Detroit Lions Articles - Page 87

The linebacker position has increased in importance in the NFL over the past few seasons as defenses seek to add players who can play the inside run and cover from sideline-to-sideline. A solid class of free agents have been paid handsomely, with Kwon Alexander leading the pack with a four-year, $54 million contract from the […]

Former New England Patriots’ defensive end Trey Flowers can’t wait to be reunited with his old defensive coordinator Matt Patricia in Detroit. The four-year veteran signed a five-year, $90 million deal with the Lions yesterday and expressed his excitement to be playing for the second-year head coach. “He taught me a lot of things, developed […]

Mark Ingram has suddenly become one of the most sought after free agent running backs on the market. Just a day after it became apparent he wouldn’t be returning to the New Orleans Saints, the veteran rusher is being courted by the Baltimore Ravens, Detroit Lions, and Green Bay Packers, according to ESPN’s Jenna Laine. […]

As the reigning Super Bowl champions, the New England Patriots were bound to lose some key pieces from their title-winning roster come the offseason. Now that the free agency wheeling and dealing has begun, the Patriots are immediately about to lose their two best free agent talents: defensive end Trey Flowers and offensive tackle Trent […]

The Detroit Lions continued to rev their motors in a free agency shopping spree on Monday. After announcing the pending signings of defensive end Trey Flowers, wide receiver Danny Amendola, and cornerback Justin Coleman, the Lions added yet another piece to their 2019 squad by agreeing to terms with tight end Jesse James of the […]

It looks like Trey Flowers won’t be staying in the AFC East after all. Following rumors that the Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills were both interested in Flowers, the defensive end has ended up agreeing to sign with the Detroit Lions, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Flowers spent the 2018 campaign with the New […]

The Detroit Lions are closing in on a deal with cornerback Justin Coleman, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. The contract would make Coleman the highest-paid nickelback in the NFL. Coleman spent the 2018 campaign with the Seattle Seahawks, playing in all 16 games and registering 55 tackles, a half of a sack, an […]

The Detroit Lions and Baltimore Ravens are reportedly among the teams that are showing interest in New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram. There figures to be a strong market for Ingram this offseason, as he’s shown his abilities with plenty of impressive performances with the Saints throughout his NFL career. However, while it seems […]

He’s currently a top Twitter trending topic for a good reason. Danny Amendola just found himself a new team by agreeing to a deal with the Detroit Lions. According to NBC Sports, Amendola’s contract was one that came after his failure to reunite with the New England Patriots (something, he’d said, he was hoping for […]

The Detroit Lions have shown commitment this offseason to re-tooling their defense. That movement has continued with the cutting of cornerback Nevin Lawson, per Pro Football Talk. This move has come as a surprise to some considering his consistent role in the Lions defense over the last few years. It also leaves Teez Tabor opposite […]

The Detroit Lions are making tons of waves recently by making some surprising cuts. When it comes down to it, they have a plan to retool the defense via free agency, and they need to clear up some cap space. One of the names that is heavily linked to the Lions is linebacker Anthony Barr. […]

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is known for many things around the league. He is a big tight end who parties, gets hurt easily, and dominates on the field when healthy. Gronkowski is coming off one of the worst statistical seasons of his career while failing to play 16 games for the seventh-straight […]

The Detroit Lions have announced that they have released offensive lineman T.J. Lang. In doing so, they will save $8.8 million in cap space, according to Chris Burke of The Athletic. “We would like to personally thank T.J. Lang for his two seasons with the Lions,” said Lions general manager Bob Quinn and head coach […]

Teams in need of defensive help next season sure had to be pleased with the number of defensive standouts from the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine, which concluded on March 4. While defensive line players shined, more than a handful of linebackers and defensive backs also saw their respective NFL Draft stocks rise heading towards April. […]

Might the Detroit Lions look to another former New York Giant this offseason to continue fortifying their defense? One NFL analyst seems to think so. In the wake of Landon Collins’ official departure from the Giants, The Athletic’s Chris Burke suggested that the Lions indeed have interest in bringing in the three-time Pro Bowler in […]

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Dee Ford had an excellent season in 2019. He totaled 55 tackles, seven forced fumbles, 13 tackles for loss, and 13.0 sacks. Pro Football Focus gave him an 87.7 rating, ranking him 11th in the league among pass rushers. He was one reason why the Chiefs had an excellent pass rush. […]

It was announced a couple of days ago that the New England Patriots were releasing tight end Dwayne Allen, and he’s already somewhat of a hot commodity after the cut became official on Monday. The Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, and Detroit Lions have all shown “preliminary interest” in Allen, a source told Josina […]

Detroit Lions offensive lineman T.J. Lang played in just six games this past season due to a neck injury that landed him on the injured reserve list. Now, the Lions are trying to figure out what to do with him. Lang will earn over $11.5 million next year, and given the fact that he has […]

The Detroit Lions have had a serious problem at the tight end position for many years and the team may be looking to resolve this issue in the 2019 draft. Unfortunately, watching former first round pick Eric Ebron have a career season with the Indianapolis Colts has to be a hard pill to swallow. Lions […]

It appears as though the Detroit Lions have a new coach on board. According to a recent report from The Detroit Free Press, the Lions intend to hire Kyle Caskey as the team’s next running backs coach. Caskey will notably be replacing former Lions running backs coach David Walker at the helm in Detroit. “The Detroit […]

Jachai Polite had an excellent season rushing the passer for the Florida Gators last season. In the 13 games he played, he totaled 45 tackles, six forced fumbles, and 11.5 sacks. His best game came against Florida State in a huge divisional matchup. He recorded six tackles, 2.5 sacks, and one forced fumble. Overall, Polite […]

The Detroit Lions made headlines with their release of safety Glover Quin. However, it appears this has been in the works since last offseason. The Lions made some significant changes prior to the 2018 NFL season with the arrival of new head coach Matt Patricia. According to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, Quin […]

Defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh was a very impactful player for the Los Angeles Rams this past season, primarily during their playoff run to Super Bowl 53. He only had 4.5 sacks, but he also added 49 tackles, 4 pass deflections, and four tackles for a loss. Pro-Football Focus gave him an 82.6 ranking, which put him […]

Calvin Johnson shocked the football world by retiring at the age of 30. In an article published at The Players’ Tribune last year, the six-time Pro Bowler explained why he walked away from the game after nine NFL seasons. “I love football,” Johnson wrote. “But it became difficult to love the game as much when […]

When Detroit Lions safety Glover Quin was released earlier this month, it wasn’t exactly shocking, but was still a questionable move for the team. Now, it seems as if Quin was really the one behind the move. Making an appearance on The Pride Podcast, a podcast centered around the Detroit Lions, Quin revealed that he […]

The Detroit Lions have a busy offseason ahead of them if they hope to enjoy a potential resurgence in the 2019 NFL season. However, it appears running back LeGarrette Blount will not be around to see the result. Blount is set to hit the market as a free agent this offseason. According to Dave Birkett […]

Jared Cook played the 2018 NFL season with the Oakland Raiders, but is hitting free agency this offseason. Cook had a career season in 2018, but the obvious rebuild the team is going through leaves a lot of doubt for Cook’s future with the team. Cook is entering his 10th season in the league, but […]

After taking Eric Ebron with a first-round pick and then dealing him after a middling career in Detroit, the Lions could use some new help at tight end. According to draft analyst Mel Kiper, there is one waiting for them in the 2019 NFL Draft. Speaking to Detroit media on a national conference call this […]

The Detroit Lions still don’t know if Ezekiel Ansah has played his last game in the Motor City. Whether the team brings him back or not, though, general manager Dan Quinn is proud of how the former first-round pick has dealt with a series of injuries that has sidetracked his career. “Part of that is […]

Current New England Patriots pass rusher Kyle Van Noy was previously a member of the Detroit Lions, before eventually being traded away from the “Motor City” midway through the 2016-17 regular season. While splitting his NFL career between Detroit and New England as it stands today, it is abundantly clear that Van Noy no doubt […]

It’s normally not a positive indication of a player’s career trajectory when he’s traded just two seasons removed from being selected in the second round of the NFL draft. New England Patriots linebacker Kyle Van Noy, though, is a notable exception to that rule. The Detroit Lions traded Van Noy to the Patriots midway through […]

The Detroit Lions on Friday released their safety Glover Quin after six seasons with the team, as well as wideout Bruce Ellington and linebacker Nicholas Grigsby. Quin had signed with the Lions five years ago on a $23.5 million deal. He also received a two-year extension back in 2014 worth around $9.5 million guaranteed. The Lions […]

The Detroit Lions have worked out free-agent running back Mike Gillislee, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Gillislee played in four games with the New Orleans Saints this past season, carrying the ball 16 times for 43 yards. The 28-year-old, who played his collegiate football at the Univeristy of Florida, was originally selected by […]

The Detroit Lions have a lot of work to do ahead of the 2019 NFL season, but there is one position in particular that Lions general manager Bob Quinn hopes to assess very soon, via Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. “Be it through free agency or the NFL draft, Lions general manager Bob […]

One might assume the Detroit Lions would relish the spotlight. Perpetually overlooked in the NFC North due to the presence of prestige franchises like the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears, the Lions also fall victim to the inevitable effects of playing in flyover country. Nobody cared about the Kansas City Chiefs, for instance, despite […]

The 2018 NFL season may have just ended, however, Chicago Bears wide receiver Taylor Gabriel is already stoking the flames of a potential rivalry for next year. He has high expectations for this team moving forward, especially when it comes to playing the Detroit Lions. The NFL recently revealed that the Bears and Lions will […]

Matthew Stafford was hardly the Detroit Lions’ biggest problem last season. Considering his recent career norms, though, it’s also fair to submit the 10-year veteran was hardly at his best, throwing for 21 touchdowns, 11 interceptions, and 3,777 yards en route to a 53.8 QBR – the 22nd-best best mark in football, behind the likes […]

In their first season under defensive wunderkind Matt Patricia, the Detroit Lions weren’t exactly world-beaters on that side of the ball. They allowed just 335.0 yards per game, good for 10th in the league, yet also surrendered an average 22.4 points per game while finishing with the second-fewest takeaways in football. Patricia would admit that […]

Former Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt has surprisingly found a new NFL home pretty quickly despite being released midway through the 2018 regular season. Earlier in the day on Monday, it was formally announced that the Cleveland Browns had come to terms with the troubled rusher ahead of the 2019-20 campaign. However, it […]