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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 LB Alex Anzalone returns to practice, opens evaluation window

Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images On Wednesaday, the Lions opened Alex Anzalone injury evaluation window and he began practicing ahead of Week 18. On Wednesday, the Detroit Lions released their injury report and it included linebacker and team captain Alex Anzalone. While the team has yet to officially confirm the move, this is an indicator that he has opened his injury evaluation window as...2025
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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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• Kalif Raymond to return to practice, opens evaluation window

Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images Lions coach Dan Campbell announced that WR/RET Kalif Raymond will open his 21-day injury evaluation window and begin practicing. On Thursday, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell announced that WR/RET Kalif Raymond will open his 21-day injury evaluation window and begin practicing. Raymond injured his hamstring in Week 12 against the Indianapolis Colts an...2024
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• Recap: Lions get franchise record 13th win with victory over Bears

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The Detroit Lions got back on the winning track with a win against the Chicago Bears thanks to a strong offensive game and some opportunistic defensive plays. Pressure was on the Detroit Lions to rebound after last week’s loss to the Buffalo Bills—with the Eagles and Vikings in hot pursuit. Detroit, as they typically do after a loss, delivered. Agains...2024
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• Detroit Lions updated 2024 depth chart: Week 18 vs. Vikings
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• Detroit Lions cut veteran DB Jamal Adams
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• Lions LB Alex Anzalone returns to practice, opens evaluation window
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• Kalif Raymond to return to practice, opens evaluation window
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• Recap: Lions get franchise record 13th win with victory over Bears
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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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• Lions Week 15 injury report: Detroit returns multiple starters to practice Wednesday

Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images The Detroit Lions released their Week 15 initial injury report and they returned multiple starters to practice on Wednesday. The Detroit Lions (12-1) are hosting the Buffalo Bills (10-3) in Week 15, and both teams are getting healthier ahead of this game. The Lions were able to dress all 53 players for the first time in several weeks, and while not all were fully...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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"Dan Campbell 'fired up' over fight at Lions practice between Amon-Ra St. Brown and Ifeatu Melifonwu"

• Scouting report: Can Lions hold ground against Vikings?
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• Detroit Lions activate Ifeatu Melifonwu, sign 3 players to 53-man roster
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• Lions injury updates: Ifeatu Melifonwu returns, bad news for John Cominsky
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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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• CB Carlton Davis added to Detroit Lions’ injury report vs. Jaguars

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images The Detroit Lions released Thursday injury report, and Carlton Davis has a new injury. The Detroit Lions (8-1) and Jacksonville Jaguars (2-8) were back on the practice field on Thursday, as they prepare for an inter-conference battle in Week 11. After holding a walkthrough on Wednesday, the Lions were suited up for a full practice on Thursday and only o...2024
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• Detroit Lions signing familiar WR to practice squad

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK The Detroit Lions are bringing back a familiar receiver to the practice squad, while several roster spots remain vacant. Last week, the Detroit Lions had to do some roster maneuvering, and it ended up costing them rookie wide receiver Isaiah Williams, who was waived and then claimed by the Cincinnati Bengals before Detroit had a chance to re-sign him onto the...2024
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• Detroit Lions waive rookie WR Isaiah Williams

Denny Medley-Imagn Images The Detroit Lions have parted ways with rookie WR Isaiah Williams, who was a standout in the preseason. The Detroit Lions announced on Thursday that they have waived rookie wide receiver Isaiah Williams. No corresponding move was made, meaning the Lions currently have an open spot on their 53-man roster. Williams was one of the Lions’ most sought-after undrafted ...2024
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• Week 1 injury report: Jahmyr Gibbs returns in full, just 3 Lions dealing with injuries

Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK The Detroit Lions have released their first injury report of the 2024 NFL season and it’s full of encouraging signs, including Jahmyr Gibbs returning in full. The Detroit Lions 2024 regular season has begun, and practices are underway in Allen Park. Typically, the Lions give the players Tuesday off and hold their initial practice on Wednesday, but c...2024
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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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• Open thread: How good will the Lions’ defense be in 2024?

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Predicting where the Detroit Lions’ defense will finish in 2024. It might not feel like it to some, but the Detroit Lions’ defense finished last year ranked in the top half of the league in DVOA (Defense-adjusted Value Over Average), thanks in large part to their No. 1 ranked run defense. And while the passing defense was often the source of their probl...2024
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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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• 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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• 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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• Detroit Lions vs. Los Angeles Rams playoff preview, prediction: On Paper

Photo by Icon Sportswire A statistical analysis, preview, and prediction for the Wild Card matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and Detroit Lions. This is it. Do or die time. The Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams. One advances to the next round, and the other goes home to agonizing defeat. There are a lot of tangible and emotional stakes in this game, but because we bill ourselves as the ...2024
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• Lions activate C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Alim McNeill; add 2 from practice squad

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Detroit Lions are activating two defenders to the 53-man roster, while also elevating another two players from the practice squad for Week 18. The Detroit Lions have officially activated both safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson and defensive tackle Alim McNeill from the injured reserve list. Both players are now on the 53-man roster and are eligible to play i...2024
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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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• Report: Lions CB Emmanuel Moseley suffers torn pec
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• 6 takeaways from the Lions’ NFC Championship loss to the 49ers
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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
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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
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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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• VIDEO: Dan Miller’s radio call of Detroit Lions clinching NFC North

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Lions play-by-play announcer Dan Miller had a phenomenal call of the Detroit Lions’ NFC North-clinching interception vs. Vikings It’s not a Detroit Lions win until we officially hear from play-by-play announcer Dan Miller. The iconic Voice of the Detroit Lions has been through the thick and thin with us fans, and he’s often delivered some iconic lines ...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
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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
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• Detroit Lions cut veteran DB Jamal Adams
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• Lions LB Alex Anzalone returns to practice, opens evaluation window
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• Scouting report: Can Lions hold ground against Vikings?
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• Detroit Lions activate Ifeatu Melifonwu, sign 3 players to 53-man roster
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• Lions injury updates: Ifeatu Melifonwu returns, bad news for John Cominsky
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• Lions Week 15 injury report: Detroit returns multiple starters to practice Wednesday
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• Dan Campbell gives perfect answer on Lions’ mounting defensive injuries
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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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• Detroit Lions mailbag: Is the offensive line regressing?

Thomas B. Shea-Imagn Images The Detroit Lions have looked vulnerable in pass protection lately. Is there some regression happening? We answer that and more in our weekly mailbag. The bar has been set high for the Detroit Lions offensive line. Often referred to by coaches as the engine under the hood that makes the offense work, the Lions offensive line has been considered best in the leag...2024
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• 5 takeaways from the Detroit Lions’ win over the Green Bay Packers
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• 6 takeaways from the Lions’ NFC Championship loss to the 49ers
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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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