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• Building the best Detroit Lions flag football team for the 2028 Olympics

David Reginek-Imagn Images With NFL players now permitted to play in the 2028 Summer Olympics flag football event, here is our list of the best Detroit Lions players to participate. The year is 2028 and our beloved Detroit Lions are coming off their NFL-record third straight Super Bowl victory. They’ve conquered tackle football and now have their sights on flag football, Los Angeles, and ...2025
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• Open thread: Will every 2025 Lions draft pick make the initial 53-man roster?

Photo by Derick E. Hingle/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have a stacked roster right now. Can every 2025 NFL Draft pick make the final 53-man roster? The Detroit Lions are entering rare territory for the Brad Holmes regime: not every draft pick is safe. From Holmes’ debut 2021 draft class all the way up to 2024, only one Lions draft pick (James Houston) failed to make the initial 53-man r...2025
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• Detroit Lions updated depth chart: Post-2025 NFL Draft

Here’s an updated look at the Detroit Lions’ depth chart following the conclusion of the 2025 NFL Draft. With the 2025 NFL Draft behind us, it’s an ideal time to take a look at the Detroit Lions roster and project where the team’s new players fit into the depth chart. During the draft, the Lions acquired seven new draft picks to their roster, and another reported 11 undrafted free agents—though th...2025
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• 7 winners from the Detroit Lions’ 2025 NFL Draft

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Bad news for some players can be good news for others. Here are 7 players that benefitted from the Detroit Lions’ 2025 NFL Draft. Things are not all doom and gloom for the Detroit Lions depth chart. While some players are at risk of losing a starting role or a roster spot, this post-draft period also highlights how beneficial the NFL Draft was for others...2025
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• 6 Detroit Lions players facing uphill battle after 2025 NFL Draft

Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Now that the NFL Draft is wrapped up, there are many players that will need to step up to secure their role for 2025. The NFL Draft is an opportunity for a team to accumulate more young talent in hopes of pushing towards a future Super Bowl title. Though the draft can be a happy moment for the new faces entering the NFL, it can also pres...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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• Detroit Lions updated depth chart: Pre-2025 NFL Draft

Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images Here’s an updated look at the Detroit Lions’ depth chart ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. With the 2025 NFL Draft ready to kickoff, now is a great time to take a look at the Detroit Lions roster with an updated depth chart. This version of the Lions depth chart is a bit unique. As always, we will lists/ranks all the players, highlighting the team's current...2025
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• Horse Tracks: How big is the Evan Engram signing for the Broncos?

Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images Evan Engram could be a game changer. Evan Engram’s run with the Jacksonville Jaguars began in 2022 and came to an unceremonious end last season. He amassed 2,094-yards on 234 receptions for 9-touchdowns, but his 2024 season was cut nearly in half due to injuries. On March 13 of this year, TE Evan Engram signed a two-year, $23 million deal with the Denver Br...2025
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• Cowboys news: What Dallas may end up doing along the interior offensive line

Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images Your Sunday morning Cowboys news. Group Chat: Interior O-line saw addition and subtraction - Nick Eatman, DallasCowboys.com The Cowboys need to replace a legend. What’s Up: Replacing Martin is certainly going to be a task and for now, it looks as if it’s the only one of the three interior positions with a question mark. At left guard, Tyler Smith has become one ...2025
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• Lions GM Brad Holmes offers challenge to 2 third-year players

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Detroit Lions general manager had a message and a challenge for both Hendon Hooker and Brodric Martin. While Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has had a stellar resume when it comes to his four draft classes, two third-round picks from the 2023 NFL Draft stand out as rare question marks: quarterback Hendon Hooker and defensive tackle Brodric Ma...2025
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• Open thread: What was the Lions’ worst draft pick under Brad Holmes?

Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images After looking at his best draft picks, time to look at the worst Detroit Lions picks under Brad Holmes. On Saturday, we talked about the best Detroit Lions draft picks under general manager Brad Holmes. It was a difficult conversation to have, because there are so many great answers. I landed on Amon-Ra St. Brown based on talent and what round he was taken...2025
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• ESPN analyst believes Detroit Lions have had top-5 offseason, free agency

Photo by Al Pereira/Getty Images The Detroit Lions may not have made a ton of splashy free agency moves, but one ESPN writer believes they’ve been savvy with their spending. The Detroit Lions haven’t made a ton of free agency “winners” lists this offseason because of their modest spendings. They have only signed seven external free agents this offseason—only one of whom got a deal longer ...2025
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• Projecting how the Lions will fill their remaining 24 spots on their 90-man roster

Eric Seals / USA TODAY NETWORK Looking back at the past four offseason to project how the final spots on the Lions 2025 roster may be constructed. As the Detroit Lions head into the second week of the 2025 free agency period, they have 66 players under contract, leaving 24 open spots on their 90-man roster. To see how the Lions might fill those final roster spots, we looked back at the Lio...2025
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"It won’t be cheap, but here are some trade proposals the Lions could put out there to get Myles Garrett: Biggest Trade Offer 2025 First Round Pick 2026 First Round Pick QB Hendon Hooker This would set the Browns up for success and allow them to address getting a young pass rusher in the draft."

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"Lions inactives: QB Hendon Hooker — designated as the team’s emergency quarterback WR Kalif Raymond (knee) — Ruled out on Friday DT Brodric Martin EDGE Julian Okwara EDGE Charles Harris CB Steven Gilmore S Tracy Walker Hooker will once again be the Lions emergency quarterback, meaning he will be inactive for today’s game unless both of Detroit’s other options at quarterback are lost due to injury."

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"This is also likely further proof that the Lions will continue to take things slow with third-round pick Hendon Hooker, who remains on the team’s Non-Football Injury list."

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"2023 NFL Draft: Alabama's Bryce Young, Tennessee's Hendon Hooker deliver memorable weekend performances"

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• Does Lions GM Brad Holmes have a reach problem in the NFL Draft?
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• Lions release QB Jake Fromm

Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images The Lions released QB Jake Fromm as they head into the NFL Draft. The Detroit Lions announced that they have released quarterback Jake Fromm one day ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. With this move, the Lions roster now sits at 73 players heading into the big event. Originally drafted in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Bills, Fromm bounced between the Bil...2025
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• Horse Tracks: How big is the Evan Engram signing for the Broncos?
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• 2025 NFL Draft preview: Could the Lions be in the market for a late QB?

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Our 2025 Detroit Lions draft preview series begins with a look at the team’s need at quarterback. With the 2025 NFL Draft just about two weeks away, we’re kicking off a series assessing the Detroit Lions’ needs at each position. In addition to that, we’re going to look at the top available prospects at each position and a handful of mid-to-late round opt...2025
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• Does Lions GM Brad Holmes have a reach problem in the NFL Draft?
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• Lions GM Brad Holmes offers challenge to 2 third-year players
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• 2025 Detroit Lions free agency preview: 3 quarterbacks options

Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images With the NFL Combine in the books, it’s time to shift focus to free agency. The tampering period is just a week away, opening on March 10 at 12 p.m. ET. So we’re kicking off a series to preview each position and potential signings that may fit the Detroit Lions’ needs. The Lions already have three quarterbacks rostered heading into the 2025 offseason, but outside...2025
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• Detroit Lions 2024 season stock report: Risers, fallers on offense

Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Check out your 2024 movers on offense in the Detroit Lions year-end stock report. With the Detroit Lions’ 2024 season over, it’s time to look back on your biggest movers from this year. You can check out the season stock report for defense and special teams here. Let’s dive in: Stock up: Jameson Williams, WR Stats: 58 rec, 1,001 yards, 7 TD; 11 rushes, 61 ya...2025
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• 3 underrated benefits of John Morton as Detroit Lions offensive coordinator

Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images What the John Morton hire means for the 2025 Lions offense Dan Campbell has finalized his coordinator hires, replacing the departed Ben Johnson by bringing in a familiar face—former Denver Broncos pass game coordinator John Morton—as offensive coordinator. Morton, who previously served as a senior offensive assistant for Detroit, played a key role in shaping ...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-Commanders NFCD snap counts: Defense, again, needed to adjust for injury

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images A look at how the Detroit Lions deployed their snaps against the Washington Commanders in the NFC Divisional round of the playoffs. Taking a closer look at the snap counts from the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders NFC Divisional round battle in the 2024-25 NFL Playoffs. Offense Quarterbacks Jared Goff: 66 (96%)Teddy Bridgewater: 3 (4%)H...2025
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• Lions-Vikings Week 18 snap counts: Return of the king

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images A look at how the Detroit Lions deployed their snaps against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18. As the Detroit Lions headed into their season finale with the Minnesota Vikings, one of the biggest talking points was the possible return of captain Alex Anzalone. After missing six weeks with a broken forearm, Anzalone weighed the risks of playing and eventua...2025
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• 7 winners from the Detroit Lions’ 2025 NFL Draft
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• Lions roster construction: How Detroit is spending cap space on offense

Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Breaking down how the Detroit Lions are utilizing their cap space for their 2025 offensive players. With free agency nearing its close, it’s time to take inventory on the Detroit Lions and how they have constructed their 2025 roster. One way to do that is to look at the depth chart and players currently under contract. Erik Schlitt has you covered with our...2025
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• Detroit Lions 2024 season stock report: Risers, fallers on offense
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• Discussion: Which positions are realistic first-round options for the Detroit Lions?

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Which positions could the Detroit Lions realistically select on Day 1 of the NFL Draft? With the 28th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions select...? Those are the words that many Lions fans are anticipating, but which player could realistically follow suit? As Detroit looks to restock for another chase at a Super Bowl, the draft could be a piv...2025
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• 2024 Lions free agent profile: What’s next for Teddy Bridgewater?

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Does Teddy Bridgewater still have a future in the NFL—as a player or a coach? There is one Detroit Lions upcoming free agent that we can be certain the team will not be re-signing in March. That is the incomparable Teddy Bridgewater. Now that the veteran quarterback is nearing the end of his playing days, Bridgewater is chasing his passion of community...2025
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• Trading Myles Garrett is a simple, sobering decision for the Browns

Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The generational pass rusher asked for a trade, rumors are now flying Back in the 1980s when Marty Schottenheimer took over as head coach of the Cleveland Browns, the franchise was continually in the playoffs. For several consecutive years. Life was good as a Browns fan. One playoff season became another. Then another. Followed by mor...2025
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• 9 Detroit Lions cap casualty candidates for the 2025 offseason
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• Big Blue View mailbag: Travis Hunter, draft scenarios, more

The mail’s here! Vincent Moody asks: Is Travis Hunter really a “shut down corner”? I really want the Giants to draft their guy at QB, but if Ward and Sanders go 1-2, getting Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter would be pretty sweet. Your thoughts? Ed says: Vincent, I don’t know if Travis Hunter will be a shut down cornerback in the NFL. I know scouts think that will be his best NFL position, and believe...2025
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• Sunday Dawg Chow (1/5): Draft positioning, QB talk, the season finally ends, and more!

Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images The latest Cleveland Browns news and notes from around the NFL in the Sunday Dawg Chow. That’s all there is. There is no more. The Cleveland Browns closed out their 2024 regular season on Saturday night and the result was the same: the Browns dropped the game to end the season at 3-14. It is just the fourth time in franchise history that the Browns suffered this...2025
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• Detroit Lions signing QB Teddy Bridgewater

Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports The Detroit Lions now have a backup quarterback training camp battle, as they are signing Teddy Bridgewater to a 1-year deal. After months of talks, the Detroit Lions are signing veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater according to Ian Rapoport. As of now, contract terms are not immediately available. Bridgewater is a nine-year veteran who last played for th...2023
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• Report: Giants met 'extensively' with Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker

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• Tennessee fans irate over Titans passing on Hendon Hooker for Will Levis
Tennessee football fans saw the perfect opportunity for the Titans to keep Hendon Hooker at home but they took Will Levis instead. Will Levis’ slide out of the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft finally ended on Friday, on the second pick of the second round, as the Titans traded up to grab the […] Tennessee fans irate over Titans passing on Hendon Hooker for Will Levis - FanSided - Fan...2023
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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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• Notes: Calvin Johnson to host football camp at Detroit Lions team facility
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The Detroit Lions and Calvin Johnson continue to mend fences, as the Hall of Fame receiver will host a camp at the team’s facility this year. The mending of the fences between the Detroit Lions and Calvin Johnson continues to move in a positive direction. After Johnson personally helped welcome new Lions draft picks Jack Campbell and Jahmyr Gibbs last month, the...2023
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• Lions signing Teddy Bridgewater as new backup behind Jared Goff, per report

The veteran QB's presence can also help Hendon Hooker, who's recovering from a knee injury...2023
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• Lions TE Sam LaPorta ACTIVE vs. Rams in Wild Card game

Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have announced their inactives ahead of their Wild Card playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams. The Detroit Lions have declared their inactives ahead of the Wild Card round of the playoffs matchup with the Los Angeles Rams and the big news is that stud tight end Sam LaPorta is active and will play in this game. LaPorta is having a tremen...2024
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• Hendon Hooker landing spots: Titans among teams that could land Tennessee QB in second round

A look at where the Tennessee product could end up...2023

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• Lions release QB Jake Fromm
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• Dan Campbell breaks down every Detroit Lions’ free agency signing

Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images Dan Campbell—and Brad Holmes—broke down all of the Detroit Lions’ newest signings in free agency. One of the perks of the NFL annual owners meetings is that fresh off of NFL free agency, coaches can offer their thought processes on adding new players. While the Detroit Lions had a pretty modest class this year, coach Dan Campbell still offered valuable ...2025
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• New York Jets Flight Connections 02/15/25

Kevin R. Wexler-NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Bringing your daily links to the NFL’s New York Jets Happy Saturday, Gang Green Nation. It was an eventful week for the New York Jets. The team provided clarity on its quarterback situation, announcing that Aaron Rodgers will not return in 2025. This in turn kicks off a new round of speculation. Will the team fill the vac...2025
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• Myles Garrett rumors: Analyzing 4 proposed trade packages for the Browns star

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images As Myles Garrett trade buzz continues to swirl, are any of these proposed trades worth it to the Browns? It has been just over 24 hours since Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett threw a bombshell into the laps of the team, the NFL and Browns fans. Since, and probably for a while, everything is about Garrett around the NFL. He is just that...2025
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• Lions-49ers snap counts: Jalen Reeves-Maybin returns for largest role of season

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images A look at how the Detroit Lions deployed their snaps against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 17. Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell opened Week 17 by declaring that they would not rest their starters, regardless of the playoff implications associated with their game against the San Francisco 49ers. Campbell stood true to his word—and logically explained wh...2024
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• Lions-Titans recap: Turnovers, special teams lead to Detroit BLOWOUT, 52-14

Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images The Detroit Lions blew the Titans out of the water thanks to timely turnovers and spectacular special teams play. Recap and highlights here. After the first 15 minutes, it looked like the Detroit Lions and Tennessee Titans were in for a shootout. Early in the second quarter, the two teams were tied at 14. But it was all Detroit Lions from there. A mi...2024
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