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• VIDEO: Breaking down Lions rookie DB Dan Jackson’s tape

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Meko and Morgan are back on the Pride of Detroit YouTube channel breaking down Lions’ draft pick Dan Jackson’s film from his final season at the University of Georgia. Meko and I (Morgan) are back over on the Pride of Detroit YouTube Channel breaking down more tape from the Detroit Lions’ 2025 draft class. Next up, we are breaking down the tap...2025
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• Why Detroit Lions will VERY aggressive on kickoffs in 2025

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Detroit Lions were begrudgingly conservative on kickoffs in 2024. That’s about to change. Here’s why. Last year, the Detroit Lions kickoff strategy was relatively simple. For most of the season, they decided it was better to boot it into the endzone and give the offense a touchback—setting the ball at the 30-yard line. Detroit had the six...2025
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• The 2025 season can prove Dan Campbell is an elite coach

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images With a new set of coordinators, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell can cement himself as a top head coach in football. It’s list season! We’re starting to see some NFL analysts produce their offseason content to fill time, and that means ranking players, positions, coaches, and everything in between. The Detroit Lions are likely to top se...2025
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• Detroit Lions provide clarity on Ennis Rakestraw’s, Avonte Maddox’s role

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions defensive coaches provided some very important news about the depth chart in the secondary. The Detroit Lions' secondary made some significant strides last year, but they are entering 2025 with a couple of significant questions. For one, Detroit doesn’t have clear, defined depth behind their two All-Pro-caliber safety. Additionally, t...2025
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• Detroit Lions re-sign ‘incredible’ special teams cornerback

Photo by Bailey Hillesheim/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Lions return a key special teams starter and depth player at cornerback. The Detroit Lions are bringing back cornerback Khalil Dorsey. The team announced on Thursday he has re-signed for the 2025 season, but did not offer any contract details. Dorsey entered the league in 2020 as an undrafted prospect with the Baltimore Raven...2025
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• Lions free agency grade: Grant Stuard creates stiff companion in LB room

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Breaking down the Detroit Lions’ free agent signing of LB Grant Stuard. I held off on giving the Detroit Lions’ signing of linebacker Grant Stuard an immediate free agency grade because there were no known contract terms other than it was a fully guaranteed deal. Without those terms, it was hard to know how committed they were to Stuard, and it was impos...2025
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• Detroit Lions provide clarity on Ennis Rakestraw’s, Avonte Maddox’s role
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• Detroit Lions re-sign ‘incredible’ special teams cornerback
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• Lions free agency grade: Grant Stuard creates stiff companion in LB room
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• Lions to re-sign veteran tight end

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Detroit Lions TE Shane Zylstra is re-signing with the team once again. The Detroit Lions continue to take care of their own in free agency. Per his agency, tight end Shane Zylstra has agreed to terms to re-sign with the Lions for 2025. At this point, there are no contract terms available. Zylstra, a converted tight end, has been with the Lions since 20...2025
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• Grant Stuard signing analysis: Tenacious special teamer, linebacker depth

Photo by Bryan Bennett/Getty Images The addition of Grant Stuard should provide the Lions with a linebacker that fits the mold of a core special teamer. The Detroit Lions have spent a good portion of their offseason molding their linebacker core, re-signing six defenders and adding one from outside the organization. The new face in the linebacker locker room will be Grant Stuard, formerly ...2025
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• What Colts writers, fans are saying about Lions adding Grant Stuard

Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images A look at what Colts fans and writers are saying about the Detroit Lions adding Grant Stuard free agency. Amidst a somewhat chaotic first day of the NFL new league year, the Detroit Lions came out with yet another free agent, special teams linebacker addition. Detroit has reportedly agreed to terms with former Colts linebacker Grant Stuard. With the...2025
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• Detroit Lions re-signing another special teams linebacker

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions are bringing back special teams linebacker Ezekiel Turner, who joined the team in the middle of the 2024 season. The Detroit Lions spent their Friday solidifying their linebacking corps, apparently. After agreeing to a three-year deal with Derrick Barnes and a one-year deal with Anthony Pittman, the Lions are bringing back Ezekiel Turn...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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• 2024 Detroit Lions awards: Special Teams Player of the Year

Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Cast your vote for the 2024 Detroit Lions Special Teams Player of the Year. The Detroit Lions’ special teams unit remained one of the best in football for the 2024 season. Detroit’s coverage units remained solid, their return game had a few special moments, and even their field goal kicking took a huge step this year. That makes our next Pride of Detroit A...2025
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• Lions free agent profile: Will Khalil Dorsey be back?

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Lions’ cornerback and special teams ace Khalil Dorsey was having a strong year before an injury cut things short. Did he show enough to be brought back for 2025? Next up in our Detroit Lions free agent series we have cornerback and special teams ace Khalil Dorsey. Here’s a look at our previously written free agent profiles: QB Teddy Bridgewater, WR Allen ...2025
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"” Prior to the Lions’ matchup against the Colts, special teams coordinator Dave Fipp pointed to Stuard as a standout for Indy."

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"“He does do everything for us,” special teams coordinator Dave Fipp said in January."

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"The Detroit Lions have earned a reputation for fake punts under head coach Dan Campbell and special teams coordinator Dave Fipp."

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"Lions special teams coordinator Dave Fipp may not be with the team for this Sunday’s game against the Eagles."

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"According to Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia, Eagles special teams coach Dave Fipp said Jackson came to him on the sidelines late in the team’s 22-21 victory over the New York Giants [more]"

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"Eagles special teams coordinator Dave Fipp spent two seasons (1998 safeties, 1999 secondary/special teams coordinator) coaching at Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass."

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"Runner-Up: Dave Fipp, special teams, Eagles."

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" Dave Fipp Special Teams Bonus Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie nearly turned the Giants-Panthers game around by flying in from the edge and blocking a fourth-quarter Graham Gano kick about 25 yards backward."

• VIDEO: Breaking down Lions rookie DB Dan Jackson’s tape
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• Detroit Lions provide clarity on Ennis Rakestraw’s, Avonte Maddox’s role
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• Detroit Lions re-sign ‘incredible’ special teams cornerback
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• Lions free agency grade: Grant Stuard creates stiff companion in LB room
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• Lions to re-sign veteran tight end
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• Open thread Which remaining Lions free agents the team should re-sign?

Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A look at the remaining Detroit Lions free agents and which the team should consider re-signing. With the first few waves of free agency beyond us now, all that is mostly remaining are minor depth signings for each team. Sure, there are still some big names like Von Miller, Calais Campbell, Teven Jenkins, and Charles Omenihu out ther...2025
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• Grant Stuard signing analysis: Tenacious special teamer, linebacker depth
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• What Colts writers, fans are saying about Lions adding Grant Stuard
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• Free agency news: Detroit Lions adding another special team linebacker

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The Detroit Lions are reportedly signing Grant Stuard to a one-year, fully guaranteed deal. The Detroit Lions certainly have themselves a type, and that type is a special team linebacker. On Wednesday, NFL insider Aaron Wilson announced that the Lions have agreed to terms with former Colts linebacker Grant Stuard. Per Wilson, it’s a fully guaranteed con...2025
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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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• Grant Stuard signing analysis: Tenacious special teamer, linebacker depth
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• The Honolulu Blueprint: 10 keys to a Lions victory over the Commanders

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images In this week’s Honolulu Blueprint, we explore what the Detroit Lions need to do in order to advance to the next round of the 2024-25 NFL Playoffs. The Detroit Lions will host the Washington Commanders in the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs. If the Lions want to come away with a victory and advance to the next round of the playoffs, they’ll need to...2025
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• Top 6 Lions coordinator quotes for Vikings finale week

Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Lions coordinator talked about Kerby Joseph’s Pro Bowl snub, Jameson Williams’ intelligence, and why some players like Vikings QB Sam Darnold excel in new homes. As the Detroit Lions prepare for their huge matchup with the Minnesota Vikings, the team’s coordinators met with the media for their typical Thursday press conferences. Topics this week range fro...2025
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• The Honolulu Blueprint: 10 keys to a Lions victory over the Bills

Eamon Horwedel-Imagn Images 10 keys to a Detroit Lions victory over the Buffalo Bills in Week 15. It’s the Honolulu Blueprint! For the third game in a row, the Detroit Lions (12-1) will play inside the comfy confines of Ford Field. In Week 15, they host the Buffalo Bills (10-3) and if the Lions want to continue their hot streak, they’ll need to follow the keys to victory laid out in this ...2024
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• 7 best Detroit Lions coordinator quotes from Jaguars week

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images From the worst offensive performance in years, to some DVOA/PFF hate, here are the 7 top quotes from Detroit Lions coordinators this week. Time to recap the Detroit Lions coordinator press conferences again this week as the team prepares for the Jacksonville Jaguars. This week’s topics vary from offensive struggles vs. the Texans, to a big, long rant ...2024
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• 7 best quotes from Detroit Lions coordinators in Texans week

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images From Za’Darius Smith to Aaron Glenn memes to Jake Bates’ perfection, here are the best quotes from Detroit Lions coordinators this week. The Detroit Lions are preparing for a big showdown against the Houston Texans this week. Thursday’s press conferences were jam-packed with information both on the upcoming matchup with the Texans and a look ...2024
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• Top 7 Detroit Lions coordinator quotes: Ben Johnson’s relentless attitude

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Coordinator round-up: Ben Johnson on running up the score, Dave Fipp on why he hates getting the game ball, and several Lions coaches weigh in on Jameson Williams. This week’s round-up for Detroit Lions coordinator press conferences covers everything from being embarrassed about getting game balls to more character endorsements of Jameson Williams. H...2024
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• Lions Game Ball, Unsung Hero vs. Titans: Sweet sweet Raymond revenge

Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images Handing out the game ball and unsung hero from the Lions 50-burger of the Titans The Detroit Lions took a herculean-sized sledgehammer to the Tennessee Titans—the first win ever against the franchise since they moved from Houston—to the tune of 52-14. Not only was it the team’s most points scored of the Dan Campbell era but it was the most p...2024
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• Lions ST coordinator not a fan of emerging field goal block strategy

Steven Bisig-Imagn Images There’s a relatively new field goal block strategy trending in the NFL, and Lions ST coordinator Dave Fipp is not a fan of it. In each of the last two weeks, there has been a field goal block involving a relatively new strategy, and Detroit Lions special teams coordinator Dave Fipp is not a fan of it. In short, the strategy involves a defender immediately holdin...2024
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• Lions vs. Cowboys stock report: 9 movers following Texas takedown

Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images The Lions made quick work of the Cowboys on Sunday. Check out this week’s risers and fallers in our Week 6 stock report. The Detroit Lions manhandled the Dallas Cowboys from start to finish on Sunday for a final score of 47-9. The Lions played a near-flawless game, so regardless of how many stocks up you see, I’m sure I’m forgetting someone. That said, here are y...2024
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• Detroit Lions reportedly re-signing LB Anthony Pittman
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• 2024 Detroit Lions awards: Special Teams Player of the Year
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• Another Detroit Lions coach interviews for coordinator job

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Detroit Lions assistant coach Jett Modkins has interviewed for the 49ers’ special teams coordinator position. So far, five Detroit Lions coaches or front office staffers have opportunities for promotions with another organization. Coordinators Aaron Glenn and Ben Johnson just completed a round of interviews, OL coach Hank Fraley is reportedly a candidate for ...2025
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• 7 best quotes from Detroit Lions coordinators in Texans week
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• Top 7 quotes from Detroit Lions coordinators for Titans week

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Top Lions coordinator quotes from this week, including some Isaiah Williams love, thoughts on the failed fake punt, and MORE BLITZING. As always, the Detroit Lions coordinator met with the media on Thursday and covered a wide span of topics before the team’s Week 8 matchup with the Tennessee Titans. In an effort to not let even the smallest of stories s...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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• Notes: A timeline of Jared Goff’s Detroit renaissance

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK ESPN’s Eric Woodyard takes readers through a timeline of Lions quarterback Jared Goff’s revival in Detroit. I still remember where I was and many other details from the moment when I first heard the news. For essentially an entire night and the next morning, the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams had the attention of the entire football world. The Lions, who w...2024
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• Lions stock report: Risers, fallers at every position vs. Chiefs

Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Checking in on every Detroit Lions player's stock after their preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Detroit Lions second exhibition of the 2024 preseason is behind us and it’s time to check in on the players who helped or hurt their chances of making the roster. The Kansas City Chiefs played their starters in the first half, while the Lions rested...2024
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• 2024 NFL rule changes and how it impacts the Detroit Lions

Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports The NFL has made another wave of rule changes that will take affect in 2024. Let’s break down the changes and how it impacts the Lions. Tinkering with the NFL rulebook is an annual tradition for the league, and the 2024 saw a fair number of changes, many of which were proposed by the Detroit Lions or had affected them in some way the year prior. Because the ...2024
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• VIDEO: Detroit Lions dial up GUSTY fake punt from own 17-yard line

Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images Detroit Lions Dan Campbell dialed up a risky fake punt early against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Detroit Lions have earned a reputation for fake punts under head coach Dan Campbell and special teams coordinator Dave Fipp. But during Thursday night’s opener against the Kansas City Chiefs, they outdid themselves. After a second straight three-and-out, ...2023
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• Report: Detroit Lions re-sign Jalen Reeves-Maybin to 2-year deal

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Detroit Lions special teamer and linebacker subpackage player Jalen Reeves-Maybin will return to the Lions after inking a two-year deal. The Detroit Lions re-signings continue. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the Lions are re-signing linebacker/special teamer Jalen Reeves-Maybin to a two-year deal worth $7.5 million. His re-signing comes a few ...2024
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• Detroit Lions signing two-time Pro Bowl long snapper
Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have added a veteran long snapper to compete with Scott Daly. Snuck right after Sunday’s bombshell that the Detroit Lions have agreed to terms with defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson was a somewhat significant special teams move made by the team. According to several reports, the Lions are signing long snapper Jake McQuaide to a on...2023
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• Dan Campbell hates that the NFL pushed through unpopular kickoff rule
Kirthmon F. Dozier / USA TODAY NETWORK The Lions head coach was not happy about the NFL’s new fair catch kickoff rule, and didn’t hold back about it. This week, the NFL adopted a new kickoff rule that will allow teams to call for a fair catch on kickoffs even if caught prior to the end zone. Teams will then be awarded the ball on their own 25-yard line or wherever the fair catch is made, ...2023
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• Lions DC Aaron Glenn set to return in 2024, as Commanders hire Dan Quinn

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK The Detroit Lions will apparently return both coordinators as Aaron Glenn was passed over for the Washington Commanders head coach job. It appeared heading into the 2024 NFL coaching carousel that the Detroit Lions were in danger of losing both coordinators to head coaching gigs. As it turns out, both offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinato...2024
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• Monday Morning Hangover: 5 Reasons a Patriots-Panthers Super Bowl Won't Happen
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• Report: Lions re-signing kicker Michael Badgley
Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images The Detroit Lions are bringing back their kicker from 2022, Michael Badgley. According to a report from his agent, kicker Michael Badgley is re-signing with the Detroit Lions, terms were not disclosed at this time. Through two years of the general manager Brad Holmes/coach Dan Campbell's regime, the Lions have been searching for a reliable place kicker afte...2023
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• Lions reportedly re-sign K Michael Badgley

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK The Detroit Lions have reportedly re-signed kicker Michael Badgley on a 1-year deal. According to his agent, Detroit Lions kicker Michael Badgley has re-signed with the team on a one-year contract. The details of that contract have yet to be released. UPDATE: The Lions have made the signing official. Badgley has been on and off the Lions roster for two years...2024
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• VIDEO: Breaking down Lions rookie DB Dan Jackson’s tape
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• Why Detroit Lions will VERY aggressive on kickoffs in 2025
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• The 2025 season can prove Dan Campbell is an elite coach
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• Detroit Lions provide clarity on Ennis Rakestraw’s, Avonte Maddox’s role
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• Lions to re-sign veteran tight end
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• Open thread Which remaining Lions free agents the team should re-sign?
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• Grant Stuard signing analysis: Tenacious special teamer, linebacker depth
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• What Colts writers, fans are saying about Lions adding Grant Stuard
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• Free agency news: Detroit Lions adding another special team linebacker
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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 free agent profile: Josh Woods quietly had a dominant year
Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images Lions special teamer Josh Woods is a free agent, but after a quietly dominant year, he may be an essential re-signing for the Lions. When fans think about free agency, they often think about those “big splash” signings—players who can take their offense or defense to the next level and become tentpoles of the franchise going forward. But free agency is ju...2023
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