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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 […]

The New England Patriots offense was a complete mess in 2022, and unsurprisingly, changes are going to be coming for the unit. In an unprecedented press release earlier this offseason, it was announced that the Patriots would be moving on from Matt Patricia as their offensive play caller, and that they would begin to search […]

The Detroit Lions far exceeded expectations this season, finishing just a tie-breaker short of the NFL playoffs. Now the team’s mission is to build on that success in the 2023 NFL Draft. The Lions’ draft this season includes two first-round picks thanks to the Los Angeles Rams and the gift that keeps on giving, the […]

Despite interest from multiple teams, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is not going to make a switch to another franchise. Instead, he will be staying with the Lions to try to help Detroit sustain its momentum following an inspiring run in the 2022 NFL season (via Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network). #Lions OC […]

The Detroit Lions failed to qualify for the NFL Playoffs for the sixth straight season. After falling short yet again, the front office is already looking ahead to the 2023 season. In addition to the team’s No. 6 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Detroit should also focus on some interesting upcoming free agents in […]

The NFL has issued a $13,261 fine to Green Bay Packers linebacker Quay Walker for his unsportsmanlike conduct penalty during last week’s game against the Detroit Lions, as noted by the NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Walker’s rookie campaign came to an end in the fourth quarter of the contest after he was thrown out for […]

The Detroit Lions heavily relied on their promising young talents to lead the way in the 2022 season. They will call on multiple such players to help the team make it back-to-back seasons with a winning record, including Jameson Williams. After spending months rehabbing the torn ACL injury he suffered during last year’s College Football […]

Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah enjoyed a breakout season in 2022. It wasn’t perfect, however, and his play dipped a bit as the Lions completed a winning season. With a major decision looming, the Lions have a lot to think about. And the Lions are doing just that, thinking. Detroit general manager Brad Holmes spoke […]

Detroit Lions pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson came to the Lions with a lot of expectations. If his rookie season is any indication, he certainly can live up to the hype. Hutchinson and the Lions destroyed narratives in 2022. They finished with a winning season for the first time since 2017. Lions fans and players alike […]

The Detroit Lions destroyed the Same Old Lions narrative this season with an incredible turnaround. They went 8-2 the rest of the season after a 1-6 start, earning a winning record for the first time since 2016. Quarterback Jared Goff is a major reason why. Many believed Goff to be a bridge quarterback when the […]

Green Bay Packers linebacker Quay Walker will most likely not receive a suspension after pushing a Detroit Lions athletic trainer in the fourth quarter of the team’s Week 18 loss, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported on Tuesday. Walker was ejected from the game for shoving the Lions staff member and was visibly distraught in the […]

The Detroit Lions finished with a winning record for the first time since 2017. After destroying the Same Old Lions narrative, Detroit right tackle Penei Sewell believes the future is bright in the Motor City. Sewell, like the many on the Lions, conducted their exit interviews on Monday. Despite the offseason only just beginning, the […]

The Detroit Lions lost to the Buffalo Bills on Thanksgiving and found themselves at a bit of a crossroads. The loss was rather reminiscent of losses in years past. Detroit stands up to good teams only to falter at the end. In the weeks following, the Lions were out to prove they weren’t the Same […]

Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams just got himself a new fan in Los Angeles Lakers legend LeBron James. Williams went viral on Sunday after helping the Lions take down the Green Bay Packers and deny them the opportunity to make the playoffs. His two rushing touchdowns were enough to turn all the attention to […]

The Detroit Lions weren’t playing for their own spot in the playoffs on Sunday night. Rather, the Lions, who were eliminated from playoff contention earlier in the day after the Seattle Seahawks beat the LA Rams, were playing purely to spoil the Green Bay Packers season. They did precisely that, stunning Aaron Rodgers and Co. […]

The Green Bay Packers, led by a resurgent Aaron Rodgers, entered their crucial Week 18 clash against the Detroit Lions having won four straight to remain in the thick of the playoff hunt. However, the Packers came up short in the final game of the regular season, losing to the Lions, 20-16, to put an […]

There is uncertainty in the future of Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers in the NFL. What’s certain is that the Packers have been eliminated from Super Bowl contention after losing Sunday night to the Detroit Lions, 20-16. Lions rookie safety Kerby Joseph helped make sure that Detroit would drag the Packers with them to […]

The Seattle Seahawks are going to the playoffs. On top of Geno Smith, they have the Detroit Lions to thank for defeating the Green Bay Packers, which allowed them to get into the playoffs. Numerous Seahawks fans are showing their appreciation for the Lions with some donations. Many have sent money to the Lions Foundation […]