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What kept the Detroit Lions from making a Super Bowl push clearly came from the defensive side of the football in the 2025 NFL playoffs. The Lions’ upset loss to the Washington Commanders in the NFC Divisional round will now fester until next season. While the Lions’ heartbreak will last all offseason, there could be […]

In the two weeks since the Chicago Bears agreed to terms with Ben Johnson to become the franchise’s next head coach, the hiring has been met with near unanimous approval, both in Chicago and around the NFL. There are very few people whose opinions are worth listening to who don’t believe that Johnson will wind […]

Superstar pass-rusher Myles Garrett has officially handed in his trade request to the Cleveland Browns. Now, teams around the NFL will line up for a chance to bring in one of the biggest defensive difference-makers in the league. One team that will be at the front of that line is the Detroit Lions, who must […]

The NFL offseason isn’t quite in full swing yet as the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles are gearing up to play in Super Bowl LIX on Sunday in New Orleans. However, the big game hasn’t stopped the news cycle from churning as always. On Monday, a massive variable got thrown into this offseason […]

Los Angeles Chargers pass-rusher Khalil Mack has been playing in the NFL for 11 years now, and he remains one of the most feared pass rushers in the league. Mack has been in the league since 2014, when he was drafted with the No. 5 overall pick by the then-Oakland Raiders. During his time in […]

Matthew Stafford may now be a member of the Los Angeles Rams, but a piece of him will always remain with the Detroit Lions. While preparing for the Rams’ Divisional Round matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles, Stafford took some time to assist a Lions fan who splurged on high-priced playoff tickets for his daughter in […]

The New York Jets brought Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn to town as their next head coach. After a playing career in New York, Glenn has spent time rising through the ranks and now has his opportunity. But he is a defensive mind, making his offensive coordinator hire an important choice. ESPN’s Rich Cimini reported […]

The New York Jets hired former cornerback Aaron Glenn as their next head coach. But that does not mean they are going to keep their defensive free agents. DJ Reed has publicly said he is ready to leave the Jets and has plenty of potential homes in NFL free agency. Which one would be the […]

The Detroit Lions coaching staff will have a drastically different look when the 2025-26 season begins as they have had to replace a large number of assistant coaches. Both Lions coordinators, Ben Johnson on offense and Aaron Glenn on defense, each accepted a head coaching position. Steve Heiden, the former Lions tight ends coach, accepted […]

The Detroit Lions were forced to rebuild their coaching staff under Dan Campbell after the team lost its offensive and defensive coordinators this offseason. The Lions responded to the exodus with solid coordinator hires, bringing John Morton over from the Denver Broncos to run the offense and promoting Kelvin Sheppard to the top spot on the […]

The Detroit Lions have turned into one of the NFL’s premier teams under head coach Dan Campbell’s leadership. However, the Lions will be tested in 2025 as the team is forced to rebuild its coaching staff after offensive coordinator Ben Johnson left for the Chicago Bears and the New York Jets hired defensive coordinator Aaron […]

One week after Ben Johnson officially became the head coach of the Chicago Bears, the Detroit Lions found their new offensive coordinator. As of Tuesday, Dan Campbell hired recent Denver Broncos passing game coordinator John Morton to fill the role, per Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero. Rapoport and Pelisseo recently reported that Morton emerged as […]

The Detroit Lions had one of the best regular seasons in franchise history this year, but it all came to a sudden, screeching halt in the playoffs. After a first-round bye as the top seed in the NFC, the Washington Commanders shocked the NFL world with a 45-31 win in Detroit in the Divisional Round. […]

New York Giants fans are in much distress following a 3-14 season, but morale would be even lower if not for the team’s standout rookie wide receiver. Despite catching passes from struggling quarterback Daniel Jones and backups Tommy DeVito and Drew Lock, Malik Nabers recorded 109 receptions (fifth in NFL) for 1,204 yards (seventh) and […]

The Detroit Lions were almost certainly the NFL’s most dominant team in the regular season. The key to their success that saw them win the NFC North title and  earn the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoff structure was an explosive offense that averaged a league-best 33.2 points per game. #Broncos pass game coordinator […]

The Detroit Lions were a determined team throughout the 2024 season. They played sensational football during the 18 weeks of  the regular season and they earned the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoff structure. The Lions were the odds-on favorite to go to the Super Bowl for the first time in team history. Nobody […]

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams took two losses in a span of a week. One involved the Washington Commanders ending the Lions’ season, the other involved his bank account on Saturday. Williams coughed up $25,325 by the league, per NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero. The wideout landed into league trouble with his second quarter […]

The Detroit Lions just filled one of two major vacancies on their coaching staff, and they did so by gazing just a little further down the sidelines. After considering multiple defensive coordinator candidates, the team is promoting linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard to the position, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Replacing both Ben Johnson and […]

Dan Campbell’s net worth in 2025 is up to $10 million. Campbell is preparing for his fourth year as head coach of the Detroit Lions, and since the Lions hired him to turn around the franchise, he has made huge strides. He has been aggressive, passionate, and has instilled the Lions with confidence and swagger. […]

Once the Chicago Bears hired Ben Johnson as the new head coach, he brought some of his Detroit Lions assistants with him. One of the first coaches Johnson brought from Detroit was their wide receiver coach — and Super Bowl XL champion — Antwaan Randle El. Along with Randle El, Johnson and the Bears brought […]

Once the Detroit Lions’ season got crushed in the divisional round against the Washington Commanders, rookie quarterback sensation Jayden Daniels had one last parting gift for one of the players on the losing team. It’s a tradition within the NFL for players to swap jerseys after the game with others who they’re close or have […]

As Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes spoke about the playoff exit to the Washington Commanders in the divisional round of the postseason, he now speaks about the foreseeable future. After the Lions lost offensive and defensive coordinators Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn to taking head coaching positions, the question for them is now if […]

The Detroit Lions earned the top seed in the NFC with a 15-2 record in 2024. However, the Lions’ season ended in disappointment after a divisional round loss to the Washington Commanders. Now Detroit faces an uncertain future as the team is forced to replace its offensive and defensive coordinators. The Lions’ boasted one of […]

Appreciative comments followed Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn out the door, but one of the St. Brown brothers thought coaching cost the Detroit Lions. However, the Lions general manager got real on the “humbling” exit at the hands of the Commanders. The Lions fell victim to Jayden Daniels and the Commanders in a 45-31 decision […]

The Detroit Lions offseason has officially begun, showed appreciation for their offensive and defensive coordinator in the wake of their departures from the organization. Ben Johnson was hired to be the next head coach of the Chicago Bears earlier this week, while Aaron Glenn was hired by the New York Jets on Wednesday. The Lions […]

The Detroit Lions came into last weekend as the #1 seed in the NFC and the favorite to win the Super Bowl. They were big home favorites against the Washington Commanders, but they got bounced by 14 points at home. Now, their magical season is over. Wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and his brother, Equaimeous […]

The Detroit Lions had one of their best seasons in franchise history in 2024. Detroit finished the regular season 15-2, won the NFC North title for the second year in a row, and secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. All of those are franchise firsts. Unfortunately, the Lions have a lot of […]

One of the biggest names in the NFL coaching carousel, former Detroit Lions coordinator Ben Johnson took his talents to the Chicago Bears. But even if Johnson didn’t join an NFC North rival, there was little chance he’d be back with the Lions in 2025. Almost every team with a head coach opening reached out […]

The Detroit Lions lost Ben Johnson to the Chicago Bears on Monday as he became their new head coach. This is not entirely a surprise, as Lions head coach Dan Campbell mentioned the possibility of losing his coordinators. Now, it appears as if defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn could head to the New York Jets or […]

The Chicago Bears moved quickly to lock down the team’s next head coach. While the Detroit Lions’ season ended in heartbreak after losing to the Washington Commanders in the Divisional round on Saturday, the Bears hired former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson on Monday. Johnson was one of the most coveted coaches available in this hiring […]

The Detroit Lions have signed former Michigan wide receiver Ronnie Bell to a reserve/future contract, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The signing comes on the heels of the Lions’ 45-31 loss to the Washington Commanders in the NFL Divisional Round, ending a stellar 15-2 season for Detroit. Bell, who was drafted by the San Francisco […]

The Detroit Lions were stunningly bounced from the NFL playoffs, and now their staff purge has begun. Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is already off to Chicago to be the next head coach of the Bears, and now defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn could be on the way out as well. Ever since the Lions fell to […]

The Detroit Lions may soon be losing another coach. The New England Patriots are rumored to want to hire Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams, per 247 Sports. Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is looking at hiring Williams to be his defensive coordinator. Vrabel is taking over in New England, as the team’s third head coach […]

The Chicago Bears made it official, hiring Ben Johnson as the team’s new head coach on Monday. Johnson spent the last six seasons on the Detroit Lions’ coaching staff. He was promoted to offensive coordinator in 2022 and the Lions finished as a top four overall offense in each of his three seasons at the […]

It’s official now. Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell knew it would happen, and at least one of the dominos known as his coaching staff has fallen: Ben Johnson has been hired as the next head coach of the Chicago Bears. The decision marked a huge move in the right direction for the Bears as […]

What a season it was for the four teams in the NFC North. The Detroit Lions were 15-2 and won the division, winning the NFC’s No. 1 overall seed in the playoffs in the process. The Minnesota Vikings were expected to have a down year, but instead, they finished 14-3 while beating the Green Bay […]

As one of the biggest pieces of news to drop in the Chicagoland area, the Chicago Bears reportedly hired Ben Johnson for their head-coaching vacancy after three seasons of being the Detroit Lions’ offensive coordinator. And while the Bears had a laundry list of interviews on their plate, they apparently never even brought him into […]

The Ben Johnson era with the Detroit Lions is officially over. Less than 48 hours after the best season in Lions history came to a close at the hands of the Washington Commanders in the NFC Divisional round at Ford Field, Johnson has accepted the head coaching position with the Chicago Bears. One of the […]

After the Washington Commanders eliminated the Detroit Lions from the playoffs in the divisional round, the Chicago Bears became the week’s biggest winners. Throughout their offseason—as a team that didn’t make the playoffs—the Bears and Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has been a pairing that many believed could happen. And on Monday afternoon, the two sides […]