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The Detroit Lions have a problem at wide receiver. With Jameson Williams’ impending suspension, there’s an open spot up for grabs. Perhaps some were hoping that ex-New York Jets WR Denzel Mims could fill that void in the interim. However, coach Dan Campbell’s recent comments about Mims seemed to paint a bleak picture on his […]

Jameson Williams just can’t catch a break. Earlier in training camp, the Detroit Lions star wide receiver left camp due to a leg injury. That injury comes at the heels of Williams’ six-game suspension due to violating the NFL’s gambling policy. It’s just overall a brutal situation for the 12th overall pick of the 2022 […]

The Detroit Lions rookie class looks like a success thus far. Granted, they’ve only played in training camp and one preseason game, but the stock is certainly rising for three of the Lions top rookies already. So far in camp, safety Brian Branch, running back Jahmyr Gibbs, and linebacker Jack Campbell have proven to be […]

Aidan Hutchinson was selected with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. Hutchinson was a candidate to be selected first overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Jacksonville ended up going in a different direction, something Hutchinson recently admitted to being thankful for. “I’m happy here. Very thankful, very thankful,” […]

The Detroit Lions are likely set to be without Jameson Williams for the rest of the preseason and Amon-Ra St. Brown for probably about a week thanks to injury. With the wide receiver room in flux, new Lions wide receiver Denzel Mims could have an opportunity to earn more playing time, although head coach Dan […]

The Detroit Lions are hoping to have a sweet duo at wide receiver this season between Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams. Nevertheless, there are plenty of obstacles that the Lions will have to overcome to get them both on the field together. While Williams will miss the first six games due to suspension, both […]

Former Detroit Lions head coach Buddy Parker has been named a finalist for the 2024 Hall of Fame class. Parker is the one coach/contributor candidate who made it through the Hall of Fame’s coach/contributor committee to be considered for selection into the 2024 Hall of Fame class. Parker beat out several other coach/contributor candidates including […]

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams is still gearing up for the NFL season during training camp despite being suspended for the first six games due to gambling violations. Nevertheless, the prospects of his second year in the NFL are taking another hit, as he left Lions practice on Tuesday with what appears to be […]

Teddy Bridgewater announced Tuesday he would wear the number 50 for the Detroit Lions in NFL preseason. Since the NFL loosened its rules about which positions can wear certain ranges of numbers, we’ve seen a lot of unusual number changes. However’ Bridgewater’s number change is the strangest we’ve seen yet from a quarterback. “I’ma wear […]

The Detroit Lions won their first preseason game against the New York Giants 21-16. While preseason game results don’t really mean anything, preseason performances often can. That’s why some players on the Lions roster who stepped up in this game could be in line to move up the depth chart, while other players, like running […]

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams had a quiet showing in the team’s preseason win over the New York Giants on Friday night. But Lions head coach Dan Campbell isn’t sweating the slow start, saying he’s “not worried” about Williams in his postgame media availability. “I told him this: I’m not worried, I didn’t go […]

Fans of the Detroit Lions might have had some issues watching the beginning of the team’s preseason opener against the New York Giants. Severe weather affected Southeast Lower Michigan on Friday night, cutting into the coverage of the game. However, once the storms passed, fans still got a good look at players on the roster […]

The Detroit Lions gave their fans something to cheer about in the preseason opener Friday night at Ford Field against the New York Giants. Down 13-3 early in the third quarter, wideout Maurice Alexander, who has been mostly on the practice squad across the last two seasons, broke several tackles during an epic 95-yard punt […]

The Detroit Lions agreed to the terms of a two-year contract extension with wide receiver Kalif Raymond on Friday, according to a tweet from NFL Network National Insider Ian Rapoport. “Source: The #Lions and returner Kalif Raymond have agreed to terms on a 2-year contract extension making him one of the highest paid punt returners […]

The Kansas City Chiefs begin their preseason slate on Sunday on the road against the New Orleans Saints. The big question that fans have before these preseason battles center around whether or not they will the teams stars and how much action the starters will get. For the Chiefs, that involves quarterback Patrick Mahomes, and […]

The New York Giants will meet the Detroit Lions in some preseason action. We are at Ford Field, sharing our NFL odds series, making a Giants-Lions prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. The Giants went 9-7-1 last season and made the playoffs. Now, they hope to replicate their success and make it […]

As the Detroit Lions head into their second day of joint practice versus the New York Giants, it’s time for players to solidify their spots on the roster. At the end of the preseason, the Lions will trim their roster down to 53 players, so now is the prime chance for players on the bubble […]

What are the Detroit Lions cooking in Michigan? After an impressive 2022 season fell short of their playoff aspirations, many expect them to take control of the NFC North. They’ve added some new weapons to complement their offense, including rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs. Amid all the hype around the team, QB Jared Goff praised […]

The Detroit Lions seemingly have their offense all set after their resurgent 2022 campaign, with Jared Goff being the ringleader as the team’s quarterback. Still, that doesn’t mean he’s guaranteed a job if he struggles, which is why Detroit’s recent signing of Teddy Bridgewater was a fairly eye-opening move. Bridgewater didn’t play much last season […]

It looks like the Lions surprising running back moves this offseason may just pay off. After selecting Jahmyr Gibbs 12th overall and trading away both D’Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams, the Lions look they have a standout in Gibbs. Gibbs has already earned from praise from Lions general manager Brad Holmes, who compared the rookie […]

Detroit Lions Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders visited Lions training camp Tuesday, and became the latest person to hop aboard the 2023 Detroit bandwagon. The Lions just missed the playoffs last season after going 9-8 with one of the best offenses in the league. Following the winning record and a solid offseason, the […]

The Detroit Lions training camp is underway, and the team starts its 2023 NFL preseason on Friday, August 11, against the New York Giants. As players fight and claw for Lions roster spots and starting positions, some players are rising to the top while others are struggling. Here are the three key players struggling early […]

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams missed most of last season while recovering from a torn ACL, and he is now set to miss the beginning of this year as he serves a six-game suspension for gambling. Still, Lions fans can at least find some excitement about their young receiver, as he is finally set […]

The Detroit Lions have added some quarterback depth to their roster behind Jared Goff ahead of their first preseason game, as the team has agreed to sign free agent signal-caller Teddy Bridgewater, league sources told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The Lions have had their eyes on Bridgewater, who has made 65 starts in his […]

Before Jared Goff was the quarterback for the Detroit Lions, he was at the helm of the Los Angeles Rams for a few seasons, including a Super Bowl appearance. During his time with the Rams, Goff was a part of a controversial NFC Championship Game win over the New Orleans Saints, although he has no […]

The 2023 NFL season is right around the corner with the regular season kicking off in a little over a month. In the final weeks of the offseason, the Minnesota Vikings have made a roster move by picking up former XFL standout Abram Smith, according to a report from Mike Mitchell. Abram Smith was a […]

Detroit Lions fans aren’t used to going into a season with any hype surrounding the team, but that appears to be the case this season. Last year, the Lions got off to a dreadful 1-6 start and everyone had written them off. Then, Detroit shockingly turned the season around and won eight of their last […]

The Detroit Lions hype train has hit a new mark. Not only do the Lions have genuine playoff expectations heading into the season, but the fans are more excited than ever to watch them play this year. Lions fans are so excited for their team’s upcoming season that there is a wait list for season […]

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said it will be “huge” for the team to give wide receiver Jameson Williams reps in preseason games ahead of a six-game suspension. Via the Lions’ ‘X’ page: “We’re going to douse him with a ton of game reps,” Campbell said. “He needs that, as he does practice.” Williams, who […]

The Detroit Lions suffered another injury blow at training camp on Monday, with tight end Shane Zylstra going down with a reportedly serious knee injury. Zylstra is expected to miss six months or more after a low hit to his right leg. It will potentially rule him out for the season as he will likely […]

While Jameson Williams is facing a six-game suspension to begin the season, he is still able to participate in Detroit Lions training camp. However, Williams has been struggling to find his footing and let his emotions show during Monday’s practice. Williams reportedly threw a punch at DB Starling Thomas after the undrafted free agent forced […]

Dan Campbell and Jared Goff are leading the Detroit Lions back to relevance. They have been in lockstep together as they try to make one of the NFL’s biggest losers a winner. The head coach vouched on the quarterback’s behalf when he arrived in Detroit. Before they joined forces with the Lions, Campbell was an […]

The Detroit Lions were so close last season. A tale of two seasons saw Detroit recover from a 1-6 start to their 2022 campaign, going 8-2 to end the year with a record of 9-8 and their highest regular-season wins total since the 2017 season. They took eighth place in the NFC with spots ahead […]

The Detroit Lions are coming into the 2023 season with a lot of hype behind them. Despite failing to make the playoffs last season, many fans peg them to be favorites in the NFC North. Their gutsy performances last season as gritty underdogs (and the departure of Aaron Rodgers from the Packers) make them easy […]

Detroit Lions defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson will not be speaking on his recent injury as he makes his return to training camp. Gardner-Johnson went down with a leg injury on Monday, but an MRI revealed that the injury was not severe. Gardner-Johnson is even back at practice, but on a limited basis and he his […]

The 2023 NFL Draft witnessed an unexpected turn of events when the Detroit Lions opted for Jahmyr Gibbs, a versatile running back, with the 12th overall pick. This decision has ignited excitement among Lions fans and fantasy football enthusiasts alike. Of course, Gibbs possesses the potential to become a game-changer in the league. Keep in […]

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay spoke about the team’s hiring of Matt Patricia as a senior defensive assistant. Patricia was Slay’s coach with the Detroit Lions before their relationship turned sour and Slay was traded to the Eagles in 2020. Via SB Nation’s Brandon Lee Gowton: “Me and him talked as man-to-man, we got a […]

Jared Goff, the Detroit Lions quarterback, has been a polarizing figure in the NFL since he was drafted first overall by the Los Angeles Rams in 2016. After leading the Rams to the Super Bowl in 2018, Goff was traded to the Lions in 2021. Now, as we head into the 2023 NFL season, fantasy […]

As the Detroit Lions gear up for the 2023 NFL season, one player is capturing the attention of fantasy football enthusiasts far and wide. That’s wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. After an impressive sophomore campaign, St. Brown is now on the cusp of ascending to the ranks of top-tier receivers in the league. In this […]