Detroit Lions Articles - Page 62

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 […]

The Detroit Lions’ future looks a bit brighter after GM Brad Holmes headed a successful 2022 offseason in the draft and free agency. With the second overall pick in the NFL Draft, they were able to select Aidan Hutchinson in addition to more talent such as WR Jameson Williams. The upcoming season will be crucial […]

With the 2022 National Football League regular season schedule officially out, no fanbase can be more irate currently than that of the Detroit Lions. Teams like the Los Angeles Chargers, New England Patriots, and Philadelphia Eagles all have five primetime games this upcoming season. Overall, 13 NFL teams have a league-leading five primetime games on […]

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams has now put pen to paper on a rookie deal. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport noted on Thursday that Williams and the Lions have come to terms on a four-year deal. The agreement between the two sides is fully guaranteed and as a first-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, […]

The Detroit Lions made a franchise-changing move when they selected Michigan’s Adian Hutchinson with the second pick in the NFL Draft. Hutchinson was regarded as perhaps the most pro-ready player in the draft- and was the consensus number one-overall pick for much of the offseason before Travon Walker overtook him ahead of the draft. On […]

The Detroit Lions picked inside the top-10 picks of the NFL Draft for the fourth year in a row. While each of these picks have yielded mixed results, there’s a feeling that Detroit emerged from the 2022 draft with a potential franchise cornerstone in Aidan Hutchinson. Not only that, but the Lions managed to also […]

It is not only the New York Jets who tried to acquire Deebo Samuel from the San Francisco 49ers recently. Apparently the Detroit Lions also showed interest and even made an offer, albeit to no avail. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Lions offered a first round pick and more for the star […]

The Detroit Lions took Aidan Hutchison out of Michigan with the second overall pick in the NFL Draft after the Jaguars took Travon Walker first overall. Hutchison was originally the favorite to go first overall but was surpassed by Walker prior to the draft. But the Lions are happy that he fell since they have […]

The Detroit Lions got their man in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, selecting Michigan standout Aidan Hutchinson with the second overall pick. It was between them and the Jacksonville Jaguars, but he ultimately stayed home and will suit up for the Lions in his rookie year. Hutchinson took to Twitter on Friday […]

The Detroit Lions made some noise in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. After taking Aidan Hutchinson second overall, the front office moved back up to reel in Jameson Williams. The exciting rookie receiver is returning from an ACL injury, but he doesn’t seem too concerned about his potential return date. According to […]

The Detroit Lions had two early picks in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. They got the second overall pick because of the team’s poor 2021-2022 season. And, they picked up the 12th overall pick in a trade with the Minnesota Vikings. Detroit first selected Aidan Hutchinson, the defensive end out of Michigan. […]

For a good portion of the predraft process, it seemed Aidan Hutchinson was the surefire number one overall pick. The Michigan product has an incredible career in college and this is expected to continue at the next level. During his four seasons at Michigan, Hutchinson totaled 156 tackles and 17.5 sacks. He had a noticeable […]

Another hometown star is coming back home to Detroit. Aidan Hutchinson, the standout defensive end from Michigan, has been drafted by the Lions with the second overall pick in the NFL Draft. Hutchinson adds tenacity to a defense that has looked pretty good at times last season. Aidan Hutchinson couldn’t be more excited to stay […]

We’ve seen hype build up around Jameson Williams throughout the entire NFL Draft process. Although he’s recovering from an injury, many teams had him high up on their draft board. Now, the rookie wide receiver joins the Detroit Lions in the draft to beef up their wide receiver core. The Lions traded up to select the […]

The Detroit Lions have a long road ahead before becoming competitive, but they seem to be on the right track. With two first-round selections, this franchise can make some noise and add some legitimate talent to the roster. We take a look at our three bold Lions predictions with the 2022 NFL Draft in mind. […]

The Detroit Lions and general manager Brad Holmes are armed with the second pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, an enviable place to be. As such, Detroit has been linked to top prospects, such as Aidan Hutchinson, Kayvon Thibodeaux, Kyle Hamilton and Travon Walker. While Hutchinson has been mocked to the Lions the most frequently, […]

The Detroit Lions are entering year two of a massive rebuild, and head coach Dan Campbell needs reinforcements just about everywhere. Last year, the Lions used their seventh overall pick on the best left tackle in that class, Penei Sewell. Sewell had a very good rookie season and will be looking to build on that […]

There continues to be much speculation over just who the Detroit Lions will end up taking with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. In the big picture, they could possibly pull off a shocker on day one of the draft. Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer provided some insight into the Lions’ mindset […]

The Detroit Lions have the no. 2 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, and Dan Campbell and co. are expected to take Michigan standout Aidan Hutchinson if he is still available at that point. If not, however, don’t expect them to take Kayvon Thibodeaux. While the Lions need an edge rusher, Thibodeaux’s fit with the […]