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The Detroit Lions have proposed a rule change that the San Francisco 49ers might be in favor of implementing. The submission proposes that NFL teams should be allowed to use an emergency quarterback if a team’s two active quarterbacks are ruled out for the game. Had the NFL rule proposal been in place this past […]

The Detroit Lions have re-signed LB Alex Anzalone to a 3-year deal worth $18.75 million according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport. After a career year in 2022, Anzalone turns his stellar play into a payday and a long-term home in Detroit. So close to making the playoffs in 2022, the Lions have secured their […]

The Detroit Lions are signing former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cam Sutton to a three-year deal worth $33 million, according to Ian Rapport of NFL Network. Cam Sutton’s deal with the Lions has $22.5 out of the $33 million guaranteed. He was a key player on the Steelers defense over his five years with the team, […]

Detroit Lions cornerback Jerry Jacobs has turned himself into a recruitment coordinator this offseason. His recruitment of Jalen Ramsey failed after the star corner was traded to the Miami Dolphins. Now, he has his sights set on a former Lions star. Jacobs threw out a recruiting pitch to Philadelphia Eagles corner Darius Slay. “Yoo big […]

The Detroit Lions want to challenge for the NFC North championship in 2023. In order to do so, they will need to get better. They have a major chance to do so with NFL free agency starting on Monday. The Lions have some of their own guys they’d like to bring back. Running back Jamaal […]

Running back Jamaal Williams is coming off a terrific season for the high-scoring Detroit Lions, which is why it’s no surprise to see his name as a potential target by NFL teams in the offseason. Among the teams rumored to be eyeing Williams are the Buffalo Bills, who could lose Devin Singletary in NFL free […]

The New England Patriots will have multiple dilemmas to address in the coming months. Among them, the Patriots could decide to go all out to acquire a No. 1 wideout in either the free agency period or the 2023 NFL Draft. Patriots quarterback Mac Jones did not necessarily have such a player to rely on […]

The Detroit Lions’ free agent needs in the 2023 NFL offseason include players who can help the team win now and get them into the playoffs next season. The team came tantalizingly close in 2022, and with the right NFL free agents coming in this offseason, there is no reason the franchise can’t reach the […]

The NFL Combine is officially over, so all the attention is now on the 2023 NFL Draft. Organizations will try to find their next young stars who can be game-changing pieces really soon. The Detroit Lions are in an interesting position with the No. 6 pick in this year’s draft. In 2022, the Lions finished […]

With the Baltimore Ravens placing the non-exclusive franchise tag on Lamar Jackson, the quarterback is free to speak with other teams in free agency. Jackson will have no shortage of suitors if he actually leaves the Ravens. However, one team has already risen to the top as a potential Jackson landing spot. The Detroit Lions […]

The NFL Combine has officially passed, which means the attention is now on the 2023 NFL Draft. The future of the league hopes to hear its name announced in Kansas City, Missouri in late April. One of those talents who might not need to wait too long for that to happen is Myles Murphy. In […]

Tyree Wilson is one of the best prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft class. The Texas Tech football pass-rusher is the best true defensive end in the group this year, and as such, lots of 4-3 teams, specifically, at the top of the draft will covet Wilson. This includes teams like the Chicago Bears, Detroit […]

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes will soon have to make decisions on who will be the team’s long-term answer at quarterback and who will serve as the backup at the position in the 2023 season. Barring any major change of plans, Jared Goff will be under center for Detroit come Week 1 of the […]

CJ Stroud, the Ohio State football quarterback, will likely be one of the first five or six players off the board in the 2023 NFL Draft. Several teams at the top of the draft need a new QB, including the Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Seattle Seahawks, Detroit Lions, and Carolina Panthers. Of those high-picking teams, […]

The NFL Draft is never an exact science. In fact, it’s actually nearly the exact opposite. Some late-round selections blossom into stars, some top picks flame out, and there are some prospects no one can seem to agree on. In the 2023 draft class, there’s no player who epitomizes this sentiment more than Florida quarterback […]

The 2023 NFL Combine is officially underway, with some of the top prospects in football looking to make a positive mark with the 2023 NFL Draft approaching. The Combine is always an interesting event to pay attention to, but it’s not something that everyone considers to be wildly important. Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell […]

The tight end market in 2023 NFL free agency doesn’t feature any true stars, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t quality options available. One of the best on the market is Dalton Schultz, currently of the Dallas Cowboys. Since becoming Dallas’ starting tight end in 2020, Schultz has been a solid, consistent option in the […]

NFL free agency is right around the corner, and it will be an exciting period for quite a few teams across the league. There are some big names who could be finding new homes this offseason once free agency rolls around, and one such player is New England Patriots star wide receiver Jakobi Meyers. There […]

It’s officially March, which means that NFL free agency is just around the corner. There are plenty of great players that are about to hit the open market, which means their current teams are trying desperately to keep them in town, while the rest of the teams across the league are preparing their pitches. One […]

Tremaine Edmonds is one of the biggest names on the 2023 NFL free agency market. The Buffalo Bills linebacker is a five-year NFL veteran, a two-time Pro Bowler, and still just 24 years old. The Bills would love to keep him, but with a tight salary cap situation, the franchise has some tough decisions to […]

The Detroit Lions went from holding the No. 2 selection in the 2022 NFL Draft to missing the playoffs by a hair later that season. The Lions must now take the next step toward being a legitimate playoff team. The way they can do this is by making big moves during the 2023 offseason. Here […]

As teams look for a top flight cornerback in NFL free agency, James Bradberry fits the bill. After getting cut from the New York Giants, Bradberry went on to have a remarkable season for the Philadelphia Eagles. Now, teams will be looking for Bradberry to lead their secondary. Bradberry started all 17 games for the […]

Jessie Bates is entering NFL free agency as arguably the best safety available. Just 25-years-old, Bates isn’t too far removed from an All Pro season. Teams will be lining up for his signature. Bates started 16 games for the Bengals in 2022. He made 71 tackles, defended eight passes and came away with four interceptions. […]

The Los Angeles Rams could trade cornerback Jalen Ramsey within the next few weeks, and several suitors are expected to emerge for the 28-year-old. The Detroit Lions and Las Vegas Raiders are viewed as two of the most logical trade destinations for Ramsey, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Jalen Ramsey would fit with the Lions […]

The Detroit Lions are hoping in the tough business of cutting salary with free agency around the corner. A flurry of teams across the league have been making cost-cutting decisions in hopes of having more money available to spend, and now the Lions have released defensive end Michael Brockers, according to Colton Pouncy of The […]

Detroit Lions’ defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn will be remaining with the team for the foreseeable future after the team signed him to a contract extension, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported on Thursday. The multi-year agreement is not fully completed but “should be soon,” per Fowler. Glenn interviewed for head coaching positions with the Arizona Cardinals and […]

The Detroit Lions went from having the No. 2 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft to falling just a tie-breaker short of the playoffs later that season. Now, the Lions must take the next step to become a playoff team and that starts this NFL offseason. The way the franchise does this starts with moves […]

Los Angeles Rams star cornerback Jalen Ramsey has garnered a lot of attention since implying that he expects to be traded during the offseason. It was not exactly a revelation, as many fans have braced themselves for that reality. Ramsey did add more buzz to the rumors, though, and even received a recruiting pitch. Wide […]

The NFL coaching carousel can be cruel and unforgiving to those who fail to impact immediate and lasting change on a franchise. Unfortunately, even those who do are not always immune. Carolina Panthers senior assistant and former head coach of the Indianapolis Colts and Detroit Lions Jim Caldwell has resigned himself to that inexplicable fate. […]

The Detroit Lions have their sights set on an NFC North title in 2023. After finishing 2022 with a 9-8 record and a 5-1 record in the division, the Lions want to go from division fodder to division leaders. This offseason is an incredibly important one for the franchise. The moves Detroit makes this spring […]

The Detroit Lions’ future looks great. They have many highly talented players and a coaching staff that knows how to get the most out of the team highlighted by head coach Dan Campbell and offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. Johnson saw plenty of interest from teams with head coaching vacancies but opted to stay with Detroit. […]

The Detroit Lions failed to make the playoffs for the sixth straight season in 2022. They had a poor start at 1-6, but bounced back by going 8-2 over the next 10 games, entering the Week 18 finale with an outside chance at the postseason. Unfortunately for Detroit, even beating the division-rival Green Bay Packers […]

Super Bowl 57 has come and gone, marking the official end of the 2022-23 NFL season. So what’s the first thing to think about in the offseason? Why, who will win Super Bowl 58, of course. The cycle of sports media is so beautiful, isn’t it? Anyways, betting outlets officially released the opening odds for […]

The Detroit Lions have recently made some minor moves in their coaching staff, with former Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback JT Barrett being promoted to the role of assistant quarterbacks coach. “The #Lions have hired former Ohio State QB JT Barrett as their assistant QBs coach and Shaun Dion Hamilton as assistant LBs coach”, per Ari Meirov. […]

The Detroit Lions’ offense was the main reason why they came oh-so-close to breaking their playoff drought. Much has been made about offensive coordinator Ben Johnson’s work in turning this unit into one of the best in the league. His excellence led to him getting head coaching interest, but he decided to stay in Detroit. The […]

The Detroit Lions were close to making their first playoff appearance since 2016. After an abysmal 1-6 start, Detroit proved they are no longer the Same Old Lions, and provided tangible hope for a fanbase in need. So far, their offseason has gotten off to a great start. Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson returned to the […]

Tragedy struck on Thursday as former Detroit Lions linebacker Jessie Lemonier reportedly passed away at just 25 years of age. Per Eric Woodyard of ESPN: “Former Detroit Lions LB Jessie Lemonier has passed away, a source confirms to ESPN. Lemonier appeared in 7 games in Detroit during the 2021 season.” Lemonier was signed as an […]

With the NFL playoffs drawing closer to its end, it is officially mock draft season for football fans. Many fans turn to analysts like Todd McShay and Mel Kiper to get an idea of who their team could pick come April. Kiper, in particular, has provided NFL fans with his mock drafts for decades. He […]

Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions had one of the more improbable seasons in the NFL this year. And yet, Campbell wasn’t nominated for Coach of the Year. The Lions went just 3-13-1 last season, finishing last in the NFC North. However, Dan Campbell was able to spark a revitalization in Detroit this season, as […]