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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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• Lions OC Ben Johnson on leaked protections: ‘Now we know what they know’

Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images Dan Campbell and Ben Johnson both downplayed the leaked offensive code words, even suggesting they may use the leak to their advantage. Last week, Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs posted a photo to social media of teammate Jermar Jefferson. More notably, in the background was the terminology of some protection calls for the Lions offense. The ...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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• Breaking down the Lions’ 2024 initial practice squad

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Breaking down everything you need to know about the Detroit Lions initial 2024 practice squad. It’s been a busy few days for the Detroit Lions. On Tuesday, they narrowed their roster to 52 players, then picked up former Lions UDFA LB Trevor Nowaske off of waivers on Wednesday afternoon. By the end of Wednesday, they established their initial practice squ...2024
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• 2024 Detroit Lions initial 16-man practice squad includes 2 new WRs

Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports The Detroit Lions have established their initial 16-man practice squad and it includes two new receivers. The Detroit Lions announced their initial signings to their 2024 practice squad, and much like their initial 53-man roster, it’s a player short. The Lions announced the practice squad signings of the following 15 players: QB Jake Fromm RB Jermar J...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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• Report: Lions waiving TE Shane Zylstra, RB Zonovan Knight

Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images The Detroit Lions are reportedly waiving both TE Shane Zylstra and RB Zonovan Knight. The Detroit Lions are reportedly parting ways with two young offensive weapons. Per Tom Pelissero, the Lions are waiving running back Zonovan Knight and tight end Shane Zylstra. Knight was in a tough position given Detroit’s crowded running back room. With D...2024
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• Predicting the toughest roster decisions for the 2024 Detroit Lions

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images On the latest PODcast, we debate the toughest roster decisions for the 2024 Detroit Lions. For Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell, the next day and change will be agonizing. After 90 players gave their blood, sweat, and tears for the past month, the Lions must opt to cut 37 players in an instant, and even with a 16-man prac...2024
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• Open thread: Which players should make the Lions’ initial practice squad?

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions will say farewell to many names during roster cuts. However, which of these names stand a good chance of returning on the practice squad? As of this writing, the Detroit Lions have yet to make any roster cuts, but the initial 53-man roster will be determined not far from now. There are the obvious names that will make the roster, such ...2024
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• Final predictions for Detroit Lions players on the roster bubble: Offense

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Our staff makes their final roster predictions for the bubble players on the Detroit Lions offense. It’s time to take one final look at the players on the Detroit Lions’ roster bubble. As we near the 53-man roster cuts deadline at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, our staff took all of the information over the past month to make some roster predictions. That includes tra...2024
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• What Lions’ snap counts vs. Steelers says about roster cuts

Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images Breaking down the Lions’ snap counts vs. the Steelers and what it may mean for the incoming 53-man roster cuts. Let’s take a closer look at the personnel decision in the Detroit Lions’ preseason finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers to see what it may mean for the team’s roster cuts ahead. Offense Quarterbacks Hendon Hooker: 57 (77% of snaps)J...2024
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• Final 2024 Detroit Lions 53-man roster prediction (Jeremy’s edition)

Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Jeremy Reisman makes his final predictions for the 2024 Detroit Lions initial 53-man roster. With the end of the preseason, it’s now all about roster cuts for the Detroit Lions. They have to be down to 53 players by Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET. That’s going to make for an agonizing few days for coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Ho...2024
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• Lions stock report: Risers, fallers at every position vs. Steelers

Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Checking in on every Detroit Lions player's stock after their final 2024 preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Detroit Lions' third and final exhibition of the 2024 preseason ended on a positive note, as they beat the Pittsburgh Steelers, 24-17. The Steelers opened with their starters, while the Lions trotted out their t...2024
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"A trio of Jermar Jefferson runs got Detroit into the end zone and tied the ballgame up with just 25 seconds left in the half."

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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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• Lions OC Ben Johnson on leaked protections: ‘Now we know what they know’
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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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• Detroit Lions Bubble Watch: Predicting tight battles at WR, TE, G

Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports Our Detroit Lions Bubble Watch series continues, as we make tough roster predictions on offense—including wild swings at the WR position. The Detroit Lions offense bounced back in a big way in the team’s second preseason game. After mustering just three points in a rainy contest in New Jersey, Detroit put together six scoring drives, including the game-...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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• 8 Detroit Lions position battles to watch in preseason game vs. Chiefs

Photo by Ed Mulholland/Getty Images Wondering who to watch in Lions vs. Chiefs preseason game? These 8 positional battles for Detroit could swing massively on Saturday. We’re 10 days away from cutdown date in the NFL, which means bubble players only have a few more opportunities to make their case for their team’s respective 53-man roster. For Detroit Lions players jockeying for a spot, S...2024
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• Lions stock report: Risers, fallers at every position at Giants

Kevin R. Wexler / NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK Checking in on every Detroit Lions player's stock after preseason Game 1 against the New York Giants in New Jersey. The Detroit Lions' first preseason game of the 2024 season is in the books and it’s time to check in on the players who helped or hurt their stock. Attendance The Lions rested 27 players on Thursday night, plus an additio...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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• New York Giants training camp: Takeaways from Giants-Lions second practice

Brian Burns and Nick McCloud talk. | Lucas Boland-USA TODAY Sports The Giants weren’t as good on Tuesday, but they had their moments EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants completed their second day of joint practices with the Detroit Lions in training camp on Tuesday at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Here are some of the takeaways. Overview The same injuries remained for the New ...2024
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• Fueled by positive mindset, Jermar Jefferson looks to crack Lions’ crowded RB room

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Dan Campbell said RB Jermar Jefferson is in “really good place” right now. Turns out that’s no accident. We talked to Jefferson about the mental and physical work he put in this offseason. Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell didn’t want to jinx it, but he couldn’t help it when asked about Jermar Jefferson. “I almost don’t want to answer it because I feel like i...2024
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• Training camp Day 9 observations: Tracking all 22 drives from scrimmage

Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK The Detroit Lions held a scrimmage-like practice on Day 9 of training camp, and we charted all 22 of the drives from Friday’s practice. The Detroit Lions ended Week 2 of training camp with a high-intensity scrimmage. “I’d like to put about 35 or 40 reps on them and we’ll go, and we’ll compete, so we’re pretty excited about this day,” coach Dan Cam...2024
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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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• From the stands: More observations from Day 7 of Lions training camp

Eric Seals / USA TODAY NETWORK Our Own Al Karsten was in the stands at Allen Park for Day 7 of Lions training camp and offers another set of observations on the day. Raise your hand if you physically cannot get enough updates from each day of the Detroit Lions training camp. Perfect, because this article is for you! I was in the stands for Day 7 of training camp, and want to provide fans w...2024
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• Lions roster longshots: Getting to know RB Jake Funk

John Gutierrez-USA TODAY Sports Kicking off our new Detroit Lions training camp preview series profiling the roster longshots with RB Jake Funk. Regarded as one of the best high school running backs that the state of Maryland has ever produced, Jake Funk now faces an uphill battle to crack the Detroit Lions’ 53-man roster. Funk was signed to Detroit’s practice squad on January 23—just two...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

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 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

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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• Recap: Hooker’s scrambles help Lions close out preseason with win vs. Steelers
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• 2024 Detroit Lions updated depth chart: Preseason Game 3 vs. Steelers

Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images An updated look at the 2024 Detroit Lions depth chart heading into preseason Game 3 vs Pittsburgh Steelers. The Detroit Lions are wrapping up their 2024 preseason, taking on the Pittsburgh Steelers at Ford Field. Leading up to this game, the Lions have had a few changes on the injury front and signed a couple of new players to the roster. So, if you misse...2024
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• Detroit Lions final training camp participation: Latest injury news

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Here’s the comprehensive Detroit Lions injury news from Wednesday’s final training camp practice. The Detroit Lions closed out training camp with a scrimmage that occasionally included live tackling on Wednesday. Unfortunately, the day came to a screeching halt when Penei Sewell suffered a foot injury in the third quarter, and left the field under his own powe...2024
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• Where are all the former Rams drafts picks currently signed by other teams?

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images Cam Akers makes another former Rams draft pick signed by another team Cam Akers is with his third team in less than a year. Since the start of the 2023 season, the former second round pick of the Los Angeles Rams out of Florida State has been traded to the Vikings, placed on IR by Minnesota, and spent all of this year out of a job until he signed with t...2024
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• Open thread: Which 2024 Day 3 draft pick has best chance to succeed?

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Lions GM Brad Holmes has an impressive track record on Day 3 of the NFL Draft. So which Day 3 pick from 2024 has the best chance to succeed? Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has been blessed with some high draft capital in his short time with Detroit. And like good general managers do, he’s turned those picks into high-value players like Penei Sewell...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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