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• NFL free agent rankings: Defensive tackles

Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images There are some stout defensive tackles available in free agency. With a few defensive tackles projected to be taken in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft and several plug-and-go starters available in free agency, the DT positions are sure to see some overhaul this offseason. We polled a group of writers from around SB Nation to gather consensus rankings a...2025
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• Previewing the Jets’ opposition: Miami Dolphins

Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images Taking a look at the Jets’ final opponent in a lost season The New York Jets and Miami Dolphins met for the first time this season last month, with Miami prevailing in overtime. The Dolphins can reach the postseason with another win on Sunday, provided the Denver Broncos also lose to the Kansas City Chiefs. New York will therefore be looking to play spo...2025
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• Brownies & Frownies as Browns offense goes silent in Week 17 loss to Dolphins

Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images Browns vs Dolphins kept one team in the NFL playoff chase, helped the other’s NFL draft order position The Cleveland Browns and Miami Dolphins had several things to play for although a playoff spot wasn’t one of them. Both clubs are required to play out their entire schedule as members of the NFL, and the players are trying to prove that th...2024
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• Dolphins at Packers final injury report: Three Miami defenders out for Thanksgiving game

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Kendall Fuller, Tyus Bowser, and Anthony Walker are sidelined due to injury. As the Miami Dolphins prepare for their Thanksgiving matchup with the Green Bay Packers, it began the short week with 15 players on the injury report — but 11 were full participants in practice by Wednesday. Cornerback Kendall Fuller (concussion) didn't practice this week and h...2024
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• Raiders vs Dolphins final score, immediate reactions in Week 11

Jim Rassol-Imagn Images The Miami Dolphins hosted the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 11. We reacted to everything throughout the game. The Miami Dolphins welcomed the Las Vegas Raiders to Hard Rock Stadium. The Dolphins won to improve to 4-6 on the season. The Raiders fell to 2-8 with the loss. This game was a strange one for Dolphins fans. Miami did not flash the explosive, high-scoring offens...2024
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• Former Lions check-in: How Detroit’s free agency losses are playing on new teams

Stephen Lew-Imagn Images How have former Detroit Lions from the 2023 team performed with their new team in 2024? A few will surprise you. As the bye week comes to a close, I wanted to do one final check-in. But this time, I wanted to look across the league and see how former Detroit Lions player are doing with their new teams. In primetime already, we’ve seen former Lions receiver KhaDare...2024
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• Week 1 Lions vs. Rams preview, prediction: On Paper

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Our Lions vs. Rams statistical breakdown, preview, and prediction is here! It’s On Paper, Week 1. The NFL season is finally upon us, and that means another year of our On Paper previews. For the uninitiated, I’m going to try and keep it simple. These previews are meant to be as objective as possible by looking at the statistical output from each team. I will...2024
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• Miami Dolphins dealing with plethora of injuries; thirteen players listed on first official injury report

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Many veterans rested on Wednesday; Jalen Ramsey sits with hamstring injury. The Miami Dolphins will host the Jacksonville Jaguars this Sunday as the NFL’s regular season finally arrives. Ahead of that contest, the Dolphins released their first official injury report of the season following Wednesday’s practice — and in classic Miami fashion, it reads like...2024
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• Everything we learned from Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel during Today’s Press Conference | 9/2

Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images Miami Dolphins Head Coach Mike McDaniel spoke with the media first time since his contract extension as the team prepares for Week 1 vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Miami Dolphins kick off the 2024 NFL Season in six days as the team faces the Jacksonville Jaguars at Hard Rock Stadium. Head Coach Mike McDaniel met with the media briefly to give his thou...2024
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• How many Detroit Lions free agency losses made new team’s 53-man roster?

Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images A look at the player the Detroit Lions lost in free agency and whether they made their new team’s 53-man roster. This offseason, the Detroit Lions moved on from over a dozen players from the 2023 team and practice squad who ended up signing free agency deals with other teams. With roster cuts coming down on Tuesday, many of those players did not end u...2024
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"Other free agent defensive tackles Chris Williams Kurt Hinish Austin Johnson Mike Hoecht John Jenkins Jerry Tillery Linval Joseph Kevin Givens Johnathan Hankins Jeremiah Ledbetter Maurice Hurst Benito Jones Daniel Ekuale Khalil Davis Chauncey Golston Mike Pennel Eddie Goldman Kyle Peko Quinton Jefferson Jordan Phillips Larrell Murchison Teair Tart Marlon Davidson Marlon Tuipulotu James Lynch Roy Lopez Ta’Quon Graham Mario Edwards Free agent rankings: Top players at every position Quarterback Running back Wide receiver Tight end Fullback Offensive tackle Guard Center EDGE rusher Defensive tackle Cornerback (coming 1/15) Linebacker (coming 1/16) Safety (coming 1/17) Kicker (coming 1/20) Punter (coming 1/21)"

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"From The Athletic’s Diana Russini, it sounds like former Lions defensive linemen Da’Shawn Hand is returning and Benito Jones is heading to Miami."

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"But since they are both ERFAs and therefore likely back, I think Shane Zylstra and Benito Jones should be looking over their shoulders this offseason."

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"Detroit has claimed Benito Jones off waivers, the team announced on Wednesday afternoon."

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"The team signed McKendree wide receiver Matt Cole, Northwestern State tackle Jonathan Hubbard, Pittsburgh linebacker Kylan Johnson, Ole Miss defensive tackle Benito Jones, Kansas State tackle Nick Kaltmayer, Iowa State defensive tackle Ray Lima, Arkansas State wide receiver Kirk Merritt, Middle Tennessee State [more]"

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• Previewing the Jets’ opposition: Miami Dolphins
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• Brownies & Frownies as Browns offense goes silent in Week 17 loss to Dolphins
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• Miami Dolphins announce initial 53-man roster

Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports The Miami Dolphins were tasked with trimming the roster down to 53 players by Tuesday afternoon. The Miami Dolphins have announced the initial 53-man roster ahead of next week’s matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. While the team carried 90 players through much of the offseason, it’s worth noting that roster changes are expected as the NFL season unfolds....2024
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• BREAKING NEWS: Miami Dolphins release veteran DT Teair Tart

Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports Who will step up and prove their worth on Miami’s defensive line? In a move that may come as a surprise to many, the Miami Dolphins have agreed to part ways with veteran defensive tackle Teair Tart. ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter was the first to report the news. It was later confirmed by the Miami Dolphins. Roster Move | We have released DT Teair Tart. pic...2024
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• Report: Dolphins sign former Texans DT Teair Tart

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images A four-year NFL veteran, Teair Tart provides more depth in the trenches after losing Christian Wilkins in free agency. If defensive tackles are infinity stones then officially consider Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier in his Thanos era. Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz reported Friday that Teair Tart has agreed to a deal — the sixth defensive t...2024
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• Statistical model shows Lions having top-5 offseason, free agency

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images One statistical model says the Detroit Lions have had one of the best free agency periods in the NFL so far. This week, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes claimed that the team just had its best free agency period in his four years here, and they hit on all of their Plan A options (aside from the still-unsigned receiver Josh Rey...2024
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• Free agent grades: D.J. Reader give life to Lions defensive line

Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK D.J. Reader signs with the Detroit Lions on a two-year deal. How helpful will he be for the defensive line? It was a busy day for the Detroit Lions today. After signing their head coach Dan Campbell and GM Brad Holmes to extensions, multiple sources reported that the team signed free agent defensive tackle D.J. Reader after he visited with t...2024
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• NFL Combine preview: 5 interior DL the Lions should watch

Photo by Chris Leduc/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Identifying which interior defensive linemen the Detroit Lions should be keeping an eye on during the 2024 NFL Combine. Coverage of the 2024 NFL Combine is less than a week away (it’ll be televised on NFL Network on Thursday, February 29) and our preview series has reached the defensive side of the ball. So far in this series, we have t...2024
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• Detroit Lions Mock Draft Roundup returns for the 2024 offseason

Taking a closer look at the prospects from the 2024 NFL Draft that have been projected to the Detroit Lions over the past week. The phrase “it’s always draft season” is an accurate statement for many fans and media, and it’s certainly true for all 32 NFL organizations. But with the Detroit Lions playing deep into the postseason, we at Pride of Detroit are just now able to join the offseason party....2024
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• 15 biggest questions facing the Detroit Lions this offseason

Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images The Lions are entering a critical juncture in their history. Will the Lions rise above their NFC Championship failures or is this just the peak of another roller coaster Lions era? There are questions that will need answers before long. With dreams of the Super Bowl dashed and replaced with lull of the offseason, the Detroit Lions enter a time of tough quest...2024
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• Notes: Detroit welcomes DJ Reader with open arms

Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports Are you ready for the wrecking crew of DJ Reader and Alim McNeill? Opposing teams are not. Big, bad DJ Reader signed with Detroit on Thursday, and the Lions wasted no time rolling out the introductory materials. In addition to the introductory press conference we mentioned on Pride of Detroit (in which the team offered an optimistic injury update for the to...2024
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• Lions Week 13 report card: Defense shows some progress vs. Saints

Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images The Detroit Lions defense made some mild improvements vs. the Saints, but there are still big issues in the secondary. By the end of the Detroit Lions vs. New Orleans Saints game, chances are you weren’t too happy with the defensive effort. After building a 21-point lead over the Saints, the Lions defense had trouble stopping the Saints in the second h...2023
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• Lions vs. Buccaneers 4 key stats: Alex Anzalone leads dominant defensive

Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports A look at four advanced statistics from the Detroit Lions’ victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 6. Holding any NFL offense to just six points is quite the accomplishment, especially when it’s against a division leader coming off a bye week’s rest, it’s on the road, and it’s an offense that features names like Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. For th...2023
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• Isaiah Buggs reveals he won’t play vs. Chiefs, plans to use benching as motivation

Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports Despite being a starter and important piece to the defense last year, Detroit Lions DT Isaiah Buggs has been told he’s not playing vs. the Kansas City Chiefs. On Sunday, Detroit Lions defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs posted a cryptic tweet suggesting he was unhappy with something. “I’m Good But Just Know Situations Change #96BALLFOREVER Y’all Gone See,” B...2023
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• Detroit Lions stock report: Risers, fallers at every position vs. Giants

Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images Checking in on every Detroit Lions players stock after preseason Game 1 against the New York Giants. The Detroit Lions opened the preseason with a tally in the win column, beating the New York Giants 21-16 on Friday night. There were some shaky moments in this game, as well as some special highlights, which resulted in some movement in this week's stoc...2023
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• 4 winners, 4 losers from Lions’ preseason win over Giants

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Who came away on top and who need some work for the Detroit Lions after the preseason opener? NFL Football was played at Ford Field in Detroit on Friday for the first time in seven months. Sure, it’s not regular season football—or better yet, NFL playoff football—but the Detroit Lions hit the field to take on the New York Giants. The Lions came back from down ...2023
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• Notes: Lions to honor 90th season with commemorative uniform patch
Photo by Ric Tapia/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images To honor their 90th year in the NFL, the Lions will wear a commemorative patch on their uniforms during the 2023 season. Today the Detroit Lions announced plans to commemorate their 90th season in club history with a patch that will be worn on uniforms during gameday. And with all of the excitement currently surrounding the team, now is a...2023
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• Mailbag: Why is Jared Goff so polarizing among Detroit Lions fans?
Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Our written mailbag returns for its first installment of the 2023 offseason. While we pivoted to more interactive mailbags during the football season, we will be mixing things up during the 2023 offseason, combining both written and audio/video/podcast versions. Let’s get started with our first Detroit Lions written mailbag of the offseason. How much do yo...2023
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• Injury report: All Detroit Lions’ starters at ‘full’ practice to start week

Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images Checking in on the Detroit Lions' initial Week 10 injury report, as they prepare to take on the Los Angeles Chargers. The Detroit Lions (6-2) and Los Angeles Chargers (4-4) will face off on Sunday afternoon in Week 10, but because the Lions are coming off a bye, their schedule has been shaken up a bit. Traditionally, players have a day off on...2023
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• Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell explains Isaiah Buggs benching

Kirthmon F. Dozier / USA TODAY NETWORK Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell addressed the media on Tuesday and elaborated on the decision to bench defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs. Back in January, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said this about the importance of defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs to the team. “He’s extremely important, and I kind of feel like every week, you talk about the run...2023
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• Lions release unofficial depth chart for 2023 preseason

Kirthmon F. Dozier / USA TODAY NETWORK Taking a closer look at the Detroit Lions first “unofficial” depth chart of the 2023 preseason. On Tuesday, the Detroit Lions PR department released their 2023 Preseason Game 1 media guide, and included in that document is the team's first “unofficial” depth chart. Keeping in mind that this look at the Lions roster is made by the PR department and no...2023
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• RECAP: Lions defense makes a huge statement in win over Falcons, 20-6

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK The Detroit Lions defense came under fire last week against the Seahawks, but they played stout game against the Falcons to help bounce back to 2-1. Last week, the Detroit Lions defense seemingly got exposed against the Seattle Seahawks, as Geno Smith ripped a victory away from them. Facing a ton of criticism this week, the Lions defense needed a huge bounceb...2023
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• Dan Campbell confirms Lions’ interest in DL Calais Campbell
Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images The Detroit Lions are reportedly interested in free agent All-Pro defensive tackle Calais Campbell. The Detroit Lions are one of many teams interested in the services of veteran defensive lineman Calais Campbell. Lions coach Dan Campbell told local media during Tuesday’s owners meetings that the team has been pursuing the six-time Pro Bowler in free agen...2023
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• Lions sign free agent DL Christian Covington
Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports The Detroit Lions signed interior defensive linemen Christian Covington who gives the team an experience player capable of playing multiple positions. The Detroit Lions announced on Wednesday that they have signed defensive lineman Christian Covington. Covington is an eight-year veteran, and the Lions will be the sixth team in his career. At 6-foot-2, 300 po...2023
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• Lions 7-round mock draft 2.0: Ryan Mathews and Erik Schlitt edition
Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images Pride of Detroit’s Ryan Mathews and Erik Schlitt are back for another 7-round Lions mock draft. We’re just a couple of weekends away from the 2023 NFL Draft, and the Detroit Lions are still the talk of the town. In our first mock draft, Erik Schlitt and I (Ryan Mathews) explored what Detroit’s draft could look like if they moved off of their pick at sixth ...2023
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• Rookie expectations for all 8 Detroit Lions draft picks
Kirthmon F. Dozier / USA TODAY NETWORK The Detroit Lions added plenty of promising picks during the NFL Draft. What are your expectations for this rookie class? Rookie minicamp is one of the first tastes of football post-NFL Draft, and the Detroit Lions have plenty of rookies to look forward to seeing. The early observations are exciting, and with the excitement comes expectations. From fi...2023
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• Miami Dolphins depth chart 2024: A look at the roster as free agency slows

Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images The NFL’s 2024 free agency period is slowing down after a flurry of signings, releases, and trades. We take a look at the status of the Miami Dolphins’ roster as we near the end of March. The NFL’s 2024 free agency period is slowing as players start to settle into their new teams and teams look at the second- and third-tier players who are still availab...2024
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• Listing the probabilities the Lions will pick a player at each position

Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports The Detroit Lions could select many positions in the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft. Which positions are in need of talent, and how will they be addressed? The 2024 NFL Draft is just around the corner and the Detroit Lions have a lot of potential routes to explore with their draft picks. From adding starting-caliber talent to depth across multiple positions, gen...2024
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• Week 6 snap counts: Jameson Williams scaled back, EDGE roles change

Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images The Detroit Lions actually scaled Jameson Williams’ playing time back against the Buccaneers, while making some major adjustments on the defensive line. The Detroit Lions went on the road to Tampa and won their fourth straight contest this season to move to 5-1. Let’s take a closer look at their personnel choices against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Offens...2023
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• Detroit Lions report card: All levels of defense shine in win over Falcons

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images We hand out positional grades praising the Detroit Lions defensive effort in our Week 3 report card vs. the Atlanta Falcons. The Detroit Lions got a shockingly good defensive performance against the Atlanta Falcons to move to 2-1 on the season. And while there will be a ton of focus on the defensive line for helping the team notch seven sacks and hold ...2023
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• Isaiah Buggs reveals he won’t play vs. Chiefs, plans to use benching as motivation
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