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The Detroit Lions are ready to dominate during the 2025 NFL season. Detroit will be hard pressed to replicate last season’s success, especially after losing both coordinators this offseason. But the Lions never back down from a challenge with Dan Campbell at the helm. Roster cutdowns day is rapidly approaching for all 32 NFL teams. […]

One of the most pivotal days in the NFL is coming up soon. The deadline for every NFL team’s 53-man roster is on August 26, five days from the time of writing. Teams will have to decide which standouts from their training camp they’ll keep and which veterans have lost their position battles. Like most […]

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell delivered a disappointing update on Detroit defensive end Josh Paschal this week, saying his recovery could take longer than originally expected. The news adds more uncertainty to a Lions defense already dealing with injuries and roster battles just weeks before the regular season kicks off. Paschal, a second-round pick […]

Widely considered one of the greatest football players to ever grace the gridiron, Barry Sanders made the stunning decision to walk away from football after 10 seasons with the Detroit Lions. The unexpected development is still considered the most shocking retirement in NFL history. Sanders was a dual threat out of the backfield for Detroit, […]

The Detroit Lions will have huge expectations for themselves during the 2025 NFL season. Detroit is a popular regression candidate, largely because they won 15 games last year and lost both coordinators this offseason. But that will not stop Dan Campbell’s grit warriors from giving it everything they have this fall. Final roster cuts are […]

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown said he was caught off guard by the Indianapolis Colts’ decision to name veteran quarterback Daniel Jones as their starter over Anthony Richardson. On a recent episode of the St. Brown Podcast, the All-Pro receiver reflected on the surprise quarterback move. “To me it was a shocker. Daniel […]

The Detroit Lions were not happy to lose former OC Ben Johnson this offseason. Johnson left Detroit to join Chicago as their next head coach, a move he had put off for a few years now. He had positive things to say about the Lions just weeks before the regular season. Bears head coach Ben […]

A major part of what makes the Detroit Lions successful is that they have a team full of players who are completely bought-in to the process. The Lions are a young team that has stormed into the conversation as one of the best in the NFL. Dan Campbell‘s team has a ton of depth and […]

The Detroit Lions had one of the league’s best rushing attacks in the 2024 season. Lions head coach Dan Campbell used a dynamic duo to complement Jared Goff and a red-hot passing attack. By the end of the season, though, it looked like Jahmyr Gibbs had blossomed into a star. However, the young running back […]

Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold didn’t hesitate to name the two quarterbacks he wants to get interceptions against. Arnold did an interview with Kay Adams for the Up and Adams Show on Monday. It was there where he named the Washington Commanders’ Jayden Daniels and Pittsburgh Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers for that scenario. “He probably gonna […]

Despite the enormous amount of success that the Detroit Lions had in 2024, it certainly feels as if the job isn’t even close to being done. Head coach Dan Campbell and his roster are locked in and ready to make an even deeper playoff run in 2025. One of the reasons why the Lions have […]

The 2025 NFL season is nearly upon us. That means fantasy football managers can rejoice, knowing it is the most exciting time of year. It is time to draft a winner and show your friends what fantasy supremacy looks like. For nearly two decades, the running back position was the bell cow of fantasy football. […]

A few of the NFL’s notable figures, like Ashton Jeanty of the Las Vegas Raiders and Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell, teamed up for a commercial with Applebee’s. The new commercial promotes the new “Ultimate Trio” deal that Applebee’s has. Campbell begins by calling in the “option play” for Jeanty. “All right, Jeanty, time […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have had one of the most interesting offseasons in the NFL this summer, and now that is starting to catch up to them as the regular season approaches. Contract holdouts and negotiations became somewhat of a theme of this Bengals offseason, and that is still the primary talking point as Joe Burrow […]

The Detroit Lions have looked solid during the NFL preseason. Detroit dropped a close game 24-17 against Miami on Saturday afternoon. One rookie wide receiver had a great game, making a strong case for a spot on Detroit’s 53-man initial roster. Lions wide receiver Jackson Meeks had a great game against the Dolphins on Saturday. […]

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy called out ESPN’s Monica McNutt after she mistakenly linked a Barry Sanders jersey to Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders during a broadcast of First Take. Comedian Druski appeared on the ESPN program wearing a vintage Detroit Lions jersey honoring Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders. McNutt said on […]

The Detroit Lions were one of the most fun teams to watch last season, in large part because of their offense. Their backfield, in particular, caught everyone’s attention. In a league that started to stray away from running backs, the Lions had two dynamic runners in Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery. The duo, nicknamed “Sonic […]

The Detroit Lions have already faced a good deal of adversity before the start of the 2025 NFL season. Detroit lost both Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn to head coaching jobs, as well as a handful of other assistant coaches. But the Lions are ready to get back to work and prove they can keep […]

The Detroit Lions certainly look ready for the 2025 NFL season. Detroit already looks like they are in midseason form during this week’s training camp practices. One Lions player in particular is gaining some praise from the national media after a great practice session on Wednesday. NFL insider Jordan Schultz could not say enough good […]

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is dealing with an injury, head coach Dan Campbell recently revealed. “He’s got a little injury,” Campbell said of LaPorta, via Eric Woodyard of ESPN. The specifics of LaPorta’s injury have yet to be revealed. The fact that Campbell says the injury is “little” is encouraging, but the Lions […]

For 1.3 million fans around the world, their Wednesday evening was filled with a live broadcast of the latest edition of New Heights, the Jason and Travis Kelce podcast featuring special guest Taylor Swift. Arguably the hottest couple – and storyline – the NFL has had to offer over the past few seasons, fans have […]

After what Tua Tagovailoa described as a frustrating practice, the Detroit Lions wasted no time making a statement in Wednesday’s joint session against the Miami Dolphins. On the first 1-on-1 rep, Amon-Ra St. Brown blew past veteran cornerback Jack Jones down the left sideline for a long touchdown, setting the tone for a dominant day. […]

One of the biggest storylines in the NFL this season is what the new-look Chicago Bears will look like. The Bears fired Matt Eberflus last year after failing to meet the expectations of what they could have been, which was a playoff team. This year, they hired Ben Johnson away from the Detroit Lions, hoping […]

This week, the Detroit Lions took part in a joint practice against the Miami Dolphins as both teams prepare for the upcoming season. While one storyline was the fight that Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams found himself involved in toward the end of practice, another was just how much better the Lions looked than their […]

The Detroit Lions are currently gearing up for the upcoming 2025 NFL season, where they will look to bounce back from last year’s divisional loss to the Washington Commanders. The Lions recently took part in a joint practice with the Miami Dolphins to help both teams sharpen their iron, and things got ugly, as they […]

The Detroit Lions’ second preseason game of 2025 ended in victory, but it wasn’t flawless. They held on for a 17-10 win over the Atlanta Falcons last Friday night. They showed toughness on defense and flashes of promise from several young players. For those on the bubble, this was an important proving ground, and some […]

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes acknowledged a significant miss in the team’s draft evaluations, citing Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua as one player he wishes the organization had pursued more aggressively. In an interview with ESPN’s Kevin Clark on the “This Is Football” podcast, Holmes discussed the importance of self-assessment in the […]

A lot of what the Detroit Lions do on defense will revolve around a star’s recovery from last year’s injury. But a newcomer to the defense, linebacker Grant Stuard, is already in full boast mode. He threw shade at the Dolphins ahead of the teams’ joint practices, according to Sports Illustrated. “I don’t know if […]

The Detroit Lions had far and away the best offense in the NFL last season. Their best player was Jahmyr Gibbs, the running back who established himself as one of the best players in the league last season. Gibbs’ breakout campaign led to an incredible year in fantasy football leagues, but how will the Alabama […]

During Friday’s preseason game between the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions, a scary moment occurred when Lions safety Morice Norris went down with a serious head injury in the fourth quarter. Norris was down for several minutes, and the two teams ultimately agreed to suspend the rest of the game out of respect for the […]

Detroit Lions’ cornerback Morice Norris is letting fans know his current state following his scary head injury. On Saturday, Norris took to his Instagram page to confirm that he is doing well, and he quoted scripture to put a button on it, per NFL Insider Jordan Schultz. “Amen Amen I’m all good man don’t stress […]

Detroit Lions defensive back Morice Norris suffered a serious injury in Friday’s preseason game with the Atlanta Falcons. Lions players sent heartfelt messages in the way of the incident at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. And the preseason game was suspended in the fourth quarter after the two teams huddled together at midfield for eight minutes. After the […]

Everyone is still processing the predicament of Lions cornerback Morice Norris after his head injury. It came in the second half of the preseason game between the Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons.  Norris appeared to take a head shot from the knee from Falcons running back Nathan Carter, and he was seen lying on the […]

The Detroit Lions’ preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday night ended in an unusual fashion after defensive back Morice Norris suffered a serious head injury early in the fourth quarter. With 14:18 remaining, both teams agreed to let the clock run down before league officials formally suspended the game with 6:33 left to […]

A scary moment occurred on Friday during the Detroit Lions’ preseason matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Lions cornerback Moric Norris suffered a serious head injury and had to be taken out of the game by ambulance. In the second half, Norris appeared to have taken a knee to the end, and he was lying down […]

When Detroit Lions cornerback Morice Norris went down with a scary injury at the top of the fourth quarter of the team’s preseason debut against the Atlanta Falcons, it left fans concerned. On an otherwise standard running play at the 15:00 mark in the fourth quarter, Norris ran down to the line of scrimmage to […]

A very scary moment occurred during Friday night’s preseason game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Detroit Lions. During the second half of the game, Lions cornerback Morice Norris went down with a scary injury after appearing to take a knee to the head. Norris was down on the field for an extended period of […]

The Detroit Lions were given terrible news on Thursday afternoon. Cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. underwent successful shoulder surgery and has been placed on Injured Reserve, ending his season. After playing in the Hall of Fame Game last Thursday night against the Los Angeles Chargers, Rakestraw Jr. injured his shoulder at practice on Sunday. Rakestraw Jr. […]

A familiar face was seen observing the training camp of the Detroit Lions on Wednesday. Former defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, who recently announced his official retirement, visited the squad, which is coming off an impressive campaign last season. Safe to say, it was a bittersweet moment for Suh. To recall, his exit from the Lions […]