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• Lions News: Metro Detroit businesses offer shot at winning playoff tickets

Denny Medley-Imagn Images Don’t have hundreds and hundreds and hundreds laying around? You may be in luck. For those hoping to get in on the Detroit Lions playoff action but are reeling at the price, a few Metro Detroit businesses are offering a fans a chance at playoff tickets. As Jeremy outlines here, Detroit Lions tickets are the hottest in the NFL, with the get-in price for the Lions-...2025
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• Aaron Glenn continues to draw high praise from numerous Saints icons

Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports Reggie Bush, Drew Brees, Jonathan Vilma, and Dan Campbell voice their support for one of New Orleans’ top head coach candidates. The New Orleans Saints are reportedly set to interview Detroit Lions DC Aaron Glenn on Friday for the team’s vacant head coaching position. Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn will interview with the @NYJets tomorrow, the @Saints...2025
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• New York Jets Flight Connections 01/10/25

Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images Bringing your daily links to the NFL’s New York Jets Good morning, Gang Green Nation. I hope you’re all having a great start to the day. The New York Jets continue their head coaching search, but there has been one interesting piece of information to come out. Former Jets cornerback and current Detroit Lions’ defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn has declined a r...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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• Dan Campbell offers several Lions injury updates, talks options at CB

Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images Lions coach Dan Campbell offered a laundry list of injury updates, and discussed potential options at cornerback. Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell spoke to the media on Monday afternoon and offered plenty of updates on injuries—both on players who suffered recent injuries and the potential return of others. Here’s what we know: RB David Montgomery done for the ...2024
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• Aaron Glenn continues to draw high praise from numerous Saints icons
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• Dan Campbell offers several Lions injury updates, talks options at CB
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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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• Injury report: Sam LaPorta sits, Taylor Decker returns on Wednesday

Troy Taormina-Imagn Images The Detroit Lions released their Week 11 initial injury report and while TE Sam LaPorta sat out Wednesday, LT Taylor Decker returned to practice. The Detroit Lions (8-1) are hosting the Jacksonville Jaguars (2-8) in Week 11 and both teams have a couple of key players injured that necessitate monitoring. Just like last week, the Lions are starting the week slow a...2024
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• Lions News: Analyst believes Aidan Hutchinson was best player in NFL in 2024

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Steve Palazzolo of The 33rd Team believes Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson was the best player in the NFL before his season ended prematurely. It’s hard to really put into words just how dominant Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson was to start the 2024 season. Through the five weeks prior to his regular season ending early during a blowout wi...2024
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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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• Lions News: How Amon-Ra St. Brown thwarted potentially game-winning pick

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Amon-Ra St. Brown had one of the most important, overlooked plays against the Rams. He explained how he did it on his latest podcast. As if you need another reason to be impressed by Amon-Ra St. Brown, some quick thinking by the star receiver may have saved the Detroit Lions from the losing the game Sunday night. After squandering a sizable lead in the se...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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"com/5sOceGnX8v— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) January 5, 2025 Some awesome quotes from Lions cornerback Amik Robertson in this article from Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press."

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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."

2020
"Longtime agent Leigh Steinberg told Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press that he thinks not starting [more]"

2019
"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."

2018
"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."

2015
"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 News: Metro Detroit businesses offer shot at winning playoff tickets
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• Notes: Vikings’ plot to get Minnesota fans to Detroit may have backfired
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• Dan Campbell offers several Lions injury updates, talks options at CB
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• Injury report: Sam LaPorta sits, Taylor Decker returns on Wednesday
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• Za’Darius Smith trade: Grading the Detroit Lions’ move

Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports Grading the Detroit Lions’ trade for Browns EDGE Za’Darius Smith. It took a while to hammer out the details, but the Detroit Lions finally got a deal done before Tuesday’s trade deadline. Cleveland Browns defensive end Za’Darius Smith is heading to Detroit after agreeing to a trade. Let’s break down the trade and offer an overall grade for the move. Terms As...2024
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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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• Report: Lions, David Montgomery agree to 2-year extension

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have reportedly agreed to a 2-year extension with RB David Montgomery. According to Fox 2 Detroit’s Dan Miller, the Detroit Lions and running back David Montgomery have agreed to a two-year extension to keep him under contract through the 2027 season. At this point, there are no additional details on the deal. UPDATE: Per Dave Birkett,...2024
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• Lions News: ESPN details Jameson Williams'’ ‘complicated’ journey
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• Notes: JJ Watt gives high praise to Aidan Hutchinson after 4.5-sack game

Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images JJ Watt has some extremely nice things to say about Aidan Hutchinson following his dominant performance against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. When it comes to pass rushers, there are not many that know better about the craft than future Hall of Famer JJ Watt. The Houston Texans legend, finished his career with 114.5 sacks, which currently ranks 24th all-ti...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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• 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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• Lions ST coordinator Dave Fipps takes ‘share of ownership’ for too-many-men error
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• Lions Mailbag: Is pressure the reason for Jared Goff’s early struggles?
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• Lions News: How Amon-Ra St. Brown thwarted potentially game-winning pick
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• Lions News: RB Sione Vaki named ‘secret superstar’ of preseason

Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images Detroit Lions rookie RB Sione Vaki is already getting some national attention. With just two preseason games under his belt, rookie Sione Vaki is setting himself apart in a pretty big way. Athlon Sports’ Doug Farrar named the rookie one of the top “secret superstars” emerging from the NFL preseason. Vaki, drafted by the Detroit Lions in the fourth round,...2024
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• Lions Mock Draft Roundup 4.0: Post-NFL Combine shake-up

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Taking a closer look at the prospects from the 2024 NFL Draft that have been projected to the Detroit Lions over the past week. If you’re not familiar with how the Detroit Lions roundup works, each week we collect data from the latest expert mock drafts published over the last seven days and compile them (with links to the original pieces) in one easy-to...2024
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• Lions activate QB Hendon Hooker, waive K Riley Patterson

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The Lions have activated third-round rookie quarterback Hendon Hooker from the non-football injury list. On Tuesday, the Detroit Lions announced they are activating third-round rookie quarterback Hendon Hooker from the non-football injury list and waiving kicker Riley Patterson in a corresponding move. Hooker tore his ACL in November of 2022 while at the...2023
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• Lions promote 2 players for Saints game

Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports The Detroit Lions have elevated two players from their practice squad for their Week 13 game against the New Orleans Saints. The Detroit Lions announced the final tweaks to their Week 13 roster on Saturday, elevating EDGE Bruce Irvin and nose tackle Quinton Bohanna, while also downgrading Alex Anzalone (hand) to OUT for their game against the New Orleans Saints. ...2023
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• Notes: Hilarious video reveals so many Lions players are Swifties
Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images With Taylor Swift set to perform this coming weekend at Ford Field, the Lions social media team asked players to name their favorite songs from the artist. I’m going to be honest here. I don’t know more than a handful of Taylor Swift songs by name, but I do know she is one of the bigger performing artists on the planet right now. And this weekend, on S...2023
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• Notes: Vikings’ plot to get Minnesota fans to Detroit may have backfired
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• Notes: Lions safety Kerby Joseph takes us back to his hometown
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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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• Lions ST coordinator Dave Fipps takes ‘share of ownership’ for too-many-men error
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• Lions Mailbag: Is pressure the reason for Jared Goff’s early struggles?
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• Lions News: How Amon-Ra St. Brown thwarted potentially game-winning pick
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• Lions News: Aidan Hutchinson excited to play vs. former teammate

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images There will be a familiar face across the line for No. 97 come Sunday. Two of the University of Michigan football team’s finest will reunite Sunday, but this time on opposite sides of the field. The Detroit Lions’ own Aidan Hutchinson will face former teammate now Los Angeles Ram Blake Corum in each team’s season opener in the national spotlight on Sunday ...2024
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• Lions News: RB Sione Vaki named ‘secret superstar’ of preseason
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• Notes: Lions LB Alex Anzalone wants to leave a legacy in Detroit

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Lions’ linebacker Alex Anzalone explains why leaving a legacy in Detroit was a big reason he hasn’t left. Back when he got here in 2021, there was a good understanding of what Detroit Lions’ linebacker Alex Anzalone’s role would be with the team—at least early on. Lions’ general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell had just begun with their rebuild, and...2024
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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
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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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• Lions News: Metro Detroit businesses offer shot at winning playoff tickets
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• Notes: Vikings’ plot to get Minnesota fans to Detroit may have backfired
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• Dan Campbell offers several Lions injury updates, talks options at CB
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• Another Lions season ticket price hike causes fan backlash

Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images For the second straight season, the Detroit Lions have significantly increased season ticket prices, and fans are not happy. For the second straight year, the Detroit Lions have significantly increased season ticket prices, and many fans have gone to social media to express their frustrations. The team sent emails to Lions Loyal Members (season ticket holders) on...2024
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• Injury report: Sam LaPorta sits, Taylor Decker returns on Wednesday
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• Za’Darius Smith trade: Grading the Detroit Lions’ move
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• Lions News: Analyst believes Aidan Hutchinson was best player in NFL in 2024
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• Report: Lions, David Montgomery agree to 2-year extension
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• Lions Mailbag: Is pressure the reason for Jared Goff’s early struggles?
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• Lions News: How Amon-Ra St. Brown thwarted potentially game-winning pick
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• Lions News: CB Kindle Vildor rebounds vs. Chicago Bears
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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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