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The Detroit Lions will look a lot different than they did last season. Thanks to a busy offseason, the Lions have a new general manager in former Rams director of college scouting Brad Holmes, a new head coach in former Lions tight end Dan Campbell and a new starting quarterback after the Lions flipped Matthew […]

The Detroit Lions appeared to secure their quarterback for the future when they acquired Jared Goff from the Los Angeles Rams as part of a package for longtime signal-caller Matthew Stafford. However, Detroit is seemingly joining the list of teams picking in the top 10 that could draft a quarterback. Benjamin Albright of KOA NewsRadio […]

The Detroit Lions added a veteran cornerback on Monday in Quinton Dunbar, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. DB Quinton Dunbar to the #Lions, per his agents at @ELSportsLLC — Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) April 5, 2021 Dunbar began his career with the Washington Football Team, playing his first five seasons there until last year when […]

The Detroit Lions had one of the more eventful offseasons in the NFL when they swapped longtime quarterback Matt Stafford for Jared Goff from the Los Angeles Rams. The team made several cuts and their next biggest move was re-signing edge defender Romeo Okwara, who just had a breakout year and accounted for almost half […]

With passing in the NFL increasing year after year, the wide receiver position has never been more important, and it showed this offseason. The receiving trio of Allen Robinson, Chris Godwin, and Kenny Golladay will all be paid handsomely next season. The next tiers of receiving weapons, which includes the likes of Will Fuller V., […]

Are things going to be awkward between former, now reunited, teammates in Detroit Jared Goff, and newest Lions Michael Brockers? Not at all. The ink had barely dried on the Los Angeles Rams deal that sent Goff to Detroit for dynastic arms dealer Matthew Stafford, a ’21 third-rounder and first-rounders in ’22 and ’23. That’s […]

The Detroit Lions are in desperate need of leaders on the roster and Dan Campbell believes they got a valuable one in Michael Brockers. When speaking about the leadership that Brockers brings to Detroit, Campbell said that Brockers is capable of wielding Thor’s hammer. “I’d say this about Brockers,” Lions coach Dan Campbell said Friday, […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is ready to start a new chapter in another city after he was shipped by the Los Angeles Rams in an abrupt trade for veteran playmaker Matthew Stafford. Goff remained grateful for his time in Los Angeles but also insisted that he is eager to come and play with extra […]

The Chicago Bears have added a cornerback, and one who was recently made available by a division rival. On Friday, Chicago inked former Detroit Lions CB Desmond Trufant to a one-year deal, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Former Lions’ CB Desmond Trufant is signing a one-year deal with the Chicago Bears, per source. — Adam […]

These past few days of NFL free agency have been relatively quiet for the Detroit Lions, but it is not fair to say the front office is not doing anything, since the fireworks came early when longtime quarterback Matt Stafford was traded for Jared Goff and picks. While there are many worse signal-callers than Goff, […]

One of the biggest available names in free agency this offseason is still combing through his options, and now the Baltimore Ravens might be in the mix. Kenny Golladay, the former Detroit Lions wide receiver has already been courted by teams like the Chicago Bears and the New York Giants and now Baltimore has sent […]

Kenny Golladay has yet to find his new team and he currently remains to be one of the more prominent names still available on the free agency market. As it turns out, the wide receiver’s next stop might be the New York Giants. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Golladay is currently in […]

The Los Angeles Rams and Detroit Lions made a big splash earlier this offseason when they swapped quarterbacks, and now they just made another deal. This time, it’s Michael Brockers going from the Rams to the Lions. The move didn’t come without a little drama. Before dishing him away, the Rams’ front office apparently asked […]

The Detroit Lions will retain one of their top defensive playmakers in Romeo Okwara. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network was among those to report the Lions agreed to terms with the defensive end Okwara on a three-year, $39 million deal. From Free Agency Frenzy: The #Lions hold onto one of their own, as Romeo Okwara […]

The Detroit Lions are going to have a new-look offense in 2021 and they’ve added another tight end to the roster. According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Lions have signed Josh Hill, giving the Lions some aid at the tight end position. The #Lions signed former #Saints TE Josh Hill, who has a […]

You’ve got to admire the Detriot Lions. For such a hopeless-looking franchise, this organization always manages to  consistently show its stars the respect that they deserve, which bodes well for estranged star Kenny Golladay. Matt Stafford, you want out? Okay, yeah we’ll hook you up with as good a location as we can get you. […]

The Detroit Lions continue to steer toward a future transition. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports the Lions have informed wide receiver Kenny Golladay he will not receive the franchise tag ahead of Tuesday’s deadline. Golladay will officially become a free agent. There was speculation as to whether the Lions would look to tag Golladay […]

The Detroit Lions are trying to counteract a pair of possible high-level departures at the wide receiver position this offseason. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Wednesday the Lions signed former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams to a one-year, $6.2 million deal. Former Raiders' WR Tyrell Williams reached agreement on a one-year deal worth […]

After a disappointing season that saw them finish with a 5-11 record and miss the playoffs, the Detroit Lions are looking to retool their lineup for the 2021 season. For new general manager Brad Holmes, that means looking at the draft to potentially fill their needs at every position, including those where they already have […]

Newly hired Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell is ushering in a new era to the team with his own brand of leadership. He described himself as a “true alpha” and bared that he is willing to go out of his way and hear the opinion of his peers in a bid to make more […]

The NFL offseason is among us, with the free agency period and NFL Draft looming in the near distance. Teams around the league can apply the franchise tag to certain players on their respective rosters if they choose to right now, as well as make roster cuts and trades. The NFC North is one of […]

Free agent running back Adrian Peterson is still pounding as he prepares to head into his late-30s and has no plans to hang up the cleats anytime soon. In fact, Peterson has a particular record in mind. The former MVP revealed he would like to play into his 40s, mostly because he is chasing Dallas […]

Matthew Stafford is more than happy with how the drama surrounding his situation with the Detroit Lions ended up with himself being traded to the Los Angeles Rams. As it turns out, however, there were a few other possible destinations for the star quarterback other than L.A. — as well as a couple of teams […]

Chicago Bears star wide receiver Allen Robinson and Detroit Lions standout pass-catcher Kenny Golladay are both expected to be franchise tagged by their respective clubs, per Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports. Having failed to agree to long-term deals with the two wideouts, applying the franchise tag to them will incur a salary cap hit […]

Matthew Stafford may be heading to the Los Angeles Rams, but it is clear that his heart still remains in Detroit. Having spent no less than 12 seasons with the Detroit Lions, it isn’t surprising that Stafford and his family have grown attached to the city they’ve called home for more than a decade. To […]

The Detroit Lions have made a lot of headlines after all the changes they have made this offseason. From hiring a new coaching regime to trading away franchise quarterback Matthew Stafford, Motor City will look a lot different than it has in previous years. The biggest offseason move that will change the future of the […]

Matthew Stafford is soon to be a former member of the Detroit Lions as he will be officially traded to the Los Angeles Rams when the new league year begins in March. Even though Stafford envisioned himself playing for the Lions his entire career, he and his wife began picturing a trade happening before last […]

Matthew Stafford is a really tough guy, and the new Los Angeles Rams quarterback detailed all the injuries he played through in 2020 with the Detroit Lions in a recent interview with Mitch Albom of the Detroit Free Press. It’s truly a laundry list of maladies: “I mean, this past year was bad,” Matthew Stafford […]

It turns out that the Carolina Panthers were among the teams that made a bid in the Matthew Stafford sweepstakes. According to ESPN‘s Adam Schefter, the Panthers reportedly offered their 2021 eighth overall pick, a fifth-round pick, along with gunslinger Teddy Bridgewater to the Detroit Lions in exchange for the veteran quarterback. During trade talks […]

Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson gets inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Saturday night. One of the most dominant wideouts in the NFL during his eight-year tenure with the Lions, Johnson twice led the league in receiving yards and was selected first-team All-Pro three times. While Detroit often struggled to field […]

It did not take long for Matthew Stafford to find a new home. Just about one week after the Detroit Lions and its longtime franchise quarterback mutually agreed to part ways, the Lions orchestrated a blockbuster trade to send Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams. Detroit is getting Rams signal-caller Jared Goff in addition to […]

The Detroit Lions recently traded longtime quarterback Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams for two first-round picks, a third-round pick, and quarterback Jared Goff. While plenty of teams had interest in trading for Stafford,  he reportedly made it known that he did not want to go to the New England Patriots. While it’s not […]

Los Angeles Rams All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald was every bit as stunned as the rest of the football world when the Rams acquired Matthew Stafford from the Detroit Lions. Donald said Wednesday on The Dan Patrick Show he is excited to see what Stafford will bring to the table. Of course, Donald is also sad […]

Todd Gurley understands the challenges Jared Goff faces as he prepares for a new chapter with the Detroit Lions. Gurley was a two-time All-Pro with the Los Angeles Rams in 2017 and 2018, but physical limitations, a steep decline in production, and money issues led to L.A. cutting ties with the star running back last […]

Jared Goff appeared to be the franchise quarterback of the Los Angeles Rams after inking a four-year, $134 million contract extension prior to the 2019 season. But after completing two campaigns with the team since then, Goff is heading to the Detroit Lions in a trade for Matthew Stafford. Given how these events rapidly transpired, […]

Everyone is assuming that the blockbuster trade between the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams that involves Matthew Stafford and Jared Goff is a done deal. While it looks like both teams are content with what they got, the Lions could back out of the trade due to Goff’s impending physical. If the Lions develop […]

Like Matthew Stafford, Jared Goff had also previously spent his entire NFL career with one franchise since being drafted first overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 2016 Draft. But the changed after Goff was dealt by the Rams to the Detroit Lions along with two first round picks and a third round pick […]

The Denver Broncos have been rumored to be a team that is in the market for a quarterback and it appears they neared a trade for Matthew Stafford before he was traded to the Los Angeles Rams. According to Mike Klis of 9News, the Lions were interested in swapping Stafford for Drew Lock before the […]