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• Lions mailbag: 3 burning questions on the future at running back

Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports The Detroit Lions are set at running back in the present. But in the near future, three burning questions await. Right now, there isn’t a position more set on the Detroit Lions roster than running back. David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs will share the load as the two primary starters. The Lions also have reliable depth in veteran Craig Reynolds and second-...2025
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• Lions roster preview: Terrion Arnold’s Year 2 growth is critical

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images The growth of Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold could transform the entire defensive outlook for the team. Just over a year ago, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes made the aggressive move to jump five spots in the first round to grab cornerback Terrion Arnold. With a huge run of offensive players early in the draft, Holmes believed they wer...2025
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• Lions roster preview: Can Colby Sorsdal survive a crowded OL?

Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Colby Sorsdal, the Detroit Lions’ 2023 fifth-round pick, is entering a make-or-break training camp. Entering his third year with the Detroit Lions, versatile offensive lineman Colby Sorsdal is facing a make-or-break situation. Sorsdal is somewhat of a development project for the Lions. The team selected the former member of the Willi...2025
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• 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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• Lions roster preview: Jared Goff must prove—again—he can weather adversity

Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images Some serious overturn on offense means it’s time for Jared Goff to level up once again. Last season, Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff had his best career season. He set personal highs in passer rating (111.8), yards per attempt (8.6), success rate (54.7%), and passing touchdowns (37). He helped lead the No. 1 offense in the league to 15 wins, and the Detroit...2025
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• Lions LB Malcolm Rodriguez faces critical, shortened year

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Malcolm Rodriguez will miss the start of the 2025 season, but when he returns, the Lions linebacker faces the most important football of his NFL career. As the Detroit Lions proved last year, depth can sometimes be as important as your top-end talent. You never know when or where the injury bug is going to hit, but when it does, you'd better be prepared....2025
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• Lions LB Malcolm Rodriguez faces critical, shortened year
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• Lions roster preview: Pat O’Connor has a few key advantages

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images A trusted veteran with special teams chops and inside-out flexibility, Pat O’Connor enters camp with a familiar coach and a real shot at sticking in Detroit. Training camp represents something different to every type of player in the NFL. For young players, it’s a chance to establish themselves as promising contributors. For star players, it’s...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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• 2025 Detroit Lions roster preview: Ennis Rakestraw’s mindset fuels comeback season

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Missouri product played just eight games in 2024, but his mindset and versatility make him a player to watch entering training camp. Training camp is nearly here, and with it comes a fresh start for players looking to carve out roles on a competitive Detroit Lions roster. For cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr., that fresh start couldn’t come soon enough. ...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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• Lions swap out CBs ahead of second week of 2025 OTAs

Photo by Kyle Ross/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Lions are shuffling around some secondary depth as they ready themselves for another round of OTAs The Detroit Lions are set to begin their second week of Organized Team Activities (OTAs) on Tuesday and have made a roster transaction ahead of the next wave of practices. On Monday, the Lions announced that they had signed cornerback Di...2025
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• Revisiting, grading the Detroit Lions’ biggest roster moves of 2024

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images A look back at the Detroit Lions’ biggest roster moves of 2024—and whether GM Brad Holmes made the right decision. Based on our most recent approval poll, most Detroit Lions fans are pretty darn happy with the job General Manager Brad Holmes is doing. He’s currently sitting on a 96 percent approval rating—which is actually the lowest it’s been in near...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 mailbag: 3 burning questions on the future at running back
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• Lions roster preview: Terrion Arnold’s Year 2 growth is critical
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• Lions roster preview: Can Colby Sorsdal survive a crowded OL?
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• Lions roster preview: Age, competition should push Kalif Raymond
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• Lions LB Malcolm Rodriguez faces critical, shortened year
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• Lions roster preview: Pat O’Connor has a few key advantages
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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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• 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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• 2025 Detroit Lions roster preview: Ennis Rakestraw’s mindset fuels comeback season
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• Graham Glasgow is the most sensible option at center
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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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• 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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• Lions Mock Draft Roundup 12.0: Final predictions all over the place

Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Taking a closer look at the prospects from the 2025 NFL Draft class that have been projected to the Detroit Lions over the past week. With less than a week until the 2025 NFL Draft, we’re delivering our final Mock Draft Roundup of the offseason. Unfortunately, if you’re looking for clarity on who the Detroit Lions will select, you’r...2025
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• The Linc - Eagles praised for making one of the very best offseason moves

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 3/22/25. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... 2025 NFL free agency signings: Ranking best deals, contracts - ESPN1. Linebacker Zack Baun re-signs with the Eagles. The deal: Three years, $51 million ($34 million guaranteed). The Eagles signing Baun to a one-year, $1.6 million deal, converting him to an off-b...2025
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• Lions mailbag: Will Detroit eventually have to trade away talent?

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images The Detroit Lions may have to make some tough roster decisions ahead. Does that eventually mean trading away talent? It’s not easy having an abundance of talent in the NFL. In the salary cap era, the league has purposely tried to make it hard for one team to hoard all of the talent, even if that team managed to find those players all on their own through...2025
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• D.J. Reed instant analysis: Lions find high-level starter for 2025 and beyond

Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images The Lions wasted no time in adding one of the top free agent corners in the 2025 cycle. Just two hours into the NFL’s 2025 tampering period of free agency, the Detroit Lions made a splash move, agreeing to terms with Jets cornerback D.J. Reed on a reported three-year, $48 million contract. Reed is expected to take over the starting role left vacant after Carlton ...2025
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• 2025 Detroit Lions roster preview: Why Giovanni Manu is poised for Year 2 jump
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• ‘The best to ever do it’: Lions players react to Frank Ragnow retirement
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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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• 5 things to know about Lions 7th-round pick Dominic Lovett

Dale Zanine-Imagn Images A dive deep into everything you should know about Detroit Lions 7th-round pick WR Dominic Lovett. We’ve come to the end of the Detroit Lions’ 2025 draft class when it comes to our “5 things to know” series. Before we get into Lions seventh-round pick Dominic Lovett, make sure you catch up on the series below. Previously: 5 things to know about Tyleik Williams 5 t...2025
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• Lions roster construction: How Detroit is spending cap space on defense

Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Breaking down how the Detroit Lions are utilizing their cap space for their 2025 defensive players. On Monday, we looked at the Detroit Lions’ positional spending on offense. It came as little surprise that the Lions were spending a lot on offense—particularly at the running back and offensive line positions. Now it’s time to look a...2025
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• Open thread: Did the Lions improve their cornerback room?

Photo by Kara Durrette/Getty Images The Detroit Lions made three notable changes in their cornerback room. Were they improvements/ The Detroit Lions did not make a ton of changes when it came to free agency. It’s clear Lions general manager Brad Holmes’ primary objective was to keep as much of the team together as possible. Including tenders, futures signings and re-signings, the Lions re...2025
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• New Lions CB D.J. Reed eager to mentor ‘All-Pro type’ Terrion Arnold

DJ Reed developed a ‘deliberate process’ to his game, and now he’s eager to share it with the Detroit Lions’ young cornerbacks room. When it comes to things that new Detroit Lions cornerback D.J. Reed is hoping to bring to his new team, the veteran said most things cornerbacks would. He’s eager to cover, loves playing man-to-man, and in true Detroit Lions fashion—he wants to get his nose dirty in...2025
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• Report: Detroit Lions lose another veteran CB in free agency

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have lost one of their primary depth options at cornerback. Former Detroit Lions cornerback Kindle Vildor is headed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter. He’s signing a one-year deal, but there are no more public details on the deal. Vildor has spent the last two years with the Lions, offering up...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 LB Malcolm Rodriguez faces critical, shortened year
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• Graham Glasgow is the most sensible option at center
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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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• 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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