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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was once a star at the University of Georgia. His wife Kelly Stafford was an athlete there as well. Meanwhile, current Georgia football head coach Kirby Smart was an athlete at the college along with wife Mary Beth Smart. All four have very strong ties to the university and especially […]

The Detroit Lions already have a one-two punch in the backfield, but the team could add another running back into the mix. According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Lions are working out former Seattle Seahawks running back, CJ Prosise. An interesting one: The #Lions had a workout for former #Seahawks RB CJ Prosise, […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 92 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 92 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 92 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan continue their 2020 NFL preview series, picking […]

The saga between Philadelphia Eagles’ Darius Slay and Detroit Lions’ head coach Matt Patricia continues. In a press conference, Slay mentioned some of the things he likes about the culture in Philly as compared to Detroit, which many are taking as a jab at Patricia. New Philadelphia CB Darius Slay said one of the things […]

Despite having a subpar offensive rotation, the Detroit Lions have seen some bright spots moving forward. Offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell has set high expectations specifically for wide receiver Kenny Golladay heading into the upcoming season. Bevell is expecting the North Dakota product to continue to be a big part of the team’s offense: “There’s specific […]

The Detroit Lions have done business with the New England Patriots earlier this offseason and they’ve completed another trade. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Lions have traded cornerback Michael Jackson to the Patriots in exchange for an undisclosed draft pick. Lions traded CB Michael Jackson to the New England Patriots in exchange for an […]

Training camp got off to a bit of a rough start for Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford after he was placed on the COVID/IR list due to a false positive test result. Despite some of the initial concern that came with the botched test, head coach Matt Patricia is optimistic that the team has since […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was recently placed by the NFL on its COVID-IR list. However, it turned out to be a mere false alarm after his testing sequences for the pre-entry period appeared to be negative, negative, false positive – then the next three tests were all negative. The Lions eventually excluded his name […]

Training camp seemingly got off to a rough star for Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford after he was placed on the COVID/IR list due to a positive test result. Fortunately, it appears the manner has since been resolved. According to Kyle Meinke of MLive, Stafford has been placed back on the active roster after it […]

Detroit Lions wide receiver Geronimo Allison joined the growing list of players deciding to opt out of the 2020 NFL season on Sunday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. And another: Lions’ WR Geronimo Allison is opting out of the 2020 season, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 2, 2020 The Lions signed Allison to a […]

Matthew Stafford is attempting to return from a back injury in 2020 and he’s apparently had another hiccup ahead of training camp. According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Detroit Lions have placed Stafford on the COVID-19 reserve list. The #Lions have placed QB Matthew Stafford on the COVID-19 list, per the wire. — […]

The Detroit Lions have been around since 1930, yet have never played in a Super Bowl and hold the NFL’s 25th-best winning percentage. But that doesn’t mean the team hasn’t had some great players throughout its history, including some that fans don’t typically associate with Detroit. Here are five players you may have forgotten played […]

The Detroit Lions have now locked in a cornerstone for their team’s future. The team has recently selected Jeff Okudah with the 3rd overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Three months after drafting him, the two sides have agreed to terms on a contract. NFL Insider Ian Rapoport broke out the recent signing on […]

Detroit Lions running back D’Andre Swift isn’t going to take anything in the NFL for granted. The Lions’ 2nd round pick in the 2020 NFL draft was adamant that making it to the pro ranks won’t change his mind set one bit. He just recently signed his rookie contract, meaning he can firmly focus on […]

In 2020, the Detroit Lions backfield has the highest upside that it has had in a while, with speedster Kerryon Johnson hitting his third season, versatile rookie D’Andre Swift coming into the fold and former Alabama standout Bo Scarborough as a probable goal-line and short-yardage specialist. The Lions haven’t seen consistent production from the running […]

When it comes to 1990s NFL stars, few were bigger than the Detroit Lions’ legendary running back Barry Sanders. But before the former Heisman Trophy winner could barely get a chance to show off his incredible ball-carrying talent, Sanders would have an unforgettable run in with one of the league’s biggest stars, Lawrence Taylor. Yesterday, […]

Former No. 1 overall pick Matthew Stafford has some of the best arm talent of any quarterback in the NFL. Stafford also has a knack for leading the Detroit Lions from behind, as he has 34 game-winning drives in his career. Yet, the 32-year-old has a 69-79-1 record and he has made just one Pro […]

In the modern NFL, success is measured in two things. First, by regular season wins and of course, also by postseason triumphs. The Detroit Lions has not have much of either and it’s no big secret. In the past 30 years, the Lions have only won 193 games out of the 480 they have competed […]

The Detriot Lions have officially signed running back D’Andre Swift to a four-year rookie contract. Per Spotrac, Swift will earn $8.5 million throughout his four-year deal and a signing bonus of $3.8 million.  The Lions drafted Swift in the second round, No. 35 overall, in this year’s virtual NFL draft. Swift became the second running back […]

The 2017 NFL Draft was littered with talented wide receivers, with guys like JuJu Smith-Schuster, Cooper Kupp, and Chris Godwin going outside of the first round. However, arguably the best wide receiver from the 2017 draft class is Kenny Golladay of the Detroit Lions. Of the guys listed above, Golladay is the only wide receiver […]

The Detroit Lions selected D’Andre Swift with the No. 35 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft last April. Two months later, the young running back is now officially a member of the team. While everyone is celebrating July 4th with family, Swift officially signed his rookie deal with the Lions on Saturday. The rookie RB […]

Recently retired in 2017, Calvin Johnson opened up about hoping the Atlanta Falcons to trade up to snag him in the 2007 NFL Draft. Things didn’t go as planned as the Detroit Lions picked him second overall, behind Oakland quarterback JaMarcus Russell. The Falcons slid down to the 8th pick and selected defensive end Jamaal […]

As of July 2nd, 2020, the Detroit Lions have a mind-boggling amount of former New England Patriot players on their team – 15 to be exact. And that amount increases even more if their head coach (Matt Patricia) and front office (general manager Bob Quinn) are factored into the equation as well. Offense – WR […]

Darius Slay spent the first seven seasons of his NFL career with the Detroit Lions and established himself as one of the best cornerbacks in the game, but he now finds himself in some new digs. Because the Lions and Slay could not come to terms on a new contract, Detroit traded him to the […]

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams can be considered quite a handful for opposing secondaries. It seems this is especially true for the Detroit Lions given their obvious tendencies. The Lions boasted one of the worst defenses in the entire league during the 2019 campaign. Adams revealed during a film breakdown with NFL analyst […]

The Detroit Lions don’t have a rich history in terms of wins and losses, but they still have some legends that changed the franchise forever. No coaches made the top five legends in franchise history, but one would have if we expanded it to six. Wayne Fontes, who was in charge of the Lions from […]

The Detroit Lions are hoping that this year the running game is even nastier. In the last six seasons, the Lions haven’t had a running back who has rushed for more than 860 yards. This offseason the Lions drafted running back D’Andre Swift, and guards Jonah Jackson and Logan Stenberg. The Lions also brought in […]

Gretchen Witmer, the Governor of Michigan, signed an executive order last week allowing sports teams to return without fans. That directly affects the Detroit Lions, who are entering a pivotal year next season. While some fans may have an issue with it, Witmer isn’t going to ‘cancel sports’. But she did admit that sports could look […]

The Detroit Lions had high expectations heading into the 2019 season, but they were a big disappointment once again. After starting off the season hot, the Lions struggled and it didn’t help that Matthew Stafford went down with an injury. Heading into the 2020 season, there seem to be a lot of question marks surrounding […]

Tom Brady of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is not the only high-profile star to lead the workout in the past few days. It appears Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has organized some workouts of his own, as the Lions tweeted out a video of Stafford drilling with teammates on Thursday. QB1 back at it pic.twitter.com/5s7ljKK0T8 […]

The Detroit Lions history hasn’t been marked by a lot of success, but they have still had some great players and teams in their past. From Barry Sanders running wild to some spectacular seasons by Calvin Johnson, there have been moments that have stood out above the rest, but which rank at the top? Let’s […]

The Detroit Lions are among the teams that could use some more depth under center in the form of Colin Kaepernick. It appears the new ownership would be open to the idea of bringing Kaepernick in and allowing him to use the platform to continue the fight against racial injustice in the United States. Sheila […]

Martha Ford has been the principal owner of the Detroit Lions since 2014, but that won’t be the case in the upcoming season. According to Detroit’s official Twitter account, Martha is stepping down as the owner of the Lions. Martha Firestone Ford to step down as principal owner of Detroit Lions Sheila Ford Hamp to […]

The unusual offseason for the NFL has caused plenty of challenges for players and coaches. Matt Patricia, the head coach of the Detroit Lions, is attempting to find a balance between football and his personal life amid the coronavirus pandemic. “I’ve never been around my family this much and I’ve never been home this much,” […]

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson’s rookie season was cut short by an ankle injury, but he is well on his way to 100 percent after intense rehab this offseason. On Thanksgiving, Hockenson suffered a gruesome ankle injury when his ankle rolled underneath his body. He was placed on Injured Reserve shortly afterward, and the […]

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced that June 19 will be recognized a a staff holiday in honor of Juneteenth. It appears the Detroit Lions are now the latest team to get in on the action. The Lions announced that their offices will be closed to honor the holiday, via the team’s official Twitter: “The Detroit […]

In terms of wins and losses, the Detroit Lions franchise hasn’t been all that successful, but they have still had some elite players throughout their history. One of the most exciting offensive players in NFL history was on the Lions, and he’s obviously among the best to ever play for the franchise. Let’s take a […]

This is a prove-it year for the newest regime of the Detroit Lions, as owner Martha Ford told head coach Matt Patricia and general manager Bob Quinn that she expects the team to be a playoff contender in 2020. After going 9-22-1 in his first two seasons, if Patricia cannot lead the Lions to a […]

Robert Ayers is the latest former player to say he butted heads with Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia. In 2018, Ayers was signed to a one-year deal by the Lions, but 24 hours later he was released. Ayers said he did respect Patricia, but the two didn’t agree on some things, so it was decided […]