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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 […]

On Saturday night, quarterback Matthew Stafford finally concluded a 12-year stint with the Detroit Lions as he packed his bags and relocated to the Los Angeles Rams after he was involved in a trade. However, Ben Standig of The Athletic bared that the Washington Football Team also made a run for the veteran playmaker and […]

A quarterback trade has finally been announced, but it’s not about Houston Texans star QB Deshaun Watson. The Los Angeles Rams and Detroit Lions have agreed to a deal that sends Jared Goff, two future first-round picks, and a third-round pick to Detroit in exchange for Matthew Stafford. Details of the deal were reported by ESPN insider Adam Schefter. Detroit is dealing […]

Trade talks for Lions veteran Matthew Stafford are heating up. Lions coach Dan Campbell told the Detroit Free Press’s Dave Birkett that Stafford talks have gotten “hot and heavy,” and that the team is taking a long-term approach to dealing Stafford.  Talked to Dan Campbell this morning. He said trade talks for Matthew Stafford have […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is on the move, and while many teams will be calling for the talented signal-caller, the Los Angeles Rams might be a possibility as their own quarterback situation remains in flux, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Sources: Matthew Stafford considers the Rams a viable contender in his trade market with the […]

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The Detroit Lions and Matthew Stafford have mutually agreed to part ways, with the Lions needing to manufacture a trade involving the veteran quarterback. With Stafford being made available, at least five teams are willing to offer a first-round pick for him, per Peter King of NBC Sports and via JP Finlay of NBC Sports. […]

The Detroit Lions wrapped up the 2021 season with a 5-11 record, which put them in last place in the NFC North. After firing head coach Matt Patricia and general manager Bob Quinn midseason, the latest headline news coming out of Detroit is the imminent departure of longtime quarterback Matthew Stafford. Detroit will likely address […]

The Detroit Lions will have to make a choice this offseason on who will be their next quarterback, especially with Matthew Stafford out of the picture. They need to select Justin Fields out of Ohio State. On the daily Locked On Lions podcast, host Matt Dery talked about how huge it would be for the […]

The Detroit Lions will likely be seeing one of their longest-tenured players in quarterback Matthew Stafford leave this offseason. The 2014 Pro Bowler won’t be the first to depart Detroit relatively early as they have seen before running back Barry Sanders retire from the league at the age of 30 by the end of the […]

With reports emerging about Matthew Stafford’s imminent exit from the Detroit Lions, a number of teams have emerged as frontrunners to land the highly sought-after quarterback in the offseason. As it turns out, the New England Patriots headline Stafford’s list of potential destinations, along with the Indianapolis Colts and the Denver Broncos. This is according […]

The Detroit Lions and quarterback Matthew Stafford have agreed to part ways this offseason, and Stafford appears to have a certain destination in mind. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports Stafford “has his eyes on” a move to the Indianapolis Colts, a team in need of a quarterback following Philip Rivers’ retirement. One NFC executive suggested […]

There’s a new era brewing for the Detroit Lions as Dan Campbell accepted the team’s vacant head-coaching job. But with Campbell making his presence felt — you can argue he did something else — in his introductory conference, there’s an era coming to a close with Matthew Stafford wanting out. It was reported by ESPN’s […]

The NFL offseason hasn’t officially started, but already, there has been no shortage of action. The latest big news coming out of the rumor mill is the imminent departure of Matthew Stafford from the Detroit Lions. The team is now reportedly listening to offers for their soon-to-be-former star quarterback, and as it turns out, the […]

The Detroit Lions are on the verge of having things look completely different going into next season. A new head coach, a new general manager, and now a new quarterback. Matthew Stafford and the Lions have mutually agreed to part ways this offseason. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, quarterbacks such as Houston […]

Former Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn is expected to be hired as the Detroit Lions’ new offensive coordinator, according to multiple media reports. With Lynn leading the Lions offense, Detroit will now have someone who can bring their run game up to speed. Young stars like D’Andre Swift and T.J. Hockenson is expected […]

The Detroit Lions with franchise quarterback Matthew Stafford have begun exploring trade opportunities, sending the 12-year veteran and former No. 1 pick out of the Motor City, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Sources: The #Lions and Matthew Stafford have mutually agreed to part ways this offseason and the team will begin exploring trade options in […]

Patriots fans know this: It’s not about what you know, it’s about who you know, and for ex-Lions head coach Matt Patricia, that couldn’t be more spot on. Patricia was fired as the Detroit Lions head coach back in November after an unimpressive tenure in the Motor City. However, Patricia is heading back to the […]

The Detroit Lions made it official on Thursday, naming Dan Campbell as their next head coach after moving on from Matt Patricia earlier in the 2020 season. Following his introductory press conference, Campbell is already being likened to “The Big Lebowski” as the head coach of the Lions. The Dude abides pic.twitter.com/HhTLbDBrOS — Detroit Lions […]

The Dan Campbell era is off to an explosive start in Detroit with the Lions. Campbell gave an emphatic introductory press conference as the new head coach of the Lions, promising to change the culture and change the perception of the Lions as a downtrodden franchise. He also came equipped with a number of interesting […]

At this point, it remains unclear if the Detroit Lions organization will decide to bring back star quarterback Matthew Stafford for 2021. The former first overall pick will be 33 next season, and while he remains in contract with the Lions, there has been some talk about a possible trade away from Detroit. Newly-appointed team […]

The Detroit Lions have indeed found their new head coach in New Orleans Saints assistant head coach and tight ends coach Dan Campbell. However, the Lions won’t be making it official right away after the Saints’ 30-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Divisional Round. Instead, Detroit is willing to wait until Wednesday […]

The Detroit Lions have their eyes on New Orleans Saints tight ends coach Dan Campbell for their head coaching vacancy. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Campbell, who played for the Lions in the 2000s, has become a leading candidate for Detroit’s top job. An under-the-radar candidate, Dan Campbell has impressed with his leadership in […]

The Los Angeles Rams actually benefited from the Detroit Lions’ hiring of their director of college scouting, Brad Holmes. Detroit hired Holmes to be its new general manager on Thursday. He will look to steer the Lions in the right direction following the dismissal of former GM Bob Quinn. Meanwhile, ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide and Ohio State Buckeyes will square off Monday night in the College Football Playoff National Championship, and there will be plenty of star power on the field. Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith leads the Crimson Tide’s offense, along with fellow stars Mac Jones and Najee Harris. Meanwhile, Buckeyes quarterback Justin Fields and […]

Back on May 5, 2018, the Atlanta Falcons thought they were locking up their franchise QB of the future, handing out a five-year extension to Matt Ryan, who — at the time — they thought would remain a strong offensive leader for many years to come. That long-term investment made on former Boston College and […]

There are a half dozen NFL head coaching jobs available at the moment. The Jacksonville Jaguars, who lost 15 consecutive games following their Week 1 win, have the top overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft. They must first, however, secure a head coach to guide their club. Elsewhere, the New York Jets, Houston Texans, […]

It seems as though the NFL really isn’t a fan of defenders touching the quarterback. With the Detroit Lions looking to make a goal-line stand in the fourth quarter of their match against the Minnesota Vikings, safety Tracy Walker III broke through the offensive line to deliver as clean a sack on quarterback Kirk Cousins […]

After a housecleaning back in late November, the Detroit Lions are reportedly targeting Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider to help overhaul their franchise, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. The 5-10 Lions are currently in dire need of an experienced individual to fill in the vacant spot as they are set to conclude another […]

The Detroit Lions don’t have anything to play for on Sunday, but they’ll have their starting quarterback under center. Despite dealing with an assortment of injuries, Matthew Stafford is set to start for the Lions in their regular-season finale versus the Minnesota Vikings, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Barring any setbacks overnight, #Lions QB Matthew […]

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf is closing in on a franchise legend, but he’s thinking even bigger. Megatron big. Entering Week 17, Metcalf is approaching Steve Largent’s Seahawks single-season receiving record. With 1,282 yards, the second-year wideout trails Largent’s mark by five yards. Largent racked up a career-high 79 receptions, six touchdowns, and a […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford exited their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Saturday after suffering an ankle injury, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Though the veteran passer was able to leave the field under his own power, he was in obvious discomfort as he hobbled to the locker room and is listed as questionable […]

Pitting a team that is fighting for their postseason life versus a team that may be without a good portion of their defensive coaching staff for the game, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Detroit Lions face off in a Week 16 matchup at Ford Field. While the winter elements will not be a problem […]