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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 […]

The Houston Texans are going to have a new head coach at the helm next season and they’ve already begun their interview process. According to the team’s official Twitter account, the Texans have interviewed Jim Caldwell for their head coaching vacancy on Monday. The Texans have met with Jim Caldwell to interview for the Head […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford gave an emotional statement amid a tough 2020 campaign for the franchise. The former Georgia standout vowed to continued to give it his all and appear on the field as often as he can for his teammates and the organization. The Lions’ Twitter page posted his inspirational speech: That's my […]

Every game, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry reminds everyone why he’s currently the NFL’s leading rusher and one of the most unstoppable forces in the league once he gets going. In Week 15, it was Detroit Lions cornerback Alex Myres’ turn to get that reminder, which came in the form of a vicious stiff arm […]

It was Ryan Tannehill’s arm that gave the Tennessee Titans a 14-7 lead over the Detroit Lions and now he’s showing off his rushing ability. After escaping the pocket, Tannehill made an epic dive for the pylon to give him a 17-yard touchdown run against the Lions. AIR TANNEHILL. 17-yard TD run for @ryantannehill1! 📺: […]

Corey Davis is having the best season of his career and the former first-round pick is off to a fast start on Sunday. Following a game-tying touchdown by the Detroit Lions, Ryan Tannehill connected with Davis on a 75-yard touchdown to give the Tennessee Titans a lead in the first quarter. YOU WILL NOT STOP […]

After being deemed questionable to play due to a rib injury, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is now expected to suit up for their Week 15 tilt against the Tennessee Titans, per NFL Network‘s Ian Rapoport. In a dramatic turn, #Lions QB Matthew Stafford (ribs) is now preparing to play tomorrow vs the #Titans, sources […]

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay has recently been linked to rumors speculating that he will jump ship heading to his free agency in 2021. However, the Northern Illinois product denied the talks and remained firm on his commitment to Motor City which first gave him the opportunities to star in the league since he […]

The Tennessee Titans are set to face off against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, which is an opportunity for running back Derrick Henry to face off against one of his idols in Adrian Peterson. In the buildup to the Titans-Lions Week 15 contest, Henry spoke out about his admiration for the legend that is Peterson. […]

Could Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford request a trade this offseason? According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, it’s a scenario that the 32-year old may soon entertain. The Lions are looking at yet another rebooting job, along with a coaching and front office overhaul. Accordingly, the franchise and the veteran QB could part ways to make […]

Former NFL executive and current CBS Sports analyst Scott Pioli will reportedly interview to be the next general manager of the Detroit Lions. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Pioli will interview for the Lions’ GM job. Piolo has previously spent time with the New England Patriots, Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons and has been […]

The Detroit Lions recently made roster moves which may suggest that starting quarterback Matthew Stafford will be out for an extended period of time due to a lingering rib injury. Motor City recently signed former XFL gunslinger Jordan Ta’amu to their practice squad which gives the team an insurance in lieu of Stafford’s absence, per […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was unable to finish Sunday’s loss to the Green Bay Packers, with the 32-year-old forced to exit late in the game due to a rib injury. An update has been provided on Stafford’s status, and it appears that he has sustained quite a considerable injury on Sunday night. Here’s an […]

Detroit Lions running back D’Andre Swift will be heading back to the field in Week 14 against the Green Bay Packers after missing last week’s tilt due to an illness, as per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. #Lions RB D’Andre Swift, who missed last week with an illness, is expected to play today vs. the #Packers […]

Jeff Okudah hasn’t had the rookie season he envisioned having and it appears the Detroit Lions won’t get him back until the 2021 season. According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Okudah is being shut down for the rest of the 2020 season due to plans of him undergoing surgery next Tuesday. This is true. […]

The most planned-for event of the fantasy sports world is finally upon us – the NFL fantasy football slate of postseason games. With that comes the crunchtime moves that need to be conducted perfectly in order to make sure you bring home that trophy. NFL Weeks 14-16 are the three remaining games in your reason […]

Green Bay Packers icon Aaron Rodgers is preparing to face the Detroit Lions on Sunday, pitting him against a familiar face in Darrell Bevell. While speaking about his upcoming tilt against Bevell and the Lions, Rodgers revealed that Bevell used to task him with finding Brett Favre. “A lot of my time was spent walking […]

Just a week after the Detroit Lions appeared dead in the water following the removal of their head coach and general manager, they pulled off a miracle comeback late in the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears to earn a 34-30 win. The Bears executed a miracle fourth-quarter comeback of their own against the Lions […]

Rookie wide receiver Quintez Cephus has just scored his first NFL touchdown for the Detroit Lions, and it came in spectacular fashion. Facing a daunting Chicago Bears defense in their Week 13 game, Cephus caught a deep pass from Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and landed in the end zone for a 49-yard touchdown. This throw […]

The Chicago Bears placed wide receiver Allen Robinson on the injury report after he left practice on Friday with a knee injury. The Bears eventually listed Robinson as questionable to play against the Detroit Lions this Sunday, but head coach Matt Nagy said the decision to sideline the wide receiver was done for precautionary reasons. […]

LeGarrette Blount announced his retirement from the NFL via Instagram. Blount, who turned 34 on Saturday, played in the NFL for nine seasons. A three-time champion, the running back won two Super Bowls with the New England Patriots and one with the Philadelphia Eagles. Blount’s professional career began with the Tennessee Titans, signing as an […]

Matthew Stafford’s future with the Detroit Lions is in serious jeopardy as they close in on yet another disappointing campaign. Per Mike Florio of NBC Sports, the Lions will need to make their decision quickly on whether they will keep their 2009 no. 1 overall pick as part of their future moving forward. On the […]

With the Detroit Lions ownership recently deciding to move on from former coach Matt Patricia and general manager Bob Quinn, current San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh has emerged as a strong candidate as the next man at the helm for the Lions. So much so, that a group of Michigan legislators have penned […]

Politicians on both sides of the aisle are coming together in the state of Michigan with a simple message: hire Robert Saleh as the next head coach of the Detroit Lions. Saleh is a native of Dearborn, Michigan, and San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman lobbied hard for the Niners’ defensive coordinator to get the […]

It’s been an uphill battle of New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley, as he continues to rehab from a season-ending ACL injury he sustained earlier in the campaign. The 23-year-old recently opened up about how his road to recovery has been so far, and as it turns out, Detroit Lions veteran RB Adrian Peterson […]

The 5-6 Chicago Bears will host the 4-7 Detroit Lions at Soldier Field in Week 13 in a classic NFC North showdown. The two teams met back in Week 1 of the season, with the Bears coming away with a 27-23 win on the road. Both the Bears and Lions are walking disasters at the […]

Chicago Bears star Khalil Mack is dealing with a back injury (once again) and he hasn’t practiced all week in advance of the Bears’ Week 13 matchup against the Detroit Lions. However, as has been the case all season, Mack is expected to play versus the Lions despite not participating in practice, per Adam Hoge […]

The Chicago Bears are sticking with Mitchell Trubisky under center for this weekend’s game against the Detroit Lions. Veteran quarterback Nick Foles, who won the job from Trubisky in Week 3, returned to practice on Wednesday in a limited fashion. However, head coach Matt Nagy has already declared Trubisky the starter, per ESPN’s Jeff Dickerson.  […]

San Francisco 49ers defensive back Richard Sherman says the Detroit Lions need to hire Robert Saleh as their new head coach. Saleh, the 49ers’ defensive coordinator, was born in Dearborn, Michigan. The Lions are in need of a new coach after firing Matt Patricia and Sherman says the franchise would be making a mistake by […]