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For as much as we enjoy watching Detroit Lions players on the field, there’s something special about meeting these players off the field. After all, they’re just people. And seeing another side of them can really paint a fuller picture and deepen our respect for them. Score a touchdown on the field in a critical […]
The Detroit Lions announced on Wednesday that team president and CEO Rod Wood is retiring. The official press release says that he will decide to step away at some point before the 2026 regular season. “I want to thank the Ford Family and ultimately Lions fans everywhere for trusting me to lead the Detroit Lions […]
It’s time to close out our 2026 Detroit Lions offseason preview, as broken down by position. We’ve come to special teams, where there isn’t likely to be much drama. Although there are a few questions when it comes to the kicker position Previously: Lions 2025 recap: Special teams It was a bit of a step […]
Every now and then, we like to celebrate our own accomplishments. So in the middle of our 2025 Detroit Lions awards, we like to sneak ourselves in there and pat ourselves on the back. The 2025 season was a big one for Pride of Detroit. The site went through some changes, our coverage continued to […]
The Detroit Lions ‘tight end room was a disaster in 2025. Out of all of the positions, no unit faced more injuries and difficulties than them. You can argue the secondary suffered from more injuries, but they had enough depth to make it work. The Lions’ offense took a step back when their tight end […]
With free agency less than a month away, publications are rushing to make their predictions for what may happen during the NFL shopping spree. On Tuesday, ESPN’s Matt Bowen took the top-50 free agents and paired them with teams he believed to be the best fits. Unsurprisingly, Bowen paired the Detroit Lions with a pass […]
The 2026 NFL Combine kicks off in the final week of February, and we are exploring each position group ahead of the big event. So far, we have already previewed which quarterbacks and running backs the Detroit Lions should be scouting, and in this article, we take a look at the wide receiver prospects who […]
One of the most unfortunate parts of the NFL is what players call a 100% injury rate. The game is brutal, and while everyone tries to play through some level of pain, some players are on the wrong end up luck and have serious enough injuries to see their careers cut way shorter than expected. […]
On Tuesday, NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah released his second mock draft of the 2026 season. While Jeremiah paired the Detroit Lions with an edge rusher in both of his recent mock drafts, his decision-making in Tuesday’s mock draft was a bit surprising, as it goes against his previous logic and current top 50 rankings. Like […]
When the Detroit Lions hired head coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes, they wanted to rebuild this franchise from the ground up. They did that by trading away quarterback Matthew Stafford to bring in their guy Jared Goff. They drafted pillars like right tackle Penei Sewell and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. They […]
The 2025 NFL Combine kicks off in the final week of February, and our preview series of the event continues, with this installment focusing on a handful of running backs who should be on the radar of Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes. The running backs will participate in on-field activities on Saturday, February 28, a day […]
The NFL season is made up of a bunch of little moments. And while those moments didn’t add up to enough for the Detroit Lions, there are still some plays worth celebrating. Next on the list of our Pride of Detroit awards is Play of the Year. Below are our staff’s nominations for the award, […]
There is no position that has shifted more in a single year than safety. Entering 2025, the Detroit Lions looked like they had the unquestioned, best safety duo in the league, and with both under 25 at the time, Detroit was set for years to come at safety. Unfortunately, injuries have put a huge damper […]
The 2026 NFL Combine opens on Monday, February 23, with prospects arriving alongside their positional groups over the next few days. During their time in Indianapolis, players will complete orientation, undergo medical checks, meet with NFL teams, and take the podium to answer media questions. Then, on Thursday, February 26, NFL Network will begin four […]
The 2026 free agency period could be the first time in which the Detroit Lions might be forced to say goodbye to some once important parts of their roster. Between ages creeping up and a salary cap shrinking amid expensive extensions, the Lions will have to spend wisely in free agency in their attempt to […]
The Detroit Lions defense failed to meet expectations in 2025 under first-time coordinator Kelvin Sheppard. Lions coach Dan Campbell still saw enough promise to keep Sheppard around another year, and that was likely due to the play of some individuals on defense. Our 2025 Pride of Detroit awards continue today with Defensive Player of the […]
With the NFL Combine just over a week away, it’s time to start thinking about the 2026 NFL Draft. We’ve dipped our toe into the pool of prospects with our weekly Mock Draft roundups, but things will really start to ramp up in the next few weeks. But before we look forward to this April’s […]
While the 2025 Detroit Lions offense wasn’t as explosive as we’ve recently seen, the unit is still filled with a ton of playmakers. Last year, a handful of players on offense made plays week in and week out. So next on our Pride of Detroit award nominations, we’re talking about Offensive Player of the Year. […]
On Thursday, we discussed the Detroit Lions’ best free agent signings last year. The majority of the answers involved either defensive tackle Roy Lopez or cornerback Rock Ya-Sin. Both of those signings were the exact kind of moves that can define a winning offseason. Both players signed for relatively cheap contracts, but provided strong play […]
The 2025 Detroit Lions season didn’t have the number of great games we were all hoping to see, though it certainly says something that a 9-8 season can feel so massively disappointing. Still, despite the tough year, there were some games that will likely be rememberd. So in the latest edition of our 2025 Detroit […]
In case you somehow missed it, we at Pride of Detroit recently had a special guest in for an interview. That’s right—Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing joined Jeremy Reisman and Erik Schlitt for this week’s Midweek Mailbag. Right from the jump, you can see how Petzing appealed to Lions head coach Dan Campbell. You […]
With the 2025-26 Super Bowl in the rearview mirror and free agency still roughly a month away, most NFL communities turn their attention to mock drafts, as fans gather information on prospects headed to the NFL Combine. Typically, the post-Super Bowl window generates a plethora of mock drafts, and this week was no different, as […]
Teams around the NFL are still finalizing their coaching staffs for the 2026 season, and it appears there are still some organizations interested in Detroit Lions coaches. According to a report from Jordan Schultz, the Miami Dolphins, under new head coach Jeff Hafley, wanted to interview Lions offensive assistant Bruce Gradkowski for their vacant quarterbacks […]
If you missed it on Thursday afternoon, we had the pleasure of interviewing Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing for about 30 minutes. It was the first time Petzing has had an interview with the media since taking the job in January, so there was a lot of ground to cover and a lot of […]
On Thursday afternoon, the Detroit Lions’ new offensive coordinator, Drew Petzing, spoke with Pride of Detroit in a 30-minute interview. Obviously, a huge topic was what kind of offense he would bring to Detroit. The Lions have already insisted that this will be his offense: not Dan Campbell’s, not Ben Johnson’s, his. But what exactly is […]