As part of their job, general managers listen to trade offers, even if they don't intend to make a roster move. In some cases, those inquiries materialize into headline deals, and that's exactly what happened on Monday.
On Monday, the Los Angeles Rams made a blockbuster trade for Myles Garrett. In the offseason, a move like that draws Super Bowl-winning headlines, with just about every NFL columnist now crowning the Rams as the heavy favorite to be next the champion. It also draws the envy of 31 other fanbases, watching a different […]
Former Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford gave everything he could to the franchise that selected him with the first overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, just months after they became the first club in NFL history to finish winless in 16 games during regular season play.While they made a handful of postseason appearances, they […] The post Former Lions QB Matthew Stafford Has Made NFL History appeared first on HEAVY .
The bill is finally coming due for Detroit’s incredible 2023 draft class. Detroit already signed Jack Campbell to a four-year extension, but that is just the tip of the iceberg. One Lions player may be using a smart tactic to ensure he gets the most money possible whenever he signs his extension in Detroit. ESPN’s […] The post NFL rumors: Jahmyr Gibbs ‘playing chicken’ with Bijan Robinson over massive contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Russell Wilson is officially headed to sports media. According to Front Office Sports’ Ryan Glasspiegel and ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the 37-year-old Wilson is set to replace Matt Ryan on CBS’s The NFL Today. The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand reported last month that Wilson was in negotiations with television networks over a potential broadcast role that would begin…
Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki may need to fight for his job this summer, an insider predicts. The post Veteran Lions RB Facing Fight for His Job This Offseason appeared first on HEAVY .
Former Detroit Lions offensive lineman Dan Skipper put Tom Brady's hot take on practice squad players on full blast Sunday. The post Former Lions’ Dan Skipper Blasts Tom Brady Hot Take appeared first on HEAVY .
The Detroit Lions announced last year that they would be participating in the NFL’s newly launched “Rivalries” program, which features alternate uniforms designed to reflect and celebrate local community identity and culture.Although the Lions were not among the teams to unveil their Rivalries uniform during the recently concluded season, the franchise is still expected to […] The post Potential New Detroit Lions Helmet Design Leaked Online appeared first on HEAVY .
Following what was a disappointing finish to the 2025 NFL season, along with a very busy last few months of the offseason, the Detroit Lions are back in the full swing of things with the beginning of OTA’s.For Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson, it’s serving as an opportunity to freshly turn the page on the […] The post Aidan Hutchinson Fires Up Lions Fans With 2026 Outlook appeared first on HEAVY .
The 2026 NFL season will mark the sixth season for the Detroit Lions in which Jared Goff and Dan Campbell work with one another, and this year, they’re out to prove that last season that resulted in missing the NFL postseason was the exception to the rule, not the new normal.Campbell has become known for […] The post Detroit Lions’ Dan Campbell And Jared Goff Slip In Latest NFL Rankings appeared first on HEAVY .
Former NFL quarterback Tom Brady claimed this week that most practice squad players stayed at the level because they couldn't handle the pressure of being a full-time starter, or in some cases didn't even want to be elevated to the active roster.
If you watched Dan Campbell’s press conference prior to the Detroit Lions’ third OTA practice on Friday, it wouldn’t be hard to notice a tonal shift. When Campbell steps in front of the lectern, he usually has a contagious energy to him. He’s excited, he’s light, and typically has a lot to say. But on […]
On Friday, Detroit Lions assistant general manager Ray Agnew talked to the media, and revealed that he interviewed for the Minnesota Vikings’ general manager position this offseason. It was reported that the Vikings requested to interview him, but it had not yet been confirmed if he went through with the request. Agnew said he was […]
Week 1 of Detroit Lions OTAs is in the books, and there is already plenty to read about after our first look at the 2026 squad. If you haven’t already, check out our full recap of Friday’s practice with our notes and observations. If that isn’t enough for you, you can also check out observations […]
In October of 2024, Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill signed a four-year, $97 million contract that made him one of the highest-paid defensive tackles in football. He was at the top of his game, coming off an impressive 2023 season, and was still wreaking havoc early in 2024. But just over a month after […]
Detroit Lions star Jahmyr Gibbs is set to "reset the running back market in a big way" with his next contract, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported Friday on NFL Live.
Matthew Stafford recently completed an interview on the Magic Minds Podcast where he spoke about trying not to focus too much on the past or future of his NFL career, but to focus on the present, knowing that any play could be his last of the season (and potentially his career). Said Stafford, “We play […]
The Detroit Lions kicked off their media-open Organized Team Activity practices on Friday, closing out Week 1 of the program. The day started with coach Dan Campbell warning media and fans alike not to read too much into anything over the next few weeks of “pajama parties.” “The OTAs we’re really doing right now for […]
Before the Detroit Lions kicked off their third OTA practice of the week, coach Dan Campbell took the podium, and clearly, he was expecting some questions about injuries. Before any reporters had a chance to ask any questions, he gave a vague update on safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph, along with tight end Sam […]