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With the hiring of Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing, many have talked about how tight ends may be utilized more with the team. Though coach Dan Campbell put a damper on that talk at the NFL Combine last week, Detroit could still stand to find some assurance at the tight end position due to […]
6 days ago | 6 reads
During the initial aftermath following the Detroit Lions trading running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans, there was a bit of confusion surrounding the compensation. National reporters raced to get the news out first, only to have to edit their tweets after the fact. Eventually, they were able to get it right. The Lions […]
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The outlook of the Detroit Lions’ offseason has significantly changed this week with the trading of David Montgomery. While the move was not entirely unexpected, it does leave the Lions with another significant need moving forward. Thankfully, the free agency pool has some options for Detroit, and they could come relatively cheap—even if the Lions […]
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Brad Holmes and the Lions’ pro personnel staff knocked it out of the park with their defensive depth signings last offseason, bringing in Roy Lopez, Avonte Maddox, Rock Ya-Sin, and re-signing Al-Quadin Muhammad. All of them were forced into meaningful roles as the defense battled injuries and inconsistency. Lopez, in particular, had a career year. […]
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NFL free agency is often just as much about the players a team opts not to sign as it is about the players they acquire. The most salient example came right at the beginning of the Brad Holmes era. Wide receiver Kenny Golladay had enjoyed a couple of really good seasons with the Detroit Lions, […]
6 days ago | 5 reads
With the NFL Combine in the rear view mirror, it’s officially rumor season. NFL free agency is next week, and reporters across the league are sharing their tidbits they learned from talking to agents, coaches, and front office members. When it comes to the Detroit Lions, we’re already getting conflicting information on what may be […]
7 days ago | 3 reads
NFL free agency is less than a week away, so it’s time to take one last look at the Detroit Lions roster and the external players who may gain their attention. This is the beginning of a series of articles that will explore the Lions’ free agent options by position. I won’t preview every position—namely […]
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Reactions continue to pour in following the news Detroit Lions traded David Montgomery to the Houston Texans on Monday. The fan-favorite running back was traded in exchanged for the Texans’ 2026 fourth-round pick and 2027 seventh-round pick, as well as offensive lineman Juice Scruggs. Nicknamed Sonic and Knuckles, Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs were a record-breaking […]
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It’s been a newsworthy week for the Detroit Lions, and that has set the stage for what could be a busy offseason for the team. On Monday alone, the Lions agreed to trade David Montgomery to the Houston Texans and officially cut 2025 starting center Graham Glasgow. On this week’s PODcast, we discuss the roster […]
7 days ago | 1 read
In our next profile leading up to NFL free agency, we take a look at the situation surrounding Detroit Lions defensive end and soon-to-be unrestricted free agent, Marcus Davenport. Previous Lions free agent profiles: QB Kyle Allen, TE Shane Zylstra, WR Kalif Raymond, EDGE Al-Quadin Muhammad, DT DJ Reader, LB Alex Anzalone, LB Malcolm Rodriguez, DB Avonte Maddox, and CB Rock Ya-Sin. Marcus […]
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In the immediate wake of the NFL’s annual Scouting Combine—perhaps fueled by late-night conversations at St. Elmo Steak House and Prime 47—trades and roster movement often materialize just before the start of free agency. Monday delivered an emotional one for Detroit Lions fans, as the franchise parted ways with David Montgomery, a move that had […]
7 days ago | 5 reads
While I believe the Detroit Lions’ trade of David Montgomery was the team’s best-case scenario of a tough decision, it doesn’t make the loss of the veteran running back much more tolerable. Yes, the Lions got tremendous value, but it just sucks that things fell apart so quickly with Montgomery. The team still valued him […]
8 days ago | 2 reads
In a roster move that will create over $5.5 million in cap space, the Detroit Lions announced on Monday that they have released offensive lineman Graham Glasgow. Glasgow was originally drafted by the Lions in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft. After starting at center, he moved to the guard position, and left […]
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When the Detroit Lions signed David Montgomery during 2023’s free agency period, the move felt bold—a declaration that the franchise saw it necessary to improve their stable of running backs. After all, Jamaal Williams, a fan favorite and productive runner in his own right, led the NFL in rushing touchdowns (17) and seemed to be […]
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A year ago, it would’ve been unfathomable for the Detroit Lions to trade away David Montgomery. The 1B to Jahmyr Gibbs’ 1A, Montgomery was in the renaissance of his career. In 2023-24, Montgomery tallied 1,790 rushing yards, 4.4 yards per carry, and 25 rushing touchdowns. Montgomery and Gibbs seemed like the ideal running back duo […]
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Sonic and Knuckles will not play together in 2026. The Detroit Lions are reportedly trading running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans, as first reported by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. In return, the Lions will get: There was clearly some tension between Montgomery and the Lions after the 2025 season, in which Montgomery saw […]
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Taylor Decker is back, but how will that decision impact the Detroit Lions going forward? Detroit’s long-time starting left tackle announced last week that he will return for the 2026 campaign, helping them answer one of their offensive line questions before the offseason officially starts. In theory, Detroit now enters free agency with both starting […]
8 days ago | 1 read
The offensive linemen wrapped up the on-field drills at the 2026 NFL Combine and produced a plethora of impressive performances. With Al Karsten focusing on evaluating the Top 5 winners from the center prospects, this article will close up our Combine coverage by taking a closer look at the offensive tackles and guards who impressed in […]
9 days ago | 2 reads
The offensive line fittingly closed out the 2026 Scouting Combine as one of the most pressing — and heavily analyzed — needs for the Detroit Lions. It ultimately proved to be their primary vulnerability during an underwhelming 2025 season. The weakest link was at center, and while the front office could pursue an immediate stabilizer […]
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The Detroit Lions are almost certainly going to be in the market for an offensive lineman this offseason, probably several. Whether it’s a future Taylor Decker replacement at tackle, a Frank Ragnow replacement at center, or just some competition at guard, the Lions could use all the help they can get. Luckily, this year’s NFL […]
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The saga of Detroit Lions running back continues. The latest development comes from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, who in his latest batch of of NFL Combine buzz said that Montgomery is prepared to the leave Detroit. “And at running back, the Lions’ David Montgomery wants out, has a reasonable contract (owed $6 million in 2026) and is 28,” […]
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Assessing a quarterback’s performance at the NFL Combine is always a challenging task, and with the Detroit Lions set with Jared Goff as their starter, exploring which developmental quarterbacks have potential increases the level of difficulty. We looked at just six quarterback prospects in our Combine preview article, and of that group, projected No. 1 […]
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It’s been a long week of Detroit Lions news. Down at the NFL Combine, general manager Brad Holmes, head coach Dan Campbell, offensive coordinator Drew Petzing, and defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard all spoke with the media. In the middle of that, Taylor Decker announced he’s coming back for an 11th NFL season. Then there’s the […]
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The Detroit Lions don’t have a pressing need to add wide receivers through the 2026 NFL Draft, but when a deep class presents itself, there’s an opportunity to find value late in the draft. With a plethora of talent working through on-field drills at the Combine, it can be challenging to quickly and accurately sort […]
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The running backs group kicked off the third day of the NFL Combine, and like most position groups, only about half of the eligible prospects participated in measured testing or on-field drills. But some of the top prospects did take the field, and there were a handful of standout running backs that showed very well. […]
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