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A lot of what the Detroit Lions do on defense will revolve around a star’s recovery from last year’s injury. But a newcomer to the defense, linebacker Grant Stuard, is already in full boast mode. He threw shade at the Dolphins ahead of the teams’ joint practices, according to Sports Illustrated. “I don’t know if […]

The Detroit Lions had far and away the best offense in the NFL last season. Their best player was Jahmyr Gibbs, the running back who established himself as one of the best players in the league last season. Gibbs’ breakout campaign led to an incredible year in fantasy football leagues, but how will the Alabama […]

During Friday’s preseason game between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions, a scary moment occurred when Lions safety Morice Norris went down with a serious head injury in the fourth quarter. Norris was down for several minutes, and the two teams ultimately agreed to suspend the rest of the game out of respect for the […]

Detroit Lions’ cornerback Morice Norris is letting fans know his current state following his scary head injury. On Saturday, Norris took to his Instagram page to confirm that he is doing well, and he quoted scripture to put a button on it, per NFL Insider Jordan Schultz. “Amen Amen I’m all good man don’t stress […]

Detroit Lions defensive back Morice Norris suffered a serious injury in Friday’s preseason game with the Atlanta Falcons. Lions players sent heartfelt messages in the way of the incident at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. And the preseason game was suspended in the fourth quarter after the two teams huddled together at midfield for eight minutes. After the […]

Everyone is still processing the predicament of Lions cornerback Morice Norris after his head injury. It came in the second half of the preseason game between the Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons.  Norris appeared to take a head shot from the knee from Falcons running back Nathan Carter, and he was seen lying on the […]

The Detroit Lions’ preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday night ended in an unusual fashion after defensive back Morice Norris suffered a serious head injury early in the fourth quarter. With 14:18 remaining, both teams agreed to let the clock run down before league officials formally suspended the game with 6:33 left to […]

A scary moment occurred on Friday during the Detroit Lions’ preseason matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Lions cornerback Moric Norris suffered a serious head injury and had to be taken out of the game by ambulance. In the second half, Norris appeared to have taken a knee to the end, and he was lying down […]

When Detroit Lions cornerback Morice Norris went down with a scary injury at the top of the fourth quarter of the team’s preseason debut against the Atlanta Falcons, it left fans concerned. On an otherwise standard running play at the 15:00 mark in the fourth quarter, Norris ran down to the line of scrimmage to […]

A very scary moment occurred during Friday night’s preseason game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Detroit Lions. During the second half of the game, Lions cornerback Morice Norris went down with a scary injury after appearing to take a knee to the head. Norris was down on the field for an extended period of […]

The Detroit Lions were given terrible news on Thursday afternoon. Cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. underwent successful shoulder surgery and has been placed on Injured Reserve, ending his season. After playing in the Hall of Fame Game last Thursday night against the Los Angeles Chargers, Rakestraw Jr. injured his shoulder at practice on Sunday. Rakestraw Jr. […]

A familiar face was seen observing the training camp of the Detroit Lions on Wednesday. Former defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, who recently announced his official retirement, visited the squad, which is coming off an impressive campaign last season. Safe to say, it was a bittersweet moment for Suh. To recall, his exit from the Lions […]

Free agent safety Tracy Walker, a former starter for the Detroit Lions, has been suspended 12 games by the NFL for the 2025 season, per Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. The suspension, issued by Commissioner Roger Goodell, was made official via the NFL transaction wire, but no reason was disclosed for the disciplinary action. […]

The Detroit Lions are looking to get back to the dominance they possessed last season, and they want to finish the job this time around. They’re bringing back most of the same team, and expectations will once again be high for an offense that was one of the best in the league. The defense was […]

The Detroit Lions are ready to compete ahead of the 2025 NFL season. Detroit had a dominant 2024 regular season, but it did not lead to any postseason success. Now the Lions are under more pressure than ever to get back to the playoffs and start stacking wins. Thankfully, there is almost no team in […]

The Detroit Lions tried to make the most out of their day off from training camp on Tuesday, with many players surely using it to physically and mentally recharge before Friday’s preseason game versus the Atlanta Falcons. Though, how one man chooses to relax could greatly differ from how the other likes to spend his […]

The Detroit Lions are ready to get back to business during the 2025 NFL season. Detroit had arguably its best regular season in franchise history in 2024, winning 15 games and securing the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. That will be a tough act to follow, even if it did not lead to […]

The theme of last year’s Detroit Lions season was injuries, specifically on defense. Dan Campbell’s Lions were one of the best teams in the NFL as they finished in first place in the NFC, but their season ultimately came to a close because they weren’t stout enough defensively. The Lions are hoping to avoid the […]

The Detroit Lions could look a lot different at the start of the 2025 NFL season. Detroit lost both of its coordinators to head coaching jobs this offseason, which could lead to some schematic differences this fall. But Lions QB Jared Goff is confident that his team can overcome those changes. The message around Lions […]

The Detroit Lions are hungry and motivated heading into the 2025 NFL season. Detroit had an incredible regular season in 2024, but they could crumbled in the playoffs. Thankfully, the Lions should be getting one of their best players back from injury later this fall. Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson is reportedly feeling like his […]

The Micah Parsons contract situation with the Dallas Cowboys has been dragged out across the entire offseason, and now it has reached a fever pitch. On Friday, the star pass rusher officially requested a trade from the franchise due to the inability to reach an extension with the franchise. In a message that he posted […]

While he is still far from making it to the Hall of Fame, Detroit Lions rookie Ahmed Hassanein had a Hall of Fame Game to remember. While the Lions lost to the Los Angeles Chargers, 31-7, in the annual friendly affair to kick off the preseason, the 23-year-old defensive end announced himself to the NFL. […]

Since falling short in the 2024 NFC Divisional Round, the Detroit Lions have endured several marquee changes entering the 2025 NFL training camp period. After losing several key staff members, their offseason has been unsurprisingly challenging; however, the Lions’ most significant issue has been the numerous injuries they continue to attend to. Like the rest […]

Longtime football coach Jon Gruden hasn’t coached in the NFL since retiring in 2021 following a scandal involving his emails to former Washington Football Team, now Commanders, general manager Bruce Allen. While the issue will forever hound Gruden, he is still keen on returning to the NFL. Now working for Barstool Sports, the 61-year-old Gruden […]

The Detroit Lions will be under a ton of pressure during the 2025 NFL season. That may sound odd for a team coming off its best regular season in franchise history. But the stakes have never been higher for the Lions. And it is the first time during the Dan Campbell-Brad Holmes era that the […]

The 2025 NFL Hall of Fame Game will take place on Thursday, July 31, to kick off the NFL season. The Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Chargers will be the two teams playing in the classic game, honoring the four Hall of Fame inductees, and one of them is longtime Chargers tight end Antonio Gates. […]

The Detroit Lions face a tough act to follow after an incredible 2024 season. Detroit won 15 games and secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs last year, both franchise firsts. Now the Lions have to do their best at a rebound season with brand new coordinators and a reshuffled offensive line. Lions […]

The saying goes that defense wins championships. Explosive offenses get all the attention, but it was proven last season that faring well in NFL defensive rankings is uber important. The Cincinnati Bengals had arguably the best offense in the league, and they didn’t even make the playoffs. Defenses around the NFL will look a whole […]

The Detroit Lions enter the 2025 preseason firmly in the conversation as one of the NFC’s elite franchises. However, they suddenly face some doubt about their long-term trajectory. Recall that they are coming off a year where expectations soared to Super Bowl heights, only to end in heartbreak. As such, Detroit must now answer tough […]

As the Detroit Lions look to be the alpha in the NFL come the 2025 season, one piece that looks to be back stronger than ever is defensive end Aidan Hutchinson. While the Lions star has shrugged off his injury, he is coming off a season-ending leg injury from last year, though he would speak […]

As the Detroit Lions near the end of their first week of 2025 training camp, head coach Dan Campbell offered a confident assessment of his team, describing the group as a roster full of “alphas.” Speaking to reporters Saturday morning, Campbell highlighted the team’s competitiveness and work ethic during drills, signaling the tone he hopes […]

With the Detroit Lions looking to repeat their excellence from last season, the team is going to need major production from impact players, especially on the offensive side of the ball. As the Lions aim in pursuit of a Super Bowl, the development from each player will be vital, and one that has been noticed […]

The Detroit Lions will be under incredible pressure to succeed after how last season ended. Detroit had arguably its best regular season in franchise history, winning 15 games and securing the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. It will be a tough act to follow, for more reasons than one. Detroit has already faced […]

The Detroit Lions will be under immense pressure to succeed during the 2025 NFL season. Detroit had an incredible regular season in 2024, winning 15 games and securing the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. Both of those accomplishments were the first in franchise history. Unfortunately, defensive injuries were Detroit’s fatal flaw during the […]

While Detroit Lions fans are likely hyped for the upcoming season, looking to further improve as they compete for a hopeful championship, there are still a couple of loose ends to take care of first. There is a contract situation the Lions need to handle, as it deals with linebacker Alex Anzalone, who didn’t hold […]

The Detroit Lions have lost a lot this offseason, and a lot of people are wondering if the team’s window to win a Super Bowl has closed. The Lions finished with a 14-2 record in the regular season last year, and they earned the top seed in the NFC. However, by the time the playoffs […]

The Detroit Lions know the importance of staying healthy during the 2025 NFL season. Detroit’s incredible 2024 campaign was cut short because of multiple defensive injuries. Thankfully, the Lions got some positive injury news after getting a scare about one defensive player on Sunday. Lions cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. left Sunday’s training camp practice with […]

The Detroit Lions were dominated at home by the Washington Commanders in the NFC Divisional Round back in January. This was a massively disappointing loss as Detroit had Super Bowl ambitions. Despite the loss, the Lions are not losing sight of their ultimate goal. And running back David Montgomery believes this is the year his […]

The Detroit Lions’ impressive campaign last season came to a screeching halt after they were upset by the Washington Commanders in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. The Lions were tied with the Kansas City Chiefs for the best record in the league at 15-2 and looked primed for their first-ever trip to the […]