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• 5 OT-hungry teams that could disrupt Detroit Lions’ draft

While there is no certainty that the Detroit Lions will select an offensive tackle with the 17th overall pick, it is certainly a high possibility. With Taylor Decker and Dan Skipper leaving this offseason and Detroit only adding Larry Borom on a one-year deal, offensive tackle remains both a short and long-term need. This year’s […]...2026
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• Discussion: What is a Detroit Lions sneaky need for the NFL Draft?
As we approach the 2026 NFL Draft, the talk around the Detroit Lions has surrounded two specific needs: offensive tackle and defensive end. The discussion is warranted, as the Lions find themselves thin at both areas. After moving on from Taylor Decker and watching Dan Skipper retire, the Lions have only added Larry Borom to […]...2026
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• Report: Dan Skipper to join Detroit Lions coaching staff

In perhaps the least surprising news of the Detroit Lions offseason, recently retired offensive lineman Dan Skipper is reportedly joining the team’s coaching staff, according to CBS Detroit’s Rachel Hopmayer. Skipper announced on social media last month that he was retiring from his playing days after nine seasons in the NFL. He hinted at retirement […]...2026
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• Detroit Lions’ offseason approach shouldn’t hinge on Taylor Decker’s decision

The Detroit Lions went through a pretty significant change along the interior of their offensive line in 2025. This upcoming season, it’s likely time for the offensive tackle position to prepare for a transition. Dan Skipper has already retired, and the Lions await a decision from left tackle Taylor Decker on his football future. But […]...2026
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• Lions News: Dan Skipper, coaching at Shrine Bowl, explains retirement decision

A day after announcing he’s hanging up the pads, now former Detroit Lions offensive lineman Dan Skipper got to work starting a new career in coaching. In a social media post on Thursday, Skipper announced his retirement from the NFL and his plans to switch to coaching. A day later, he was already helping coach […]...2026
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• Beloved Lions OL Skipper announces retirement
Beloved Detroit Lions offensive lineman Dan Skipper announced his NFL retirement Thursday afternoon....2026
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• Training camp observations Day 6: Veteran DL, rookie WRs give fans a show

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Observations from Day 6 of the Detroit Lions’ 2025 training camp include notes on Aidan Hutchinson, Ahmed Hassanein, and Jackson Meeks. The Detroit Lions welcomed season ticket holders to Allen Park on Friday, as the team once again strapped on their pads and took the field for Day 6 of training camp. Participation Report The Lions were able t...2025
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• Detroit Lions training camp observations Day 5: Aidan Hutchinson shines as pads come on

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Observations from Day 5 of the Detroit Lions’ 2025 training camp include notes on Aidan Hutchinson, Tate Ratledge, and Sam LaPorta. The Detroit Lions welcomed in their “friends and family” to Allen Park on Friday, as the team suited up in pads for Day 5 of training camp. Participation Report After leaving practice early on Thursday, both Terri...2025
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• POLL: Is playing Tate Ratledge at center the right decision for the Lions?

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Lions are making a bold decision by playing rookie Tate Ratledge at center. Is it the right one? One of the biggest questions entering Detroit Lions training camp seemingly has already been answered before the team has even put pads on. Without a doubt, the Lions’ solution to losing Frank Ragnow and Kevin Zeitler was the most interesting...2025
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• How Brad Holmes, Dan Campbell rebuilt the Lions roster: Offense

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images In-depth analysis on how the Detroit Lions’ roster has evolved over the last five years. The Detroit Lions have come a long way in a short time. Much of the Lions’ recent success can be attributed to a well-developed rebuild at the hands of general manager Brad Holmes. The Lions could only go so far with the remnants of the failed regime under Bob Quin...2025
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• Lions 2025 training camp preview: All eyes on Giovanni Manu at OT

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK The next installment in our training camp preview series looks at the Lions’ offensive tackles. In this installment of our Detroit Lions 2025 training camp preview series, we examine the Lions’ offensive tackles, speculate on current and future roles, and discuss how many players from this group could make the 53-man roster. Previous training camp previews: Q...2025
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• Lions roster preview: Can Colby Sorsdal survive a crowded OL?

Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Colby Sorsdal, the Detroit Lions’ 2023 fifth-round pick, is entering a make-or-break training camp. Entering his third year with the Detroit Lions, versatile offensive lineman Colby Sorsdal is facing a make-or-break situation. Sorsdal is somewhat of a development project for the Lions. The team selected the former member of the Willi...2025
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• 6 Detroit Lions players facing uphill battle after 2025 NFL Draft

Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Now that the NFL Draft is wrapped up, there are many players that will need to step up to secure their role for 2025. The NFL Draft is an opportunity for a team to accumulate more young talent in hopes of pushing towards a future Super Bowl title. Though the draft can be a happy moment for the new faces entering the NFL, it can also pres...2025
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• ESPN analyst believes Detroit Lions have had top-5 offseason, free agency

Photo by Al Pereira/Getty Images The Detroit Lions may not have made a ton of splashy free agency moves, but one ESPN writer believes they’ve been savvy with their spending. The Detroit Lions haven’t made a ton of free agency “winners” lists this offseason because of their modest spendings. They have only signed seven external free agents this offseason—only one of whom got a deal longer ...2025
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• Report: Lions re-signing OT Dan Skipper to 1-year deal

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The Detroit Lions are bringing back everyone’s favorite eligible tackle. The Detroit Lions’ most lovable, eligible offensive tackle is coming back for another season. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Lions are re-signing Dan Skipper to a one-year deal. No contract details beyond that were immediately available. Skipper has been on and off the Lio...2025
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• Lions free agent profile: Don’t be surprised if Ezekiel Turner returns

Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images Veteran linebacker Ezekiel Turner could be one of the Detroit Lions’ sneaky re-signings. The Detroit Lions linebacker room became a revolving door in 2024. Injury decimated the unit, forcing Detroit to play a lot of different players down the stretch. While the play was sometimes painful to watch, it also gave the Lions an opportunity to figure out which players...2025
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"Detroit Lions offensive tackle Dan Skipper announced on Thursday his retirement from the NFL."

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"According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Lions are re-signing Dan Skipper to a one-year deal."

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"Despite a tough loss to the Buffalo Bills, Sunday was certainly a great day for Dan Skipper."

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"Backup Matt Nelson suffered a serious ankle injury last week and will be placed on injured reserve, and his backup—Dan Skipper—also left the game early with a hamstring injury."

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"Dan Skipper replaced Brown against the Giants last Sunday and [more]"

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"(72) Ahkello Witherspoon, CB (96) Trey Hendrickson, DE (131) Vince Biegel, LB (163) James Conner, RB (183) Erick Saubert, TE (200) Dan Skipper, OT (239) Josh Harvey-Clemons, SS."

• 5 OT-hungry teams that could disrupt Detroit Lions’ draft
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• Training camp observations Day 6: Veteran DL, rookie WRs give fans a show
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• Detroit Lions training camp observations Day 5: Aidan Hutchinson shines as pads come on
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• How Brad Holmes, Dan Campbell rebuilt the Lions roster: Offense
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• Lions 2025 training camp preview: All eyes on Giovanni Manu at OT
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• Lions roster preview: Can Colby Sorsdal survive a crowded OL?
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• 2025 Detroit Lions roster preview: Why Giovanni Manu is poised for Year 2 jump

Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports Second-year offensive tackle Giovanni Manu is poised to make a big Year 2 jump, even if it means limited contributions on the field. Our 2025 Detroit Lions roster review continues with one of the most enigmatic players on the team. Offensive lineman Giovanni Manu was arguably the most shocking pick of Detroit’s 2024 draft class, with general manager Br...2025
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• 6 Detroit Lions players facing uphill battle after 2025 NFL Draft
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• What new contract details say about 6 Lions free agent signings

Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images New contract details are out, and it gives a look into how much the Detroit Lions value some of their free agent signings. The next batch of Detroit Lions contract details are in, and they offer a little more perspective on the team’s overall roster and the chances these players end up making an impact on the 2025 season. By looking at overall contract ...2025
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• Training camp observations Day 6: Veteran DL, rookie WRs give fans a show
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• How Brad Holmes, Dan Campbell rebuilt the Lions roster: Offense
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• Detroit Lions OTA 6 Observations: Jahmyr Gibbs, Jameson Williams showing growth

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Pride of Detroit’s Morgan Cannon was on hand for the Lions sixth and final OTA of the spring and has observations from his notebook. The Detroit Lions hosted their sixth and final OTA of the Spring on Thursday, wrapping up offseason activities until they report back for training camp later in July. Due to some wet weather in the Metro Detroit...2025
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• Top available NFL free agents for Detroit Lions following Day 1

Brett Davis-Imagn Images A look at the best remaining free agents available that the Detroit Lions should consider. Free agency may not officially start until Wednesday, but the league wasted no time once the tampering window began. While the day was flooded with new deals and trades, the Detroit Lions only made two moves: agreeing to terms with cornerback D.J. Reed and re-signing tackle ...2025
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• Report: Lions re-signing OT Dan Skipper to 1-year deal
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• 2025 Lions free agent profile: Marcus Davenport

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images Another injury claimed the potential of Marcus Davenport breaking out, but is there room for a reunion next season? Our 2025 Detroit Lions free agent series continues. We’re breaking down each and every single decision the team must make with their pending free agent class ahead of this offseason including what their expectations were coming into the 20...2025
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• Lions free agent profile: How big will Levi Onwuzurike’s payday be?

David Reginek-Imagn Images Evaluating how Levi Onwuzurike’s 2024 season made him a coveted free agent The defining narrative of the Detroit Lions’ 2024 defense will undoubtedly be the wave of injuries that swept through the unit. However, one bright spot was Levi Onwuzurike, who—aside from Jack Campbell—proved to be the most consistently available front-seven player all season. The second ...2025
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• Detroit Lions training camp observations Day 5: Aidan Hutchinson shines as pads come on
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• 2025 Detroit Lions roster preview: Why Giovanni Manu is poised for Year 2 jump
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• 6 Detroit Lions players facing uphill battle after 2025 NFL Draft
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• Report: Lions re-signing OT Dan Skipper to 1-year deal
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• 2025 Lions free agent profile: Marcus Davenport
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• Lions free agent profile: Pat O’Connor has a leg up to re-sign

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Detroit Lions veteran defensive lineman Pat O’Connor is facing free agency, but there are a few factors working in his favor to return. It would probably surprise many Detroit Lions fans to know that veteran defensive tackle Pat O’Connor was a seventh-round draft pick by the Detroit Lions in 2017. Though he had a decent preseason as a rookie out of East...2025
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• Free agent profile: Lions face tough decision with Ifeatu Melifonwu

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Ifeatu Melifonwu is one of the Detroit Lions’ toughest free agent decisions. The career of Ifeatu Melifonwu has been a bumpy one since the Detroit Lions drafted him in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft. In between the moments of position changes and injuries, Melifonwu has displayed some serious skills and shown he belongs in the league. Unfortunate...2025
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• Lions free agent profile: Al-Quadin Muhammad has earned a chance to stick

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Lions defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad made the most of his time on the field in 2024, and should have a shot at the 2025 roster. Our 2025 Detroit Lions free agent series continues. We’re breaking down each and every single decision the team must make with their pending free agent class ahead of this offseason including what their expectations were comin...2025
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• Lions free agent profile: Is it time to move on from Dan Skipper?

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Dan Skipper is coming off a career year, but the Detroit Lions have young players waiting in the wings. Is it time for Detroit to move on from Skipper? Our 2025 Detroit Lions free agency preview series has reached one of the team’s biggest cult favorites. Almost overnight, depth offensive tackle Dan Skipper became a Detroit sports legend for being on th...2025
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• Lions News: Dan Skipper’s baby born on the same day he scores first TD

Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images A bright spot amid all the bad news. Despite a tough loss to the Buffalo Bills, Sunday was certainly a great day for Dan Skipper. The Detroit Lions offensive lineman has been getting more and more attention lately for stepping up whenever and wherever needed. Fans just loved this clip from Dan Campbell’s postgame locker room speech after the Thanksgivi...2024
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• Report: OL Dan Skipper re-signing with the Detroit Lions on 1-year deal

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Veteran offensive tackle Dan Skipper is returning to the Detroit Lions for another year, as he is reportedly signing a one-year free agency deal. Let’s hear your best “reporting as eligible” jokes in the comment section because according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Detroit Lions are re-signing Dan Skipper to a one-year deal. Terms were not made immedia...2024
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• The Detroit Lions were right to play their starters, regardless of injuries

Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images Monday morning quarterbacking misses the reality of the situation Earlier this week, Dan Campbell made it clear: the Detroit Lions would play their starters against the Minnesota Vikings in NFL Week 18. The Lions had clinched the division title and a playoff berth two weeks prior against the same Vikings, but in spite of a loss to the Cowboys a week pr...2024
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• REPORT: Taylor Decker, David Montgomery ‘not expected to play’ vs. Packers

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero gives a disappointing report on two of the Detroit Lions injured players. Thursday morning started with a bit of shocking news via NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Per his sources, Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery and left tackle Taylor Decker are not expected to play on Thursday against the Green Bay Packers. “There w...2023
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• LOOK: Lions troll NFL officials as OL Dan Skipper catches pass, reports as eligible multiple times vs. Vikings

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• Injury report: Taylor Decker, David Montgomery among many returning to practice

Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Checking in on the Detroit Lions' initial Week 4 injury report, as they prepare to take on the Green Bay Packers. The Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers will kick off Week 4 in the NFL on “Thursday Night Football” and that means an accelerated schedule for both teams. Because of the early week game, the Lions' injury reports are released on Monday, Tuesday...2023
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• VIDEO: Detroit Lions screwed by more Dallas Cowboys home-cooking on 2-point conversion

The Detroit Lions fell victim to another horrible officiating mistake in their 20-19 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. The Detroit Lions had just executed an incredible game-winning drive topped with one of the most exciting plays of the game. Quarterback Jared Goff mounted a 75-yard touchdown drive, capped by an 11-yard touchdown pass to Amon-Ra St. Brown to make it 20-19 Dallas Cowboys. As he was al...2023
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• Detroit Lions re-sign RB Mohamed Ibrahim to their practice squad

Junfu Han/Detroit Free Press / USA TODAY NETWORK The Detroit Lions are adding a familiar face to their running backs room. With injuries in their running backs room, the Detroit Lions are bringing back Mohamed Ibrahim, signing him to their practice squad, per a report from NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The Lions have had a run of back luck among their running backs of late. Starter David Mo...2023
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• Notes: Where has Jared Goff improved since his Rams days?
Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Ted Nguyen of The Athletic has an excellent breakdown of Jared Goff’s play with the Detroit Lions and where it has—and hasn’t—grown since his days with the Rams. Earlier this offseason, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell told reporters that he believed quarterback Jared Goff is now a better quarterback than he was with the Los Angeles Rams—even when he went all...2023
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• Lions News: Dan Skipper, coaching at Shrine Bowl, explains retirement decision
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• POLL: Is playing Tate Ratledge at center the right decision for the Lions?
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• Open thread: Which Lions camp battle is most interesting?

Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK Which of the Detroit Lions’ upcoming training camp battles are most intriguing. With less than a week from the start of Detroit Lions training camp, the hype for football is steadily rising. For over the past week, Erik Schlitt has been previewing training camp by looking at each position and the most notable battles within them. If you need to ca...2025
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• How Brad Holmes, Dan Campbell rebuilt the Lions roster: Offense
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• Detroit Lions OTA 6 Observations: Jahmyr Gibbs, Jameson Williams showing growth
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• What new contract details say about 6 Lions free agent signings
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• Detroit Lions re-sign offensive lineman who spent all of 2024 on IR

Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images The Detroit Lions have re-signed Netane Muti, giving the young offensive lineman a second shot at making the roster after missing 2024 with an injury. The Detroit Lions continue to chip away at their own free agency class. On Wednesday, they announced that they’ve re-signed guard Netane Muti. Last year, the Lions si...2025
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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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• 6 takeaways from the Lions’ NFC Championship loss to the 49ers

Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images An amazing season ends in heartbreaking fashion. The coming months will be difficult for the Detroit Lions. The Lions have not been in this situation in the 21st century. We are familiar with disappointing losses amid disappointing seasons. Very rarely have we experienced a loss like this. At one point in time, the Lions had a stranglehold on this game. Up 2...2024
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• NFL officiating under intense scrutiny following Dallas Cowboys win over Detroit Lions

Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports The NFL may finally be starting to acknowledge their officiating issue. The end of Saturday night’s Dallas Cowboys win over the Detroit Lions was a disaster. To be clear, we are not talking about the way that Mike McCarthy stopped the clock which gave the Lions life, or the manner in which Dan Quinn allowed Detroit to capitalize on said life. We are all very a...2023
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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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• Lions vs. Packers preview, prediction: On Paper

Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK A statistical breakdown, preview, and prediction for Week 4’s game between the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions. The Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers face off in Detroit’s first NFC North matchup of the 2023 season. It’s a battle between 2-1 teams, while every other team in the division is still winless. In other words, this ...2023
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• REPORT: Taylor Decker, David Montgomery ‘not expected to play’ vs. Packers
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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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