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Earlier this offseason, former Detroit Lions second-round pick Darius Slay announced his retirement from the NFL after 13 years in the league. While he spent the final six seasons away from Detroit, the prime of his career was spent as a Lion. Over the weekend, Slay threw a party in his home state of Georgia […]
For some, being a Detroit Lions fan was something they were born into. It’s a life sentence as a result of being born into a Lions family or growing up in Michigan. For others, something brought them into Lions fandom, be it a player, an era, or something something as simple as the team’s logo […]
Last week, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell revealed that the team plans on using running back Jahmyr Gibbs as their “bell cow back,” a common term used to denote they are going to get a large majority of the work. “He’s going to be our bell cow now. He really became more of that last […]
Chemistry is an important part of every successful offense, and that chemistry begins during the offseason. Every single rep in practice helps build cohesion, timing, and communication. However, for as useful as live snaps are, starters are playing fewer and fewer preseason games. Preseason games are often a team’s best way to get a taste […]
Entering his 11th NFL season, Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is the most underrated quarterback in the league, according to one former NFL player and scout turned analyst. In a recent NFL.com article, Bucky Brooks said Goff has become the elite player he was expected to be when he was drafted first overall in 2016, […]
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams has improved in every year of his NFL career. After redshirting for most of his rookie season while recovering from an ACL injury, he’s been able to increase his productivity in each year. He went for just 354 yards in 2023, but pushed that to 1,001 yards in 2024. […]
Looking at some basic stats, you’d think the Detroit Lions wouldn’t need to add too much pass rush this offseason. They finished 2025 fifth in sacks, ninth in quarterback hits, and sixth in pressures (per NFL Pro). However, anyone who watched the actual games knows that Detroit took far too long to get to the […]
Late last week, news broke that the Chicago Bears are inching even closer to playing their games just outside of Illinois in Hammond, Indiana. On Friday, the team announced that the board of directors voted to advance plans for construction of their new stadium in the Indiana town. Since the announcement, there have been conflicting […]
With this week’s news of the Myles Garrett trade for the Los Angeles Rams, there has been a noticeable downswing in emotions among Detroit Lions fans. It’s at least a little warranted, as LA appears to be in an arms race, while the Lions have not made any real splashy moves this offseason outside of […]
Sometimes the best medicine for a competitor is getting punched in the mouth. Take the 2025 Detroit Lions for example. Coming off of a magical season in 2024 that ended in brutal disappointment at the hands of the Washington Commanders in the Divisional round of the playoffs, many felt like Detroit was poised to make […]
Earlier this offseason, the Detroit Lions signed linebacker Jack Campbell to a four-year, $81 million extension. Lions general manager Brad Holmes has publicly expressed an interest in giving three other players from their 2023 NFL Draft class similar extension: running back Jahmyr Gibbs, tight end Sam LaPorta and safety Brian Branch. But with LaPorta and […]
With several new faces this season, the Detroit Lions offensive line is hard at work building chemistry. After cutting ties with veterans Taylor Decker and Graham Glasgow this spring, the Lions signed multiple veterans in free agency and drafted Blake Miller in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Now the offensive line is […]
On Monday, the Los Angeles Rams made a blockbuster trade, sending Jared Verse, plus a future first, second, and third-round pick for returning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett. As a result of the trade, many NFL analysts have confidently declared that the Rams are now the Super Bowl favorites for the 2026 season. […]
Here’s a breakdown of everything I saw from the Detroit Lions’ sixth OTA practice on Thursday. Participation A full breakdown of attendance for Thursday’s practice can be found here. In short, Terrion Arnold and Sam LaPorta returned to practice on a limited basis (walkthroughs only), while Kendrick Law is out indefinitely after suffering a torn […]
Fantasy football players, rejoice! The Detroit Lions are going to let Jahmyr Gibbs run free in 2026. During his press conference ahead of Detroit’s sixth OTA practice, coach Dan Campbell revealed that they plan on Gibbs being their “bell cow” back this upcoming season. “He’s going to be our bell cow now. He really became […]
The Detroit Lions closed out Week 2 of OTAs with a short practice on Thursday afternoon in front of local media. While the day started with the awful news that fifth-round rookie receiver Kendrick Law suffered a torn ACL earlier in the week, Detroit did get some positive injury news on Thursday. After missing practice […]
On Thursday, the Detroit Lions announced they signed undrafted rookie wide receiver Kyre Duplessis to their active roster. This news follows Coach Dan Campbell’s announcement that rookie receiver Kendrick Law tore his ACL during OTAs (organized team activities) in the second week of non-contact practices. Duplessis spent the first four seasons of his college career […]
The mystery surrounding Kerby Joseph’s injury continues. A knee injury that sidelined the Detroit Lions safety for the final half of the 2025 season has continued to linger and kept him off the practice field. Throughout the past few months, there has been very little clarity on what appears to be a chronic knee injury. […]
On Thursday morning, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell announced that rookie receiver Kendrick Law suffered a torn ACL during a non-contract drill this week at Organized Team Activities. “Hate it for him,” Campbell said. “The kid was doing a good job, but that’s… it’s part of it. It’s a harsh reality, but he’ll get that […]
On Thursday, the Detroit Lions will close out Week 2 of Organized Team Activities. It’s their sixth practice of OTAs, and it will be the second with media present at Allen Park. That means more Dan Campbell, more additional media sessions, and a full report of observations coming later on Thursday afternoon. Last week, we […]
Many Detroit Lions fans are eager to see what Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard has up his sleeve in his second year as the team’s defensive coordinator. After a frustrating season that started out so promisingly, the Lions defense needs to take a big jump in 2026. Some have suggested Detroit is in need […]
Last week, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell provided a vague injury update for Lions safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph, along with tight end Sam LaPorta. “They’re all improving. None of them are practicing,” Campbell said ahead of the third OTA practice for the team. “It’s the best I can tell you.” At this point, […]
We’re inching closer to the time for 2026 NFL season predictions, and Sports Illustrated’s Connor Orr is getting a jump on the rest of the NFL media landscape. On Tuesday, Orr published his 100 bold predictions for the 2026 NFL season, and several are related to the Detroit Lions. The first is a very simple […]
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Detroit Lions have hired Chris Grier to an unspecified “personnel executive” position. Grier, who mutually parted ways with the Dolphins in the middle of the 2025 season, had previously served as Miami’s general manager for a full decade (2016-25). During that tenure, the Dolphins posted five winning seasons—including four […]
More teams continue to roll out their behind-the-scenes videos from the 2026 NFL Draft, and the most recent one has a lot to do with the Detroit Lions. The Carolina Panthers’ video—entitled “Panthers Blueprint”—follows their journey to selecting Monroe Freeling with the 19th overall pick. As they waited for the board to fall, the Detroit […]