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Detroit Lions left tackle Taylor Decker appeared to announce on Instagram on Tuesday afternoon that he’ll be returning to the team for the 2026 season, his 11th career year. Decker posted to Instagram a photo of himself coming out of the Ford Field tunnel with the following caption: “Whom shall I send, and who will […]
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Down at the NFL Combine, the Detroit Lions offered more updates on the health of safety Kerby Joseph, who battled a knee injury for most of 2025. The news, as it has been since the injury occurred, is mixed. But one thing is pretty clear: the Lions are unwilling to state their level of confidence […]
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The Detroit Lions’ offensive line figures to be a huge part of the team’s offseason plans. The unit took a significant step back in 2025, and the team faces some pivotal decisions this offseason. During their individual press conferences at the NFL Combine on Tuesday, both general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell addressed […]
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On Tuesday, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes took the podium at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis to field questions from reporters and writers from across the NFL. While Holmes addressed a variety of topics, he began by discussing the status of left tackle Taylor Decker and the possibility of his retirement this offseason. “Obviously, […]
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Our 2026 NFL Combine preview series continues, as we explore each position group ahead of the big event. In this article, we are examining the draft’s linebacker prospects that should be on the radar of Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes. In case you’ve missed any of this series, so far, we have already previewed: Note: Linebacker […]
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Down at the NFL Combine, a pair of NFL general managers provided updates on two players many Detroit Lions fans were hoping to see come to Detroit this offseason. Let’s start with Las Vegas Raiders edge defender Maxx Crosby. It’s no secret that Crosby’s season with the Raiders did not end harmoniously, after the Raiders […]
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One of the tougher decisions facing the Detroit Lions this offseason is what to do at the defensive end position. Before the team can even consider making a splash play for players like Maxx Crosby or Trey Hendrickson, they’ve got a tricky decision right in front of them with their own free agent: Al-Quadin Muhammad. […]
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It’s official: the Detroit Lions are headed for Germany in 2026. The team announced on Tuesday that they will play one of their 17 games next season in Munich, Germany. The game will be played in the FC Bayern Munich Stadium. At this moment, the date, time, and opponent have yet to be announced. However, […]
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The 2026 NFL Combine is technically already underway, but Tuesday really represents the first day in which media things are actually happening. The event kicks off with NFL coaches and general managers talking to the media, followed up on Wednesday with players stepping in front of the podium and answering questions. For the people at […]
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We’re in that slow period between the Super Bowl and the new league year where it sometimes feels like the NFL world has ground to a halt. And that makes it a perfect time to ask: Where in the world are our Pride of Detroit readers? Over the past few years, as Detroit Lions fandom […]
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Last year, the Detroit Lions’ coaching staff went through major changes. In 2026, there are only some minor tweaks. On Monday, the Lions announced they have finalized their coaching staff for the 2026 season. Leading the way, of course, was the change in offensive coordinator. John Morton was let go early in the offseason and […]
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Our 2026 NFL Combine preview series continues, as we explore each position group ahead of the big event. In this article, we are examining the draft’s edge rushing prospects that should be on the radar of Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes. In case you’ve missed any of this series, so far, we have already previewed: Note: […]
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The 2026 NFL Combine is already underway down in Indianapolis. While the televised portion of on-field drills don’t begin until Thursday, there are plenty of things already happening at and around Lucas Oil Stadium. Pride of Detroit will be down in Indianapolis for the festivities, mostly covering the media-specific events. That means talking to Dan […]
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Over the past few weeks, the Pride of Detroit staff has been presenting our nominations for 2025 Detroit Lions awards. But you, the reader, had the final say in each award’s winner. We’ve tabulated all of the votes (well, we just looked at the poll results), and here is a list of all of the […]
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One of the quirkiest facts about new Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing is that he is good friends with former Lions OC (and current Bears coach) Ben Johnson. He was even at Johnson’s wedding. As it turns out—according to a great profile on Petzing from the Detroit Free Press’ Dave Birkett—Johnson was also at […]
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The 2025 Detroit Lions season may not have gone as the team wanted, but it only reaffirmed their star power, according to analytics site PFF. Late last week, PFF revealed their top-101 players from the 2025 season, and the Lions had five players make the list, all within the top-50. More impressively, though, they had […]
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As the salary cap becomes tighter and tighter, there are fewer opportunities for the Detroit Lions to splurge in free agency. The Lions will certainly make free agent signings, but they are not expected to compete with the big ticket players that will garner league-altering deals. That being said, that does not mean that the […]
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Former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator John Morton is back with the Denver Broncos and in the same role was in before the Lions hired him. According to a report from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Morton will be the Broncos’ pass game coordinator for the 2026 season. The news certainly isn’t much of a surprise considering there […]
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Our 2026 NFL Combine preview series continues, as we explore each position group ahead of the big event. In this article, we are examining the draft’s interior defensive line prospects that should be on the radar of Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes. In case you’ve missed any of this series, so far, we have already […]
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Kalif Raymond has quietly been one of the most steady and dependable Detroit Lions. Here, since the very beginning of the Dan Campbell era, Raymond isn’t a star, and you won’t see a lot of #11s in the crowd. But just about every time he’s been called upon, he’s risen to the occasion. But 2025 […]
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It seems every year, some Detroit Lions player takes the next step to become a key player or even a star. Last year, it was both Jack Campbell and Al-Quadin Muhammad. You could even make arguments for Roy Lopez or Avonte Maddox. The year before, it was Jahmyr Gibbs, Jameson Williams, and Amik Robertson taking […]
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The 2026 NFL Combine kicks off in the final week of February, and we are exploring each position group ahead of the big event. In this article, we wrap up our examination of the offense by examining the interior offensive line prospects (guards and centers) that should be on Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes’ radar. In […]
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Before we get into the present day discussion, I want to start things off by paying homage. Going back generations at this point, Detroit has always been a top-tier sports town. From Hall of Famers like Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders, to Stanley Cup Champion and current general manager of the Detroit Red Wings […]
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Before I get into this week’s Midweek Mailbag podcast, just wanted to share a word with the Pride of Detroit community. I’ve been having a lot of fun with our Office Hours chats in the comment section, and I want to continue those moving forward. Unfortunately, I’ve been sidetracked the past few weeks. Last week, […]
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The 2026 NFL Combine kicks off in the final week of February, and we are exploring each position group ahead of the big event. In this article, we dive into the trenches by examining the offensive tackle prospects that should be on Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes’ radar. In case you’ve missed any of this series, […]
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