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• Kyle Allen contract breakdown: Deal gives insight into Lions backup QB situation

Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images A deeper look at Kyle Allen’s contract with the Detroit Lions and what it says about Hendon Hooker and the backup QB situation. When Kyle Allen signed with the Detroit Lions, it caused a bit of a scuttlebutt regarding the team’s backup quarterback situation. Are the Lions unhappy with Hendon Hooker’s progress or did Detroit simply want a veteran quarterba...2025
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• Cincinnati Bengals 2024 Season Awards: Special Teams MVP

Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images It wasn’t a banner year for the Bengals with their special teams unit, but players did step up in critical moments. Special teams is the most unheralded of the three phases of football, but some of the biggest momentum swings in the game occur in these brief moments. This phase was a bit messy for the Bengals this year, thanks to injuries, but others ...2025
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• Free agent profile: Re-signing Tim Patrick should be top priority

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images A look at the pros, cons, and projected cost of re-signing Tim Patrick for the Detroit Lions. With the NFL offseason upon us and free agency just a smidge more than a month away, it’s time to look at the internal decisions the Detroit Lions are facing in the upcoming weeks. After signing 11 practice squad players to futures deals, and re-signing Morice N...2025
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• After Further Review: Denver Broncos vs Cincinnati Bengals

Photo by Rob Tringali/SportsChrome/Getty Images Breaking down the quiet officiating from the Week 17 overtime game between the Broncos and the Bengals. There were ten accepted penalties for only fifty total yards and two challenges, and two booth initiated replay reviews as the Denver Broncos lost to the Cincinnati Bengals. The officials were mostly quiet during the game, determined to le...2025
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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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• Former Detroit Lions rookie WR claimed by Bengals off waivers

Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images If the Lions were hoping to get WR Isaiah Williams back on their practice squad, the Cincinnati Bengals spoiled their plans. On Thursday, the Detroit Lions waived rookie wide receiver Isaiah Williams in a move to clear a roster spot. Detroit may have been looking to bring him back on their practice squad if he cleared waivers, but they will not...2024
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• Cincinnati Bengals 2024 Season Awards: Special Teams MVP
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• Free agent profile: Re-signing Tim Patrick should be top priority
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• Bengals claim Isaiah Williams off waivers from Lions

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images A new pass-catcher for Joe Burrow. The Cincinnati Bengals have claimed wide receiver Isaiah Williams on waivers from the Detroit Lions. Williams, weighing in at 5-foot-10 and 185 pounds, is a rookie out of Illinois who was a college free agent signee of the Lions in May. He has played in two games this season, recording two receptions for six ...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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• Lions report card, grades: Coaching shines in gritty win vs. Packers

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Handing out positional grades for the Detroit Lions’ 24-14 victory over the Green Bay Packers. The Detroit Lions continue to check every box this season. On Sunday, they proved they can win in the elements and are built for just about every situation. Their 24-14 win over the Green Bay Packers wasn’t flashy, but it didn’t need to be. They were fundament...2024
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• Lions vs. Packers recap: Detroit wins 3rd in a row at Lambeau, move to 7-1

Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images The Detroit Lions proved to be the better and cleaner football team against the Green Bay Packers. Recap and highlights here. The Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers faced off Sunday afternoon in a battle for first place in the NFC North, but it was mostly just one team who showed up to the match. The Lions played solid, fundamental football. The P...2024
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• Lions Week 7 snap counts: Defensive adjustments without Aidan Hutchinson

Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images A look at the Detroit Lions’ Week 7 snap counts against the Minnesota Vikings, including how the defense adjusted to life without Aidan Hutchinson. Let’s take a detailed look at the Detroit Lions Week 7 snap counts from their win over the Minnesota Vikings. Offense Quarterbacks Jared Goff: 57 (100%)Hendon Hooker: 0 (0%) Goff was sensational once again, and the ...2024
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• Lions inactives: Kevin Zeitler OUT, Carlton Davis IN vs. Vikings

Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images RG Kevin Zeitler has been ruled OUT for the Lions vs. Vikings in Week 7, but CB Carlton Davis WILL PLAY The Detroit Lions have declared their inactives ahead of the Week 7 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings. Carlton Davis missed two practices this week, returning on Friday, and while the Lions remained optimistic about his availability, seeing ...2024
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"Detroit more or less failed to do so in free agency, and by the time training camp ended, it was clear the likes of Donovan Peoples-Jones, Daurice Fountain, Maurice Alexander, and Isaiah Williams weren’t going to cut it."

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"Isaiah Williams had a fantastic outing to the tune of six catches for 71 yards."

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"Louis Battlehawks WR Jaylen Smith (injured reserve)OL Jaryd Jones-Smith Vegas Vipers OL Kahlil McKenzieOL Isaiah Williams"

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"Offensive lineman Caleb Benenoch, safety Elijah Riley, offensive lineman Isaiah Williams, and linebacker Kai Nacua are the other players [more]"

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"They also waived cornerback Corey Ballentine and filled the two open roster spots by signing defensive end Aaron Adeoye and offensive lineman Isaiah Williams."

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"Isaiah Williams chose Illinois over schools like Alabama, Clemson, Ohio State and more"

• Kyle Allen contract breakdown: Deal gives insight into Lions backup QB situation
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• Free agent profile: Re-signing Tim Patrick should be top priority
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• After Further Review: Denver Broncos vs Cincinnati Bengals
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• Detroit Lions signing familiar WR to practice squad
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• Former Detroit Lions rookie WR claimed by Bengals off waivers
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• Bengals claim Isaiah Williams off waivers from Lions
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• Detroit Lions waive rookie WR Isaiah Williams
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• Lions report card, grades: Coaching shines in gritty win vs. Packers
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• Lions Week 7 snap counts: Defensive adjustments without Aidan Hutchinson
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• Lions RT Penei Sewell, DT DJ Reader ACTIVE vs. Buccaneers

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Lions RT Penei Sewell, DT DJ Reader ACTIVE vs. Buccaneers. Here is who is inactive in week 2: The Detroit Lions have declared their inactives ahead of the Week 2 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The big news is that All-Pro right tackle Penei Sewell is active and will start, despite dealing with an ankle injury. Sewell is an incredibly important cog...2024
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• Cincinnati Bengals 2024 Season Awards: Special Teams MVP
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• Free agent profile: Re-signing Tim Patrick should be top priority
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• After Further Review: Denver Broncos vs Cincinnati Bengals
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• Lions report card, grades: Coaching shines in gritty win vs. Packers
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• Lions vs. Packers recap: Detroit wins 3rd in a row at Lambeau, move to 7-1
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• Lions Week 4 snap counts: Jameson Williams’ role continues to increase

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images A look at the Detroit Lions’ Week 4 snap counts against the Seattle Seahawks, including a personal best from Jameson Williams. Let’s take a detailed look at the Detroit Lions’ Week 4 snap counts against the Seattle Seahawks. Offense Quarterbacks Jared Goff: 53 (100%)Hendon Hooker: DNP Goff was sensational, setting personal bests and NFL reco...2024
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• Lions Week 3 injury report: St. Brown, Davenport practice in full

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images The Detroit Lions released their Week 3 Wednesday injury report and Amon-Ra St. Brown and Marcus Davenport returned to the practice field in full. The Detroit Lions were back on the practice field on Wednesday as they began preparations to take on the Arizona Cardinals in Week 3. The Lions have been hit by the injury bug of late. After entering Week 2 ...2024
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• 5 thoughts on the Detroit Lions 2024 initial 53*-man roster

Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports Erik Schlitt has 5 quick thoughts on the Detroit Lions’ initial 53... uh... 52-man roster. The Detroit Lions have established their initial 53-man roster (though it currently sits at 52), and while there weren’t any drastic surprises, there were a few things that warrant some extra attention. Here are five quick thoughts on the decisions the Lions made to get ...2024
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• Recap: Hooker’s scrambles help Lions close out preseason with win vs. Steelers

Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images The Detroit Lions closed out the preseason with a win, thanks to a strong effort from the reserves in the final 3 quarters. Recap and highlights here. Early in the Detroit Lions’ preseason finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers, things were pretty ugly. Of course, that’s exactly what you would expect when a team’s second and third string player...2024
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• Lions vs. Steelers: Live score updates, highlights, news

Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images Get your drive-by-drive analysis, live score updates, and highlights for Lions vs. Steelers right here. The Detroit Lions and Pittsburgh Steelers face off at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday afternoon. It’s both the first NFL action in Ford Field of the season, and the last preseason game on the Lions’ and Steelers’ schedule. The two teams are in very di...2024
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• Lions report card, grades: Coaching shines in gritty win vs. Packers
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• 1 roster-bubble WR from every team who could help the Lions

Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have a wide receiver problem, but the solution might come from one of the remaining 31 teams in the NFL. Here are some players that could be a fit in Detroit from around the league. The quest for wide receiver help continues. Yet as the weeks roll by and Week 1 of the regular season approaches, it is becoming more and more likely that hel...2024
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• Bengals coaches check out Illinois’ Tip Reiman

Tip Reiman | Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Reiman appears to be on Cincinnati’s radar. Call it due diligence, but there appears to be another tight end on the Cincinnati Bengals’ radar. The Bengals were one of two teams on hand for Illinois’ pro day to get a look at former Illini tight end Tip Reiman, according to Tony Pauline. At 6-foot-5 and 271 pounds, Reiman ran a 4.64 40-yard dash at the...2024
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• 5 takeaways from the Lions’ preseason win over the Chiefs

Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images The Detroit Lions showed up for their preseason match against the Kansas City Chiefs in a last-minute win. Let’s examine some takeaways. The Detroit Lions provided more fireworks in their second preseason game, emerging from their tilt with the Kansas City Chiefs with a last-second victory. Growth is the name of the game for the Lions in these preseason g...2024
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• Detroit Lions elevate 2 wide receivers for Buccaneers game

Photo by Tyler Schank/Getty Images The Detroit Lions announced that they’ve elevated 2 wide receivers for Sunday’s game against the Buccaneers. The Detroit Lions announced the elevations of two wide receivers for Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Both Tom Kennedy and Tim Patrick are now eligible to play on Sunday, joining the rest of the wide receiving crew: Amon-Ra St. Brow...2024
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• Lions-Chiefs recap: Hendon Hooker’s caps strong day with game-winning drive

Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images Full recap, highlights of the Detroit Lions’ 24-23 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Because the Detroit Lions have rested their starters this preseason, one of the biggest storylines in these exhibition games is the backup quarterback situation. In last week’s game against the New York Giants, neither Nate Sudfeld nor Hendon Hooker looked particularly co...2024
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• Recap: Hooker’s scrambles help Lions close out preseason with win vs. Steelers
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• Lions vs. Steelers: Live score updates, highlights, news
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• Lions vs. Packers recap: Detroit wins 3rd in a row at Lambeau, move to 7-1
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• Bengals claim Isaiah Williams off waivers from Lions
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• Discussion: Should Isaiah Williams make the Lions’ 53-man roster?

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Isaiah Williams is impossible to ignore. But should he make the Lions roster in a crowded slot WR room? Vote and debate here. The Detroit Lions have a wide receiver problem. It’s mostly a bad receiver problem, but after Saturday’s preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs, they also have a good problem. The bad problem is they’re severely lacking out...2024
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• Cincinnati Bengals 2024 Season Awards: Special Teams MVP
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• Free agent profile: Re-signing Tim Patrick should be top priority
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• Former Detroit Lions rookie WR claimed by Bengals off waivers
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• Lions Week 7 snap counts: Defensive adjustments without Aidan Hutchinson
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• Lions inactives: Kevin Zeitler OUT, Carlton Davis IN vs. Vikings
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• Detroit Lions Week 6 inactives: James Houston a healthy scratch vs. Cowboys

Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images James Houston headlines the Detroit Lions Week 6 inactives list. Full inventory of inactive players here: The Detroit Lions have declared their inactives ahead of the Week 6 matchup with the Dallas Cowboys, and with a fully healthy roster, selecting who will and won’t play is based solely on the game plan. When the Lions placed Ifeatu Melifonwu...2024
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• Lions Week 4 snap counts: Jameson Williams’ role continues to increase
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• Lions injury update: Latest on Derrick Barnes, Alim McNeill, Sam LaPorta

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Lions HC Dan Campbell provided injury updates on Marcus Davenport, Sam LaPorta, Derrick Barnes, Alim McNeill and others. We break it all down here. Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell addressed the media on Monday afternoon and provided updates on several of the team's injured players. Derrick Barnes (knee) — will miss a “significant amount of time” Injur...2024
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• Detroit Lions Week 3 inactives: Alex Anzalone, James Houston OUT

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Alex Anzalone is OUT as the Lions declare their inactives ahead of their Week 3 matchup with the Cardinals. The Detroit Lions have declared their inactives ahead of the Week 3 matchup with the Arizona Cardinals. Unfortunately for the Lions, they will be without one of their defensive captains, as it appears that Alex Anzalone was unable to clear the NFL’s conc...2024
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• Lions Week 3 injury report: St. Brown, Davenport practice in full
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