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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 […]

According to Adam Schefter on Twitter, the Detroit Lions have released tight end Michael Roberts. Lions announced today that TE Michael Roberts reverted back to the team’s roster, per trade conditions. Subsequently, the Lions announced that they have waived Roberts. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 14, 2019 The Detroit Lions are out to confuse the […]

Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick could be on the roster bubble. The Detroit Free Press’ Dave Birkett explained why on June 13. The Lions have used Theo Riddick as their primary receiving back the last few seasons, and that’s still the role he’s best suited for, assuming he makes the team. But I’m not […]

Darius Slay lived up to his word about skipping the Detroit Lions’ mandatory minicamp this offseason if he didn’t land a more lucrative contract. With training camp fast approaching, he seems to be broaching making a similar threat. During an appearance on Thursday’s edition of The Pride Podcast, Slay wouldn’t commit to reporting to training […]

The Atlanta Falcons had a visitor that’s sure to turn many heads. According to Falcons team reporter Kelsey Conway, Calvin Johnson is at Atlanta’s minicamp. Calvin Johnson is here for the Falcons last day of minicamp talking to owner Arthur Blank and head coach Dan Quinn pic.twitter.com/hn4WGRIikX — Kelsey Conway (@KelseyLConway) June 13, 2019 Calvin […]

In an offseason of upheaval at the position, Lions general manager Bob Quinn put the finishing touches on his remodel of the tight end rotation Thursday by trading Michael Roberts to New England. According to Adam Schefter, Detroit will receive a seventh-round pick in 2020. With the move, all four tight ends who made last […]

The Connor Cook experiment didn’t last long with the Detroit Lions cutting him to sign former San Jose State Spartans quarterback David Fales. #Lions released former #Raiders 4th round pick QB Connor Cook. — Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) June 10, 2019 Cook was drafted by the Oakland Raiders after a standout career at Michigan State and […]

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jermaine Kearse is coming off of a disastrous 2018 campaign with the New York Jets in which he played 14 games and finished with just 37 catches for 371 yards and a touchdown. It was his least productive season since his second year in the league back in 2013, and now, […]

Detroit Lions fans were quite disappointed to see head coach Matt Patricia’s first year as head coach be a relative failure, as even though they earned a big win against Patricia’s former team in Week 3, they finished the season at a mediocre 6-10. One of the reasons why 2018 was not the one of […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has plenty of experience in the NFL, but he’s having to learn a new offense just like his rookie teammates this year. And as he sees it, that puts an extra burden on him, to know Darrell Bevell’s wishes so he can effectively communicate them. “That’s my biggest challenge at […]

The Detriot Lions have added to their wide receiver depth signing Jermaine Kearse to a one year deal, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. It is a one-year deal, and it is now signed. https://t.co/JxNvsrjPjo — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 6, 2019 The deal is worth $1.35 million with a maximum value of $2.3 million. […]

It is no secret that current Detroit Lions defensive tackle Damon “Snacks” Harrison has become one of the more dominant run-stoppers in the entire NFL. Now a veteran of the game, it appears as though the rest of the league continues to use Harrison as an example when it comes to clogging up the middle […]

The Detroit Lions may be without a couple of key defensive players in camp, but head coach Matt Patricia is not concerned. Both defensive lineman Damon Harrison and cornerback Darius Slay are skipping the Lions’ mandatory minicamp as a result of their respective contract dispute with the team, but Patricia doesn’t think anything is too […]

HBO’s Hard Knocks could be making its way to Allen Park to follow the Detroit Lions during their 2019 training camp. According to a rumor spread through Twitter, “Hearing the Detroit Lions will be featured on HBO’s Hard Knocks this year…” NFL Insider Leroy said. The rumor does not have any confirmation beside it, and […]

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Damon Harrison hasn’t been present for OTAs, and now is not planning on attending the team’s mandatory minicamp, recently suggesting that “major news” is “coming soon” via a somewhat cryptic tweet.  Darius Slay, another cornerstone of the defense, has also said he won’t show up for the three-day camp. Both players are seeking […]

The Detroit Lions have a new star wide receiver in the form of two-time Super Bowl champion, Danny Amendola. The former Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots wideout agreed to a deal with the team earlier in the offseason. As Amendola begins the next stage of his career in Detroit, the veteran wide receiver has […]

After signing with the Los Angeles Rams late in the 2018 season, C.J. Anderson saw a resurgence for not only himself, but his career. After helping lead the Rams past some tough opponents in the playoffs, Anderson signed with the Detroit Lions during the offseason, and said he’s found his match. Speaking to the media during […]

The Detroit Lions have made it clear that they would like to build back up the relationship with Calvin Johnson and the former star receiver has made his demands to get it to work, give him back his money. After the 2015 season, Johnson shocked a lot of people hanging up his cleats and the […]

The Detroit Lions offense led by Matthew Stafford has had their issues the last few years and new offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell has come into change that. Stafford has been a decent quarterback during his career but it hasn’t resulted in a ton of wins, and with him getting up in age, the team needs […]

The Detroit Lions have a new offensive coordinator with head coach Matt Patricia now gearing up to enter his second season at the helm in the “Motor City.” With Darrell Bevell now slated to lead the offense in Detroit, the Lions appear primed to run the football — even with veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford still […]

The Detroit Lions had a disappointing year in Matt Patricia’s first season as head coach. The Lions ended the year with a 6-10 record, finishing last in the NFC North. There were high expectations before the 2018 season with Patricia coming from the New England Patriots. Matthew Stafford had a ton of weapons at his […]

The Detroit Lions were perfectly adequate defensively last season. While many expected the Lions to dominate on defense under the tutelage of rookie head coach Matt Patricia, former defensive coordinator of the New England Patriots, they instead were solidly average on that side of the ball. Detroit was 15th in overall yards allowed, and ranked […]

The phrase “Detroit Lions can’t run the ball” has been used, abused, but not misused. From 2014 to 2017, the Lions ranked in the bottom-five in total rushing yards each year. In that same four-season span, their rushing attack averaged 1,322 yards per season — for context, that number would rank last in the NFL […]

Damon “snacks” Harrison was traded from the New York Giants to the Detroit Lions midseason last year and it appears he has had enough of his former team’s fanbase. On Sunday night Harrison sent out a barrage of tweets defending himself and going after Giants fans. Harrison is skipping up voluntary workouts with the Lions […]

The Detroit Lions selected Kerryon Johnson in the second-round of the 2018 NFL Draft, with the 43rd overall pick. Due to that, the expectations were pretty high and it’s safe to say Johnson showed off a ton of potential in limited time. In his rookie year, the running back scampered for 641 yards on 118 […]

T.J. Hockenson was drafted by the Detroit Lions with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. It was a move that has the fans in Detroit excited about their offense again. They have been searching for a true threat at the tight end position for awhile and Hockenson should provide Matthew Stafford […]

Jermaine Kearse almost ended up a member of the Detroit Lions, but for now he’ll remain a free agent. The veteran receiver worked out for the team and was offered a contract, but an agreement couldn’t be reached, per Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. Judging by the wording, it sounds like Kearse is holding out for […]

The Detroit Lions are out two of their most important defenders with organized team activities in full swing. Cornerback Darius Slay and defensive tackle Damon Harrison are staying away from the team for the time being in hopes of securing new contracts, according to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. On Tuesday, Lions coach […]

The Detroit Lions made a change at offensive coordinator this offseason which means Matthew Stafford has been learning a new offense. It has been a busy offseason for Stafford helping care for his wife who had a tumor removed from her brain, but he has had time to put his nose in the playbook and […]

Detroit Lions starting quarterback Matthew Stafford has become the consummate pro over the years. Spending his entire NFL playing career as a member of the Lions, the seasoned signal caller is currently gearing up for his 11th season atop the highest level. As a result of his continued success on the field in addition to […]

It’s been a trying past couple months for the Stafford family. Kelly Stafford, the wife of Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, found out she had a brain tumor last month. She underwent surgery in April and thankfully has been recovering nicely ever since. Stafford has had to balance his responsibilities as a husband and a […]