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• Detroit Lions sign 11 players to futures contracts, 1 to active roster

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions are starting to build their 90-roster for the offseason by keeping some homegrown talent in Allen Park. The Detroit Lions announced on Monday afternoon that they have made 12 roster transactions, signing 11 players to futures contracts as well as defensive back Morice Norris to the active roster. Norris, an undrafted free agent out of ...2025
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• Full list of the 2025 Detroit Lions free agents

Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images Breaking down all the Detroit Lions UFA, RFA, and ERFA free agents for the 2025 offseason. As the Detroit Lions shift into the 2025 offseason, they have 48 players who finished the season on the roster—on either the 53-man roster, practice squad, or injured reserve—that are not currently under contract with the organization. Let’s take a look at the fou...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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• Detroit Lions report card, grades: Goff, coaching disappoint vs. Commanders

Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images The Detroit Lions coaching staff and Jared Goff were big letdowns in the Lions’ playoff loss to the Commanders. Handing out grades for them and the rest of the team. After avoiding them all season, the Detroit Lions had their biggest let-down game at the worst possible time. Let’s dive into their season-ending, 45-31 loss to the Washington Commanders with our fin...2025
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• 6 takeaways from the Detroit Lions’ playoff loss to the Washington Commanders

Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images 6 takeaways from the Detroit Lions’ playoff loss to the Washington Commanders I hope you enjoyed the ride because the ending was a crash landing. The Detroit Lions, arguably the top team in the NFL with an electric offense, collapsed under the playoff lights in an embarrassing fashion. An incredible 15-2 regular season yielded just one playoff game and one playoff...2025
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• NFL playoffs, free agency: 4 Lions free agents the Browns could pursue

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images NFL free agency is months away but the NFL playoffs are rolling so a few free agents Browns fans should watch The likely end to the Deshaun Watson era has allowed Cleveland Browns fans to reengage with the team they have had so much passion for. The 2024 season was a killer for that passion from Browns fans as they felt like there was no hope. Now, with ...2025
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• Detroit Lions updated 2024-25 depth chart: Divisional round vs. Commanders

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Here’s an updated look at the 2024-25 Detroit Lions’ depth chart heading into their Divisional round playoff game against the Washington Commanders. The Detroit Lions will open up their 2024 NFL Playoffs with a Divisional round matchup with the Washington Commanders at Ford Field. If you missed any of the transactions ahead of this game, we have it all l...2025
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• NFL free agent rankings: Cornerbacks

Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images Take a look at the free agents at the cornerback position. As many as seven cornerbacks could come off the board in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, and this important position also has some very worthy starters available in free agency this offseason. We polled a group of writers from around SB Nation to gather consensus rankings about the avail...2025
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• Why Lions are Super Bowl contenders for years to come

Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images The Super Bowl window for the Detroit Lions opened early in 2023 and it’s not shutting for a while. I never thought I would say this, but the Detroit Lions are Super Bowl contenders. This franchise has seen Hall of Fame players never receive a Super Bowl ring, and it’s time for that to change. The Lions had a franchise-best season, going 15-2 and clinching the top ...2025
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• The statistical impact of Lions LB Alex Anzalone is jaw-dropping

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions defense looks completely different with Alex Anzalone in vs. out of the lineup. When the Detroit Lions’ defensive struggles were at its worst, fans clung to the hope that the few players who would return from injury could help resettle a Detroit defense that once ranked into the top five in nearly every metric. Unfortunately, the injur...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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"But with Anzalone’s being an injury to his extremities, it’s possible he could play as early as this weekend against the Vikings—similar to what we saw with Ifeatu Melifonwu (finger), who returned to game action after just three practices."

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"But after an Ifeatu Melifonwu sack pushed the Buccaneers to a third-and-long, a Baker Mayfield pass deflected high and was picked off by C."

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"On a blitz, Ifeatu Melifonwu got to Russell Wilson and forced the fumble."

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"Dan Campbell 'fired up' over fight at Lions practice between Amon-Ra St. Brown and Ifeatu Melifonwu"

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• 6 takeaways from the Detroit Lions’ playoff loss to the Washington Commanders
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• The statistical impact of Lions LB Alex Anzalone is jaw-dropping
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• Scouting report: Can Lions hold ground against Vikings?

Matt Krohn-Imagn Images In the 2024 regular season finale, the Lions host the Vikings where the winner takes the one seed and the NFC North crown. Can Detroit hold onto their throne? This is really happening huh? People joked back in May, “Imagine if it all comes down to Week 18“, “the NFL set up the schedule for this to happen.” What we all didn’t want to happen has now happened and it’s ...2025
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• Detroit Lions activate Ifeatu Melifonwu, sign 3 players to 53-man roster

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions made a ton of roster moves Saturday, including activating Ifeatu Melifonwu from injured reserve. The Detroit Lions made a flurry of roster moves, but it’s highlighted by the activation of safety Ifeatu Melifonwu from injured reserve. Melifonwu is officiallly listed as questionable to play on Sunday against the Chicago Bears, but his act...2024
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• Lions injury updates: Ifeatu Melifonwu returns, bad news for John Cominsky

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Detroit Lions offered some good news and some bad news on two players still on injured reserve: Ifeatu Melifonwu and John Cominsky. Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell offered updates on a pair of players who have yet to suit up for the team this year, and the news was mixed. Lions safety Ifeatu Melifonwu, who has missed the entire season with a groin a...2024
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• The statistical impact of Lions LB Alex Anzalone is jaw-dropping
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• 5 takeaways from the Detroit Lions’ win over the Green Bay Packers

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images With the NFC North lead on the line, the Detroit Lions shut the door on the Green Bay Packers on their home turf. The Detroit Lions have been making statements all season. From blowouts of the Dallas Cowboys and Tennessee Titans to close-fought battles with the Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings, Detroit is proving to the league that they are serious...2024
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• 6 takeaways from the Detroit Lions’ victory over the Arizona Cardinals

Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images 6 quick takeaways from the Lions road win over the Cardinals in Week 3. The Detroit Lions took a gut punch last week, but they dusted themselves off and returned to their winning ways. Coming off their first loss of the season, the Lions were faced with a red-hot Arizona Cardinals team that had just walloped the opposing Los Angeles Rams by a score ...2024
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• Former Lions S C.J. Gardner-Johnson signing back to Eagles on multi-year deal

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK The Detroit Lions will not be returning C.J. Gardner-Johnson after the veteran safety agreed to a three-year free agency deal with the Philadelphia Eagles. The Detroit Lions will not be bringing back C.J. Gardner-Johnson for a second year. As first reported by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Gardner-Johnson is returning to the Philadelphia Eagles on a three-year...2024
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• 6 takeaways from the Lions’ NFC Championship loss to the 49ers

Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images An amazing season ends in heartbreaking fashion. The coming months will be difficult for the Detroit Lions. The Lions have not been in this situation in the 21st century. We are familiar with disappointing losses amid disappointing seasons. Very rarely have we experienced a loss like this. At one point in time, the Lions had a stranglehold on this game. Up 2...2024
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• Detroit Lions signing former All-Pro safety to practice squad

Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images The Detroit Lions continue to add defensive reinforcements, reportedly signing former All-Pro safety Jamal Adams to the practice squad. According to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Detroit Lions are signing former All-Pro safety Jamal Adams to their practice squad. Per Schefter, the expectation is for Adams to be elevated to the active roster at som...2024
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• 6 takeaways from the Detroit Lions’ victory over the Arizona Cardinals
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• Report: Lions CB Emmanuel Moseley suffers torn pec

Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK Lions cornerback Emmanuel Moseley reportedly suffered torn pec in practice and is out indefinitely. Here’s what we know: According to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Detroit Lions cornerback Emmanuel Moseley suffered a torn pectoral at practice this week, and will be out indefinitely. It’s another moment of terrible luck for Moseley, who has no...2024
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• VIDEO: Yes, Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes went crazy in an elevator again

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has a new playoff victory tradition: Going crazy in the elevator. Last week after the Detroit Lions' first playoff win in 32 years, general manager Brad Holmes started a new tradition I didn’t know we needed so bad. On his way down to the locker room from his suite, he went absolutely crazy in the elevator and it was caught on video by TV anchor Mark Pear...2024
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• 6 takeaways from Lions’ Divisional Round win over the Buccaneers

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Fresh off a historic win, the Lions prove yet again they belong in the playoff picture. Next up: the NFC Championship. The Detroit Lions have sent a message: this team is for real. Emotions were high following a historic playoff win last week over the Los Angeles Rams, slaying the demons of a playoff drought and Matthew Stafford in one fell swoop. Detroi...2024
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• Lions report card: OL struggles, coaching decisions sink Detroit in Dallas

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Handing out position grades after the Detroit Lions’ 20-19 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. The Detroit Lions dropped their fifth game of the season in a heartbreaking loss to the Dallas Cowboys. While most of the postgame discussion has been on the late-game officiating blunder, there is plenty more to break down from this matchup. Let’s take a closer look ...2023
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• Cowboys win in controversial ending, beating Lions 20-19 as CeeDee Lamb has a game for the record books

A couple of franchise records now belong to CeeDee Lamb. | Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Dallas Cowboys won on Jimmy Johnson night! There was no offensive explosion in the Dallas Cowboys’ 20-19 win over the Detroit Lions. The Cowboys were able to beat a good team, albeit at home, and now have some positive momentum to build on as they head to the playoffs. They also kept alive ...2023
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• NFL Week 17 Power Rankings: Lions on the rise after winning division title

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Checking in on where the Detroit Lions stand in the national rankings heading into Week 17 of the NFL season. With only two weeks remaining in the regular season, the Detroit Lions have locked up a spot in the postseason after clinching an NFC North title with a win over the Minnesota Vikings. After working their way out of a late-season slump, the Lio...2023
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• Recap: Lions get mojo back with dominant 42-17 win over Broncos

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK The Detroit Lions are officially out of their slump with their first blowout win in nearly two months—and over a team with a winning record. The Detroit Lions had earned some doubters over the past few weeks, and it was hard to blame them. Detroit had played uninspired ball for most of November and had dropped two consecutive divisional games. But against the ...2023
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• Why trading for Trey Lance makes sense for the Detroit Lions
Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Several teams have inquired about a trade for 49ers QB Trey Lance, and the Detroit Lions should be one of them. On Wednesday, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that the San Francisco 49ers have received multiple inquiries to trade for quarterback Trey Lance, the third overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Rapoport made clear that the calls are in...2023
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• WATCH: Ifeatu Melifonwu clinches NFC North for Lions with game-sealing INT

Detroit Lions safety Ifeatu Melifonwu should never have to buy a drink in Detroit again. His game-sealing interception clinched the division for the first time in 30 years. The Detroit Lions are NFC North champions, and they owe it, in part, to the play of safety Ifeatu Melifonwu. The Lions moved to Melifonwu three games ago, taking over for Tracy Walker. Since then, he’s been a sparkplug for the...2023
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• Detroit Lions vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers live score updates, highlights, more

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Live score updates, drive-by-drive analysis, and highlights from the Detroit Lions vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers divisional playoff game . The San Francisco 49ers have punched their ticket to the NFC Championship game after a thrilling Saturday night defeat of the Green Bay Packers. On Sunday afternoon, we will decide who will join them. Not many expected the Detr...2024
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• Lions GM Brad Holmes named NFL Executive of the Year by PFWA

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK An award three years in the making, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes was recognized by the Pro Football Writers of America. Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has been named the NFL Executive of the Year by the Pro Football Writers of America. Holmes is the very first Lions front office member to win the award, which dates back to 1993. Yess...2024
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• Lions minicamp observations Day 1: Offense shows life, defense sticky in coverage
Kirthmon F. Dozier / USA TODAY NETWORK Unloading the notebook as we share our observations from the first day of Detroit Lions minicamp. The Detroit Lions opened their 2023 mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, welcoming in the media for the first of three practices this week. For the most part, the Lions roster is healthy as only 10 of their 90 players missed practice entirely, while another fo...2023
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• RECAP: Lions defense makes a huge statement in win over Falcons, 20-6

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK The Detroit Lions defense came under fire last week against the Seahawks, but they played stout game against the Falcons to help bounce back to 2-1. Last week, the Detroit Lions defense seemingly got exposed against the Seattle Seahawks, as Geno Smith ripped a victory away from them. Facing a ton of criticism this week, the Lions defense needed a huge bounceb...2023
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• Here’s everything the Detroit Lions netted in the Matthew Stafford trade
Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports The Detroit Lions have made use of all the draft picks they received when they dealt Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams. It’s been over two years since the Detroit Lions traded franchise quarterback Matthew Stafford. We know the way things played out for the Los Angeles Rams: Stafford helped them win a Super Bowl in his first season in LA, but the team has s...2023
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• Detroit Lions approval poll: GM Brad Holmes (October 2023)

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Do Detroit Lions fans approve of the job general manager Brad Holmes is doing over two years into his job? Earlier in the week, Detroit Lions fans spoke emphatically in favor of coach Dan Campbell. For the second straight polling, Campbell has received an unprecedented 100 percent approval rating from fans after two-plus seasons heading the team. Now it’s ti...2023
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• Detroit Lions updated 2024 depth chart: Week 18 vs. Vikings

Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images Here’s an updated look at the 2024 Detroit Lions’ depth chart heading into their Week 18 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings. In Week 18, the Detroit Lions (14-2) will take on NFC North rival the Minnesota Vikings (14-2) on “Sunday Night Football” for the top seed in the NFC. As the Lions continue to return players to the active roster, there’s been plen...2025
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• Detroit Lions cut veteran DB Jamal Adams

Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have cut ties with veteran safety Jamal Adams. The Detroit Lions announced on Wednesday that they have released veteran defensive back Jamal Adams from the practice squad. The Lions signed the three-time Pro Bowl defender on December 1 to help with an injury-stricken defensive roster. Adams brought veteran experience—plus the versatil...2025
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• Lions’ C.J. Gardner-Johnson frustrated to be in a rotational role

Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images The Detroit Lions veteran safety isn’t happy to have lost a starting role while rehabbing from his torn pectoral muscle. This week, the Detroit Lions are expected to get safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson back from injury, after the veteran safety tore his pectoral muscle back in Week 2. But despite Gardner-Johnson being placed on injured reserve while in a start...2024
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• Lions report card: OL struggles, coaching decisions sink Detroit in Dallas
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• Detroit Lions report card: All levels of defense shine in win over Falcons

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images We hand out positional grades praising the Detroit Lions defensive effort in our Week 3 report card vs. the Atlanta Falcons. The Detroit Lions got a shockingly good defensive performance against the Atlanta Falcons to move to 2-1 on the season. And while there will be a ton of focus on the defensive line for helping the team notch seven sacks and hold ...2023
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• 4 thoughts on Lions 53-man roster and why they only kept 2 RBs

Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports The Detroit Lions roster came with several surprising moves, including just 2 RBs. We break down what’s going on and our initial reactions. The Detroit Lions’ 53-man roster dropped late on Tuesday evening, and there are some big surprises and odd-looking developments. If you want a full look at the roster, head to our tracker or our initial post on the news. Bu...2023
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