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The Detroit Lions enter the 2025 NFL season with high hopes once again. In 2024, the Lions earned the No. 1 seed in the NFC before losing to the Washington Commanders in the Divisional Round. Still, the Lions have a lot of returning players and are widely considered a contender in the NFC. On Tuesday, […]

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 […]

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 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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The theme of last year’s Detroit Lions season was injuries, specifically on defense. Dan Campbell’s Lions were one of the best teams in the NFL as they finished in first place in the NFC, but their season ultimately came to a close because they weren’t stout enough defensively. The Lions are hoping to avoid the […]

The Detroit Lions face a tough act to follow after an incredible 2024 season. Detroit won 15 games and secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs last year, both franchise firsts. Now the Lions have to do their best at a rebound season with brand new coordinators and a reshuffled offensive line. Lions […]

As the Detroit Lions near the end of their first week of 2025 training camp, head coach Dan Campbell offered a confident assessment of his team, describing the group as a roster full of “alphas.” Speaking to reporters Saturday morning, Campbell highlighted the team’s competitiveness and work ethic during drills, signaling the tone he hopes […]

With the Detroit Lions looking to repeat their excellence from last season, the team is going to need major production from impact players, especially on the offensive side of the ball. As the Lions aim in pursuit of a Super Bowl, the development from each player will be vital, and one that has been noticed […]

While Detroit Lions fans are likely hyped for the upcoming season, looking to further improve as they compete for a hopeful championship, there are still a couple of loose ends to take care of first. There is a contract situation the Lions need to handle, as it deals with linebacker Alex Anzalone, who didn’t hold […]

The Detroit Lions have lost a lot this offseason, and a lot of people are wondering if the team’s window to win a Super Bowl has closed. The Lions finished with a 14-2 record in the regular season last year, and they earned the top seed in the NFC. However, by the time the playoffs […]

The Detroit Lions ended the 2024 season with unfinished business. They dominated their NFC competition during the regular season as they won the NFC North and captured the top seed in the playoffs as a result of their 15-2 record. However, their dream season ended in nightmarish fashion as they were bounced out of the […]

The 2025 NFL season will be incredibly important for the Detroit Lions. Detroit had an incredible 2024 campaign, winning 15 games and securing the No. 1 seed in the NFC. A repeat performance will be much more difficult without Frank Ragnow. Lions head coach Dan Campbell paid tribute to former center Frank Ragnow during his […]

Dan Campbell transformed the Detroit Lions into a perennial NFC North title contender. He’s just as beloved in College Station. That includes earning a surprise announcement via Texas A&M football Wednesday. The university stunned the former Aggies tight end with a special recognition. Campbell earned the Lettermen’s Association 2025 Lifetime Achievement award. His former head […]

The Detroit Lions have unfinished business heading into the 2025 NFL season. Detroit had one of the best seasons in franchise history in 2024, winning 15 games and securing the No. 1 seed in the NFC. Sadly, they lost in their first playoff game against the Commanders. Now they have to find a way to […]

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell have completely transformed the franchise’s culture in four year’s time, which has resulted in an NFC  Championship appearance and two consecutive divisional titles. But newfound success comes at a price, and it will be paid through a highly demanding schedule. In addition to facing […]

If there is one player Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell expects to have a big year in 2025, it is Jameson Williams. Ahead of the speedster’s fourth season, Campbell loves everything he is seeing from him in the offseason. Campbell already loved Williams’ “versatility,” but complimented the work the 24-year-old has done in the […]

It remains to be seen what the Detroit Lions do with their edge rusher position. Will they make a blockbuster deal for Trey Hendrickson? For now, they’ve tried to shore up the middle of the defense by adding a former 164-tackle Texans standout. The Lions grabbed former-standout linebacker Zach Cunningham, according to a post on […]

The NFL is going to vote on a suggestion by the Detroit Lions to change the way the playoffs are seeded. The Lions brought up a plan to have teams with the best records seeded higher than division winners if the second- and third-place teams had better records than the division champions. #49ers and Brock […]

The Detroit Lions have one of the most complete teams in the NFL. They had a dominant regular season in 2024, and perhaps the only reason they didn’t play in the NFC Championship Game against the Philadelphia Eagles was the injury factor. The Lions played hard on defense for 17 games, but when they met […]

The Detroit Lions entered the 2025 NFL Draft riding the high of back-to-back playoff appearances. Of course, they also had clear priorities to address if they wanted to maintain their momentum. Sure, the Lions have built one of the league’s most physical rosters under Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes. However, holes remained that needed urgent […]

The Detroit Lions added more talent to the Motor City via the 2025 NFL Draft. But Dan Campbell, Brad Holmes and company delivered a history-making moment in the sixth round. The head coach, general manager and the rest of the front office selected Ahmed Hassanein out of Boise State. Detroit nabbed him at selection No. […]

The Detroit Lions watched Kerby Joseph lead the NFL in interceptions. Now he’s $86 million richer ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft, thanks to a new extension. The NFC North champions locked in the rising safety to a new deal. NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport revealed what Joseph earned on Thursday. “The Lions and All-Pro […]

The Detroit Lions are the new standard bearer in the NFC North. Head coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes have built a roster that now expects playoff runs. And the duo created this power through NFL Draft decisions. Names like Aidan Hutchinson, Penei Sewell, Jahmyr Gibbs, Sam LaPorta and Amon-Ra St. Brown all […]

The Detroit Lions enter the NFL Draft with seven total picks to work with as they look to climb back up the NFC ladder. Head coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes will be building off the 15-2 record the Lions finished with last season, as they look for the right option at pick […]

The Detroit Lions became one of the best teams in the NFL since Dan Campbell took over as head coach and put Aaron Glenn in charge of the defense while tapping Ben Johnson to run the offense. However, the coaching staff’s success led to new opportunities, as Johnson departed for the Bears and the New […]

The Detroit Lions are coming off one of their best seasons in franchise history. Detroit won 15 games, claimed the NFC North crown for a second consecutive season, and secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. Sadly, the Lions lost in the Divisional Round against the Commanders. Now, Detroit must focus on the […]

The Detroit Lions won the NFC North in back-to-back seasons, finishing with the third-best overall offense in 2023 and the top scoring unit in 2024 when the team averaged 33.2 points per game. Now the Lions will attempt to claim the division for a third straight season with a revamped coaching staff after losing defensive […]

The Detroit Lions proved a resilient bunch during the 2024 season. The team dealt with a slew of injuries, particularly on the defensive side of the ball, and still finished 15-2. Despite losing third-year defensive end Aidan Hutchinson to a season-ending leg injury in Week 6, the Lions rallied, finishing as the league’s seventh-best scoring […]

The Detroit Lions are trying to improve their team after a strong regular season and a quick exit from the postseason by the Washington Commanders. Head coach Dan Campbell is adding to the offensive side of the ball, hiring Texas’ Tashard Choice as their running backs coach, according to 247sports. Jahmyr Gibbs has a lot […]

The Detroit Lions were forced to rebuild their coaching staff under Dan Campbell after the team lost its offensive and defensive coordinators this offseason. The Lions responded to the exodus with solid coordinator hires, bringing John Morton over from the Denver Broncos to run the offense and promoting Kelvin Sheppard to the top spot on the […]

The Detroit Lions have turned into one of the NFL’s premier teams under head coach Dan Campbell’s leadership. However, the Lions will be tested in 2025 as the team is forced to rebuild its coaching staff after offensive coordinator Ben Johnson left for the Chicago Bears and the New York Jets hired defensive coordinator Aaron […]

The Detroit Lions had one of the best regular seasons in franchise history this year, but it all came to a sudden, screeching halt in the playoffs. After a first-round bye as the top seed in the NFC, the Washington Commanders shocked the NFL world with a 45-31 win in Detroit in the Divisional Round. […]

The Detroit Lions were almost certainly the NFL’s most dominant team in the regular season. The key to their success that saw them win the NFC North title and  earn the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoff structure was an explosive offense that averaged a league-best 33.2 points per game. #Broncos pass game coordinator […]

The Detroit Lions just filled one of two major vacancies on their coaching staff, and they did so by gazing just a little further down the sidelines. After considering multiple defensive coordinator candidates, the team is promoting linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard to the position, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Replacing both Ben Johnson and […]