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• Lions to host 2 safeties on pre-draft visits

Photo by Lee Coleman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images With Ifeatu Melifonwu departing in free agency, the Lions are bringing in two NFL Draft prospects as possible replacement options. After losing defensive back Ifeatu Melifonwu in free agency, the Detroit Lions are likely on the lookout for a third safety option, and they’ve met with a few 2025 NFL Draft prospects that could fill the rol...2025
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• Notes: Terrion Arnold’s number change is actually a heartfelt gesture

Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images Lions’ cornerback Terrion Arnold is changing his number to 6 to honor his late Alabama teammate, Khyree Jackson. One story that came out of the number shakeup the Detroit Lions released earlier this week was a touching gesture by Lions’ cornerback Terrion Arnold. Having played his college football at the University of Alabama, Arnold remains clo...2025
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• Lions News: PFF believes Detroit had top-5 value free agent signing

Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images PFF continues to praise the Detroit Lions for one particular free agency move. The Detroit Lions may not have been recognized for many splashy signings in free agency this year, but PFF is impressed with at least one low-cost move they made. Re-signing Levi Onwuzurike to a one-year, $4 million contract made their list of the top five best value signings i...2025
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• Lions mock draft roundup 8.0: Focus stays in the trenches

Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images Taking a closer look at the prospects from the 2025 NFL Draft that have been projected to the Detroit Lions over the past week. With NFL free agency slowing down and rosters filling up, mock drafts are shifting gears to provide a more informed look at where teams stand heading into the 2025 NFL Draft. While this certainly narrows the focus for several teams, th...2025
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• Detroit Lions re-sign depth defensive end

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Detroit Lions announced they have re-signed Mitchell Agude, who provides some depth at defensive end. The Detroit Lions announced on Monday that they have re-signed defensive end Mitchell Agude. The news is a mild surprise because Agude was an exclusive rights free agent at the beginning of the year. That means the Lions had the option t...2025
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• Notes: D.J. Reed coming to Detroit in pursuit of a Lombardi

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News wrote about Lions cornerback D.J. Reed and his pursuit of a Super Bowl. Seven years may not seem like a long time ago for most people, but in terms of football-time, it is an eternity. For the Detroit Lions’ newly-signed cornerback D.J. Reed, it may seem like a lifetime ago in some ways, and just yesterday in others. No...2025
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• Lions free agency news: Detroit to re-sign RB Craig Reynolds

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images The Lions are reportedly bringing back RB Craig Reynolds on a one-year free agency deal. The Detroit Lions continue to take care of their own in free agency. According to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, the Lions are expected to re-sign running back Craig Reynolds to a one-year deal. Reynolds was a restricted free agent, but the Lions did not te...2025
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• Report: Detroit Lions re-signing DL Myles Adams

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The Lions are retaining some depth on their interior defensive line by re-signing Myles Adams. While some of the bigger defensive lineman are coming off the board in free agency, the Detroit Lions are going about re-signing their own depth players. According to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, the Lions are re-signing defensive lineman Myles Adams...2025
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• Mock Draft Roundup 5.0: Lions beat writers release pre-Combine projections

Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Taking a closer look at the prospects from the 2025 NFL Draft that have been projected to the Detroit Lions over the past week. With the 2025 NFL Combine set to kick off next week, this week’s Mock Draft Roundup offers fans their last opportunity to check out which prospects are being mocked to the Lions before the big event—including...2025
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• Lions WR Jameson Wiliams won’t face NFL discipline for gun incident

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Jameson Williams’ gun incident from October is reportedly “closed” from an NFL investigation standpoint. Last year, Detroit Lions receiver Jameson Williams was involved in a traffic stop with police. As the passenger with his brother, Williams was eventually placed in handcuffs after it was found he was carrying a handgun that was properly registered t...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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• Notes: ESPN leaves Lions out of NFL’s top tier heading into offseason

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images ESPN believes the Detroit Lions are built for the future, but still have them outside the NFL’s top tier. As the NFL offseason begins, experts are both offering their outlook for the upcoming months and making their projections for the 2025 season. The latest comes from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, who placed all 32 teams into 11 different tiers—from “still ...2025
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• C.J. Gardner-Johnson blasts Detroit Lions: ‘I got lied to’

Photo by Michael DeMocker/Getty Images C.J. Gardner-Johnson says his year with the Detroit Lions was “hell,” and blasted the organization for lying to him. C.J. Gardner-Johnson has never been afraid to share what’s on his mind, and that was very much the case this week when he was asked to reflect on his time with the Detroit Lions last season. Gardner-Johnson, who now plays for the Super...2025
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"According to a report from Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, the Lions are interviewing Larry Foote for the position."

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"The All-Pro offensive lineman told Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press in no uncertain terms that he plans on playing in 2024."

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"But with Bridgewater telling Dave Birkett of the Free Press that he plans on retiring at the end of the season, getting Hooker some reps sooner than later is important to his development."

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"com spoke with the Detroit Free Press’ Dave Birkett."

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"“We’ll just see where Decker goes and how he feels and just take it from there,” Lions coach Dan Campbell said, via Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press."

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"Longtime agent Leigh Steinberg told Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press that he thinks not starting [more]"

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"Via Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, the Lions quarterback is out again for Sunday’s game against the Vikings, as is defensive end Da'shawn Hand."

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"Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett graded their first-half performance accordingly "

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"Via Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, Slay’s holding out hope he gets the call now."

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""Oh, yeah," Peppers said when asked if he will play next season, per Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press."

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"Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press noted Matthew Stafford is Manning's likely replacement: Stafford, the fourth alternate at the quarterback position, is next in line for the game after the Denver Post reported that Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning pulled out of the NFL's annual postseason all-star game today with a quad injury."

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"Talking to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, Raiola explained why he went low (h/t Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald): "I cut him," Raiola told Birkett and Jeff Seidel—also from the Detroit Free Press."

• Lions to host 2 safeties on pre-draft visits
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• Lions News: PFF believes Detroit had top-5 value free agent signing
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• Detroit Lions signing new tight end from Jets

Photo by Al Pereira/Getty Images The Detroit Lions are signing a big, physical tight end in free agency with four years of experience. According to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, the Detroit Lions are signing tight end Kenny Yeboah to a one-year deal. Yeboah has been in the NFL for four years after splitting his college career at Temple and Ole Miss. He went undrafted in 2021 an...2025
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• Detroit Lions reportedly tender 2 ERFAs, let 2 walk

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The Detroit Lions are bringing back two ERFAs, but are opting to let another two hit free agency. The Detroit Lions have reportedly tendered two exclusive rights free agents (ERFAs), but are letting the other two walk. Per Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, the Lions have tendered interior offensive linemen Michael Niese and linebacker Trevor Nowas...2025
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• Lions free agency news: Detroit to re-sign RB Craig Reynolds
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• Report: Detroit Lions re-signing DL Myles Adams
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• Notes: Discussing the Lions strategy ahead of free agency

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press wrote about the Lions’ plan for free agency, and how leadership is likely to stay the course. Since arriving in 2021, both general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell have had very specific ideas on how to build up the Detroit Lions into a winning organization. Now, with so much in place, some people might be...2025
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• Lions CB Carlton Davis doesn’t expect to return to Detroit

Kara Durrette/Getty Images Lions CB Carlton Davis told The Athletic he doesn’t expect Detroit to offer a competitive deal in free agency. With the NFL free agency tampering period opening up on Monday at Noon ET, one Detroit Lions player is expecting to find a new home. Cornerback Carlton Davis told The Athletic that he doesn’t expect the Lions to make a strong enough push to retain him t...2025
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• Lions WR Jameson Wiliams won’t face NFL discipline for gun incident
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• Lions free agent profile: How big will Levi Onwuzurike’s payday be?
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• 2025 NFL Awards: List of every winner, Detroit Lions who received a vote

Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Did any Detroit Lions players or coaches come home with any 2024-25 NFL Awards? The Detroit Lions had 11 players, coaches, and former coordinators who were nominated in several categories at this year’s NFL Awards. It’s an impressive number of representatives and puts a cap on a record-setting regular season. All awards were voted on by 50 different NFL wr...2025
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• Report: Lions interviewing Larry Foote for defensive coordinator position

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Detroit Lions have their first known candidate for the defensive coordinator position: Detroit-native Larry Foote. The first known candidate for the Detroit Lions’ defensive coordinator position has been revealed. According to a report from Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, the Lions are interviewing Larry Foote for the posit...2025
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• Lions News: 4 Lions make PFF’s midseason All-Pro team

Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images Four Detroit Lions players made PFF’s midseason All-Pro team. Can you name them? The Detroit Lions are 6-1 through seven games and currently occupy the top spot not only in their division but in the entire conference. Their hot start has been the result of strong complementary play, with all sides of the ball contributing in important moments. ...2024
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• Lions News: ESPN details Jameson Williams'’ ‘complicated’ journey

Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images ESPN’s big profile on Jameson Williams is excellent, and it follows the star receiver’s arduous journey in his first two years. For Detroit Lions fans, it’s nothing new to say that Jameson Williams’ path to today was a tough one. His battle through injuries, a gambling suspension, and early inconsistencies have been well documented here and in every other Detroit...2024
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• Lions ST coordinator Dave Fipps takes ‘share of ownership’ for too-many-men error

Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK Despite Dan Campbell owning 100% of the blame, Lions ST coordinator Dave Fipp says he has ownership over Detroit’s end-of-half error vs. the Bucs, too. We still don’t know exactly what caused the communication breakdown for the Detroit Lions at the end of the first half that cost them a chance at a short field goal, and we likely never will. But on...2024
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• Detroit Lions signing new tight end from Jets
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• Detroit Lions reportedly re-signing LB Anthony Pittman

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The Lions continue to fortify their linebacker room by agreeing to re-sign LB Anthony Pittman. The Detroit Lions continue to fortify their linebacker room before the start of free agency. Just hours after reports broke that the Lions are re-signing linebacker Derrick Barnes to a three-year extension, ESPN is reporting that Detroit has agreed to bring ba...2025
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• Notes: ESPN leaves Lions out of NFL’s top tier heading into offseason
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• Notes: Lions’ QB Jared Goff part of group bidding to bring WNBA to Detroit

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Lions quarterback Jared Goff is among those working to bring a WNBA team back to Detroit. While the chants may cool off for a while (maybe it’s time to give it a little break anyways), Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff continues to endear himself to the city. This time by being part of the group that is bidding to bring a WNBA team back to the city of Detroit. Da...2025
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• Lions vs. Commanders NFL Playoffs injury report: Kevin Zeitler misses 2nd practice

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Detroit Lions released their Wednesday injury report for the Divisional round of the playoffs. The Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders will square off in the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs, and both teams were on the practice field on Wednesday. Let’s take a look at Wednesday’s injury report and get you up to date with what we kn...2025
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• Notes: Vikings’ plot to get Minnesota fans to Detroit may have backfired

Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images The Vikings tried to get some of their fans to Detroit for the biggest game of the regular season, but things didn’t go according to plan. After a few months of speculation, we are finally getting exactly what the NFL wanted all along. A matchup for all of the regular season marbles on “Sunday Night Football” between the Detroit Lions and Minneso...2025
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• Notes: Lions safety Kerby Joseph takes us back to his hometown

Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images In the latest episode of “Under the Helmet,” Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph takes us back to his hometown of West Orlando. I still fondly remember in 2022, during Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph’s rookie year, when former teammate DeShon Elliott spoke really highly of Joseph after a breakout two-interception performance against the Green Bay Packers. ...2024
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• Lions News: 4 Lions make PFF’s midseason All-Pro team
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• Lions News: ESPN details Jameson Williams'’ ‘complicated’ journey
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• Peyton Manning to Miss 2015 NFL Pro Bowl: Latest Details, Comments, Reaction
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• Julius Peppers Announces Return to Packers: Latest Comments and Reaction
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• Calvin Johnson: Latest News, Rumors, Speculation Surrounding Lions WR's Future
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• Lions vs. Seahawks: Score and Twitter Reaction for Monday Night Football
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• Chip Kelly: Latest News, Rumors, Speculation on Coach's Future with Eagles
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• NFL Head of Officiating Speaks on Controversial Play in Lions vs. Cowboys
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• Jeremy Lane Suffers Graphic Arm Injury Following Interception in Super Bowl 2015
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• Vikings and Mascot Ragnar Part Ways After Failure to Reach New Agreement
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• Notes: David Montgomery reveals new, awesome nickname for RB duo

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Lions running back David Montgomery did the media rounds this week, and he revealed a great nickname for Detroit’s backfield. Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery has been busy lately. On top of being one of the best running backs in the NFL, and signing a new two-year contract extension with the Lions, he has also been making his medi...2024
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• Detroit Lions president has money quote about crumbling franchise
New Detroit Lions president said something in his introductory speech that sums up the state of the franchise perfectly. New Lions president Rod Wood: "I would probably say that Im not qualified to run any other NFL team but I think I'm qualified to run this 1" — Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) November 20, 2015 Wait, what? How to take this is the question. Does he mean the Lions (2-7) are so bad ...2015
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• Pro Bowl 2015: Score, MVPs and Twitter Reaction for Team Carter vs. Team Irvin
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• NFL Predictions Week 16: Final Odds Projections and Fantasy Stars to Watch
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• Calvin Johnson Will Put Up Modest Fantasy Numbers in Week 10 Against Dolphins
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• Notes: Terrion Arnold’s number change is actually a heartfelt gesture
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• Detroit Lions reportedly re-signing LB Anthony Pittman
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• Mock Draft Roundup 5.0: Lions beat writers release pre-Combine projections
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• Lions free agent profile: How big will Levi Onwuzurike’s payday be?
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• Notes: Lions rank near the top of Super Bowl window rankings

Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Bucky Brooks of NFL.com released his rankings of the teams with the biggest Super Bowl windows, and unsurprisingly, the Lions were near the top of his list. You have heard it ever since the 2024 season ended so painfully in the Divisional Round of the playoffs, but the Detroit Lions are setup for long-term success. It isn’t just those in Detroit that are thi...2025
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• C.J. Gardner-Johnson blasts Detroit Lions: ‘I got lied to’
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• There’s a New Twist in the Sam Darnold Saga

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images And it was provided by the coach, of all people UPDATE: O’Connell has clarified his remarks, courtesy of Alec Lewis of The Athletic. Apparently the quote from Dave Birkett (the Lions’ beat writer from the Detroit Free Press) was completely out of context. Here was Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell in conversation with local media, asked to clarify the comme...2025
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• 2025 NFL Awards: List of every winner, Detroit Lions who received a vote
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• Lions vs. Commanders NFL Playoffs injury report: Kevin Zeitler misses 2nd practice
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• Lions News: CB Kindle Vildor rebounds vs. Chicago Bears

Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images After a rocky Week 12 performance, Lions cornerback Kindle Vildor had a strong outing during their Thanksgiving day win over the Bears. If you are reading this, then chances are you are well-aware of how much injuries have hurt this 2024 Detroit Lions team. Defensive end Aidan Hutchinson was naturally the headliner when he went down during their blowout win over t...2024
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• Lions Mailbag: Is pressure the reason for Jared Goff’s early struggles?

Eamon Horwedel-Imagn Images Is Jared Goff succumbing to the pressure, or is there something else to explain his early season struggles? That and more in our written mailbag. While we work through some technical difficulties to get this week’s Midweek Mailbag off the ground, I figured this was a good opportunity to get a head start on our written Detroit Lions mailbag. This week, I only pi...2024
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• Best reactions to Amon-Ra St. Brown, Penei Sewell contract extensions

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images A look at how Lions teammates and other NFL players reacted to Amon-Ra St. Brown’s and Penei Sewell’s contract extensions. In a historic day in franchise history, the Detroit Lions gave a pair of record-setting contracts to receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and offensive tackle Penei Sewell. Both members of the 2021 NFL Draft class—the first draftees of Lions g...2024
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• Lions free agency rumors: Latest on St. Brown, Jonah Jackson, CB search

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The latest news and rumors on the Detroit Lions and Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jonah Jackson, and their free agency search for a cornerback. The NFL Combine is a place where draft prospects display their talents, but it’s also a week of teams mingling and discussing potential moves in free agency. With the legal tampering period just a week away, general manage...2024
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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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• Notes: Top draft DT Jalen Carter ‘struggles’ at Georgia pro day
Joshua L. Jones / USA TODAY NETWORK Potential No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, defensive tackle Jalen Carter, struggles to impress at his pro day. Georgia defensive Jalen Carter has been hailed as one of, if not the best player in the 2023 NFL Draft class. A dominating player at Georgia, Carter, by most accounts, has been the best player in Athens for the last two seasons. Several...2023
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• Lions haven't 'fielded any calls' on TE T.J. Hockenson, despite trade whispers

However, according to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, teams haven't shown much interest in the former Pro Bowler....2022
• Kenny Golladay wants to stay in Detroit
Lions receiver Kenny Golladay has struggled through an injury-plagued season, one that has led to speculation that he wants out. Golladay says that’s not the case. “I want to be here, like the city, like what’s going on,” Golladay said, via Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. Golladay says he’d love to stay in [more]...2020
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• Matthew Stafford’s wife says house sale is for safety of kids
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is selling his house, but according to his wife, it’s only for the safety of their children. Via Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, Kelly Stafford said in a video posted to social media that it wasn’t for any reason related to football. “No speculation is needed,” she said. “We’re [more]...2020
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