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It seems like the NFL is cracking down on players gambling on games. Last season, they suspended ex-Atlanta Falcons WR Calvin Ridley for betting on games. Now, five more players were suspended by the league. This list includes Detroit Lions star wide receiver Jameson Williams, who was handed a six-game suspension, per Ian Rapoport. Sources: […]

When the Detroit Lions drafted cornerback Jeff Okudah with the third overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, they were hoping to add a franchise piece to the secondary. Unfortunately, injuries and inconsistent play led to the two sides parting ways in the offseason. To the shock of many, the Lions chose to trade Okudah […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is just days away, and rumors will continue to swirl up until the end of the seven rounds. The Detroit Lions hold the sixth overall pick and with the uncertainty of the top five this year, who knows which player will fall into their laps. One player that could end up […]

TCU running back Kendre Miller is finishing up a third-consecutive week of Top-30 visits as he meets the Detroit Lions on Wednesday, according to NFL Network National Insider Ian Rapoport. “#TCU RB Kendre Miller is finishing up a third consecutive week of Top 30 visits today, as he’s meeting with the #Lions, source said,” wrote […]

One NFL Draft hopeful is on the verge of completing a visit of all 32 teams in the league, with Utah Utes cornerback Clark Phillips III scheduled to meet the only two teams left on his list this week, per Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network: “Utah CB Clark Phillips III is visiting the #Jaguars today […]

The Detroit Lions are bringing back cornerback Saivion Smith, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported on Monday. “The Lions are re-signing versatile DB Saivion Smith, source said, an incredible comeback,” Rapoport tweeted. “Smith suffered a scary neck injury against the Patriots in his first start, then had offseason disc surgery. Now healthy again, he’s back in […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is less than two weeks away. Entering the draft, the Detroit Lions were among those with the most draft capital. They recently added to it by trading Jeff Okudah to the Atlanta Falcons. Barring another trade, the Lions enter the 2023 NFL Draft with nine draft picks. Detroit has two picks […]

The Detroit Lions are hoping that the 2023 season marks the start of a new era. They had an impressive 6-2 finish to the 2022 season, just barely missing the playoffs at 9-8 overall. This time around, Dan Campbell’s team is hoping to finish the job. The Lions recently made the stunning move, trading cornerback […]

The Detroit Lions decided to pull the plug on Jeff Okudah by trading him to the Atlanta Falcons. The former first-round pick failed greatly to live up to expectations and now is turning in a different direction with Dan Campbell’s group. Campbell had nice things to say about Okudah but admitted that the young cornerback […]

The Detroit Lions are likely to make further changes in the offseason of 2023. This is especially true given the number of roster spots still available on their depth chart. Of course, they can do so through the draft. Here we’ll look at which rookie prospects the Lions will draft with each of their picks […]

With the NFL Draft quickly approaching, all eyes are on CJ Stroud. The Ohio State quarterback is expected to be among the first names called and could go as high as first overall. It now appears that teams outside of the top three in the draft are also doing their due diligence in the coming […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is right around the corner, and trade speculation should be at an all-time high until the end of the month. The Detroit Lions traded away Jeff Okudah to the Atlanta Falcons, and now they are bringing in Alabama star Will Anderson Jr. for a visit, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL […]

The Detroit Lions traded cornerback Jeff Okudah to the Atlanta Falcons, and Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams has made it known that he wants to change his number as a result of the move. “Im sorry for everybody who got that jersey but I need that uno man 😭😭🤦🏽‍♂️” Jameson Williams wrote on Twitter. Jeff […]

The Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons pulled off a shocking move on Tuesday afternoon that sent Jeff Okudah to the Falcons in exchange for a 2023 fifth-round pick. Okudah, who was the third overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft, is viewed to have quite a bit of potential, so to see him get dealt […]

After a rather successful 2022 NFL season, the Detroit Lions are looking to build off their accomplishments and, hopefully, inch themselves closer to breaking their current six-year playoff drought. For most teams, strong quarterback play is the difference between a mediocre finish and a meteoric rise. While current starter Jared Goff had a solid campaign, […]

The Detroit Lions are perhaps the most intriguing team to watch in the NFC next season. After an awful start to the year, the team showed significant growth. They very nearly claimed a playoff spot, and also took the Green Bay Packers down with them when they were eliminated. A big part of their success […]

Barring a major change of plans, Jared Goff will be the Detroit Lions’ starting quarterback in the 2023 campaign. However, the Lions may already have an eye on plans for the post-Goff era. Former Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker is set to meet with the Lions for a top-30 visit next week, as noted by the […]

Thursday’s pre-game first pitch at the Detroit Tigers game against the Boston Red Sox left fans feeling a sense of nostalgia. Detroit Pistons legend Ben Wallace, Detroit Lions ex-wideout Calvin Johnson, and former Detroit Red Wings star Nicklas Lidstrom were all in attendance. But it’s what they did before actually throwing the pitch that proved […]

The Detroit Lions brought back a familiar face in wide receiver Marvin Jones this offseason, who was with the Lions from 2016-2020. Jones is already noticing a difference in the culture from when he left the team. “It’s a new feel for sure,” Marvin Jones said, via Kevin Patra of NFL Network. “And I think […]

The Detroit Lions, probably better than any team in the NFL, know the cost of making a mistake on draft night. Drafting a player that ends up fizzling out at the next level can be catastrophic when trying to build a contender. No NFL Draft depicts Detroit’s brutal history at the draft than the 2011 […]

The Detroit Lions have had success in recent years finding diamonds in the rough late in the NFL Draft. Just last year, Detroit selected linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez and edge rusher James Houston on Day 3. Safety Kerby Joseph was a late Day 2 pick, as well. And how about wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown in […]

The quarterback sneak has been part of the NFL landscape for many years, but the Philadelphia Eagles took the play to a whole new level in 2022. Because of the success, there have been calls to ban the play, due to what detractors deem as the dangerous nature of it. If Detroit Lions head coach […]

While many cannot agree on where Anthony Richardson should land in the 2023 NFL Draft, everyone can agree on one thing. Richardson is an athletic marvel, a freak of nature. If you didn’t know it after the performance for the ages he put together at the NFL Scouting Combine, you definitely knew it by the end […]

The Detroit Lions failed to qualify for the NFL Playoffs for the sixth straight season. After falling short yet again, the front office is already looking ahead to the 2023 season. In addition to the team’s No. 6 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Detroit could be making other important moves in the next few […]

Led by head coach Dan Campbell, the Detroit Lions put together a 2022 season that defied all expectations. The team finished with a 9-8 record while nearly earning a trip to the playoffs. Following the end of the season, the Lions have been major players in free agency. They have added upgrades on both sides […]

Lamar Jackson has shocked the NFL world by announcing that he has requested a trade off of the Baltimore Ravens. Many teams across the NFL could use a star quarterback to come in and help them in their Super Bowl quest, and one such team that has been linked to Jackson in the immediate aftermath […]

The Detroit Lions are looking to upgrade at a number of positions, and that could mean Detroit will take a quarterback in the NFL Draft according to head coach Dan Campbell. “This year, as with most, you’re always looking to upgrade,” Campbell said of the Lions potentially drafting a QB, per Charean Williams. “And free […]

After being traded by the New Orleans Saints following the 2021 season, safety CJ Gardner-Johnson spent the 2022 campaign with the Philadelphia Eagles. As the team made a trip to the Super Bowl, Gardner-Johnson was a key contributor on the defensive side of the ball. Many anticipated that CJ Gardner-Johnson would continue his career in […]

When Jared Goff was traded to the Detroit Lions he was thought of as just a placeholder, until the franchise eventually found their quarterback of the future. However, after his strong play recently, Goff has the Lions re-thinking their QB plans. Even with Lamar Jackson becoming available. In early March, the Lions were considered the […]

The 2023 NFL offseason is up and running but it received some major news on Monday. Lamar Jackson announced on social media that he requested a trade from the Baltimore Ravens earlier this month. “As of March 2nd I requested a trade from the Ravens organization for which the Ravens has not been interested in […]

The Detroit Lions have made some big moves in 2023 NFL free agency. The Lions’ free agent signings include cornerback Cameron Sutton, defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, and running back David Montgomery. However, the sneakiest Lions free agency move is signing cornerback Emmanuel Moseley away from the San Francisco 49ers. Emmanuel Moseley is the sneakiest Lions’ […]

Former Detroit Lions wide receiver DJ Chark took to Twitter to share a heartfelt message with Detroit after he signed with the Carolina Panthers. “The past year has been incredible for me,” wrote DJ Chark. “Signing with Detroit and meeting the great people of that organization was huge for me. Playing with my brothers and going from 1-6 […]

As the 2023 NFL offseason trudges along, NFL free agency is slowing down to a crawl after a flurry of action in the opening week. While there are still players to sign, most of the big moves are in the books, so we can start to declare the 2023 NFL free agency winners, like the […]

The Detroit Lions have re-signed quarterback Nate Sudfeld, The 33rd Team contributor Ari Meirov wrote in a Friday tweet. Sudfeld, a one-time Super Bowl champion with the Philadelphia Eagles, joined the Lions in late August after being cut from the San Francisco 49ers. He played in two games for Detroit last season, taking nine snaps on offense […]

We expect the Detroit Lions to make further changes in the summer of 2023. This is understandable given that they still have one huge deficit to close. Of course, they can accomplish it through the draft. Alternatively, they may also want to reconsider free agency. Here we’ll look at the biggest roster need of the […]

CJ Gardner-Johnson’s brief tenure with the Philadelphia Eagles comes to a close. The 25-year-old safety is joining the Detroit Lions after a prolonged contract saga with the Eagles. The Eagles retained a good number of guys from last year’s NFC championship-winning team but the Lions still have a good team. Gardner-Johnson sees more than that. […]

New Detroit Lions safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson commented on his feelings towards the Philadelphia Eagles after how free agency played out for him. “I gotta do what’s best for the family. That’s all it is,” Chauncey Gardner-Johnson said, via Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. Gardner-Johnson also said that he has no bad blood toward the […]

C.J. Gardner-Johnson has already had quite the lively and controversial offseason, and now his agency has ensured that he will remain in the headlines. They seemingly explained the reason for why the cornerback chose to sign with the Detroit Lions on a one-year contract rather than return to the Philadelphia Eagles, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. […]

The Detroit Lions’ front office still has its sleeve rolled up, knowing there’s plenty of work left to do in preparation for the 2023 NFL season. In one of their most recent moves, the Lions have made adjustments to the contract of edge rusher Romeo Okwara, as reported by Field Yates of ESPN. By reworking […]