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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, […]
18 days ago | 1 read
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, […]
19 days ago | 1 read
In a recent appearance on the St. Brown Podcast, former New Orleans Saints left tackle Terron Armstead said that Saints players—fed up with head coach Sean Payton flirting with the Dallas Cowboys job—wanted Dan Campbell to take over the team. For a little background, there were plenty of rumors toward the end of Payton’s career […]
19 days ago | 3 reads
On this week’s St. Brown podcast, Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson received a very high compliment from one of the best offensive tackles of the past few decades. Now-retired left tackle Terron Armstead was the guest this week, and the former Saint and Dolphin was talking about a joke he made when he said […]
19 days ago | 1 read
It’s time to close out our nominations for the 2025 Detroit Lions awards. Of course, we finish with the biggest award of all: Most Valuable Player. Before we get into it, make sure you cast your ballot for all of the other awards below. Previous awards (voting still open!) Onto our nominations for MVP. 2025 […]
19 days ago | 1 read
With the Miami Dolphins kicking things off early in the week with a few salary-cap-related releases, it’s time to talk about the Detroit Lions and moves they could possibly make before the start of free agency. With the Lions expected to be over the 2026 salary cap—which is projected to be between $301 and $306 […]
20 days ago | 0 reads
Our 2026 NFL Combine preview series continues as we inch closer to the NFL’s televised coverage of the event on Thursday, February 26. So far, we have already previewed which quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers the Detroit Lions should be scouting. In this article, we wrap up the offensive skill positions by examining the tight end prospects that should be […]
20 days ago | 4 reads
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 […]
20 days ago | 1 read
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 […]
20 days ago | 1 read
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 […]
20 days ago | 2 reads
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 […]
20 days ago | 2 reads
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 […]
20 days ago | 3 reads
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 […]
21 days ago | 0 reads
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 […]
21 days ago | 6 reads
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. […]
21 days ago | 2 reads
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 […]
21 days ago | 0 reads
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 […]
22 days ago | 3 reads
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 […]
22 days ago | 0 reads
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, […]
22 days ago | 0 reads
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 […]
23 days ago | 4 reads
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 […]
23 days ago | 3 reads
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 […]
23 days ago | 2 reads
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 […]
24 days ago | 1 read
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 […]
24 days ago | 0 reads
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. […]
24 days ago | 3 reads