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Training camp is in full swing for the Detroit Lions. Quarterback Matthew Stafford appears to be in a mid-season mentality after doing something you don’t want to see your quarterback doing – especially in training camp. According to Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com, Stafford threw an interception to linebacker Jahlani Tavai – then chased him down […]

Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay is back, the team announced. The Lions took Slay off of the NFI (non-football injury list) on Friday. As head coach Matt Patricia said last week, via the Detroit Free Press’ Dave Birkett, placing Slay on the NFI was “so that guys when they report to camp (that) need a […]

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay is coming off of a very impressive 2018 campaign in which he hauled in 70 receptions for 1,063 yards and five touchdowns, and he feels that he is just getting started as he enters his third NFL season: “It’s just the beginning, I feel like,” Golladay said, according to […]

New Detroit Lions running back C.J. Anderson is turning heads and making his mark with his new team. And it isn’t only because of exceptional play that he’s showing in training camp practices; it’s because of his mentoring that he’s providing for the Lions’ second-year back, Kerryon Johnson. Anderson has plenty to teach the 22-year-old […]

Following changes in the pass interference rules, stemming from the infamous NFC Championship no-call, many NFL minds are being put to work on how it can improve, or what they think of it. Detroit Lions second-year head coach Matt Patricia joins the ranks of those racking their brains how they utilize the rule-change (allowing reviews […]

The Detroit Lions passed the torch of No. 1 wide receivers from Golden Tate to Kenny Golladay in 2018. He impressed doing so, recording 70 catches for 1,063 yards and five touchdowns, despite missing one game and starting all but three. Now as the top option for the offense, expectations are high, and he doesn’t […]

Many high-profile players have already been traded this offseason, and the 2019 NFL trade deadline isn’t until midseason. Here are 10 others who could find themselves on new teams this fall. 10. Karl Joseph, SS, Oakland Raiders The 14th overall pick in 2016, Joseph was marginalized by head coach Jon Gruden last season, starting only […]

After the Green Bay Packers released Mike Daniels he had plenty of choices on what team to play for next, but he picked the Detroit Lions and it was for one simple reason, Matt Patricia. According to Daniels, he had 13 teams that contacted him to play for their team and mulled over a few […]

It’s been quite a long time since opposing offenses feared the defensive line of the Detroit Lions. Not since the days of Ndamukong Suh, Cliff Avril, and Nick Fairley more than five years ago have quarterbacks feared playing the Lions because of their big men causing trouble up front. Part of the reason why the […]

The Detroit Lions drafted T.J. Hockenson with the eighth overall pick in this year’s draft. The Lions are hoping that the Iowa product can help provide a much-needed spark to the offense in 2019. According to Jeff Risdon, an NFL writer for RealGM, Hockenson has had an impressive start to training camp. Risdon also pointed […]

The Detroit Lions signed running back C.J. Anderson earlier this offseason, and apparently, it was a move that was planned for quite some time. After being released by the Carolina Panthers back in November, the Lions brought Anderson in for a workout, as they had just lost Kerryon Johnson due to a knee injury. But […]

Darius Slay has shown up to the Detroit Lions’ training camp but make no mistake about it. Slay wants to get paid and he believes he should be paid more handsomely. After Lions first practice, Slay spoke to the media and of course, his contract situation was brought up. A Lions reporter stated that Slay […]

The Detroit Lions have released running back Theo Riddick, according to Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk. The move comes after the Lions signed defensive lineman Mike Daniels, who will be taking Riddick’s roster spot. The decision is definitely a bit surprising, given how productive Riddick has been as a receiving back. He is […]

Mike Daniels quickly developed into an emotional leader for the Green Bay Packers’ defense. In wake of Green Bay releasing the veteran defensive tackle earlier this week, though, it certainly seems like he has every intention of making his former team pay. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, a whopping 14 teams showed interest in […]

The Green Bay Packers released Mike Daniels earlier this week, and now, it looks like the defensive lineman will be joining a division rival. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Daniels is finalizing a deal with the Detroit Lions. Daniels is coming off of a 2018 campaign in which he played just 10 games due […]

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Damon Harrison and cornerback Darius Slay have been placed on the NFI list according to their team website. Harrison and Slay both missed all of the team’s offseason training program, but they both reported with the team on Wednesday. Lions coach Matt Patricia said during a media briefing that both guys […]

The Detroit Lions had a busy off-season shaping the roster in head coach Matt Patricia’s eyes. From signing big-name free agents, including Trey Flowers and C.J. Anderson, to drafting the uber-athletic tight end T.J. Hockensen at No. 8 overall, they are one of the most improved teams in the NFL. But, before they can be […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is always going to be a divisive figure. Ever since Stafford entered the league, he’s been a polarizing player. Some insist that he’s one of the league’s better quarterbacks, while others maintain that he is overrated and can’t deliver in big moments. Matthew Stafford has put up big counting stats, […]

The Detroit Lions have placed wide receiver Tommylee Lewis on the physically unable to perform list, according to the team. The Lions signed Lewis as a free agent earlier this offseason. Lewis spent the 2018 campaign with the New Orleans Saints and is most known for being the receiver who was blatantly interfered with by […]

Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay may be looking for a new contract, but that doesn’t mean he will be holding out. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Slay will be reporting to training camp on time. This comes after Slay skipped the Lions’ mandatory minicamp earlier this offseason. Defensive lineman Damon Harrison, who is also […]

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Damon Harrison sat out the team’s early offseason workouts. Fortunately, it appears he is set to return in time for training camp. Harrison and the Lions had reportedly been set to engage in negotiations for a new deal. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, he still plans on reporting this week: […]

The Detroit Lions are a little shorthanded to start camp with the team placing big offseason acquisition Trey Flowers on the PUP list. The #Lions have placed big-ticket free agent pass-rusher Trey Flowers on the PUP list. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 22, 2019 Flowers had minor shoulder surgery after the Super Bowl, but the […]

Former Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders shocked almost everyone when he decided to hang up the cleats on the eve of training camp in 1999 after just 10 years in the NFL. It was a bit of a clumsy retirement, and it put Sanders and the Lions at odds for many years. Sanders was […]

Although Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders’ sudden decision to retire still raises plenty of questions to this day, it appears those close to the situation were hardly surprised. Sanders was still at the top of his game when he decided to retire in 1998 after 10 seasons in Detroit. According to Dave Birkett of […]

Next on the list of the NFL’s Top 100 Players, we have numbers 80-71. Previously, we had Ronnie Stanley come in at 90 and Frank Clark at 81. You can view the previous players below: The NFL’s Top 100 Players: 100-91 The NFL’s Top 100 Players: 90-81 Now, here are the next 10 players to […]

The Detroit Lions are hoping to bounce back in Matt Patricia’s second season as head coach. Before training camp begins though, the Lions will want to speak to Damon Harrison and Darius Slay about possible new contracts. Both players sat out voluntary workouts and the mandatory minicamp this spring. According to Dave Birkett of the […]

Golden Tate has had the opportunity to play with a couple of great teams during his NFL career. On those teams, he’s also been able to play with some truly talented quarterbacks. However, only one has earned a spot at the top of the list, when it comes to Tate, and that quarterback resides in […]

Former Detroit Lions safety Glover Quin announced his retirement from the NFL last week, and he certainly doesn’t expect to be experiencing any financial issues now that the paychecks won’t be rolling in anymore. Why? Because Quin has been saving up for this moment: “That was all a part of the plan,” Quin said, per […]

Matt Patricia now understands how much it takes to lead a team as the head coach. Patricia now has one season under his belt as the head coach of the Detroit Lions and is hoping for things to change in year two. In 2018, the Lions finished with a record of 6-10 which was last […]

Former Detroit Lions and Houston Texans safety Glover Quin has decided to retire after 10 seasons in the NFL. The 33-year-old had become a stalwart in the defensive backfield for Detroit, signing with the team before the 2013 season. He started every game in his six seasons with the Lions, becoming a Pro Bowl player and second-team All-Pro in […]

The Detroit Lions had yet another disappointing season in 2018, in Matt Patricia’s first season as head coach. One of the few bright spots on the team was Kenny Golladay. Kenny Golladay flashed his potential in the offense by catching 19 passes for 256 yards and two touchdowns in the first three weeks of the […]

The Detroit Lions are hoping to break out of the rut that their franchise has been in for decades. At the least, Darrell Bevell believes that one of the position rooms has been improved for 2019. In an article on the Lions official site by Tim Twentyman, the Lions offensive coordinator says the tight end […]

Are the Detroit Lions ever going to get over the hump and make it deep into the playoffs? That’s something that Matt Patricia and the other coaches are trying to figure out. In Patricia’s first season as the head coach in 2018, the team went 6-10 and were last place in the NFC North. The […]

Back when Calvin Johnson retired after the 2015 campaign, the Detroit Lions required him to return a portion of his signing bonus, which didn’t exactly sit well with Johnson and caused some bad blood. Lions president Rod Wood said earlier this offseason that he hopes the franchise can repair its damaged relationship with Johnson, but […]

Veteran defensive lineman Domata Peko had a visit with the Detroit Lions according to a video posted by TMZ Sports. Peko told TMZ camera’s that he had a visit with the Lions and that his agent was trying to work some things out. Peko turns 35 years old this fall. He has a very solid […]

Lions coach Matt Patricia calls Rashaan Melvin a natural fit for his scheme. He would know, as the coach had Melvin in 2015 when he was the Patriots’ defensive coordinator. It’s the reason the Lions signed Melvin in free agency after releasing Nevin Lawson. “I’m a long guy,” Melvin said, explaining why he was a natural fit in […]

Matt Patricia had a rough first year coaching the Detroit Lions. The former Patriots defensive coordinator took the plunge into the head coaching ranks, and things started off in disastrous fashion. In his very first game, the Lions were blown out by Sam Darnold and the Jets on Monday Night Football. The Lions ended up […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is coming off an injury-plagued 2018 NFL season. It appears his injuries were worse than what was initially reported. Stafford had been nursing a back injury down the final stretch of the season. According to Mike O’Hara of the team’s official website, he had reportedly played through broken bones in […]

The Detroit Lions were 9-7 and made the postseason in 2016. Then they went 9-7 again in 2017, however they missed the playoffs that year. Finally, the Lions went 6-10 last season, coming in last place in the NFC North and missing the playoffs. Detroit has had a lot of flaws in recent years, and […]