Detroit Lions Articles - Page 53

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 […]

The Detroit Lions continue to fortify their roster in the offseason. Shortly after news broke out that the Lions have inked Philadelphia Eagles safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson to a deal, Detroit made another front office maneuver, with NFL insider Ari Meirove reporting that two-time Pro Bowl long snapper Jake McQuaide has also decided to bring his […]

The Detroit Lions have swooped in and grabbed one of the top defensive free agents left on the board. And it brings another massive addition to their secondary. The Lions are in agreement with former Philadelphia Eagles safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Gardner-Johnson will sign a one-year, $8 million contract. The move […]

The Detroit Lions shocked fans across the NFL this week when they signed running back David Montgomery to a three-year contract. Many expected them to retain popular ball carrier Jamaal Williams, who wound up signing with the New Orleans Saints. More details are emerging about Detroit’s attempts to keep Williams. The Detroit Free Press confirmed […]

After six seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cameron Sutton decided to take his talents elsewhere. Sutton and the Detroit Lions reportedly came to terms on a three-year, $33 million deal on Monday. The cornerback’s new deal includes $22.5 million in guaranteed money. Sutton hit free agency for the second time in his career earlier this […]

The Detroit Lions shocked the vast majority of fans last season with their tough-nosed style of play and surprising level of efficiency on the field, as they registered their first winning season since 2017 with a record of 9-8. Now, as they gear up for year three with head coach Dan Campbell leading the charge, […]

Jamaal Williams will be starting a new chapter in his football career with the New Orleans Saints after agreeing to a deal with the NFC South franchise. The deal is said to be for three years and worth $12 million — or double the amount of the biggest contract he previously signed. If not for […]

Running back David Montgomery has been a driving force in the Chicago Bears backfield since being drafted in the third round of the 2019 NFL draft. But after four years with the team, Montgomery is set to depart in free agency, and it looks like he will be joining a division rival in the Detroit […]

The Detroit Lions have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with free agent cornerback Emmanuel Moseley, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Moseley spent all four of his previous seasons in the NFL with the San Francisco 49ers. An undrafted free agent out of Tennessee in 2018, he first emerged as a starter the following […]

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 […]