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Longtime football coach Jon Gruden hasn’t coached in the NFL since retiring in 2021 following a scandal involving his emails to former Washington Football Team, now Commanders, general manager Bruce Allen. While the issue will forever hound Gruden, he is still keen on returning to the NFL. Now working for Barstool Sports, the 61-year-old Gruden […]

The Detroit Lions will be under a ton of pressure during the 2025 NFL season. That may sound odd for a team coming off its best regular season in franchise history. But the stakes have never been higher for the Lions. And it is the first time during the Dan Campbell-Brad Holmes era that the […]

The 2025 NFL Hall of Fame Game will take place on Thursday, July 31, to kick off the NFL season. The Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Chargers will be the two teams playing in the classic game, honoring the four Hall of Fame inductees, and one of them is longtime Chargers tight end Antonio Gates. […]

The Detroit Lions face a tough act to follow after an incredible 2024 season. Detroit won 15 games and secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs last year, both franchise firsts. Now the Lions have to do their best at a rebound season with brand new coordinators and a reshuffled offensive line. Lions […]

The saying goes that defense wins championships. Explosive offenses get all the attention, but it was proven last season that faring well in NFL defensive rankings is uber important. The Cincinnati Bengals had arguably the best offense in the league, and they didn’t even make the playoffs. Defenses around the NFL will look a whole […]

The Detroit Lions enter the 2025 preseason firmly in the conversation as one of the NFC’s elite franchises. However, they suddenly face some doubt about their long-term trajectory. Recall that they are coming off a year where expectations soared to Super Bowl heights, only to end in heartbreak. As such, Detroit must now answer tough […]

As the Detroit Lions look to be the alpha in the NFL come the 2025 season, one piece that looks to be back stronger than ever is defensive end Aidan Hutchinson. While the Lions star has shrugged off his injury, he is coming off a season-ending leg injury from last year, though he would speak […]

As the Detroit Lions near the end of their first week of 2025 training camp, head coach Dan Campbell offered a confident assessment of his team, describing the group as a roster full of “alphas.” Speaking to reporters Saturday morning, Campbell highlighted the team’s competitiveness and work ethic during drills, signaling the tone he hopes […]

With the Detroit Lions looking to repeat their excellence from last season, the team is going to need major production from impact players, especially on the offensive side of the ball. As the Lions aim in pursuit of a Super Bowl, the development from each player will be vital, and one that has been noticed […]

The Detroit Lions will be under incredible pressure to succeed after how last season ended. Detroit had arguably its best regular season in franchise history, winning 15 games and securing the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. It will be a tough act to follow, for more reasons than one. Detroit has already faced […]

The Detroit Lions will be under immense pressure to succeed during the 2025 NFL season. Detroit had an incredible regular season in 2024, winning 15 games and securing the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. Both of those accomplishments were the first in franchise history. Unfortunately, defensive injuries were Detroit’s fatal flaw during the […]

While Detroit Lions fans are likely hyped for the upcoming season, looking to further improve as they compete for a hopeful championship, there are still a couple of loose ends to take care of first. There is a contract situation the Lions need to handle, as it deals with linebacker Alex Anzalone, who didn’t hold […]

The Detroit Lions have lost a lot this offseason, and a lot of people are wondering if the team’s window to win a Super Bowl has closed. The Lions finished with a 14-2 record in the regular season last year, and they earned the top seed in the NFC. However, by the time the playoffs […]

The Detroit Lions know the importance of staying healthy during the 2025 NFL season. Detroit’s incredible 2024 campaign was cut short because of multiple defensive injuries. Thankfully, the Lions got some positive injury news after getting a scare about one defensive player on Sunday. Lions cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. left Sunday’s training camp practice with […]

The Detroit Lions were dominated at home by the Washington Commanders in the NFC Divisional Round back in January. This was a massively disappointing loss as Detroit had Super Bowl ambitions. Despite the loss, the Lions are not losing sight of their ultimate goal. And running back David Montgomery believes this is the year his […]

The Detroit Lions’ impressive campaign last season came to a screeching halt after they were upset by the Washington Commanders in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. The Lions were tied with the Kansas City Chiefs for the best record in the league at 15-2 and looked primed for their first-ever trip to the […]

The Detroit Lions are ready to get back to the playoffs during the 2025 NFL season. Detroit had an incredible regular season in 2024 but collapsed in the playoffs due to several defensive injuries. Unfortunately, the Lions already appear to have been bit by the injury bug on their first day of training camp. Detroit […]

The Detroit Lions will be under a ton of pressure during the 2025 NFL season. Detroit lost both coordinators to head coaching jobs during the offseason, as well as All-Pro center Frank Ragnow to retirement. The Lions suffered another blow just as the team reported for its first full day of training camp practice. Lions […]

With NFL training camps fast approaching, the Detroit Lions made one final addition to their offseason roster. The Lions signed former Tennessee Titans running back Jabari Small to add depth to their backfield. Small, 23, signed with the Lions after a successful workout with the team, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported. The former undrafted free […]

The Detroit Lions have some huge expectations in 2025 after such an impressive 2024 season. Detroit had one of their best seasons in franchise history in 2024, winning 15 games and securing the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. Even if the playoffs did not work out in their favor. Either way, it will […]

The Detroit Lions have bolstered their offensive line depth by signing second-round pick Tate Ratledge, the final member of their 2025 draft class. Ratledge officially signed his rookie contract on Thursday, a four-year deal worth $7.652 million, including a $2.21 million signing bonus, per OverTheCap.com. Ratledge, selected as No. 57 overall in the 2025 NFL […]

The Detroit Lions do not have a trophy case loaded with Lombardi Trophies. But Detroit still has a proud history in the NFL, including multiple NFL Championships before the Super Bowl era. The Lions also boast some of the best players in league history, most notably Barry Sanders and Calvin Johnson. Detroit has entered a […]

The Detroit Lions ended the 2024 season with unfinished business. They dominated their NFC competition during the regular season as they won the NFC North and captured the top seed in the playoffs as a result of their 15-2 record. However, their dream season ended in nightmarish fashion as they were bounced out of the […]

The NFL season is right around the corner, and one of the biggest storylines coming into this season will be what happens with the Detroit Lions. They were one of the best teams in the NFL last season, but disappointed in the postseason. Despite that, there is still a lot of talent on the roster, […]

The Detroit Lions know that the 2024 season is a tough act to follow. Detroit won 15 games and secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs, both of which were franchise firsts. The Lions did not make any noise in the playoffs though, which is their biggest area of improvement for the 2025 […]

The Detroit Lions have huge expectations heading into the 2025 NFL season. Detroit had an incredible 2024 season, winning 15 games and earning the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. The Lions will need their star-studded offense firing on all cylinders if they want to make another deep playoff run in 2025. ESPN’s Jeremy […]

The Detroit Lions are a prime candidate for regression heading into the 2025 NFL season. Detroit had its best season in franchise history last year, winning 15 games and securing the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. Sadly, their defense crumbled against the Commanders and the Lions exited the playoffs as quickly as they […]

The Detroit Lions have become a model of smart roster construction under Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell, but as they chase sustained NFC contention, the need for fresh talent—especially on the defensive front—remains constant. With Aidan Hutchinson anchoring one edge and the team recently investing in the trenches, Detroit’s 2026 NFL Draft focus could once […]

The Detroit Lions’ safety Brian Branch has made a bold declaration ahead of the 2025 NFL season, asserting that the team is better than last year and hungry as they aim to finally break through to their first Super Bowl appearance. After a historic 2024 campaign ended in disappointment, Branch believes the Lions have emerged […]

The Detroit Lions enter the 2025 training camp with a roster that’s deeper and more talented than it’s been in decades. After back-to-back playoff appearances and a breakthrough 2024 campaign, the franchise is firmly in win-now mode. General manager Brad Holmes has built a young, competitive core around stars like Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jahmyr Gibbs, […]

A trailer is finally here for Netflix’s Quarterback Season 2, which will be headlined by Joe Burrow, Jared Goff, and Kirk Cousins. It promises more behind-the-scenes access and lots of on-field highlights. Of course, Cousins is the first signal-caller to return for a second season. He previously headlined the first season, which also featured Kansas […]

The Detroit Lions have long gone past being the NFL’s Cinderella surprise. They’re bona fide contenders, plain and simple. After pushing into the Divisional Round for two straight postseasons, expectations have officially shifted in Detroit. That change in perception also brings a new kind of pressure: maintaining excellence. With training camp fast approaching, the Lions […]

Fans of Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs will have to buy another jersey if they want to represent his new number in 2025. After wearing No. 26 for the first two years of his career, Gibbs will don No. 0 in year three. Gibbs admitted there was no deep or personal reason for the […]

Jared Goff will face some changes on the field this season with a new offensive coordinator calling plays following the departure of former Detroit Lions OC Ben Johnson. And the veteran quarterback is preparing for a major change at home, as he and his wife Christen Harper Goff will welcome a new member of the […]

The Detroit Lions will enter the 2025 NFL season on a mission. Detroit won 15 games in 2024 and secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. Unfortunately, they had a dud in the first round of the playoffs and lost to the Commanders in ugly fashion. Now the Lions will be in “Super […]

Pro Football Hall of Famer Barry Sanders is one of the greatest running backs ever, but his legacy doesn’t stop there. The four-time NFL rushing yards leader had a heart attack on Father’s Day in 2024, a sobering reminder of life’s fragility, even for sports titans. Sanders, a father of four, didn’t take the experience […]

The Detroit Lions are ready to make another deep playoff push during the 2025 NFL season. Detroit will face more obstacles than ever in 2025, with a much harder schedule and two new coordinators. But Dan Campbell and the Lions have never shied away from adversity before. Detroit has one of the deepest rosters in […]

The Detroit Lions’ league punchline days are long gone. They’re legitimate season-on-season contenders—and not just in the NFC North. Recall that they reacherd the NFC Championship Game in 2023 and followed up with another playoff appearance in 2024. As such, Detroit has become one of the NFL’s most stable franchises. Dan Campbell’s team plays with […]

The Detroit Lions will be motivated to succeed during the 2025 NFL season. Detroit’s magical 2024 campaign, which was arguably the best season in franchise history, ended with a dud in the playoffs. The Lions simply suffered too many defensive injuries and could not field a competent unit during the postseason. Detroit will be looking […]