Detroit Lions Articles - Page 49

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 […]

A new season is here, and we are excited to check out how the Detroit Lions do. We are here to share our NFL odds series and make some Detroit Lions betting specials predictions for the 2023 season. The Lions have so many potential playmakers on their team. Now, we will look at some of […]

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown dropped a reality check ahead of his third NFL season. As St. Brown and the Lions training camp gets underway, St. Brown isn’t letting his recent success get in his head. St. Brown shared his perspective with reporters, saying,  “I feel like you’re only as good as your […]

The NFL Draft is over, free agency is winding down, and the beginning of NFL training camp is imminent. The Kansas City Chiefs are still at the head of the pack and the Detroit Lions are quickly rising up the ladder, but where do the other 30 teams fall in the NFL landscape? Let’s check […]

The Detroit Lions had a scare when defensive back CJ Gardner-Johnson was carted off of the field due to a non-contact knee injury during Monday’s practice, but later reports indicated that Gardner-Johnson avoided a serious injury, and Lions head coach Dan Campbell confirmed those reports when speaking to the media. “It appears to be that […]

The Detroit Lions recently made an interesting addition ahead of training camp. They acquired former second-round pick Denzel Mims from the New York Jets. It’s essentially a win-win situation for the Lions and Mims. Detroit gets a free look at a once-highly touted prospect. And Mims has a chance to turn his career around. The […]

The Washington Commanders are signing veteran kicker Michael Badgley ahead of Commanders training camp, per Tom Pelissero. Badgley played for the Detroit Lions and the Chicago Bears in 2022 and went 24/28 on field goal attempts and 33/33 on XP. The Lions unexpectedly released Badgley several days ago to clear a roster spot for WR […]

Injuries are the reason why a lot of players are unable to reach their full potential. These disable them from playing in a lot of minutes, games, and snaps, and disallow them from having any sort of availability. Coming back from recovery can be worse as well because they realize that their abilities have taken […]

The Detroit Lions hype train is already leaving the station, and while Dan Campbell is trying to pump the brakes, many top analysts are all in on the Lions and their new rookie RB Jahmyr Gibbs. NFL analyst Peter Schrager is one of those commentators, who was gushing about Gibbs and his potential while live […]

With NFL training camp officially underway, teams are preparing for preseason games. However, injuries have already taken place, and now Detroit Lions safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson suffered an injury on Monday that involved him needing to be carted off the field, per Lions insider Tim Twentyman. ‘Veteran #Lions DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson went down with a right […]

Detroit Lions fans held their breath on Monday morning when reports surfaced of cornerback CJ Gardner-Johnson having to be carted off of the field with a non-contact injury. Fortunately for Lions fans, they might be able to breathe a sigh of relief after seeing the most recent Instagram story from Gardner-Johnson, reports The Athletic’s Colton […]

The Detroit Lions acquired receiver Denzel Mims from the New York Jets Wednesday. Lions coach Dan Campbell was complimentary of Mims’ skill set Sunday. “He’s a guy that has tools,” Campbell said, via Pro Football Talk.  “He’s a big receiver and he has speed. He has length and kind of relative of looking at what […]

Things are legitimately looking up for the Detroit Lions for the first time in a while. They posted their first winning record since 2017 and have a young core that could get the team into the playoffs for the first time since 2016. Aidan Hutchinson is ready to make it happen, but he’s not going […]

The Detroit Lions are feeling the extra media attention, as they rapidly approach one of the best prospective seasons in years, but Jared Goff and Dan Campbell are pumping the brakes on the hype train. “I think as always, the thing that’s gonna worry you is the hype train,” Campbell said as training camp got […]

The Detroit Lions will be absent a key pair of veteran offseason additions as training camp gets underway, with Marvin Jones Jr. and Emmanuel Moseley both placed on injured lists. Jones has been added to Detroit’s Non-Football Injury list, a surprising development after he was a full participant in June’s minicamp. His designation to the […]

The Detroit Lions are riding high coming off of a winning season in 2022. Head Coach Dan Campbell has the team primed to make a playoff push in 2023, provided Detroit is able to sort out its talented, and suddenly deep, roster. With the Minnesota Vikings expected to fight hard to retain their NFC North […]

The latest Hendon Hooker injury update will make Detroit Lions fans happy. The third-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft is coming off an ACL tear he suffered last year at Tennessee. But while the injury may have pushed Hooker down draft boards, it now looks like he may be ready sooner than expected as […]

It appears that the Detroit Lions will be looking for a new kicker in training camp. The Lions are releasing kicker Michael Badgley in a surprising move, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Michael Badgley has spent time with five different teams during his NFL career, including stints with the Los Angeles Chargers, Indianapolis Colts […]

The Detroit Lions added to their wide receiver room via trade on Wednesday night. Detroit is finalizing a trade that will land them Denzel Mims from the New York Jets. As part of the trade, the Lions and Jets are swapping late-round draft selections in 2025. As news of the trade broke on Twitter, fans […]

The Detroit Lions are making moves. On Wednesday, it was announced that the Lions have pulled the trigger on a trade with the New York Jets that will see Denzel Mims take his talents to Motor City. It was NFL insider Connor Hughes of SNY who first broke the news on Twitter: “BREAKING: The #Jets […]

Philadelphia fans have built their brand as some of the most passionate and aggressive fans in all of sports, especially the Eagles faithful. CJ Gardner-Johnson learned that the hard way in his one year with the team, and took a massive jab at them on his stream after his departure. A fan joined his Twitch […]

The Detroit Lions surprised the NFL world with a 9-8 record last season. The team followed it up with a polarizing but talented draft class. The Lions recently signed their top draft pick Jahmyr Gibbs, who is expected to become a versatile threat out of the backfield. Now, Detroit has announced the signing of another former […]

As the Detroit Lions enter the 2023 training camp, several players could potentially be traded. With a revamped offense and new additions to the team, the Lions may look to make some moves to further strengthen their roster. In this article, we will explore three potential players who could be traded by the Detroit Lions. […]

The Detroit Lions have finally signed rookie RB Jahmyr Gibbs to a four-year deal, on the same day that Saquon Barkley and Josh Jacobs were snubbed by the franchise tag deadline. The former Crimson Tide running back racked up 1,370 yards from scrimmage in his final collegiate season, and earned his way to becoming the […]

Maturity and financial literacy can often be a problem for young professional athletes. Signing that first NFL contract and handling a lot of cash opens up a world of opportunities that some players never had access to beforehand. This can take a bad turn as some resort to bad habits. Recently, Detroit Lions wide receiver […]