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• Open thread: Which NFL records could be broken in the near future?

Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images After Alex Ovechkin broke an impossible record over the weekend, are there any iconic NFL records that could be broken soon? A major mark in hockey’s record book just fell. Could we something similar happen in football in the near future? On Sunday afternoon, Alexander Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals broke the longstanding NHL goal record, reaching 89...2025
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• Notes: Jake Bates reflects on jump from UFL to NFL as Michigan Panthers open season Sunday

Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images Spring football returns to Ford Field. As the Michigan Panthers prepare for their season opener this Sunday, former star kicker turned Detroit Lion Jake Bates is throwing his support behind the UFL. ESPN’s Eric Woodyard put together a great look back on Bates’ journey from the UFL, or United Football League, to the NFL. “That league did for me what it’s built fo...2025
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• 'It was like straight out of a movie': How the UFL turned a brick salesman into an NFL star
Jake Bates was a salesman at Acme Brick Co. when a chance with the UFL resuscitated his football career....2025
• 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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• Detroit Lions updated 2025 depth chart: Pre-free agency

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Here’s an updated look at the 2025 Detroit Lions’ depth chart ahead of the NFL free agency period. As the NFL prepares to kick off their 2025 free agency period, now is a good time to take a look at the Detroit Lions roster with an updated depth chart. This version of the Lions depth chart lists/ranks all the players but also highlights the team's curren...2025
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• 2024 Detroit Lions awards: Here are your winners!

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images A look at all of the winners you chose for the 2024 Detroit Lions Pride of Detroit awards. Over the past month, the Pride of Detroit community has been voting on our Detroit Lions awards for the 2024 season. While the season came to a sudden and disappointing end, it shouldn’t completely wipe out the outstanding year several players had. This team continues to grow ...2025
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• Lions 2024 season stock report: Risers, fallers on defense, ST

Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images Check out your 2024 movers on defense and special teams 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. Let’s dive in: Stock up: Levi Onwuzurike Stats: 28 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 1 force fumble It’s hard to oversell just how much of a win this season was...2025
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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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• Open thread: Which Lions player exceeded expectations the most this year?

Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images The Detroit Lions blew past lofty expectations in the 2024 regular season. Which player exceeded expectations the most? The Detroit Lions blew past already-lofty expectations for the 2024 regular season. The playoffs were a different story, but let’s hash that out another time. As we look into what drove the Lions’ success, there are several players whose l...2025
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• 2024 Detroit Lions awards: Special Teams Player of the Year

Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Cast your vote for the 2024 Detroit Lions Special Teams Player of the Year. The Detroit Lions’ special teams unit remained one of the best in football for the 2024 season. Detroit’s coverage units remained solid, their return game had a few special moments, and even their field goal kicking took a huge step this year. That makes our next Pride of Detroit A...2025
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• Free agent profile: Do Lions give Michael Badgley chance at redemption?

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK After missing the entire 2024 season, and losing his job to Jake Bates, could the Lions give Badgley a chance to get his job back in 2025? Our 2025 Detroit Lions free agency preview has arrived at the special teams side of things. After missing the entire 2024 season due to a torn hamstring, kicker Michael Badgley sat on the IR and watched incoming rookie Jake...2025
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• Ranking the Detroit Lions’ 2025 free agents by importance of re-signing

Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images Ranking the Detroit Lions' unrestricted and restricted free agents in order of importance and value to the organization. The Detroit Lions ended the 2024 season with 86 players under contract with the organization, spread out amongst the active roster, practice squad, and injured reserve. Heading into the offseason, 52 players are under contract, 21 are unr...2025
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• Open thread: Which unrestricted free agents should the Detroit Lions re-sign?

Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have some big names heading to free agency, as well as many depth pieces. Which unrestricted free agents should the Lions bring back for 2025? The Detroit Lions have to restock and reload this offseason if they want to match their incredible regular season and surpass their disappointing postseason. Under general manager Brad Holmes, ...2025
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• Open thread: Was the Detroit Lions’ 2024 season a success or failure?

Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Detroit Lions came into 2024 to avenge their playoff loss. Despite an incredible regular season, they met an even worse fate: immediate elimination. All things considered, was the 2024 season a success or failure? Only one team can win it all each season. There were high hopes and high expectations that the Detroit Lions could b...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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"Another 11 yards were gained via Kalif Raymond, setting up a 48-yard field goal for Jake Bates."

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"Texans sign TE Dalton Keene, K Jake Bates - PFTKeene was a Patriots third-round pick in 2020."

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• Vote on the Detroit Lions’ 2024 Play of the Year

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The Detroit Lions had a ton of crazy plays from the 2024 season, but only one can be the best. Vote on the 2024 Detroit Lions Play of the Year. There are not enough staff members on Pride of Detroit to nominate all of the worth candidates for the Detroit Lions’ 2024 Play of the Year. Some teams only get one or two unforgettable moments for a season. The...2025
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• Lions 2024 season stock report: Risers, fallers on defense, ST
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• Discussion: Which positions are realistic first-round options for the Detroit Lions?
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• Open thread: Which Lions player exceeded expectations the most this year?
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• 2024 Detroit Lions awards: Special Teams Player of the Year
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• Free agent profile: Do Lions give Michael Badgley chance at redemption?
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• Ranking the Detroit Lions’ 2025 free agents by importance of re-signing
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• Open thread: Which unrestricted free agents should the Detroit Lions re-sign?
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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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• Lions 2024 season stock report: Risers, fallers on defense, ST
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• Free agent profile: Do Lions give Michael Badgley chance at redemption?
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• Lions-Commanders NFCD snap counts: Defense, again, needed to adjust for injury
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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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• 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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• Lions Week 18 report card: Defense rises from the ashes vs. Vikings

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions defense earns some of their highest marks of the season after their dominant performance against the Minnesota Vikings. The Detroit Lions made an empathic statement Sunday night, as they head into the postseason for the second consecutive year. With their commanding 31-9 victory over the Minnesota Vikings, the Lions are now NFC and Su...2025
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• Detroit Lions 31, Minnesota Vikings 9: Vikings Fall to Wild Card Spot

Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images Quite an ugly performance, all in all The Minnesota Vikings came into the 2024 NFL season finale against the Detroit Lions with the opportunity to seize the #1 seed in the conference and a first-round bye in the NFC playoffs. And they failed. Miserably. The Minnesota defense held on for a while, but the offense couldn’t do anything right for most of th...2025
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• Recap: Lions clinch first-ever 1 seed in statement win over Vikings

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions made a statement for the rest of the NFC with their decisive win over the Minnesota Vikings. The Detroit Lions are NFC North champions again! On Sunday night, the Lions displayed their dominance in the division—and in the conference—with a decisive win over the Minnesota Vikings. With the win, the Lions are division champions in back-...2025
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• Sunday Night Football preview, predictions and discussion

Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Sunday’s NFL action concludes with the Vikings against the Lions on SNF. We’re down to the 2024 NFL regular season’s 272nd (and final) matchup: a division showdown between the NFC’s top two teams: the (14-2) Minnesota Vikings facing the (14-2) Detroit Lions from Ford Field on “Sunday Night Football.” Kickoff is set for 7:20 p.m. (Ar...2025
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• Vote on the Detroit Lions’ 2024 Play of the Year
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• Discussion: Which positions are realistic first-round options for the Detroit Lions?
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• Open thread: Which Lions player exceeded expectations the most this year?
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• 2024 Detroit Lions awards: Special Teams Player of the Year
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• Open thread: Which unrestricted free agents should the Detroit Lions re-sign?
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• Detroit Lions report card, grades: Goff, coaching disappoint vs. Commanders
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• Open thread: Was the Lions’ first onside kick a good decision?

Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell’s decision to try an early onside kick was met with plenty of confusion. But was it a good move? Vote now in our poll: Dan Campbell has been nicknamed “Dan Gamble” by many in the national media for his bold decision making, but he might have made his boldest decision against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Th...2024
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• Lions News: Super Bowl champion questions Dan Campbell’s emotional control

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Some of MCDC’s decisions are just too much for Tedy Bruschi. Some people love Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell for his heartfelt coaching style, others aren’t quite so sure about it. One of those others—ESPN NFL analyst Tedy Bruschi. On “Sunday NFL Countdown,” the three-time Super Bowl champion, who played 13 seasons in the NFL, expressed he’d love Campb...2024
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• Lions Thanksgiving grades: More good than bad in narrow win over Bears

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions escaped what would’ve been a brutal collapse vs. the Bears. But there was still more good than bad on Thanksgiving. Let’s hand out some grades. For the second time this season (Texans game), it was a story of two very different halves for the Detroit Lions on gameday. The first half was utterly dominant against the Chicago Bears, but ...2024
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• 6 winners, 3 losers in Lions’ Thanksgiving win over Bears

Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images Here are the biggest winners and losers from the Detroit Lions’ narrow Thanksgiving win over the Bears. For a half, it looked like the Detroit Lions were in control of this game on a level they have been all season. Then things fell apart in a hurry in the final two quarters against the Chicago Bears, but a late-game meltdown from Caleb Williams and Matt Eberful ...2024
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• UFL kicker smashes 64-yard field goal: Watch Jake Bates' improbable kick that almost matched an NFL record

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• Recap: Lions clinch first-ever 1 seed in statement win over Vikings
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• NFL teams better take notice: UFL's Jake Bates smashes 62-yard field goal to pull off this rare kicking feat

Jake Bates just hit another kick from beyond 60 yards...2024
• What was your immediate reaction to the Lions’ comeback win vs. Texans?

Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images It was one for the record books. Despite a handful of interceptions from the offense, the Detroit Lions clawed their way back and beat the Houston Texans in a comeback for the ages. How are you feeling after that victory? The Detroit Lions should be nominated for an Outstanding Primetime Emmy because they sure know how to entertain under the spotlight. With...2024
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• Report: Lions inquire about heroic Michigan Panthers kicker

Photo by Nic Antaya/UFL/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have reportedly reached out to heroic Michigan Panthers kicker Jake Bates. Over the weekend, the UFL—the latest spring league that combined the USFL and XFL—kicked off its inaugural season. The local Michigan Panthers won their opener at Ford Field in heroic fashion. Kicker Jake Bates made a 64-yard field goal with three seconds left ...2024
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• Detroit Lions report card: Linebacker, coaching issues vs. Bills

David Reginek-Imagn Images Handing out position grades for the Detroit Lions after their 48-42 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Let’s hand out some grades in our Week 15 Detroit Lions report card. You won't’ be very surprised by the defensive grades of the team’s 48-42 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Quarterback: A Jared Goff put up as good of a game as you could possibly hope for in a shootout. Th...2024
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• Lions Thanksgiving grades: More good than bad in narrow win over Bears
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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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• Open thread: Which NFL records could be broken in the near future?
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• Notes: Jake Bates reflects on jump from UFL to NFL as Michigan Panthers open season Sunday
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• Projecting how the Lions will fill their remaining 24 spots on their 90-man roster
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• Lions 2024 season stock report: Risers, fallers on defense, ST
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• Discussion: Which positions are realistic first-round options for the Detroit Lions?
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• Open thread: Which Lions player exceeded expectations the most this year?
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• 2024 Detroit Lions awards: Special Teams Player of the Year
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• Free agent profile: Do Lions give Michael Badgley chance at redemption?
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• Ranking the Detroit Lions’ 2025 free agents by importance of re-signing
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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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• Buccaneers projected depth chart, post-NFL Draft
Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Plenty will change between now and training camp, but here’s an initial glimpse at the potential pecking order. We now enter the only true quiet portion of the year for NFL activity, as not much will happen aside from mini-camps and OTAs before the entire roster reports for training camp in late July. Everything is subject to change unt...2023
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