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• Open thread: Have the Lions gotten better or worse in free agency?

Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images With most of free agency over, it’s time to assess the Detroit Lions’ roster movement. Is it enough? That is the question at the forefront of every Lions fan entering the 2025 season. The Detroit Lions went 15-2, but still fell short of the title game. With the calendar flipped, many viewed free agency as the time for Detroit to restock and reload. Not on...2025
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• Open thread Which remaining Lions free agents the team should re-sign?

Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A look at the remaining Detroit Lions free agents and which the team should consider re-signing. With the first few waves of free agency beyond us now, all that is mostly remaining are minor depth signings for each team. Sure, there are still some big names like Von Miller, Calais Campbell, Teven Jenkins, and Charles Omenihu out ther...2025
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• 2025 Lions free agency, offseason tracker: Latest signings, trades

Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images A comprehensive list of all the 2025 Detroit Lions free agency signings, key offseason losses, trades, and contract details. The Detroit Lions face their most important free agency yet in 2025. With Super Bowl hopes still firmly entrenched in the franchise and a healthy amount of cap space, the Lions need to fortify their roster across the board to ele...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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• 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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• 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 Week 18 injury designations: Alex Anzalone, 2 others listed as questionable

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions released their Week 18 injury designation and Alex Anzalone was listed as questionable, potentially setting up a return to the active roster. The Detroit Lions (14-2) and Minnesota Vikings (14-2) have declared their Week 18 injury designations ahead of their Week 18 matchup for all the marbles in the NFC postseason. Let’s take a look at...2025
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• Lions-49ers snap counts: Jalen Reeves-Maybin returns for largest role of season

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images A look at how the Detroit Lions deployed their snaps against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 17. Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell opened Week 17 by declaring that they would not rest their starters, regardless of the playoff implications associated with their game against the San Francisco 49ers. Campbell stood true to his word—and logically explained wh...2024
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• Lions activate Jalen Reeves-Maybin, elevate 2 from practice squad

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The Detroit Lions made three roster moves ahead of their Week 17 game against the San Francisco 49ers, including activating Jalen Reeves-Maybin and elevating two from the practice sqaud. On Monday afternoon, the Detroit Lions announced three roster moves in preparation for their Monday night showdown with the San Francisco 49ers. Most notably, they activ...2024
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• Lions-Bears snap counts: Detroit deploys 3 safety sets in Ifeatu Melifonwu’s return

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images A look at how the Detroit Lions adjusted their defense against the Chicago Bears in Week 16. With injuries all over the defense, the Detroit Lions continue to make adjustments with their player usage, and the return of Ifeatu Melifonwu led to some fun new wrinkles. Here’s a closer look at the Lions’ snap counts in their 34-17 win over the Chicago Bears....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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• 4 winners, 2 losers from the Lions’ win against Bears

Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images Coming off a loss, the Lions needed to win and these 4 players stepped up to the plate. Who are the winners and losers in the victory? After not just losing to the Buffalo Bills last week, but losing three more starters due to injuries, the Detroit Lions aren’t the same team they were in Week 1. With over 20 players on IR this season, the roster has changed drama...2024
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"Brown 4th round - LB Derrick Barnes 7th round - RB Jermar Jefferson 2022 1st round - DE Aidan Hutchinson 1st round - WR Jameson Williams 2nd round - DE Josh Paschal 3rd round - S Kerby Joseph 5th round - TE James Mitchell 6th round - LB Malcolm Rodriguez 6th round - DE James Houston 7th round - CB Chase Lucas 2023 1st round - RB Jahmyr Gibbs 1st round - LB Jack Campbell 2nd round - TE Sam LaPorta 2nd round - S Brian Branch 3rd round - QB Hendon Hooker 3rd round - DT Brodric Martin 5th round - OL Colby Sorsdal 7th round - WR Antoine Green 2024 1st round - CB Terrion Arnold 2nd round - CB Ennis Rakestraw 4th round - OT Giovanni Manu 4th round - RB Sione Vaki 6th round - DT Mekhi Wingo 6th round - G Christian Mahogany 27 of these 29 draft picks are still on the Lions roster, with only two players from the 2022 class not around (James Houston, Chase Lucas)."

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"Temporary elevations from practice squad RB Jermar Jefferson S Loren Strickland The Lions talked up Jefferson quite a bit this week, so don’t be surprised if he is RB3 for the team this week, behind Jahmyr Gibbs and Craig Reynolds."

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"Lions RB David Montgomery salivating to play behind star-studded OL"

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"Lions claim Benito Jones, waive Jermar Jefferson"

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"Running back Jermar Jefferson has joined defensive tackle Alim McNeill in the group of Lions draft picks who have signed their first NFL contracts."

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"Oregon State running back Jermar Jefferson will forgo his final season of eligibility."

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• Detroit Lions sign 11 players to futures contracts, 1 to active roster
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• Why Lions are Super Bowl contenders for years to come
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• Lions Week 18 injury designations: Alex Anzalone, 2 others listed as questionable
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• Lions game ball, unsung hero of Week 17: Lions find meaning in the meaningless

Kyle Terada-Imagn Images Handing out the game ball and unsung hero from the Lions’ road revenge match against the 49ers The Detroit Lions, with minimal playoff consequences on the line, brought it in full force to the Bay Area and were able to persevere through an offensive barnburner by bludgeoning out 40 points against the San Francisco 49ers defense. A year after losing the NFC Champion...2025
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• Lions activate Jalen Reeves-Maybin, elevate 2 from practice squad
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• Lions-Bears snap counts: Detroit deploys 3 safety sets in Ifeatu Melifonwu’s return
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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 stock report: Risers, fallers at every position vs. Chiefs

Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Checking in on every Detroit Lions player's stock after their preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Detroit Lions second exhibition of the 2024 preseason is behind us and it’s time to check in on the players who helped or hurt their chances of making the roster. The Kansas City Chiefs played their starters in the first half, while the Lions rested...2024
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• 2024 Detroit Lions updated depth chart: Preseason Game 1 at Giants

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK An updated 2024 Detroit Lions depth chart based on what we have seen at training camp practices, including how defensive roles change in different formations. Ahead of every Detroit Lions game in 2024, we will provide readers with an updated depth chart of the team’s roster based on what we are seeing at practices. The preseason offers a unique look at the t...2024
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• Grading every notable decision from Lions GM Brad Holmes’ career

Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports The Detroit Lions would not have achieved this level of success without general manager Brad Holmes. Let’s grade all of the critical moves he did—or didn’t—make so far. The Detroit Lions have found a near-unprecedented level of success during the tenure of Brad Holmes as general manager. From top to bottom, Holmes has built a talented roster in multiple ways, ...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 vs. Raiders: How to watch, kickoff, TV schedule, roster moves and more

Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images All the TV, radio, and online streaming info you need for Detroit Lions vs, Las Vegas Raiders in Week 8 of the 2023 season. In Week 8, the Detroit Lions (5-2) will host a game on “Monday Night Football” for the first time since Week 1 of the 2018 season. This week’s opponent is the Las Vegas Raiders (3-4), and while the folks over at DraftKings Sportsbook ...2023
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• Lions’ ‘intentional’ roster construction has built a true contender

Kirthmon F. Dozier / USA TODAY NETWORK It’s taken three offseasons but the Detroit Lions front office and coaching staff have constructed a roster built for sustained success. The Detroit Lions have been working for three offseasons to get to this point. General manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell have been striving for the perfect balance of talented youth and veteran leadership, a...2023
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• Buccaneers poach safety off of Lions’ practice squad

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Safety Kaevon Merriweather was poached off the Detroit Lions’ practice squad. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced that they have signed safety Kaevon Merriweather off of the Detroit Lions practice squad and onto their 53-man roster. Merriweather, a Detroit-area native and Belleville High School alumnus, joined the Lions practice squad j...2024
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• 2024 Detroit Lions updated depth chart: Preseason Game 1 at Giants
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• Lions bubble watch: Major shifts in offensive position battles

Kirthmon F. Dozier / USA TODAY NETWORK Checking in on the Detroit Lions roster bubble players and making camp battle predictions on offense. The Detroit Lions roster bubble is constantly shifting in training camp, as it does every year. Whether it’s off-hand comments from coach Dan Campbell, a shift in practice reps, or highlight-reel plays, Detroit’s depth chart is constantly fluid at th...2024
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• Detroit Lions finally lose a player drafted by Brad Holmes to free agency

Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes’ incredible drafting streak is coming to an end, losing his first of 23 draft picks to freea gency. Through three years, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes accomplished something quietly remarkable. By the end of the 2023 season, every single Lions draft pick under Holmes—from 2021 to 2023—was stil...2024
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• Grading every notable decision from Lions GM Brad Holmes’ career
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• 6 takeaways from Lions’ Divisional Round win over the Buccaneers
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• Lions, Marvin Jones Jr. mutually part so veteran WR can tend to family

Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. is stepping away from football to be with his family. Detroit Lions veteran wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. announced via his Instagram that he is indefinitely stepping away from football to take care of a personal matter. The Lions released Jones as part of an agreement between Jones and the team. “I just want to s...2023
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• Detroit Lions stock report: Risers, fallers at every position vs. Giants

Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images Checking in on every Detroit Lions players stock after preseason Game 1 against the New York Giants. The Detroit Lions opened the preseason with a tally in the win column, beating the New York Giants 21-16 on Friday night. There were some shaky moments in this game, as well as some special highlights, which resulted in some movement in this week's stoc...2023
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• Lions RB David Montgomery salivating to play behind star-studded OL
Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images David Montgomery has never played behind an offensive line like the Detroit Lions’, and he’s literally salivating to get going. David Montgomery would never say it, but in his four years with the Chicago Bears, he never had the opportunity to play with an elite offensive line. In fact, I think it may be fair to say that he’s never played behind a good...2023
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• Lions, Marvin Jones Jr. mutually part so veteran WR can tend to family
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• Report: Detroit Lions to re-sign RB Justin Jackson
Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports The Detroit Lions are bring back Justin Jackson, who finished the season in the RB3 and starting kick returner role. According to NFL insider Aaron Wilson, the Detroit Lions are intending on re-signing running back Justin Jackson. Many were curious as to why the Lions didn’t re-sign Jackson earlier this offseason, seeing as he was a solid, significant co...2023
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• Detroit Lions players react to trade of D’Andre Swift
Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images A look at how Detroit Lions player reacted to the D’Andre Swift trade to the Eagles. On Saturday, the Detroit Lions traded running back D’Andre Swift for a 2025 fourth-round pick and a swap of seventh-round picks with the Philadelphia Eagles. It wasn’t an unexpected trade after the Lions spent the 12th overall pick in the draft on Jahmyr Gibbs, an obvious...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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• Lions re-sign RB Craig Reynolds
Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images The Detroit Lions have elected to forgo using the ERFA tender on running back Craig Reynolds and re-signed him to a new contract instead. Entering the offseason the Detroit Lions had an opportunity to apply an exclusive rights free agent tender to running back Craig Reynolds, but it appears they have elected to forgo that decision and re-signe...2023
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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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• Notes: David Montgomery reveals new, awesome nickname for RB duo

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Lions running back David Montgomery did the media rounds this week, and he revealed a great nickname for Detroit’s backfield. Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery has been busy lately. On top of being one of the best running backs in the NFL, and signing a new two-year contract extension with the Lions, he has also been making his medi...2024
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• Detroit Lions approval poll: GM Brad Holmes (October 2024)

Eric Seals / USA TODAY NETWORK Next up on our annual approval polls: Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes. On Thursday, Detroit Lions fans sent a strong message regarding their thoughts on head coach Dan Campbell. As of Friday morning, Campbell had a (rounded-up) 100 percent approval rating, receiving a total of just 14 do-not-approve votes out of over 3,100 votes. Now, it’s time to ...2024
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• Quick thoughts on each roster move in first wave of Detroit Lions cuts

Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images Some quick thoughts on every move from the first wave of Detroit Lions roster cuts. On Monday, the Detroit Lions started their cutdown from 90 players to 53. While none of the moves made are official yet—Detroit did not appear on the transaction wire for Monday—they did notify several players of their intentions. In total, 12 moves are currently known ab...2024
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• Best reactions to Amon-Ra St. Brown, Penei Sewell contract extensions

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images A look at how Lions teammates and other NFL players reacted to Amon-Ra St. Brown’s and Penei Sewell’s contract extensions. In a historic day in franchise history, the Detroit Lions gave a pair of record-setting contracts to receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and offensive tackle Penei Sewell. Both members of the 2021 NFL Draft class—the first draftees of Lions g...2024
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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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• Roster preview: Despite young LB additions, Alex Anzalone is still key to Lions defense
Wm. Glasheen/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK A bounceback 2022 campaign shows Anzalone has juice left, and the Lions have put their faith in him As a liminal team, the Detroit Lions looked to veteran leadership from the outside at the start of the Dan Campbell regime. It is an ephemeral job, the kind of euphemism that comes with rebuilding efforts, job training that pushes ...2023
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