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Once the Detroit Lions’ season got crushed in the divisional round against the Washington Commanders, rookie quarterback sensation Jayden Daniels had one last parting gift for one of the players on the losing team. It’s a tradition within the NFL for players to swap jerseys after the game with others who they’re close or have […]

As Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes spoke about the playoff exit to the Washington Commanders in the divisional round of the postseason, he now speaks about the foreseeable future. After the Lions lost offensive and defensive coordinators Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn to taking head coaching positions, the question for them is now if […]

The Detroit Lions earned the top seed in the NFC with a 15-2 record in 2024. However, the Lions’ season ended in disappointment after a divisional round loss to the Washington Commanders. Now Detroit faces an uncertain future as the team is forced to replace its offensive and defensive coordinators. The Lions’ boasted one of […]

Appreciative comments followed Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn out the door, but one of the St. Brown brothers thought coaching cost the Detroit Lions. However, the Lions general manager got real on the “humbling” exit at the hands of the Commanders. The Lions fell victim to Jayden Daniels and the Commanders in a 45-31 decision […]

The Detroit Lions offseason has officially begun, showed appreciation for their offensive and defensive coordinator in the wake of their departures from the organization. Ben Johnson was hired to be the next head coach of the Chicago Bears earlier this week, while Aaron Glenn was hired by the New York Jets on Wednesday. The Lions […]

The Detroit Lions came into last weekend as the #1 seed in the NFC and the favorite to win the Super Bowl. They were big home favorites against the Washington Commanders, but they got bounced by 14 points at home. Now, their magical season is over. Wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and his brother, Equaimeous […]

The Detroit Lions had one of their best seasons in franchise history in 2024. Detroit finished the regular season 15-2, won the NFC North title for the second year in a row, and secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. All of those are franchise firsts. Unfortunately, the Lions have a lot of […]

One of the biggest names in the NFL coaching carousel, former Detroit Lions coordinator Ben Johnson took his talents to the Chicago Bears. But even if Johnson didn’t join an NFC North rival, there was little chance he’d be back with the Lions in 2025. Almost every team with a head coach opening reached out […]

The Detroit Lions lost Ben Johnson to the Chicago Bears on Monday as he became their new head coach. This is not entirely a surprise, as Lions head coach Dan Campbell mentioned the possibility of losing his coordinators. Now, it appears as if defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn could head to the New York Jets or […]

The Chicago Bears moved quickly to lock down the team’s next head coach. While the Detroit Lions’ season ended in heartbreak after losing to the Washington Commanders in the Divisional round on Saturday, the Bears hired former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson on Monday. Johnson was one of the most coveted coaches available in this hiring […]

The Detroit Lions have signed former Michigan wide receiver Ronnie Bell to a reserve/future contract, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The signing comes on the heels of the Lions’ 45-31 loss to the Washington Commanders in the NFL Divisional Round, ending a stellar 15-2 season for Detroit. Bell, who was drafted by the San Francisco […]

The Detroit Lions were stunningly bounced from the NFL playoffs, and now their staff purge has begun. Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is already off to Chicago to be the next head coach of the Bears, and now defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn could be on the way out as well. Ever since the Lions fell to […]

The Detroit Lions may soon be losing another coach. The New England Patriots are rumored to want to hire Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams, per 247 Sports. Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is looking at hiring Williams to be his defensive coordinator. Vrabel is taking over in New England, as the team’s third head coach […]

The Chicago Bears made it official, hiring Ben Johnson as the team’s new head coach on Monday. Johnson spent the last six seasons on the Detroit Lions’ coaching staff. He was promoted to offensive coordinator in 2022 and the Lions finished as a top four overall offense in each of his three seasons at the […]

It’s official now. Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell knew it would happen, and at least one of the dominos known as his coaching staff has fallen: Ben Johnson has been hired as the next head coach of the Chicago Bears. The decision marked a huge move in the right direction for the Bears as […]

What a season it was for the four teams in the NFC North. The Detroit Lions were 15-2 and won the division, winning the NFC’s No. 1 overall seed in the playoffs in the process. The Minnesota Vikings were expected to have a down year, but instead, they finished 14-3 while beating the Green Bay […]

As one of the biggest pieces of news to drop in the Chicagoland area, the Chicago Bears reportedly hired Ben Johnson for their head-coaching vacancy after three seasons of being the Detroit Lions’ offensive coordinator. And while the Bears had a laundry list of interviews on their plate, they apparently never even brought him into […]

The Ben Johnson era with the Detroit Lions is officially over. Less than 48 hours after the best season in Lions history came to a close at the hands of the Washington Commanders in the NFC Divisional round at Ford Field, Johnson has accepted the head coaching position with the Chicago Bears. One of the […]

After the Washington Commanders eliminated the Detroit Lions from the playoffs in the divisional round, the Chicago Bears became the week’s biggest winners. Throughout their offseason—as a team that didn’t make the playoffs—the Bears and Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has been a pairing that many believed could happen. And on Monday afternoon, the two sides […]

Jared Goff’s net worth in 2025 is $100 million. The Los Angeles kid was living the dream as quarterback of the hometown Los Angeles Rams but has now found a home in Detroit with the Lions and will be in Detroit for another three years after signing a contract extension. Here is a look at […]

There are 32 teams in the NFL. That means for every historically great team, like the Green Bay Packers, Baltimore Ravens, and New England Patriots, there have to be other teams that have struggled a lot more than they’ve thrived. Certain teams throughout the NFL’s history have seemingly always been bottom dwellers because they have […]

Following their 45-31 loss to the Washington Commanders in the divisional round, the Detroit Lions’ season has come to an end. This means the departures of Lions’ offensive and defensive coordinators Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn are imminent as both coaches have been top candidates for head coaching jobs this cycle. Lions head coach Dan […]

The Detroit Lions had one of their best seasons in franchise history in 2024. That may sound odd after Detroit got crushed by Washington on Saturday and was eliminated from the playoffs, but it’s true. Detroit finished the regular season 15-2 and secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC, both of which are franchise […]

What’s one way for Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold to get payback against Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders for beating them in the NFL Playoffs? Blowing them out in Madden. Saturday night featured a heartbreaking 45-31 defeat to the Commanders for the Lions in the NFC Divisional Round. It ended Detroit’s hopes for a […]

The Detroit Lions served notice during the 2024 regular season that they were on their way to their best season in more than 65 years. Head coach Dan Campbell’s team steamrolled their way to a 15-2 record that earned them the No. 1 seed in the NFC, a bye in the Wild Card round of […]

The Detroit Lions’ exciting 2024 campaign ended abruptly in the divisional round of the playoffs. Without much time to dwell on the loss, Lions general manager Brad Holmes has an uphill battle to climb in the 2025 offseason and NFL free agency market. Despite Dan Campbell’s meteoric rise, the Lions will endure a tough road […]

Dan Campbell didn’t have trouble finding words for the Detroit Lions exit from the playoffs. However, quarterback Jared Goff did. Now it’s time for the Lions to turn their attention to the 2025 NFL Draft, and here are three early targets with the No. 28 overall pick. The Lions suffered a 45-31 loss to the […]

The Detroit Lions had their best season in franchise history in 2024. Detroit finished the regular season 15-2 and secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC, both of which are franchise firsts. Sadly, the Lions got bounced during the Divisional Round by a dangerous Commanders squad 45-31. Now the Lions will shift their sights […]

On Saturday evening, the Detroit Lions’ 2024-25 season came to an end with a brutal home loss to the Washington Commanders in the divisional round of the NFC playoffs. The Lions got to this point by securing themselves a bye for the first round of the postseason, but ultimately, the team was unable to contain […]

The Detroit Lions suffered a devastating, stunning loss to the Washington Commanders 45-31 in the Divisional Round of the playoffs on Saturday night, putting a heartbreaking end to one of the best seasons in franchise history. In the end, five turnovers and the brilliance of Jayden Daniels on the other side were too much for […]

The Detroit Lions looked like a completely different team on Saturday night. Detroit was one of the most dominant teams in the NFL throughout the 2024 season. The Lions had a 15-2 record and secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC, both of which were franchise firsts. Unfortunately, the Lions had a complete meltdown […]

The Detroit Lions picked a bad time to have a bad game. Detroit looked like one of the NFL’s best teams heading into the playoffs. The Lions finished the regular season with a 15-2 record and secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC, both of which are franchise firsts. Unfortunately the Lions laid an […]

The Detroit Lions’ NFC Divisional Round clash against the Washington Commanders was unforgettable, and Sam LaPorta provided one of the most jaw-dropping highlights. The rookie tight end made an incredible one-handed touchdown catch in the second quarter, helping the Lions reclaim the lead during an electrifying first half. With 7:44 remaining in the second quarter […]

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell had a memorable regular-season finale, clinching the NFC’s No. 1 seed with a win over the Minnesota Vikings. During the postgame handshake, Campbell confidently told Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell, “See you in two weeks,” anticipating a playoff rematch. However, Campbell’s bold words have come back to haunt him […]

The Washington Commanders are headed to the NFC Championship Game for the first time since the 1991 season, securing their spot with a dominant 45-31 win over the Detroit Lions in the Divisional Round. Their victory shines a glaring spotlight on the Dallas Cowboys, who now hold the dubious distinction of the longest conference championship […]

Although the Detroit Lions  were the team Eli Manning predicted would hoist the Lombardi Trophy in the 2024-25 season, their Super Bowl chances got crushed following a 45-31 divisional-round loss to the Washington Commanders. Fresh off the playoff loss, Lions head coach Dan Campbell was justifiably emotional, explaining to reporters why this loss hurts so […]

The Detroit Lions suffered another brutal setback in their NFC Divisional Round loss to the Washington Commanders on Saturday night. Cornerback Amik Robertson exited the game in the first quarter with a serious injury. Robertson was one of the teams’ standouts on defense all season. Lions head coach Dan Campbell later confirmed the extent of […]

During the Washington Commanders’ rout of the Detroit Lions in the divisional round, running back Jahmyr Gibbs had a historic performance, even if it resulted in a loss. As one of the top running backs in the league, Gibbs proved how good he truly is, tying Gale Sayers in NFL history, per ESPN’s Eric Woodyard on […]

The season for the Detroit Lions, the best in their history, is hanging in the balance in the fourth quarter in Saturday night’s NFC Divisional showdown against the Washington Commanders at Ford Field. And thanks to a brutal mistake, the fate of the Lions may have been sealed. Detroit was whistled for having too many […]