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• 2025 Detroit Lions 53-man roster projection: Post-HOF game edition

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Erik Schlitt and Jeremy Reisman put their heads together for an updated Lions 53-man roster projection. The Detroit Lions and the Los Angeles Chargers opened up the 2025 preseason on Thursday, and that means it’s time for another installment of our 53-man roster projection. As has become tradition, Jeremy Reisman and I collaborate on this proj...2025
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• Lions vs. Chargers snap counts: What usage says about Detroit’s position battles

Scott Galvin-Imagn Images A look at the Detroit Lions’ snap counts vs. the Chargers, and what it may mean for each position battle. Let’s take a closer look at the Detroit Lions’ personnel decisions in their preseason opener against the Los Angeles Chargers. How Detroit used their players can often be a hint as to where position battles currently lie. So I’m going to break down every posi...2025
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• Detroit Lions stock report: Risers, fallers at every position vs. Chargers

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Checking in on every Detroit Lions player’s stock after their Hall of Fame preseason game against the Chargers. The Detroit Lions’ first preseason game of the 2025 season is in the books, and it’s time to check in on the players who helped or hurt their stock against the Chargers. Attendance The Lions rested 28 players (including 26 start...2025
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• Lions vs. Chargers recap: Detroit sloppy in all 3 phases of preseason debut

Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images All the live news, analysis and highlights from the 2025 Hall of Fame Game between the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Chargers. Well, it’s a good thing the regular season doesn’t start for another month, right? The Detroit Lions opened up their preseason schedule on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Chargers, and not much went right. Detroit turned t...2025
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• 2025 Detroit Lions updated depth chart: Preseason vs. Chargers

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images An updated 2025 Detroit Lions depth chart based on what we have seen at training camp practices. Ahead of every Detroit Lions game in 2025, we will provide readers with an updated depth chart of the team’s roster based on what we are seeing at practices. For this initial preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers, the Lions have already s...2025
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• Lions training camp observations: 6 standouts from scrimmage

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Observations from Day 8 of the Detroit Lions’ 2025 training camp focus on the first scrimmage of camp. The Detroit Lions held their first scrimmage of 2025 training camp in an effort to get their starters some reps, as most won’t play in the team’s upcoming Hall of Fame preseason game. Participation report The Lions saw the participation level...2025
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• Lions roster preview: Why Christian Mahogany will be the Lions’ next great OL

Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images Second-year offensive guard Christian Mahogany is poised to establish himself as a stalwart on the Detroit People Movers for years to come. Our 2025 Detroit Lions roster preview continues with one of the team’s most critical new starters. Mahogany experienced a surprising slide in the 2024 NFL Draft, but he’s already positioning himself to make the ...2025
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• 2025 Detroit Lions 53-man roster projection: Pre-training camp edition

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Erik Schlitt and Jeremy Reisman put their heads together for their annual pre-training camp Lions 53-man roster projection. Detroit Lions 2025 training camp practices are set to begin on Sunday, and that means it’s time for another installment of our 53-man roster projection. As has become tradition, Jeremy Reisman and I collaborate on this projection in...2025
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• 2025 Detroit Lions Bubble Watch: Camp battle predictions on defense

Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images Our predictions for every Detroit Lions training camp battle on the defensive side of the ball. The Detroit Lions defense went through a ridiculous amount of injuries last year, highlighting the importance of depth in any roster. This year, there remains a ton of top-end talent at every level of the defense, and the depth seems good in many spots, as ...2025
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• How Brad Holmes, Dan Campbell rebuilt the Lions roster: Defense and Special Teams

Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images While the Detroit Lions had pieces of a successful offense under head coach Matt Patricia, it was the defense that stood out for all the wrong reasons. The defensive mastermind failed to master anything during his time as head coach, and when time came to rebuild, new general manager Brad Holmes had a lot of work to do to clean up the mess left by Patr...2025
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• Ranking every player on the 2025 Lions roster: Cracking the top-30

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Our countdown of the best players on the 2025 Detroit Lions roster has reached the top-30. Our Detroit Lions roster ranking for the 2025 season has reached players 30-21. This range features five players who were in this exact range, two draft picks, and two players who made huge surges from last year’s expectations. Every single one of these players are...2025
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• Lions roster preview: Brodric Martin faces uphill climb

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Detroit’s investment along the interior defensive line this offseason speaks volumes. Brodric Martin now faces a critical summer to prove he still belongs. We’re less than a month out from the start of training camp for the Detroit Lions, and our roster series preview rolls along with a look at Brodric Martin—a project that has yet to develop. Will Marti...2025
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• Lions roster preview: Why Christian Mahogany will be the Lions’ next great OL
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• Lions roster preview: Don’t sleep on Kerby Joseph’s leadership, tackling

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images With another year of experience under his belt, Lions’ safety Kerby Joseph has all he needs in order to be a perennial All-Pro. We are getting closer to Detroit Lions football everyday, and as time marches forward this Summer, so does our roster preview series. Next up, we have yet another 2024 First Team All-Pro, safety Kerby Joseph. Select...2025
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• How Brad Holmes, Dan Campbell rebuilt the Lions roster: Defense and Special Teams
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• Ranking every player on the 2025 Lions roster: Cracking the top-30
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• Lions roster preview: Jack Campbell is already one of the league’s best linebackers

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images After a strong year two, Lions’ third-year linebacker Jack Campbell is ready to make his mark as one of the NFL’s best at the position. We are getting closer to Detroit Lions football every day, and as time marches forward this Summer, so does our roster preview series. Next up, we have third-year linebacker Jack Campbell. Originally a first-...2025
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• Lions roster preview: Hogan Hatten has never had a bad snap

Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images Detroit Lions’ Hogan Hatten appears to be the long snapper of the future, with a current spotless record. Anonymity is somewhat of a blessing for long snappers. If people know the name of the long snapper on the team, it’s usually because the player drew attention to themselves due to a bad snap in a critical moment. The position is the least...2025
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• Lions roster preview: Penei Sewell is ready to take things to a new level

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Already a two-time All-Pro, can Detroit Lions right tackle Penei Sewell elevate his game even further? We are getting closer to Detroit Lions football everyday, and as time marches forward this Summer, so does our roster preview series. Next up, we have one of the cornerstones of the franchise, First-Team All-Pro right tackle Penei Sewell. E...2025
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• Lions roster preview: Terrion Arnold’s Year 2 growth is critical

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images The growth of Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold could transform the entire defensive outlook for the team. Just over a year ago, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes made the aggressive move to jump five spots in the first round to grab cornerback Terrion Arnold. With a huge run of offensive players early in the draft, Holmes believed they wer...2025
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• Lions roster preview: Don’t sleep on Kerby Joseph’s leadership, tackling
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• Detroit Lions believe Jake Bates could be a historic NFL kicker

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Special teams coordinator Dave Fipp gave some very high praise to Lions kicker Jake Bates in an excellent article over at The Athletic. Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates is coming off one of the best debut seasons ever for an NFL kicker. And while I’m sure the Lions don’t want to put too much pressure on Bates to follow up his performance with ...2025
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• NFL Divisions ranked by position groups - P & K

Troy Taormina-Imagn Images The last individual position rankings. With the offensive and defensive position rankings complete, the kicker and punter edition is the last one left. For this, I will first be focusing on the kicker rankings, then I will do the punter rankings right after. For the kickers, I will be presenting the stats for why these teams/players/divisions are in their respec...2025
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• Lions roster preview: Age, competition should push Kalif Raymond

Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images Kalif Raymond is facing a crossroads in his Detroit Lions career. With increased competition and age, the Lions’ primary PR must continue to prove his worth. Previous previews: QB Jared Goff, RB Sione Vaki, RB Jahmyr Gibbs, WR Jameson Williams, TE Sam LaPorta, OT Giovanni Manu, G Graham Glasgow, EDGE Aidan Hutchinson, DT Brodric Martin, DL Pat...2025
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• Graham Glasgow is the most sensible option at center

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images With an unexpected opening at center with the retirement of Frank Ragnow, could Graham Glasgow transition from guard to center? Last season, the Detroit Lions had one of the best—if not the best—offensive line in the NFL. They got help in free agent guard Kevin Zeitler to help beef up the interior, and guard Graham Glasgow was coming off his b...2025
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• Lions roster preview: Jahmyr Gibbs could be top RB in NFL soon

Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images After two impressive seasons, the best is yet to come for Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs. For years, the Detroit Lions have needed help in the backfield, and the past two years have been some of the best we have seen, possibly since Barry Sanders was back there. The duo of Sonic and Knuckles, Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, has been easily the best running back ...2025
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• Lions roster preview: Sione Vaki’s journey to 1,000 reps, special teams dominance

Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images Sione Vaki became one of the league’s best special teamers as a rookie, but how close is he to seeing the field on offense? Whenever Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell or general manager Brad Holmes are asked for their evaluation of a player or what traits they look for in a specific position, they will both inevitably bring up that they’re looking for “foo...2025
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• Lions vs. Chargers snap counts: What usage says about Detroit’s position battles
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• How Brad Holmes, Dan Campbell rebuilt the Lions roster: Defense and Special Teams
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• Lions roster preview: Penei Sewell is ready to take things to a new level
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• 2025 Detroit Lions roster preview: Why Giovanni Manu is poised for Year 2 jump

Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports Second-year offensive tackle Giovanni Manu is poised to make a big Year 2 jump, even if it means limited contributions on the field. Our 2025 Detroit Lions roster review continues with one of the most enigmatic players on the team. Offensive lineman Giovanni Manu was arguably the most shocking pick of Detroit’s 2024 draft class, with general manager Br...2025
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• Lions News: Sam LaPorta gets blessed by new Pope

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is having himself one incredible offseason. It’s fairly common to come across an athlete’s post on social media with the caption “blessed,” likely referencing their successful career or family and friends, but it’s fairly rare that the term is meant so literally. Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta posted photos this ...2025
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• 2025 Detroit Lions roster preview: Grant Stuard could play a key role early

Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images With Jalen Reeves-Maybin gone and Malcolm Rodriguez sidelined, Stuard could play a key role on both special teams and defense for the Lions in 2025. Our 2025 Detroit Lions roster preview series rolls along as we bide our time before the pads come on and training camp starts. Today, we’re taking a look at one of the newcomers this offseason, an under-the-rad...2025
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• Lions roster preview: Is Jake Bates the next long-term kicker?

Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images With an impressive rookie season in 2024, can Jake Bates prove he’s worth a long-term deal in Detroit? For the first time during the Brad Holmes-Dan Campbell era, there isn’t a question at the kicker position. For a 40-year stretch, the Detroit Lions have been spoiled at kicker, leaning on Eddie Murray from 1980 to 1991, then turning to Lions legend Jason Hanson...2025
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• Browns kicking situation: Dustin Hopkins the only option?

Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images Is there an issue with the special teams group? Last year, the NFL season did not go the way the Cleveland Browns drew it up on paper. After winning 11 games in 2023 and making the postseason, hopes were really high. Sadly, the bottom fell out in reverse order as the Browns lost 14 games. RELATED: PFF GIVES AN UGLY GRADE TO THE BROWNS ROSTER There we...2025
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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

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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• 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

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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• 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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• 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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