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The Detroit Lions have reached an agreement with former Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Avonte Maddox on a one-year deal, according to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. The signing adds veteran depth and experience to a Lions secondary looking to bolster its pass defense ahead of the 2025 NFL season. Maddox, 28, spent the first seven […]

The Detroit Lions entered the 2025 NFL offseason with plenty of work to do. Detroit was one of the most injured teams in all of football during the 2024 season. So much so that they crumbled during the Divisional Round playoffs against the Commanders. One of the biggest priorities for the Lions heading into the […]

The NFL offseason is heating up now that the new league year has started and free agency frenzy is in the rearview mirror. One part of the NFL offseason that most fans overlook is the Annual League Meeting, commonly known as the owner’s meeting. It is an important milestone where, among other topics, teams can […]

The Detroit Lions entered the 2024 season looking to win a Super Bowl. Detroit won its first NFC North Championship in 2023, finishing the regular season with a 12-5 record. The Lions went on to win its first playoff game in 30 years when they beat Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams. And Detroit […]

Defense has been a key focus for the Detroit Lions in the offseason. They added a cornerback while also coming to terms with one of their breakout players. Turning to offense, they agreed to a reunion with wide receiver Tim Patrick, according to a post on X by Adam Schefter. Lions announced they re-signed WR […]

They still don’t have Gilligan, but the Detroit Lions re-signed the Skipper. And they will have an extra pick in the upcoming draft. Also, the Lions added a 19-game starter to the quarterback room amid 2025 NFL free agency, according to a post on X by Mike Garafolo. The #Lions have agreed to terms with […]

Leading up to the trade that sent Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams, the former Detroit Lions quarterback slightly teased another team he considered at the time, per PFT’s Mike Florio. “While discussing the recent ‘trade rumors’ (they weren’t rumors) that preceded his renewal of vows with the Rams, quarterback Matthew Stafford mentioned the […]

The NFC North was arguably the most stacked division in football last season, and it got even better this offseason. Last year, the Detroit Lions were the league’s darlings. They were tied for the best record in football at 15-2, and they boasted the NFL’s best offense (564 points for). The Minnesota Vikings only trailed […]

Detroit Lions defensive end Levi Onwuzurike will be coming back to Detroit for at least one more season as he has agreed to a one-year deal with the team. Onwuzurike has been with the Lions for three seasons, and after dealing with injury trouble during his first two years, he had a nice season in […]

The Detroit Lions have made another addition to the defense, signing Roy Lopez to a one-year, $4.65 million contract. The four-year veteran agreed to the deal on Tuesday, per Tom Pelissero on X, formerly Twitter. “Former #Cardinals nose tackle Roy Lopez is signing a one-year, $4.65 million deal with the #Lions, per source.” The former […]

The Detroit Lions became one of the best teams in the NFL since Dan Campbell took over as head coach and put Aaron Glenn in charge of the defense while tapping Ben Johnson to run the offense. However, the coaching staff’s success led to new opportunities, as Johnson departed for the Bears and the New […]

The Detroit Lions have a lot of work to do during the 2025 NFL offseason. Detroit needs to add multiple players on defense if they want to make some noise during the 2025 season. One Lions players is frustrated to see one of their division rivals making so many moves during NFL free agency. Lions […]

The Detroit Lions have re-signed veteran offensive lineman Dan Skipper to a one-year contract, per Jeremy Fowler. Skipper joined the team in 2019, but it was in 2022 when he began seeing regular playing time. Over the last two seasons, he has started 11 games. However, most of his playing time has come as an […]

NFL free agency is a time for teams to fill the holes on their roster with veteran players who have made their name on different teams. It is an exciting time, especially during the opening hours of the free agent negotiation period. Splashy deals and surprising moves flood social media feeds around the world as […]

The Detroit Lions let a key defender go while they wrapped up another player on that side of the ball. Now they’ve stepped into free agency, landing former Jets cornerback D.J. Reed with a three-year, $48 million deal, according to a post on X by Jordan Schultz. BREAKING: Free agent CB D.J. Reed plans to […]

The Detroit Lions had one of their best season ever in 2024. Detroit won 15 games and secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs, both franchise firsts. Now the Lions must switch gears into offseason mode and try to improve the roster to prepare for another deep playoff run in 2025. One NFL […]

The Detroit Lions are still picking up the pieces from a crushing playoff defeat at the hands of the Washington Commanders in the Divisional Round. Now, Dan Campbell and company are retooling the roster to make another run at a championship next season. On Sunday, the Lions made a critical decision on a key pass […]

The Detroit Lions are jumping ahead with making free agency decisions ahead of the league’s legal tampering period. Their Saturday decision involves an injury-riddled pass rusher, but one the Lions are clearly confident in. Edge rusher Marcus Davenport is returning to the Motor City on a one-year deal, per Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. […]

The Cleveland Browns are not expected to hold on to veteran pass rusher James Houston. Cleveland is not tendering Houston, per NFL Network. The former Detroit Lions player is expected to become a free agent. Cleveland had claimed Houston from waivers in late November. The Browns didn’t do much with him, as he only played […]

The Detroit Lions had an impressive 2024 season. Detroit logged multiple franchise firsts, winning 15 games in the regular season and securing the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. Unfortunately, it all came to an end in the Divisional Round against the Commanders. Now the Lions must upgrade the roster and try again in […]

The Detroit Lions had a truly impressive 2024 season. Detroit won 15 games and secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs, both of which were firsts in franchise history. Unfortunately, the Lions suffered a ton of defensive injuries throughout the season, and it cost them in the playoffs. Detroit lost in the Divisional […]

The Detroit Lions need to address their defense once again during the 2025 NFL offseason. Detroit invested heavily in their defense last offseason, adding several players who made an impact right away. The Lions brought in DJ Reader and Amik Robertson via free agency and traded for Carlton Davis III. They also spent their first […]

Matthew Stafford’s net worth in 2025 is $150 million. Matthew Stafford is the current quarterback of the Los Angeles Rams. In his 16-year career, he has already set multiple NFL records and won a Super Bowl. For the second-straight offseason, Stafford agreed to restructure his contract to remain with the Rams. Details of the new […]

As NFL free agency nears, the Myles Garrett trade discussions continue to evolve. The Cleveland Browns have received numerous calls for the star pass-rusher, with the Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions managing to keep resurfacing. While both teams’ fan bases would love to see a deal go through, upcoming expenses in the near future could […]

The new 2025 NFL season officially kicks off on Wednesday, March 12, at 4:00 PM Eastern time. At that time, teams can begin working on various transactions, including signings, trades, and roster moves. The Detroit Lions won the NFC North last season, and any additions the team will make remain to be seen. One roster […]

The Detroit Lions are coming off one of their best seasons in franchise history. Detroit won 15 games, claimed the NFC North crown for a second consecutive season, and secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. Sadly, the Lions lost in the Divisional Round against the Commanders. Now, Detroit must focus on the […]

Jared Goff ascended to new quarterback heights with Ben Johnson as Detroit Lions offensive coordinator. But per the new Chicago Bears head coach Johnson, another Lions star was “throwing a better football” than Goff. He made this revelation during the NFL Combine. Johnson fired the insane stray at his former QB while appearing on NBC […]

The Detroit Lions are coming off one of their best seasons in franchise history. Detroit won 15 games in 2024, claimed their second consecutive NFC North title, and secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. All of those are firsts for the Lions as a franchise. Unfortunately, the Lions also had one of […]

As 2025 NFL free agency nears, Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett remains one of the top trade targets on the market after he requested a change of scenery in early February. Aidan Hutchinson knows the Detroit Lions are unlikely to acquire him, but that has not stopped him from dreaming about a potential pass-rushing […]

The Detroit Lions could look very different during the 2025 season. Detroit lost both of its coordinators this offseason to head coaching jobs with other teams. Lions fans got their first big opportunity to learn about new defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard during a recent interview. Sheppard talked about his defensive philosophy on local radio on […]

The Detroit Lions won the NFC North in back-to-back seasons, finishing with the third-best overall offense in 2023 and the top scoring unit in 2024 when the team averaged 33.2 points per game. Now the Lions will attempt to claim the division for a third straight season with a revamped coaching staff after losing defensive […]

Teddy Bridgewater’s net worth in 2025 is $24 million. Bridgewater is a onetime Pro Bowl quarterback in the NFL. Bridgewater recently announced his plans to retire following the 2023 season. He accepted the head-coaching job at his alma mater, Miami Northwestern. However, he briefly came out of retirement to help the Detroit Lions in the […]

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams will not face further punishment from the NFL for his involvement in a gun-related incident that took place during the season. A league spokesperson confirmed that the situation is closed to the Detroit Free Press on Wednesday. Williams was carrying an unlicensed firearm in Detroit. He was handcuffed but […]

The Detroit Lions had a complicated 2024 NFL season. It featured incredible highs, including a 15-2 record and a second consecutive NFC North division title. The Lions also secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs for the first time in franchise history. Lions fans had plenty of reason to cheer in 2024. Unfortunately, […]

The Detroit Lions had one of their best seasons in franchise history in 2024. Detroit won 15 games and secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs, both firsts in franchise history. Unfortunately, the Lions lost in the Divisional Round against the Commanders. One Lions player recently posted an update that should lift fans’ […]

With Dan Campbell putting together a new staff, and Amon-Ra St. Brown boasting about how good the healthy Detroit Lions can be, things are looking bright for 2025. And here are two sneaky good free agents the Lions need to sign. Taking the No. 1 seed in the NFC into the playoffs, the Lions fell […]

The Detroit Lions proved a resilient bunch during the 2024 season. The team dealt with a slew of injuries, particularly on the defensive side of the ball, and still finished 15-2. Despite losing third-year defensive end Aidan Hutchinson to a season-ending leg injury in Week 6, the Lions rallied, finishing as the league’s seventh-best scoring […]

The Detroit Lions might have had their best season in franchise history in 2024. That probably sounds like an odd thing to say about a team that failed to get back to the NFC Championship like they did the year before, but it is true. Detroit finished the regular season 15-2, which was three games […]

Notre Dame football is making an NFL-style move, hiring Detroit Lions scouting exec Mike Martin as their new general manager. Martin brings nearly two decades of scouting experience, including stints with the Panthers, Texans, and Buccaneers. He played a key role in helping the Lions transform from a struggling franchise to a powerhouse. Now, he […]