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• Training camp observations Day 7: Superstars shine in red zone, situationals

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Observations from Day 6 of the Detroit Lions’ 2025 training camp include notes on The Detroit Lions welcomed the general public to Allen Park on Monday, as the team once again strapped on their pads and took the field for Day 7 of training camp. Participation Report The Lions continue to cycle players in and out of practice, with some exiting ...2025
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• Lions injury update: Kerby Joseph misses 2nd practice, 2 Lions return

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Updates on the latest Detroit Lions injury news at training camp, including Kerby Joseph’s absence. After a day off, the Detroit Lions returned to training camp on Monday for a long, hot day of practice. As with seemingly every practice thus far, there were some interesting injury developments. Let’s get into it. Still on injury list: LT Ta...2025
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• Lions Bubble Watch, Week 2: Several new bubble players on defense

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Our staff makes prediction for the final roster spots on defense after Week 1 of Detroit Lions training camp. Over the past week, there has been a lot of shifting on the Detroit Lions' defense. Due to injuries, some surprise performances, and just so many reserve spots up for grabs, the Lions' roster bubble is growing on defense. Last week, w...2025
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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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• Injury report: Alex Anzalone, 5 others return to practice

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Detroit Lions are starting to get much healthier as Week 1 of training camp comes to a close. Full injury updates here. After approaching the first few days of training camp practice with some caution, the Detroit Lions had a pretty full roster of healthy players on Saturday. Their sixth camp practice—and first in front of season-ticket h...2025
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• Lions injury report: Tyleik Williams out, but clean day for Detroit

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Detroit Lions first-round pick was absent from practice Friday, but it was almost exclusively good injury news on Day 5 of training camp. For the first time since training camp opened, no Detroit Lions appeared to suffer an injury during the team’s first padded practice. It’s a nice sigh of relief after some frustrating days in the first ...2025
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• Lions injury update: Kerby Joseph misses 2nd practice, 2 Lions return
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• Lions Bubble Watch, Week 2: Several new bubble players on defense
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• Injury report: Alex Anzalone, 5 others return to practice
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• Lions injury report: Tyleik Williams out, but clean day for Detroit
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• 2 Detroit Lions starters leave training camp practice early Thursday

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Two Detroit Lions players left practice on Thursday, but their conditions are unknown. After Thursday’s practice, the Detroit Lions offered an official injury update from training camp. Per the team, Terrion Arnold is getting evaluated for a leg injury, while Derrick Barnes left practice early with a hand injury. The level of injury at this ...2025
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• Lions injury news: Dan Campbell updates timetables for several players

Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images Dan Campbell gave updated injury timelines for Malcolm Rodriguez, Mekhi Wingo, Khalil Dorsey, and Miles Frazier. The Detroit Lions injury list continues to grow little-by-little, but we are getting a lot more clarity on when many players are expected to return. Coach Dan Campbell offered a ton of updates prior to Tuesday’s practice. Here’s everything you need to...2025
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• Lions training camp injury report: D.J. Reed sits, Malcolm Rodriguez progressing

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Detroit Lions saw several players inch their way closer to the practice field on Tuesday. While the Detroit Lions entered training camp with nine players on an injury list, we’re already starting to see signs that the list could shrink in the coming days. Let’s take a closer look at the Lions’ injury situation with Day 2 updates both fro...2025
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• Lions roster preview: Why Christian Mahogany will be the Lions’ next great OL

Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images Second-year offensive guard Christian Mahogany is poised to establish himself as a stalwart on the Detroit People Movers for years to come. Our 2025 Detroit Lions roster preview continues with one of the team’s most critical new starters. Mahogany experienced a surprising slide in the 2024 NFL Draft, but he’s already positioning himself to make the ...2025
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"He’ll likely slide into a starting role alongside Terrion Arnold, with Amik Robertson and Ennis Rakestraw both capable of playing the outside and nickel cornerback positions."

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"Other prospects ranked in the Top-50 overall include: Oregon State offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga Toledo cornerback Quinyon Mitchell Penn State cornerback Kalen King Missouri cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Missouri cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine Houston offensive tackle Patrick Paul Texas defensive tackle Byron Murphy II Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr."

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• Lions Bubble Watch, Week 2: Several new bubble players on defense
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• Training camp observations Day 6: Veteran DL, rookie WRs give fans a show
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• Injury report: Alex Anzalone, 5 others return to practice
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• Lions injury report: Tyleik Williams out, but clean day for Detroit
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• 2 Detroit Lions starters leave training camp practice early Thursday
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• Lions injury news: Dan Campbell updates timetables for several players
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• Lions roster preview: Why Christian Mahogany will be the Lions’ next great OL
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• Detroit Lions 2025 training camp Day 1 observations: Tate Ratledge opens at center

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Observations from Day 1 of the Detroit Lions 2025 training camp include notes on Tate Ratledge, Christian Mahogany, and Ian Kennelly. The Detroit Lions held their first training camp practice of the 2025 season on Sunday, and while most things played out as expected, there were several injury updates and a few surprises on the depth chart. Wi...2025
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• Lions training camp Day 1 injury report: Taylor Decker, Josh Paschal updates

Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images Some good injury news for the Detroit Lions when it comes to Taylor Decker and Josh Paschal. The Detroit Lions took the field for their first training camp session of the year, and, unfortunately, there were several players sitting out due to injury—and one player who suffered an injury that shortened his day. Some of these injuries were expected, other...2025
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• Ennis Rakestraw leaves Lions training camp with chest injury

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Detroit Lions cornerback Ennis Rakestraw walked off the practice field gingerly after suffering a chest injury on the first day of training camp. The Detroit Lions suffered their first injury of training camp on Sunday, as second-year cornerback Ennis Rakestraw left practice early with what the Lions are calling a chest injury. It was unclear what hap...2025
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• Training camp observations Day 6: Veteran DL, rookie WRs give fans a show
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• Lions roster preview: Don’t sleep on Kerby Joseph’s leadership, tackling

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images With another year of experience under his belt, Lions’ safety Kerby Joseph has all he needs in order to be a perennial All-Pro. We are getting closer to Detroit Lions football everyday, and as time marches forward this Summer, so does our roster preview series. Next up, we have yet another 2024 First Team All-Pro, safety Kerby Joseph. Select...2025
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• How Brad Holmes, Dan Campbell rebuilt the Lions roster: Defense and Special Teams

Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images While the Detroit Lions had pieces of a successful offense under head coach Matt Patricia, it was the defense that stood out for all the wrong reasons. The defensive mastermind failed to master anything during his time as head coach, and when time came to rebuild, new general manager Brad Holmes had a lot of work to do to clean up the mess left by Patr...2025
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• Lions roster preview: Penei Sewell is ready to take things to a new level

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Already a two-time All-Pro, can Detroit Lions right tackle Penei Sewell elevate his game even further? We are getting closer to Detroit Lions football everyday, and as time marches forward this Summer, so does our roster preview series. Next up, we have one of the cornerstones of the franchise, First-Team All-Pro right tackle Penei Sewell. E...2025
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• Lions roster preview: Age, competition should push Kalif Raymond

Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images Kalif Raymond is facing a crossroads in his Detroit Lions career. With increased competition and age, the Lions’ primary PR must continue to prove his worth. Previous previews: QB Jared Goff, RB Sione Vaki, RB Jahmyr Gibbs, WR Jameson Williams, TE Sam LaPorta, OT Giovanni Manu, G Graham Glasgow, EDGE Aidan Hutchinson, DT Brodric Martin, DL Pat...2025
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• What Cowboys’ recent 2nd-round picks would have looked like had Dallas used a consensus big board

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Here is who the Cowboys would have drafted in the second round of the last 9 drafts if they had gone by the consensus big board. Shortly before the 2025 NFL Draft, we published an article here on BTB looking at what the Cowboys’ recent first-round picks would have looked like had Dallas used a consensus big board. We found that with their first-round pick...2025
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• Graham Glasgow is the most sensible option at center

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images With an unexpected opening at center with the retirement of Frank Ragnow, could Graham Glasgow transition from guard to center? Last season, the Detroit Lions had one of the best—if not the best—offensive line in the NFL. They got help in free agent guard Kevin Zeitler to help beef up the interior, and guard Graham Glasgow was coming off his b...2025
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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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• Does Lions GM Brad Holmes have a reach problem in the NFL Draft?

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Analyzing Lions general manager Brad Holmes’ history of reaches in the NFL Draft. The Detroit Lions have not shied away from bold moves in the NFL draft under general manager Brad Holmes. Whether it’s a 20-spot trade-up in the first round to grab a speedy wide receiver coming off a torn ACL or throwing positional value into the trash by grabbing a runnin...2025
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• Lions training camp injury report: D.J. Reed sits, Malcolm Rodriguez progressing
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• Injury Update: Ennis Rakestraw avoids major injury on Day 1 of Lions training camp

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Detroit Lions got some positive news regarding Ennis Rakestraw’s injury. The Detroit Lions kicked off their 2025 training camp on Sunday, and after starting practice with nine players on injury lists and another three not participating, second-year cornerback Ennis Rakestraw went down with an injury. Fortunately, NFL Network’s Ian Rapopor...2025
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• Detroit Lions 2025 training camp Day 1 observations: Tate Ratledge opens at center
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• How Brad Holmes, Dan Campbell rebuilt the Lions roster: Defense and Special Teams
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• Lions roster preview: Hogan Hatten has never had a bad snap

Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images Detroit Lions’ Hogan Hatten appears to be the long snapper of the future, with a current spotless record. Anonymity is somewhat of a blessing for long snappers. If people know the name of the long snapper on the team, it’s usually because the player drew attention to themselves due to a bad snap in a critical moment. The position is the least...2025
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• Lions roster preview: Penei Sewell is ready to take things to a new level
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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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• ‘The best to ever do it’: Lions players react to Frank Ragnow retirement

Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images A compilation of Detroit Lions players reacting to Frank Ragnow’s retirement. On Monday, Detroit Lions fans mourned the retirement of All-Pro center Frank Ragnow, and celebrated his outstanding seven-year career. It was a day of mixed emotions, as it undoubtedly hurts the Lions’ chances to continue their success, but it’s also hard not to feel happy for the playe...2025
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• Detroit Lions Day 3 OTA observations: Position-by-position breakdown

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Observations from the Detroit Lions’ OTA practice on Friday—Day 3. On Friday, the Detroit Lions welcomed media to Organized Team Activities (OTAs) for the first time this offseason. It was the team’s third practice in a row and last of the week. Practice was split between walkthroughs, positional drills, 11-on-11s, a brief special teams drill...2025
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• Free agency news: Detroit Lions agree to 3-year deal with CB D.J. Reed

Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have reportedly agreed to terms with free agent cornerback D.J. Reed. The Detroit Lions didn’t take long to pivot after losing cornerback Carlton Davis to free agency. According to several reports (Jordan Schultz first), the Lions are signing former Jets cornerback D.J. Reed to a three-year, $48 million contract, including $32 million guar...2025
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• Open thread: What do the Lions need to match the success of the Eagles?

Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images The Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl champions. What lessons can the Detroit Lions learn from the Eagles to win a title for themselves? The NFL is a copycat league. Once the Gatorade bath settles, teams start eyeing next season and how they can replicate the success of that season’s Super Bowl champion. To cap off the 2024 season, the Philadelphia Eagles ...2025
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• Cowboys news: Dallas has a decision to make about Leighton Vander Esch’s future

Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images The latest Dallas Cowboys offseason news. Contracts Cowboys Must Consider Cutting in 2024 Offseason - Kristopher Knox, Bleacher Report Even with linebacker being one of the Cowboys most glaring roster needs, Leighton Vander Esch may not factor into any of the team’s plans moving forward. LB Leighton Vander Esch It would be fairly surprising to see ...2024
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• Eagles releasing CB Darius Slay, who has interest in Lions reunion

Kara Durrette/Getty Images The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly cutting Darius Slay, who has said previously that he’d be interested in a Lions reunion. As expected, the Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly releasing veteran cornerback Darius Slay ahead the NFL’s new league year—which starts on March 12. Per Adam Schefter, it will be designated as a post-June 1 release, which means the $2...2025
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• Dan Campbell gives perfect answer on Lions’ mounting defensive injuries

Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images Lions coach Dan Campbell has the perfect attitude regarding Detroit’s mounting injuries on defense. The Detroit Lions defense is going through some serious attrition right now. Injuries have wreaked havoc on the depth chart, and the team has been forced to hand significant roles to players who have only been in the building for a month. But Lio...2024
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• Lions updated 2024 depth chart: Week 13 vs. Bears on Thanksgiving Day

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Happy Thanksgiving! Here’s an updated look at the 2024 Detroit Lions’ depth chart heading into their Week 13 matchup with the Chicago Bears. The Detroit Lions (10-1) are hosting the Chicago Bears (4-7) in Week 13, celebrating Thanksgiving Day inside the comfy confines of Ford Field. To help you get prepared for this matchup, we have a detailed and updated...2024
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• Campbell: Amon-Ra St. Brown appears to avoid long-term injury

Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images Per Dan Campbell, it appears Amon-Ra St. Brown avoided a long-term injury at the end of the Detroit Lions game. To add injury to insult, Detroit Lions All-Pro receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown went down with a lower-body injury late in the team’s 20-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. That said, coach Dan Campbell seemed to indicate he won’t miss much (if any) time goi...2024
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• Terrion Arnold injury update: Dan Campbell offers some good news

David Reginek-Imagn Images Detroit Lions CB Terrion Arnold suffered a foot injury. It’s unclear how serious it is, but there is some good news. During the Detroit Lions’ emphatic win over the Minnesota Vikings, the team suffered two more injuries to their defense. Defensive tackle Pat O’Connor has a calf injury, while cornerback Terrion Arnold has a foot injury. Both players were initiall...2025
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• Lions injury update: Kerby Joseph misses 2nd practice, 2 Lions return
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• Injury report: Alex Anzalone, 5 others return to practice
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• 2025 Detroit Lions Bubble Watch: Camp battle predictions on defense

Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images Our predictions for every Detroit Lions training camp battle on the defensive side of the ball. The Detroit Lions defense went through a ridiculous amount of injuries last year, highlighting the importance of depth in any roster. This year, there remains a ton of top-end talent at every level of the defense, and the depth seems good in many spots, as ...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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• 10 potentially surprising first-round candidates for the Detroit Lions

Photo by CFP/Getty Images Running through NFL Draft scenarios to brace Detroit Lions fans for the inevitable unexpected decision. We’ve officially reached that point in the NFL Draft cycle where Detroit Lions fans know the usual suspects mocked to Detroit — and most have locked in their own favorite targets. But if Brad Holmes has taught us anything over the past four drafts, it’s this: he...2025
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• Mock draft roundup 6.0: Focus for Lions stays on the trenches

Photo by Justin Casterline/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 free agency period set to kick off next week, this week’s mock draft roundup offers Detroit Lions fans their last opportunity to check out which prospects are being mocked to the Lions before the official start...2025
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• 9 Detroit Lions cap casualty candidates for the 2025 offseason

Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images These nine Detroit Lions players under contract in 2025 could see their deals terminated to save salary cap room. The Detroit Lions have a sizeable list of pending free agents, but before any of those names ink a new contract in Detroit or elsewhere, we could see a player or two get their existing deals axed. Cap causalities are an unfortunate yet imp...2025
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• Lions News: Jahmyr Gibbs will ‘completely change this offense in 2024’

Eric Seals / USA TODAY NETWORK After watching Lions vs. Giants joint practices, one national writer believes Jahmyr Gibbs is in for a transformative 2024 season. One of the benefits (and drawbacks) of being a good, buzzy teams is that national media offers nearly unlimited attention and coverage. We’re certainly seeing that with the Detroit Lions this year, as you can find a national outl...2024
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