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• Open thread: Have the Lions gotten better or worse in free agency?

Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images With most of free agency over, it’s time to assess the Detroit Lions’ roster movement. Is it enough? That is the question at the forefront of every Lions fan entering the 2025 season. The Detroit Lions went 15-2, but still fell short of the title game. With the calendar flipped, many viewed free agency as the time for Detroit to restock and reload. Not on...2025
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• Open thread Which remaining Lions free agents the team should re-sign?

Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A look at the remaining Detroit Lions free agents and which the team should consider re-signing. With the first few waves of free agency beyond us now, all that is mostly remaining are minor depth signings for each team. Sure, there are still some big names like Von Miller, Calais Campbell, Teven Jenkins, and Charles Omenihu out ther...2025
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• 2025 Lions free agency, offseason tracker: Latest signings, trades

Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images A comprehensive list of all the 2025 Detroit Lions free agency signings, key offseason losses, trades, and contract details. The Detroit Lions face their most important free agency yet in 2025. With Super Bowl hopes still firmly entrenched in the franchise and a healthy amount of cap space, the Lions need to fortify their roster across the board to ele...2025
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• Report: Detroit Lions to release Jalen Reeves-Maybin

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The Detroit Lions are reportedly parting ways with the veteran linebacker in a move that will save nearly $2 million in cap space. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Detroit Lions are planning to release veteran linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin. The move comes just a year after handing Reeves-Maybin a two-year, $7.5 million contract that inclu...2025
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• NFL Combine preview: 10 linebackers the Lions should watch

Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images Identifying which linebackers the Detroit Lions should be keeping an eye on during the 2025 NFL Combine. The 2025 NFL Combine is scheduled to be televised from Thursday, February 27 through Sunday, March 2, and we’re previewing every position group leading up to the big event. So far, we have already previewed which quarterbacks, running backs, wide receive...2025
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• 2025 NFL Combine preview: 12 edge rushers the Detroit Lions should watch

Peter Casey-Imagn Images Identifying which edge rushers the Detroit Lions should be keeping an eye on during the 2024 NFL Combine. NFL Network kicks off its televised coverage of the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine on Thursday, February, 27 with the edge rushers, interior defensive linemen, and the linebackers. So far in our series, we have previewed which quarterbacks, running backs, wide recei...2025
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• Ranking the Detroit Lions’ 2025 free agents by importance of re-signing

Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images Ranking the Detroit Lions' unrestricted and restricted free agents in order of importance and value to the organization. The Detroit Lions ended the 2024 season with 86 players under contract with the organization, spread out amongst the active roster, practice squad, and injured reserve. Heading into the offseason, 52 players are under contract, 21 are unr...2025
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• 9 Detroit Lions cap casualty candidates for the 2025 offseason

Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images These nine Detroit Lions players under contract in 2025 could see their deals terminated to save salary cap room. The Detroit Lions have a sizeable list of pending free agents, but before any of those names ink a new contract in Detroit or elsewhere, we could see a player or two get their existing deals axed. Cap causalities are an unfortunate yet imp...2025
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• Open thread: Which unrestricted free agents should the Detroit Lions re-sign?

Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have some big names heading to free agency, as well as many depth pieces. Which unrestricted free agents should the Lions bring back for 2025? The Detroit Lions have to restock and reload this offseason if they want to match their incredible regular season and surpass their disappointing postseason. Under general manager Brad Holmes, ...2025
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• Lions-Commanders NFCD snap counts: Defense, again, needed to adjust for injury

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images A look at how the Detroit Lions deployed their snaps against the Washington Commanders in the NFC Divisional round of the playoffs. Taking a closer look at the snap counts from the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders NFC Divisional round battle in the 2024-25 NFL Playoffs. Offense Quarterbacks Jared Goff: 66 (96%)Teddy Bridgewater: 3 (4%)H...2025
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• Detroit Lions updated 2024-25 depth chart: Divisional round vs. Commanders

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Here’s an updated look at the 2024-25 Detroit Lions’ depth chart heading into their Divisional round playoff game against the Washington Commanders. The Detroit Lions will open up their 2024 NFL Playoffs with a Divisional round matchup with the Washington Commanders at Ford Field. If you missed any of the transactions ahead of this game, we have it all l...2025
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• NFL free agent rankings: Linebackers

Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images Which linebacker should you sign in free agency? It’s pretty rare we get off-ball linebackers taken high in the NFL Draft, and 2025 is no exception with none expected to be taken in the first round. Just a note, if you’re looking for pass-rushing outside linebackers, we covered them over here. We polled a group of writers from around SB Nation to gather cons...2025
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"Other Lions linebackers facing free agency include Derrick Barnes, Trevor Nowaske (exclusive-rights), Anthony Pittman (restricted), Ben Niemann, Ezekiel Turner, and Kwon Alexander."

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"Turner played 22 snaps on Thursday, while the Lions also got some help from Trevor Nowaske (31 snaps), David Long (12), and Ben Niemann (four)."

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"Broncos promote ILB Ben Niemann to active roster"

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"He is the apparent replacement for Ben Niemann, who remains a free agent."

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"Andrew Wylie, Ben Niemann and Charvarius Ward all were signed after their ."

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"Kittle said he’s looking forward to going after Hitchens and fellow Chiefs linebacker Ben Niemann, [more]"

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• Report: Detroit Lions to release Jalen Reeves-Maybin
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• NFL Combine preview: 10 linebackers the Lions should watch
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• 2025 NFL Combine preview: 12 edge rushers the Detroit Lions should watch
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• Ranking the Detroit Lions’ 2025 free agents by importance of re-signing
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• Full list of the 2025 Detroit Lions free agents

Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images Breaking down all the Detroit Lions UFA, RFA, and ERFA free agents for the 2025 offseason. As the Detroit Lions shift into the 2025 offseason, they have 48 players who finished the season on the roster—on either the 53-man roster, practice squad, or injured reserve—that are not currently under contract with the organization. Let’s take a look at the fou...2025
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• Lions-Commanders NFCD snap counts: Defense, again, needed to adjust for injury
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• The statistical impact of Lions LB Alex Anzalone is jaw-dropping

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions defense looks completely different with Alex Anzalone in vs. out of the lineup. When the Detroit Lions’ defensive struggles were at its worst, fans clung to the hope that the few players who would return from injury could help resettle a Detroit defense that once ranked into the top five in nearly every metric. Unfortunately, the injur...2025
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• Lions-Vikings Week 18 snap counts: Return of the king

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images A look at how the Detroit Lions deployed their snaps against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18. As the Detroit Lions headed into their season finale with the Minnesota Vikings, one of the biggest talking points was the possible return of captain Alex Anzalone. After missing six weeks with a broken forearm, Anzalone weighed the risks of playing and eventua...2025
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• Lions-Bears snap counts: Detroit deploys 3 safety sets in Ifeatu Melifonwu’s return

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images A look at how the Detroit Lions adjusted their defense against the Chicago Bears in Week 16. With injuries all over the defense, the Detroit Lions continue to make adjustments with their player usage, and the return of Ifeatu Melifonwu led to some fun new wrinkles. Here’s a closer look at the Lions’ snap counts in their 34-17 win over the Chicago Bears....2024
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• Lions film breakdown: What went wrong against Bills’ rushing attack

Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images This week we are reviewing the All-22 to see how the Bills were able to find success on the ground againt the Lions’ defense. Sometimes in football, you run up against the wrong team at the wrong time. That is exactly what happened with the Detroit Lions during their Week 15 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Simply put, it was the wrong time to run into MVP...2024
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• Snap counts: Aaron Glenn continues to adapt to injuries on defense

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images With injuries on the defensive side of the ball continuing to mount, Lions DC Aaron Glenn continues to adapt his personnel groupings. Let’s look at how he’s adjusting by examining the snap counts from Week 13. Let’s take a detailed look at the Detroit Lions’ Week 13 snap counts from their 23-20 win over the Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving Day. H...2024
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• 5 takeaways from the Detroit Lions’ Thanksgiving victory over Chicago Bears

David Reginek-Imagn Images 5 takeaways from the Detroit Lions’ squeaking out a victory over the Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving. I am thankful for Matt Eberflus. The Detroit Lions would not have defeated the Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving without a historic blunder from the Bears head coach. After a dominant but low-scoring first half for Detroit, Chicago clawed their way back and were on the...2024
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• Lions Week 6 snap counts: How the Lions adjusted after Aidan Hutchinson’s injury

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images A look at the Detroit Lions’ Week 6 snap counts against the Dallas Cowboys, including a look at how the team adjusted following Aidan Hutchinson’s injury. Let’s take a detailed look at the Detroit Lions Week 6 snap counts against the Dallas Cowboys. Of note for this game, because of the lopsided score (47-9), the Lions offense played their starters around...2024
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• Lions report card, grades: Entire offense aces tough Seahawks test

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Handing out grades after the Detroit Lions’ 42-29 victory over the Seattle Seahawks, and let’s just say this report card is going on the fridge. Let’s hand out some grades after the Detroit Lions’ win over the Seattle Seahawks. Quarterback: A+ How could I possibly give Jared Goff any other grade after going a perfect 18-of-18 for 293 yards and two to...2024
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• 8 takeaways from the Detroit Lions’ victory over the Seattle Seahawks

Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Here are eight takeaways from the Detroit Lions’ victory over the Seahawks. It was a tale of two Monday night games. The Tennessee Titans and Miami Dolphins had a dull affair, but the Detroit Lions and Seattle Seahawks brought the fireworks. When the dust settled, it was Detroit walking away from their Week 4 match with a victory as they knocked off the th...2024
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• 6 takeaways from the Detroit Lions’ victory over the Arizona Cardinals

Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images 6 quick takeaways from the Lions road win over the Cardinals in Week 3. The Detroit Lions took a gut punch last week, but they dusted themselves off and returned to their winning ways. Coming off their first loss of the season, the Lions were faced with a red-hot Arizona Cardinals team that had just walloped the opposing Los Angeles Rams by a score ...2024
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• Detroit Lions add familiar LB; waived players go unclaimed

Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports None of the players the Detroit Lions waived were claimed, but the team did add one new player themselves—and it’s a familiar face. The NFL waiver claims from the 2024 roster cuts are in, and it’s a relatively uneventful moment for the Detroit Lions. Of all the roster cuts they made on Tuesday, none of them went claimed on waivers. However, the Lions did make o...2024
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• Lions stock report: Risers, fallers at every position vs. Chiefs

Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Checking in on every Detroit Lions player's stock after their preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Detroit Lions second exhibition of the 2024 preseason is behind us and it’s time to check in on the players who helped or hurt their chances of making the roster. The Kansas City Chiefs played their starters in the first half, while the Lions rested...2024
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• Report: Lions’ LB Malcolm Rodriguez out for season with torn ACL

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images More bad Detroit Lions injury news: Malcolm Rodriguez is reportedly out for the year with a torn ACL. Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell warned that the injury to linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez could be the worst of the bunch from Thanksgiving, and, unfortunately, that appears to be true. According to Jordan Schultz, Rodriguez suffered a torn ACL ...2024
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• Detroit Lions injury update: Alex Anzalone suffers forearm injury

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Injury news on Lions LB Alex Anzalone, who left Sunday’s game with a forearm injury. The Detroit Lions were hammering the Jacksonville Jaguars in their Week 11 game, but they may have suffered a big injury right before the end of the first half. As he was trying to make a tackle by the Lions sideline, linebacker Alex Anzalone suffered a friendly-fire sh...2024
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• Broncos promote ILB Ben Niemann to active roster

Niemann is a six-year veteran who has appeared in 80 games and started 21 games in his career....2023
• Broncos sign LB Ben Niemann to practice squad

Denver added a veteran player to its practice squad....2023
• Inactives: Lions starting offensive line WILL PLAY vs. Broncos

Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports The Detroit Lions have announced their Week 15 inactives ahead of their game against the Denver Broncos. The Detroit Lions have declared their inactives ahead of the Week 15 matchup with the Denver Broncos, and once again, they are very healthy for this game. In fact, the Lions are finally getting their starting offensive line together, for just the second ...2023
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• Broncos elevate ILB Ben Niemann, RB Dwayne Washington for matchup vs. Bears

The Broncos have elevated a pair of players for their Week 4 game in Chicago....2023
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• 5 takeaways from the Detroit Lions’ Thanksgiving victory over Chicago Bears
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• Lions updated 2024 depth chart: Week 13 vs. Bears on Thanksgiving Day

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Happy Thanksgiving! Here’s an updated look at the 2024 Detroit Lions’ depth chart heading into their Week 13 matchup with the Chicago Bears. The Detroit Lions (10-1) are hosting the Chicago Bears (4-7) in Week 13, celebrating Thanksgiving Day inside the comfy confines of Ford Field. To help you get prepared for this matchup, we have a detailed and updated...2024
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• NFL Combine preview: 10 linebackers the Lions should watch
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• Ranking the Detroit Lions’ 2025 free agents by importance of re-signing
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• 9 Detroit Lions cap casualty candidates for the 2025 offseason
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• Lions-Commanders NFCD snap counts: Defense, again, needed to adjust for injury
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• Detroit Lions updated 2024-25 depth chart: Divisional round vs. Commanders
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• Lions-49ers snap counts: Jalen Reeves-Maybin returns for largest role of season

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images A look at how the Detroit Lions deployed their snaps against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 17. Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell opened Week 17 by declaring that they would not rest their starters, regardless of the playoff implications associated with their game against the San Francisco 49ers. Campbell stood true to his word—and logically explained wh...2024
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• Lions vs. Rams snap counts: Detroit makes surprising choices at LB, CB

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK A detailed look at the Detroit Lions’ snap counts vs. the Rams shows a DRASTIC change in strategy from their last matchup. To get a better sense of the Detroit Lions’ strategy against the Los Angeles Rams in their 26-20 overtime victory, let’s take a closer look at their personnel choices. Here’s a detailed look at the team’s Week 1 snap counts for the 2024 ...2024
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