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The Detroit Lions were one of the top stories in the NFL last season. They turned potential into production as they rose to the top of the NFC North and were able to win two playoff games in the same season for the first time in the Super Bowl era. Head coach Dan Campbell has […]

The 2024 NFL Draft had plenty of twists and turns. There were a number of trades early on, including the Detroit Lions moving up in the tail-end of the first round to select Alabama star Terrion Arnold. As it turns out, they might’ve poached him from the NFC North rival Green Bay Packers. Arnold, who […]

It is a good time to be a Detroit Lions fan. The team just enjoyed one of its most successful seasons in franchise history and followed that up by hosting the NFL Draft. Things are looking up in Detroit, but the roster is far from perfect. The Lions entered the offseason with a huge need […]

The Green Bay Packers finished short of their goal of winning the NFC North last season, allowing teams like the Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers to defeat them in the season’s biggest games. The Packers have now found themselves in retooling-on-the-fly mode, in hopes of improving their team, including their cornerbacks room. Recently, it […]

The 2024 NFL Draft came and went, and now all that is left is the aftermath of what to make of it all. We’ll start with our 2024 NFL Power Rankings post-draft edition, looking at all 32 teams and their whereabouts. Some likely won’t surprise you, such as the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, […]

The Detroit Lions had one of their best seasons ever last year and certainly their best season in a very long time. The Lions won the NFC North and hosted a home playoff game last season against the Los Angeles Rams. It was the first playoff win for the Lions in over 30 years, and […]

The 2024 NFL Draft was an exciting time for the Detroit Lions and the entire Motor City. Detroit hosted the draft this year and it was a huge success. The 2024 NFL Draft set a jaw-dropping attendance records with newly one million attendees over the three-day period, including 275,000 in attendance for day one. The […]

The 2024 NFL Draft was held in Detroit this weekend and one of the city’s greatest sports dignitaries, Hall-of-Famer Barry Sanders, was among those to take in the sights and sounds. Sanders spoke on a panel with former New England Patriots and New York Giants coaching star Bill Belichick during the festivities and received one […]

The city of Detroit hosted the 2024 NFL Draft and a ton fo fans made their way out for the first round on Thursday night. And, Detroit Lions fans in attendance got a treat as they traded up from No. 29 to No. 24 in a deal with the Dallas Cowboys. Here are the full […]

The NFL Draft is officially underway and fans around the league are on the edge of their seats. However, Eminem stole the spotlight after hyping up Detroit Lions fans while bringing out an entourage of current and former Lions greats to the draft stage. Roger Goodell took the stage alongside Eminem. After eating all the […]

As the anticipation for the 2024 NFL Draft builds, especially with the event being hosted in Detroit, Lions fans are facing the possibility of not seeing their team make a pick on the first day. In a revealing interview with 97.1 The Ticket, per Pro Football Talk’s Michael David Smith, head coach Dan Campbell shared […]

The Detroit Lions and All-Pro offensive tackle Penei Sewell reportedly have agreed to terms on a four-year, $112 million extension that makes him the new highest-paid offensive lineman in the NFL, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. Penei Sewell’s deal with the Lions includes $85 million guaranteed, according to Garafolo. The Lions picked up […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown is incredibly valuable to the Detroit Lions. So valuable they’ve made him the highest-paid wide receiver in the entire NFL. On Wednesday, the organization inked their top pass-catcher to a new $120 million contract extension, with $77 million guaranteed. Via Ian Rapoport: “Sources: The Lions have a deal for one of the […]

The Detroit Lions won’t wear their new uniforms until preseason begins in August. However, one NFL Draft prospect may hold the new threads up with commissioner Roger Goodell this week. The 2024 NFL Draft is merely days away. Hundreds of thousands of fans will descend upon the Motor City to witness the future of their […]

In the age of social media, it’s hard to keep things under wraps. Such is the case for NFL teams trying to plan official reveals for their new uniforms. The Detroit Lions are the latest team to get their jerseys leaked, but unlike most franchises in this situation, the Lions expected this and played into […]

The Detroit Lions have had quite the offseason already. But now, all eyes will be on the Motor City in one week’s time. The 2024 NFL Draft will be held in the heart of downtown Detroit at Campus Martius Park and the Hart Plaza. With that in mind, it’s time now for another Lions mock […]

It’s not the same ol’ Detroit Lions anymore. After decades mired in futility, the Lions made the playoffs this past season for the first time since 2016, and behind quarterback Jared Goff, they have one of the most talented young rosters in the league. Despite the good vibes throughout most of the Motor City, Goff […]

The Detroit Lions are coming off one of the most exciting and successful seasons in franchise history, and now they get to host the 2024 NFL Draft. Expectations are sky high after the Lions won the NFC North for the first time ever, gained their first playoff victory in Ford Field’s history, and advanced all […]

The Detroit Lions are coming off a fantastic season that saw them nearly make the Super Bowl, losing a nailbiter to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship. Better years are clearly ahead for this team and they’ve added some pieces already in free agency. When it comes to their secondary, they traded for […]

While CJ Gardner-Johnson is set on coming back to the Philadelphia Eagles, he still has some qualms with his previous team. More specifically, how certain members of the Dan Campbell-led Detroit Lions do not immerse themselves in the local community. The other was the fact that some fans were very quick to turn on him […]

The Detroit Lions saw Sam LaPorta evolve into their tight end of the present and future in 2023. However, the Lions still wanted to make sure they an ample amount of pass catchers at the position. Detroit has matched the San Francisco 49ers’ restricted free agent offer sheet for tight end Brock Wright, via Ian […]

The Detroit Lions finally restored the roar in 2023. The perennial laughing stocks shook that label last season with a 12-5 finish in the regular season to win the NFC North. They parlayed that success with their first playoff birth since 2016 as well as an NFC Championship Game appearance. Detroit won two playoff games […]

The Green Bay Packers lost former star running back Aaron Jones to the division rival Minnesota Vikings this offseason, a questionable development for Coach Matt LaFleur considering feelings he shared about the 5-foot-9, 208 pound backfield star recently. The Packers are expected to move forward with ex-Raider Josh Jacobs at the position as part of […]

Cameron Sutton, former cornerback for the Detroit Lions, surrendered himself to authorities in Tampa, Florida, on Sunday, over three weeks after a warrant had been issued for his arrest in connection with an aggravated battery domestic violence charge. The attorneys representing former NFL cornerback Cameron Sutton released a statement on Monday after he was released […]

Weeks have passed and finally, a new development in the Cam Sutton pursuit surfaced. After getting released by Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes’ Detroit Lions, there was no sign of the cornerback. Fast forward to a couple of days later, he finally made an appearance at the Orient Road Jail. Cam Sutton finally turned himself […]

The Detroit Lions may have won the NFC North last season, but they’ve had to slug it out in a division that includes fellow playoff contender Green Bay Packers as well as Justin Fields and the Chicago Bears. The Bears, in particular, gave the Lions quite the headache during the regular season. This is exactly […]

The Detroit Lions have revamped their secondary in countless ways over the past few seasons, but it was their secondary that ultimately let them down against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game. This offseason, former Lions free agent signee Cameron Sutton added insult to injury as it was revealed that a warrant […]

The Detroit Lions are working to keep some of their talent in the Motor City, after one of the best seasons in recent memory. The team is talking with Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown to extend their contracts with the team, per MLive. Discussions are ongoing. “Yeah, those are priorities,” Lions coach Dan Campbell said, […]

The Detroit Lions have had quite the offseason to this point. And now, their attention turns to the 2024 NFL Draft. Lions fans are eagerly awaiting to see who general manager Brad Holmes could target with the 29th pick in the first round. This eagerness is heightened by the fact that the draft is being […]

One week into NFL free agency, and the whole league is nearly turned upside down. It’s been a busy week for all 32 teams, including the Detroit Lions, who have made 12 signings thus far. So far, the Lions haven’t went out to necessarily wow anyone by signing big flashy names in free agency. Then again, […]

The Detroit Lions are coming off a stellar 2023-24 season run. However, the team made a tough decision on one of its key contributors. The Lions released 29-year-old cornerback Cameron Sutton from the roster on Thursday after his domestic violence arrest, Adam Schefter reports. Police in Florida had reportedly been searching for Sutton for nearly […]

Detroit Lions cornerback Cameron Sutton is wanted in Hillsborough County, Florida for aggravated battery – domestic violence, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said on Wednesday. The alleged incident occurred on March 7, per Lions beat reporter Justin Rogers. According to Rogers, Hillsborough County police tried to contact Sutton several times but have been unable to […]

The Detroit Lions, coming off of a thrilling division championship season, are now attempting to upgrade their roster after Dan Campbell’s recent Super Bowl guarantee. The Lions’ eventful offseason has led to the signing of former Cincinnati Bengals defensive line star DJ Reader, who teased his potential team-up with Detroit star Aidan Hutchinson. On Monday, […]

The Detroit Lions are still basking in the afterglow of a division championship last season and doing their best to jell as a team this offseason in different ways. Lions center Frank Ragnow is one of the team’s best players and most recognizable faces. Recently, he was put on blast by quarterback Jared Goff’s girlfriend […]

The Detroit Lions are having a nice free agency to begin the offseason, and it just keeps getting better. Considering this team has an electric offense, the front office decided to maintain some consistency in the wide receiver room for Jared Goff. Reports indicate that the Lions are re-signing Donovan Peoples-Jones to a one-year, $2 […]

The Detroit Lions came close to their first-ever Super Bowl appearance. However, they could not hold on to a comfortable second-half lead against the San Francisco 49ers. Detroit fell short, and they now hope 2024 is the year they make the next step. For now, eyes are beginning to turn to the upcoming 2024 NFL […]

The Detroit Lions have made a few moves in NFL Free Agency so far. After coming close to a Super Bowl appearance, Detroit is hoping to take the next step in 2024. What they do next remains to be seen, but one former player pitched an interesting idea. An idea that would see free agent […]

Star edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson and the Detroit Lions are currently in the middle of a highly important offseason for the future direction of the franchise following last year’s run all the way to the NFC Championship Game. Of course, the Lions’ season ended in crushing disappointment when they blew a 17-point halftime lead to […]

With a 24-7 lead in the NFC Championship Game, it looked as if the Detroit Lions were on the verge of clinching their first Super Bowl berth in franchise history. But even quicker than the Lions built that 17-point lead, the 49ers overcame it, winning 34-31 and ending the Lions magical season just short of […]