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Tracy Walker is now entering his fourth season with the Detroit Lions. The highly-touted safety could have easily turned his back on the team this summer if he wanted to, but in the end, he showed his loyalty to the squad. Reports state that Walker turned down more lucrative offers from rival teams in order […]

The Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions will square off in NFL Preseason action on Friday night. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NFL preseason odds series, which includes our Falcons-Lions prediction and pick we have laid out below. For the first time in over a decade, Atlanta will not have Matt […]

The Detroit Lions went all in on Jameson Williams when they traded up in the 2022 NFL Draft to scoop him up as the No. 12 overall pick. The former Ohio State and Alabama standout is still rehabbing a torn ACL and as it is, it doesn’t look like he’s going to be ready when […]

Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Jameson Williams made sure to get permission from Lions legend and now Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford before taking in the no. 9 jersey. That’s an admirable show of respect from the former Alabama Crimson Tide star, one that would make it even easier for Detroit fans to root […]

The Detroit Lions are an interesting team to pay attention to this season. They are the featured team on Hard Knocks right now and there is no better time to check out FanDuel’s 2022 NFL over under win total odds, including our Lions’ over/under win total prediction. The NFC North Division is led by the […]

Jameson Williams is ready to start his NFL career with the Detroit Lions. The Alabama star will capture the attention of fans with his blazing-fast speed and the familiar number on his back. The 12th overall pick will wear the number 9, which was last worn by franchise quarterback Matthew Stafford. According to Eric Woodyard […]

The Detroit Lions got the honor of being the latest team on Hard Knocks and there have already been some funny tidbits. Among them was rookie linebacker Aidan Hutchinson singing Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” and just absolutely vibing while doing so. Take a look, via Woodward Sports Network: This will be the National Anthem of […]

The Detroit Lions are set to feature on the 2022 edition of HBO’s Hard Knocks. With the first episode airing on Tuesday, footage has emerged of running back Jamaal Williams breaking down practice in a team huddle. Williams gave an emotional speech to the team before they put their hands together, and his words should […]

No less than legendary running back Barry Sanders is guaranteeing the explosive return to form of New York Giants tailback Saquon Barkley. TMZ Sports crossed paths with the former Detroit Lions running back and asked him what he thinks of Barkley’s outlook in the 2022 NFL season. For Sanders, he’s got “all faith and confidence in […]

Dan Campbell has a warning for the rest of the NFL: the Detroit Lions are hungry, and they are looking for their next meal. While addressing the fans at Ford Field during Saturday’s practice, Campbell hyped up everyone in attendance as he shared their mentality for the upcoming season. The Lions coach highlighted how the […]

If there is a team that needs some bright sights on the field, it is the Detroit Lions. Following the 2021 season, the team officially has the longest playoff drought, winning its last postseason game 30 years ago. Because of that, it might be a little difficult for football fans to notice some quality players […]

Fantasy Football season is quickly approaching. This means that fantasy owners are looking to find players who can win them a championship. Every team around the NFL has a player that could produce enough to put a team over the edge. Even the Detroit Lions, who have struggled in recent years, have a few players […]

The Detroit Lions were dealt a serious injury scare to one of their offensive weapons in wide receiver Quintez Cephus on Tuesday. But from the early reports, it looks like the team may have managed to dodge a serious bullet. Cephus was able to complete a difficult catch, connecting with quarterback Jared Goff to win […]

The Detroit Lions have found their new faces of the franchise in tackle Penei Sewell and defensive end Aidan Hutchinson. They added Sewell in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft. They then added Hutchinson in the first round of the 2022 NFL draft. Both players are expected to be true cornerstone pieces of […]

Even with how bad the Detroit Lions have been over the past number of years, this team has still been able to churn out players that are relevant for fantasy football purposes – like Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson, and now D’Andre Swift. With the starting running back entering into a year where he should ascend […]

If there is one dark horse wide receiver that can surprise everyone in the 2022 NFL season, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell believes it’s Josh Reynolds. While the Lions already have their wide receiver corps set with Amon-Ra St. Brown, DJ Chark and Jameson Williams, Campbell is not ruling out Reynolds’ ability to crash […]

Former Detroit Lions OL Tyrell Crosby raised some harsh criticisms against the organization following the spinal fusion surgery he underwent in December. Crosby, whom the Lions selected in the fifth round in the 2018 NFL Draft, alleged that the organization doesn’t care about its players, via Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. Tyrell Crosby […]

The NFL world lost another good one on Thursday. Multiple reports have confirmed that former Detroit Lions defensive back William White has passed away at the age of 56. The Lions made the announcement while also stating that White had been battling ALS over the past few years. The former Ohio State standout has now […]

The Detroit Lions have some key players that are set to return from injuries at some point during the 2022 season. And heading into training camp, Dan Campbell provided some major injury updates on those key players. Dan Campbell started by saying that young cornerback Jeff Okudah will be back on the field to start […]

The Detroit Lions are ready to kick off training camp after a busy offseason. The Lions will be without two of their key offseason acquisitions when camp breaks, however, as a pair of the team’s early picks from the 2022 NFL Draft are dealing with injuries. The Lions placed wide receiver Jameson Williams on the […]

The Detroit Lions have some big dreams for the 2022 NFL season, as there is no way but up for the franchise following a disappointing 2021 campaign in which they won just a grand total of three games. And to help them hit their goals this year, the Lions decided to bring in former Ohio […]

The Detroit Lions drafted one of the most exciting rookies in the 2022 NFL Draft, selecting Alabama star wideout Jameson Williams with the 12th overall pick. If there’s one thing Williams doesn’t lack heading into the NFL, it’s confidence in his own abilities. That was put on full display when he was given the annual […]

It’s safe to say that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is one of the biggest fans of Detroit Lions legend Barry Sanders. On Instagram, NFL Throwback posted several highlight plays from Sanders’ career, showing the former Lions running back evading opponents on his way to touchdowns. After James saw it, he could help but […]

It goes without saying that the Detroit Lions have not seen much success for a very long time. That might change in the 2022 NFL season. As the season opener approaches, let’s look more closely at the Detroit Lions squad. There is no shortage of storylines here, but it’s good to focus on any diamonds […]

If you’ve followed the Detroit Lions at any point since the start of the 21st century, you’ve likely had feelings that can best be described as confusion or pity. If you’re a fan of the NFL team in Michigan, these feelings may fall closer to anger or depression. Dating back to the ’00 season, the […]

The NFL and college football world received some sad news on Monday evening, Former Detroit Lions and Michigan Wolverines coach Gary Moeller passed away at the age of 81, as announced by the university and ESPN. Gary Moeller, who succeeded Bo Schembechler as Michigan’s football coach in 1990 and led the Wolverines to three Big […]

The Detroit Lions have made some solid moves this offseason as the front office continues to build the roster. They’re still far away from being a legitimate threat in the NFC North, but the franchise has created a nice foundation to keep improving on. There is plenty for fans to be excited about but there […]

There was once a time when Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay never thought quarterback Jared Goff would leave. But once the opportunity to trade for Matthew Stafford arose, the Rams pulled the trigger. Fast forward to now and Stafford led the franchise to a Super Bowl in February, while Goff is left trying […]

The NFL has now completed 101 seasons, which is plenty of time for crazy things to happen. Across the decades we’ve seen incredible feats and incredible follies, and moments of all varieties, both the most peculiar and the most pedestrian. The NFL truly has produced it all, from classic plays like The Catch to infamous […]

It’s been a while since we’ve seen the Detroit Lions at the top of the power rankings but the front office has made some nice moves the last couple of years to excite the fanbase. After an exciting offseason, this franchise hopes to shake things up in the NFC North. To do that, someone will […]

The Detroit Lions were not great in 2021. The Dan Campbell-led team started their season 0-10-1 and seemed to flounder. However, the team picked up momentum and finished 3-3 to end the season, including wins over the Arizona Cardinals and Green Bay Packers. Going from worst to first isn’t unheard of, but the Lions will […]

In the midst of an extended rebuild, the Detroit Lions have begun their ascension up to finally being relevant again. With high draft picks making this roster look exciting once more, the Lions 2022 season may be another step in the right direction for a franchise long mired in below-average records. Led by D’Andre Swift […]

On Tuesday, the Detroit Lions signed former Michigan Wolverine standout wide receiver Devin Funchess. According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, the Lions are going to be moving Funchess over to tight end. That move seems to make a lot of sense, considering his size and skill set. Lions announced they have signed former University […]

The Detroit Lions had the second-worst record in 2021, as they went  3-13-1. That earned them the rights to the second-overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft which they used to get Aidan Hutchison. But the star rookie aside, here are three Lions breakout players candidates in the 2022 NFL season. *Watch NFL games LIVE […]

Seeing a sense of progress for the first time in what feels like forever, the Detroit Lions have been building up their roster over the past years to try and become a competitive team again. With Dan Campbell looking like the perfect solution as head coach and the right young pieces in the right places, […]

Detroit Lions running back D’Andre Swift is looking to build off of a mostly successful sophomore campaign. However, he did miss four games down the stretch with injuries. Lions running backs coach Duce Staley appeared to call out his toughness. Staley revealed a discussion he had with the talented running back, noted by NBC Sports […]

It’s not a stretch to say that Aidan Hutchinson is the future of the Detroit Lions. The Michigan native was drafted second overall by his hometown team in the 2022 NFL draft. Hutchinson is expected to be the foundation of a budding defense for a team that hasn’t found any semblance of playoff success. With […]

The Detroit Lions have been busy these last couple of years as the front office continues adding youth to the team. With a handful of exciting prospects in Detroit, this franchise should build up momentum in the coming years to become a playoff contender. It will take some work from everyone, as this organization has […]

The Detroit Lions had a successful NFL Draft, landing a pair of impact players on both sides of the ball with their first two picks in Aidan Hutchinson and Jameson Williams. There’s no doubt that the Lions made themselves a better team on draft night. But which rookie will fly under the radar in the […]