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• Detroit Lions Day 3 OTA observations: Position-by-position breakdown

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Observations from the Detroit Lions’ OTA practice on Friday—Day 3. On Friday, the Detroit Lions welcomed media to Organized Team Activities (OTAs) for the first time this offseason. It was the team’s third practice in a row and last of the week. Practice was split between walkthroughs, positional drills, 11-on-11s, a brief special teams drill...2025
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• Detroit Lions provide clarity on Ennis Rakestraw’s, Avonte Maddox’s role

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions defensive coaches provided some very important news about the depth chart in the secondary. The Detroit Lions' secondary made some significant strides last year, but they are entering 2025 with a couple of significant questions. For one, Detroit doesn’t have clear, defined depth behind their two All-Pro-caliber safety. Additionally, t...2025
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• Open thread: Will every 2025 Lions draft pick make the initial 53-man roster?

Photo by Derick E. Hingle/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have a stacked roster right now. Can every 2025 NFL Draft pick make the final 53-man roster? The Detroit Lions are entering rare territory for the Brad Holmes regime: not every draft pick is safe. From Holmes’ debut 2021 draft class all the way up to 2024, only one Lions draft pick (James Houston) failed to make the initial 53-man r...2025
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• Open thread: What is the Lions’ biggest post-draft need?

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Taking a look at the Detroit Lions’ biggest needs following the 2025 NFL Draft. Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes says he doesn’t draft for need. “I think you can get in trouble chasing these sometimes and then you’re dependent on a rookie,” Holmes said prior to the 2025 NFL Draft and countless times before that. Yet when you look at the Lions...2025
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• Detroit Lions updated depth chart: Post-2025 NFL Draft

Here’s an updated look at the Detroit Lions’ depth chart following the conclusion of the 2025 NFL Draft. With the 2025 NFL Draft behind us, it’s an ideal time to take a look at the Detroit Lions roster and project where the team’s new players fit into the depth chart. During the draft, the Lions acquired seven new draft picks to their roster, and another reported 11 undrafted free agents—though th...2025
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• 2025 NFL Draft Grades: Detroit fills in gaps, aims to remain top threat in NFL

Tork Mason / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images What grade does the Detroit Lions' 2025 draft class get now that the 2025 NFL Draft is over? After a disappointing finish to their best season ever, the Detroit Lions aimed to add talent to their roster to prevent making the same mistake again in 2025. The biggest obstacle the team had to overcome last season was the numerous injuries, and de...2025
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• How 7th-round pick Dan Jackson will impact the Detroit Lions

Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images Exploring how the Lions’ safety, Dan Jackson, fits into the current roster. After selecting multiple players on the defensive line, the Detroit Lions spent their first seventh-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft on a player in the secondary, selecting Georgia safety Dan Jackson. Dan Jackson, Safety, Georgia Jackson walked on to Georgia’s scout team in 2...2025
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• Detroit Lions updated depth chart: Pre-2025 NFL Draft

Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images Here’s an updated look at the Detroit Lions’ depth chart ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. With the 2025 NFL Draft ready to kickoff, now is a great time to take a look at the Detroit Lions roster with an updated depth chart. This version of the Lions depth chart is a bit unique. As always, we will lists/ranks all the players, highlighting the team's current...2025
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• 2025 Detroit Lions draft preview: Safety depth, flexibility needed

Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images One of the Detroit Lions’ biggest immediate needs is safety depth, and the 2025 NFL Draft has options. We’re closing out our 2025 Detroit Lions draft preview with a position the team may not be eager to draft. In Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch, the Lions arguably have the best safety duo in the NFL. However, there are questions abou...2025
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• Detroit Lions lose Ifeatu Melifonwu to Dolphins in free agency

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions are moving on from 2021 fourth-round pick Ifeatu Melifonwu, as he is signing with the Miami Dolphins. The Detroit Lions are moving on from defensive back Ifeatu Melifonwu. According to ESPN, Melifonwu has agreed to a one-year, $4 million contract with the Miami Dolphins. With a contract that was so low in relative size, it’s clear the...2025
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• 2025 Detroit Lions free agency preview: 3 safety options

Amber Searls-Imagn Images A scouting report on three free agent safeties for the Detroit Lions Despite only having one upcoming free agent at the safety position, it is still a major need for the Detroit Lions. It may not seem like an urgent need given that they have Pro Bowler Brian Branch and All-Pro Kerby Joseph, but having another starting-caliber player and some better-quality depth a...2025
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• Ranking Detroit Lions’ top-6 needs heading into free agency

Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images A look at the Detroit Lions’ six biggest needs as they head into 2025 NFL free agency. Happy NFL free agency tampering day! It’s going to be a Monday filled with NFL news from start to finish when teams are allowed to negotiate with agents of players on expiring contracts and come to an agreement on new terms in a new city. While the Detroit Lions ...2025
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"They have their two established starters in Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch, plus a crew of young safeties capable of playing special teams: Morice Norris, Loren Strickland, and Erick Hallett."

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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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• 2025 NFL Draft Grades: Detroit fills in gaps, aims to remain top threat in NFL
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• How 7th-round pick Dan Jackson will impact the Detroit Lions
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• Open thread: Is there a deal the Lions should have made in free agency?

Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images What move in NFL free agency should the Detroit Lions have tried to make? The first wave of NFL free agency is done, and while a few more moves will surely trickle in over the coming weeks, many eyes will turn to the NFL Draft. Yet before we turn the page too quickly, let us examine the week of contracts. The Detroit Lions made a fair number ...2025
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• NFL Combine Day 2 media recap: PSU safety fits Lions character

Tanner Pearson-Imagn Images Breaking down the most notable moments from the 2025 NFL Combine media sessions with the safeties. Safety may not be the Detroit Lions’ biggest need at the moment. Detroit has All-Pro Kerby Joseph and Pro Bowl Brian Branch returning for the 2025 season. But as of now, there are questions both about the future and the depth of the position. Ifeatu Melifonwu is a ...2025
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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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• Snap counts: Aaron Glenn continues to adapt to injuries on defense

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images With injuries on the defensive side of the ball continuing to mount, Lions DC Aaron Glenn continues to adapt his personnel groupings. Let’s look at how he’s adjusting by examining the snap counts from Week 13. Let’s take a detailed look at the Detroit Lions’ Week 13 snap counts from their 23-20 win over the Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving Day. H...2024
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• Lions Week 6 snap counts: How the Lions adjusted after Aidan Hutchinson’s injury

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images A look at the Detroit Lions’ Week 6 snap counts against the Dallas Cowboys, including a look at how the team adjusted following Aidan Hutchinson’s injury. Let’s take a detailed look at the Detroit Lions Week 6 snap counts against the Dallas Cowboys. Of note for this game, because of the lopsided score (47-9), the Lions offense played their starters around...2024
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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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• Lions Week 2 injury designations: Penei Sewell questionable, Bucs RT OUT

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have released their Week 2 injury designations and Penei Sewell is listed as questionable, while three other Lions may not be available. The Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers have declared their injury designations as they prepare to face off in Week 2. Both teams starting right tackles were dealing with injuries this week, but the ...2024
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• Injury report: Ifeatu Melifonwu returns, Rams’ starting CB placed on IR

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images On Thursday, the Lions officially returned Ifeatu Melifonwu to practice, while the Rams placed their starting CB on IR, and the betting line saw a notable change favoring Detroit. The Detroit Lions held their second practice of Week 1 on Thursday, as they prepare to take on the Los Angeles Rams on “Sunday Night Football.” Despite having as many as 15 pla...2024
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• Lions contract tracker: Depth chart of signed players, free agents & cap hits

Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images This article will update with every 2025 signing, so be sure to bookmark and reference it throughout the offseason! It can be challenging to follow the Detroit Lions' roster movement during the offseason. So, to make things easier on Lions fans, we’re tracking every signing, re-signing, tagging, and roster loss in one convenient place. For this continuous...2025
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• Lions Week 6 snap counts: How the Lions adjusted after Aidan Hutchinson’s injury
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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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• 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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• Lions updated 2024 depth chart: Week 13 vs. Bears on Thanksgiving Day

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Happy Thanksgiving! Here’s an updated look at the 2024 Detroit Lions’ depth chart heading into their Week 13 matchup with the Chicago Bears. The Detroit Lions (10-1) are hosting the Chicago Bears (4-7) in Week 13, celebrating Thanksgiving Day inside the comfy confines of Ford Field. To help you get prepared for this matchup, we have a detailed and updated...2024
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• Snap counts: Aaron Glenn continues to adapt to injuries on defense
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• Lions add 3 practice squad players ahead of Packers game in Week 14

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The Detroit Lions made three roster moves ahead of their game against the Packers, signing one practice squad player and elevating another two. The Detroit Lions made a handful of roster moves ahead of their Week 14 game against the Green Bay Packers, re-signing WR Maurice Alexander to the 53-man roster and elevating LB/S Jamal Adams and EDGE Mitchell Ag...2024
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• Week 1 injury report: Jahmyr Gibbs returns in full, just 3 Lions dealing with injuries

Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK The Detroit Lions have released their first injury report of the 2024 NFL season and it’s full of encouraging signs, including Jahmyr Gibbs returning in full. The Detroit Lions 2024 regular season has begun, and practices are underway in Allen Park. Typically, the Lions give the players Tuesday off and hold their initial practice on Wednesday, but c...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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• Only 2 Detroit Lions missing from Week 1 opening practice

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK The Detroit Lions had near full attendance in their Week 1 opening practice in preparation for the Los Angeles Rams. The Detroit Lions took the field on Tuesday afternoon for their initial Week 1 practice in preparation for Sunday night’s game against the Los Angeles Rams. It’s a slight deviation from a typical NFL schedule. Most Tuesdays are a player’s day of...2024
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• Explaining Loren Strickland improbable rise to Detroit Lions’ 53-man roster

Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images Loren Strickland was too hard to ignore. Here’s why he made an improbable run to the Detroit Lions’ 53-man roster. Loren Strickland kept hammering away and wouldn’t be denied. A former University of Indianapolis captain, Strickland exceeded expectations by making the leap from Division II to the MAC and Ball State. Now, the 5-foot-9 hard-hitt...2024
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• Detroit selects gritty Georgia safety Dan Jackson in 7th round

Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Detroit Lions grabbed a gritty safety in Dan Jackson in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The Detroit Lions have selected Georgia safety Dan Jackson with the 230th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Jackson fills one of Detroit’s final remaining needs, as the Lions only have Kerby Joseph, Brian Branch, Morice Norris, Erick Ha...2025
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