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The Detroit Lions continue to reshape their roster. The Lions are quietly making moves that could prove more important than they look at first glance. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the team is signing veteran safety Daniel Thomas, a five-year contributor with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The signing comes on the same day the Lions finalized […]

The Detroit Lions are no longer the NFL’s lovable underdog. They’ve become one of the league’s most formidable franchises, having transformed years of heartbreak into sustained success. Coming off a 15-2 season that restored pride to Detroit and ignited belief across the fan base, expectations are now at a historic high. Yet, they’ve seen coaching […]

The Detroit Lions are deemed as one of the favorites in the NFC, as the team has been one of the most competitive in the league since hiring Dan Campbell as head coach. However, the franchise has yet to win a championship. On Tuesday, future Hall of Famer Rob Gronkowski made a bold prediction about […]

The Detroit Lions are hoping this is the year they will finally break through and win their first Super Bowl in franchise history. The Lions of course are coached by Dan Campbell, but did lose a key piece this offseason in offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, who chose to take his talents to the Windy City […]

Quarterback is often the position that gives fantasy football managers the most peace of mind. With so many viable starters across the NFL, it feels safe to draft an early-round passer or wait until the later rounds for upside plays. That depth is also deceptive, though. Unlike running backs or wide receivers, a quarterback can […]

The Detroit Lions are making roster cuts as the deadline is just a day away, and they’ve moved on from one of their quarterbacks. The team announced that they were parting ways with Hendon Hooker, as he was competing for the backup quarterback job behind Jared Goff. With the move, it looks like Kyle Allen […]

The Detroit Lions enter the 2025 NFL season with high hopes once again. In 2024, the Lions earned the No. 1 seed in the NFC before losing to the Washington Commanders in the Divisional Round. Still, the Lions have a lot of returning players and are widely considered a contender in the NFC. On Tuesday, […]

The Detroit Lions recently wrapped up their 2025 preseason slate with a home loss to the Houston Texans, and now they can finally set their sights on the real things. The Lions have one of the league’s better quarterbacks at the helm in Jared Goff, but there has been some question about what the team […]

Detroit Lions rookie Isaac TeSlaa is making sure fans remember his name before the regular season kicks off. In Saturday’s preseason finale against the Houston Texans at Ford Field, the Michigan native hauled in a 33-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Kyle Allen, then broke out a flawless “Worm” celebration that had fans on their feet. […]

The Detroit Lions are ready to dominate during the 2025 NFL season. Detroit will be hard pressed to replicate last season’s success, especially after losing both coordinators this offseason. But the Lions never back down from a challenge with Dan Campbell at the helm. Roster cutdowns day is rapidly approaching for all 32 NFL teams. […]

One of the most pivotal days in the NFL is coming up soon. The deadline for every NFL team’s 53-man roster is on August 26, five days from the time of writing. Teams will have to decide which standouts from their training camp they’ll keep and which veterans have lost their position battles. Like most […]

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell delivered a disappointing update on Detroit defensive end Josh Paschal this week, saying his recovery could take longer than originally expected. The news adds more uncertainty to a Lions defense already dealing with injuries and roster battles just weeks before the regular season kicks off. Paschal, a second-round pick […]

Widely considered one of the greatest football players to ever grace the gridiron, Barry Sanders made the stunning decision to walk away from football after 10 seasons with the Detroit Lions. The unexpected development is still considered the most shocking retirement in NFL history. Sanders was a dual threat out of the backfield for Detroit, […]

The Detroit Lions will have huge expectations for themselves during the 2025 NFL season. Detroit is a popular regression candidate, largely because they won 15 games last year and lost both coordinators this offseason. But that will not stop Dan Campbell’s grit warriors from giving it everything they have this fall. Final roster cuts are […]

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown said he was caught off guard by the Indianapolis Colts’ decision to name veteran quarterback Daniel Jones as their starter over Anthony Richardson. On a recent episode of the St. Brown Podcast, the All-Pro receiver reflected on the surprise quarterback move. “To me it was a shocker. Daniel […]

The Detroit Lions were not happy to lose former OC Ben Johnson this offseason. Johnson left Detroit to join Chicago as their next head coach, a move he had put off for a few years now. He had positive things to say about the Lions just weeks before the regular season. Bears head coach Ben […]

A major part of what makes the Detroit Lions successful is that they have a team full of players who are completely bought-in to the process. The Lions are a young team that has stormed into the conversation as one of the best in the NFL. Dan Campbell‘s team has a ton of depth and […]

The Detroit Lions had one of the league’s best rushing attacks in the 2024 season. Lions head coach Dan Campbell used a dynamic duo to complement Jared Goff and a red-hot passing attack. By the end of the season, though, it looked like Jahmyr Gibbs had blossomed into a star. However, the young running back […]

Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold didn’t hesitate to name the two quarterbacks he wants to get interceptions against. Arnold did an interview with Kay Adams for the Up and Adams Show on Monday. It was there where he named the Washington Commanders’ Jayden Daniels and Pittsburgh Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers for that scenario. “He probably gonna […]

Despite the enormous amount of success that the Detroit Lions had in 2024, it certainly feels as if the job isn’t even close to being done. Head coach Dan Campbell and his roster are locked in and ready to make an even deeper playoff run in 2025. One of the reasons why the Lions have […]

The 2025 NFL season is nearly upon us. That means fantasy football managers can rejoice, knowing it is the most exciting time of year. It is time to draft a winner and show your friends what fantasy supremacy looks like. For nearly two decades, the running back position was the bell cow of fantasy football. […]

A few of the NFL’s notable figures, like Ashton Jeanty of the Las Vegas Raiders and Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell, teamed up for a commercial with Applebee’s. The new commercial promotes the new “Ultimate Trio” deal that Applebee’s has. Campbell begins by calling in the “option play” for Jeanty. “All right, Jeanty, time […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have had one of the most interesting offseasons in the NFL this summer, and now that is starting to catch up to them as the regular season approaches. Contract holdouts and negotiations became somewhat of a theme of this Bengals offseason, and that is still the primary talking point as Joe Burrow […]

The Detroit Lions have looked solid during the NFL preseason. Detroit dropped a close game 24-17 against Miami on Saturday afternoon. One rookie wide receiver had a great game, making a strong case for a spot on Detroit’s 53-man initial roster. Lions wide receiver Jackson Meeks had a great game against the Dolphins on Saturday. […]

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy called out ESPN’s Monica McNutt after she mistakenly linked a Barry Sanders jersey to Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders during a broadcast of First Take. Comedian Druski appeared on the ESPN program wearing a vintage Detroit Lions jersey honoring Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders. McNutt said on […]

The Detroit Lions were one of the most fun teams to watch last season, in large part because of their offense. Their backfield, in particular, caught everyone’s attention. In a league that started to stray away from running backs, the Lions had two dynamic runners in Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery. The duo, nicknamed “Sonic […]

The Detroit Lions have already faced a good deal of adversity before the start of the 2025 NFL season. Detroit lost both Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn to head coaching jobs, as well as a handful of other assistant coaches. But the Lions are ready to get back to work and prove they can keep […]

The Detroit Lions certainly look ready for the 2025 NFL season. Detroit already looks like they are in midseason form during this week’s training camp practices. One Lions player in particular is gaining some praise from the national media after a great practice session on Wednesday. NFL insider Jordan Schultz could not say enough good […]

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is dealing with an injury, head coach Dan Campbell recently revealed. “He’s got a little injury,” Campbell said of LaPorta, via Eric Woodyard of ESPN. The specifics of LaPorta’s injury have yet to be revealed. The fact that Campbell says the injury is “little” is encouraging, but the Lions […]

For 1.3 million fans around the world, their Wednesday evening was filled with a live broadcast of the latest edition of New Heights, the Jason and Travis Kelce podcast featuring special guest Taylor Swift. Arguably the hottest couple – and storyline – the NFL has had to offer over the past few seasons, fans have […]

After what Tua Tagovailoa described as a frustrating practice, the Detroit Lions wasted no time making a statement in Wednesday’s joint session against the Miami Dolphins. On the first 1-on-1 rep, Amon-Ra St. Brown blew past veteran cornerback Jack Jones down the left sideline for a long touchdown, setting the tone for a dominant day. […]

One of the biggest storylines in the NFL this season is what the new-look Chicago Bears will look like. The Bears fired Matt Eberflus last year after failing to meet the expectations of what they could have been, which was a playoff team. This year, they hired Ben Johnson away from the Detroit Lions, hoping […]

This week, the Detroit Lions took part in a joint practice against the Miami Dolphins as both teams prepare for the upcoming season. While one storyline was the fight that Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams found himself involved in toward the end of practice, another was just how much better the Lions looked than their […]

The Detroit Lions are currently gearing up for the upcoming 2025 NFL season, where they will look to bounce back from last year’s divisional loss to the Washington Commanders. The Lions recently took part in a joint practice with the Miami Dolphins to help both teams sharpen their iron, and things got ugly, as they […]

The Detroit Lions’ second preseason game of 2025 ended in victory, but it wasn’t flawless. They held on for a 17-10 win over the Atlanta Falcons last Friday night. They showed toughness on defense and flashes of promise from several young players. For those on the bubble, this was an important proving ground, and some […]

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes acknowledged a significant miss in the team’s draft evaluations, citing Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua as one player he wishes the organization had pursued more aggressively. In an interview with ESPN’s Kevin Clark on the “This Is Football” podcast, Holmes discussed the importance of self-assessment in the […]

A lot of what the Detroit Lions do on defense will revolve around a star’s recovery from last year’s injury. But a newcomer to the defense, linebacker Grant Stuard, is already in full boast mode. He threw shade at the Dolphins ahead of the teams’ joint practices, according to Sports Illustrated. “I don’t know if […]

The Detroit Lions had far and away the best offense in the NFL last season. Their best player was Jahmyr Gibbs, the running back who established himself as one of the best players in the league last season. Gibbs’ breakout campaign led to an incredible year in fantasy football leagues, but how will the Alabama […]

During Friday’s preseason game between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions, a scary moment occurred when Lions safety Morice Norris went down with a serious head injury in the fourth quarter. Norris was down for several minutes, and the two teams ultimately agreed to suspend the rest of the game out of respect for the […]