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• 4th-round pick Giovanni Manu says Detroit Lions view him as guard

Mandi Wright / USA TODAY NETWORK Detroit Lions 4th-round pick Giovanni Manu says the team views him as a right guard. One of the Detroit Lions’ most fascinating picks in the 2024 NFL Draft was University of British Columbia offensive tackle Giovanni Manu. Some media members didn’t even have him on their radar and he was a late-rising prospect, but Detroit was convicted enough on his overa...2024
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• How 3 years with Lions is turning Detroit into Penei Sewell’s ‘forever home’

Photo by Rey Del Rio/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Lions and Penei Sewell have made such a perfect pairing that the OT is already talking about making Detroit his “forever home.” Penei Sewell grew up in American Samoa, a long way—both physically and culturally—from Detroit. But just before he walked into the media room Monday, days after signing a contract that made him the highest-paid...2024
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• Lions draft recap: GM Brad Holmes breaks down each pick

Eric Seals / USA TODAY NETWORK Forget NFL Draft grades. Here’s Lions GM Brad Holmes’ evaluation of each Detroit 2024 draft pick. ,The overwhelming sense I get from Detroit Lions fans is that they do not care about draft grades anymore. That’s totally understandable after critics panned Detroit’s 2023 draft class, and then it turned out to be the best in football. Clearly, the public doesn...2024
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• Open thread: What is the Lions’ top need following the 2024 NFL Draft?

Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images Looking at the Detroit Lions’ biggest needs now that the 2024 NFL Draft is over. The Detroit Lions’ 2024 draft class is in the books, and while undrafted free agents are still trickling in, the initial roster is starting to take shape. However, despite all the fresh faces that will join the Lions for the upcoming 2024 season and beyond, there are still...2024
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• 2024 NFL Draft Grades: Detroit a Super Bowl threat after picks

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports With the 2024 NFL Draft now complete, let’s hand out a grade for the Detroit Lions’ entire class. The Detroit Lions’ fourth NFL Draft under general manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell was the most different of the previous three. The first year, the front office needed to make some big moves to set the standard and they did, drafting Penei Sewell in ...2024
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• 5 things to know about new Detroit Lions OT Giovanni Manu

Mandi Wright / USA TODAY NETWORK Five things to know about new Detroit Lions offensive tackle Giovanni Manu. The Detroit Lions surprised a lot of people when they used their 2025 third-round pick to trade into the fourth round and select University of British Columbia offensive tackle Giovanni Manu. It’s undoubtedly an aggressive move, and it’s for a player who wasn’t on a lot of the pub...2024
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• Lions draft recap: GM Brad Holmes breaks down each pick
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• PODD unlocked: The method behind building and sustaining a successful offensive line

Kirthmon F. Dozier / USA TODAY NETWORK Curious how NFL teams build and sustain successful offensive lines? We’ve unlocked an article previously released in our Pride of Detroit Direct newsletter. To give readers an inside look at the Pride of Detroit Direct (PODD) newsletter, we’re unlocking a previously published piece written for subscribers. If you’re interested, PODD is running an NFL ...2024
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• Detroit Lions depth chart: Pre-2024 NFL draft edition

AP With the 2024 NFL Draft upon us, let’s take a closer look at an updated version of the Detroit Lions depth chart. The 2024 NFL Draft is upon us, making it an excellent time for a refresher on where the Detroit Lions roster sits, here’s a quick breakdown of the team’s depth chart before the big event. Of note, teams' rosters are expanded to 90 players during the offseason, and currently,...2024
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• Why the Detroit Lions should draft DT Johnny Newton

Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images Here’s why the Detroit Lions should draft Johnny Newton with the 29th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. As we inch closer and closer to the 2024 NFL Draft, there’s only one certainty for the Detroit Lions: uncertainty. No one can predict which prospects might be sitting there for the taking at pick 29, and that great unknown sets us up for today’s discussion ...2024
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• Why the Lions should draft Zak Zinter in 2024 NFL Draft

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Our 2024 NFL draft crush series kicks off, explaining why the Detroit Lions should select Zak Zinter. Editor’s Note: This is the beginning of our 2024 NFL Draft preview series, where our staff selects several players that we believe are great fits for the Detroit Lions. While this series will mainly focus on options with the Lions’ 29th overall pick, we begin ...2024
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• Lions mailbag: Would Brad Holmes mortgage future to trade up in NFL Draft?

Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports Would the Lions dig into future resources to trade up in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft? We discuss in our MAILBAG! For the first time in general manager Brad Holmes’ time with the Detroit Lions, his team will not be entering the draft with a ton of capital. After finishing the season in the final four and trading away one of his third-round picks...2024
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• Mock Draft Roundup: Lions prospect pool expanding less than 3 weeks out

Photo by Joseph Weiser/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images With less than three weeks before the NFL Draft, we take a closer look the expanding options for the Lions in our latest Mock Draft Roundup series. If you’re not familiar with how the Detroit Lions roundup works, each week we collect data from the latest expert mock drafts published over the last seven days and compile them (with link...2024
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• On the Chiefs’ Draft Board: BYU offensive tackle Kingsley Suamataia

Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images Kansas City hosted a prospect that has potential to be a long-term protector of Patrick Mahomes’ blindside. As the 2024 NFL Draft draws closer, the Kansas City Chiefs have yet to add a player to compete at left tackle. Wanya Morris was last year’s third-round pick, and the Chiefs may choose to throw another draft selection into that mix. That goes right alon...2024
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• Notes: Lions signing named among top 5 offseason moves in the NFL

Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images One analyst believes a specific Detroit Lions free agency signing was a top-5 offseason move in the NFL. In just a few short years, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has made a name for himself wheeling and dealing in the NFL world. Once again he’s turned some heads—this time that of Yahoo Sports’ Frank Schwab, who listed one of the Lions gener...2024
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"That said, the Lions would be wise to continue to look for potential offensive tackle depth behind starters Taylor Decker and Penei Sewell."

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"GM Brad Holmes ran towards fans, along with Jared Goff, Penei Sewell, and other players."

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"Penei Sewell is an elite right tackle for the Lions."

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"Why Bengals picking Ja'Marr Chase over Penei Sewell was a watershed moment in NFL history"

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"Oregon offensive tackle Penei Sewell, rated the Number 2 NFL draft prospect by ESPN, is opting out of the 2020-21 college season."

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"Penei Sewell was one of the best players in Oregon's offense this season"

• 4th-round pick Giovanni Manu says Detroit Lions view him as guard
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• How 3 years with Lions is turning Detroit into Penei Sewell’s ‘forever home’
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• Lions draft recap: GM Brad Holmes breaks down each pick
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• Open thread: What is the Lions’ top need following the 2024 NFL Draft?
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• 2024 NFL Draft Grades: Detroit a Super Bowl threat after picks
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• 5 things to know about new Detroit Lions OT Giovanni Manu
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• Draft grades: Lions’ selection of Giovanni Manu gets average mark

Eric Seals / USA TODAY NETWORK / USA TODAY NETWORK Grading the Detroit Lions’ selection of University of British Columbia OT Giovanni Manuin in the 2024 NFL Draft. After trading up in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday, the Detroit Lions traded up again, this time on Saturday in the fourth round, and selected offensive tackle Giovanni Manu from the University of British Colu...2024
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• 2024 NFL Draft results: Detroit Lions trade into 4th round, select OT Giovanni Manu

Photo by John Smolek/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Detroit Lions have taken OT Giovanni Manu, after trading into the 4th round. The Detroit Lions traded up into the fourth round—spending their 2025 third-round pick—to select offensive tackle Giovanni Manu. Manu is from the University of British of Columbia, and he’s a massive human being at 6-foot-8, 350 pounds. He’s made 33 start...2024
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• BYU’s Kingsley Suamataia was one of Kansas City’s ‘favorite’ top-30 visits

Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Kansas City targeted the former BYU tackle right from the beginning of the draft. On Friday night, the Kansas City Chiefs acquired former BYU offensive tackle Kingsley Suamataia with the 63rd overall pick in the second round of the NFL Draft. Originally ranked 46th on Arrowhead Pride’s consensus top-100 prospect ranking, it was a su...2024
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• Breaking down the contract details of Penei Sewell, Amon-Ra St. Brown extensions

Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A full breakdown of the Penei Sewell and Amon-Ra St. Brown contract extensions. On Wednesday, the Detroit Lions came to an agreement on two record-breaking deals for a pair of foundational pieces to the franchise. Both Amon-Ra St. Brown and Penei Sewell got massive four-year extensions that essentially made them each the highest-paid...2024
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• 5 things to know about new Detroit Lions OT Giovanni Manu
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• 2024 NFL Draft results: Detroit Lions trade into 4th round, select OT Giovanni Manu
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• 2024 NFL Draft: Intriguing Day 2 Offensive Tackle options for Bengals

Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports The front-runner position being drafted by the Bengals in the first round of the 2024 draft is offensive tackle. What are some other solid options in rounds 2-3 if they opt for a different route on Day 1? As we approach the NFL Draft in a few weeks, mock drafts, positional conjectures, and other estimations about the Cincinnati Bengals’ plans are flying around...2024
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• Lions mailbag: Would Brad Holmes mortgage future to trade up in NFL Draft?
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• Bauer’s first round mock NFL draft

Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Here my thoughts on Round 1, picks 1-32. With the NFL Draft just around the corner, I thought it was time for me to post my first-round mock. Below is what I think could happen on April 25th. Round One #1 Chicago Bears - Caleb Williams, Quarterback, USC Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images After being the one best, if...2024
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• Mock Draft Roundup: Lions prospect pool expanding less than 3 weeks out
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• Roster impact of the Detroit Lions signing OG Kevin Zeitler

Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images Exploring Kevin Zeitler’s fit on the Detroit Lions roster and how his acquisition alters their offseason approach. The Detroit Lions continue to fill holes on their roster, and on Monday night, they filled a starter-sized hole on the offensive line when they reportedly sagreed to terms with former Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowler Kevin Zeitler. Let’s take a look a...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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• NFL Combine results: 6 standouts from the offensive tackle group

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Taking a closer look at the offensive tackles who performed well at the 2024 NFL Combine. The 2024 NFL Combine wrapped up its televised coverage on Sunday, and while there are a few minor testing notes to keep an eye on for Monday, the event is nearing its conclusion. After each position group completed its testing, we reviewed the prospects' performances and ide...2024
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• The Linc - Peter King says he doesn’t have a good feeling about the Eagles in 2024

Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 2/26/24. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... It’s Time. Who’s Complaining? Not Me. - FMIA9. I think I have five quick thoughts about the near future: [...] I don’t have a good feeling about Philadelphia in 2024. But if the Eagles return to goodness, it’s got to be on the wings of Jalen Hurts. Lead, man. [....2024
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• How 3 years with Lions is turning Detroit into Penei Sewell’s ‘forever home’
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• Lions draft recap: GM Brad Holmes breaks down each pick
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• 5 things to know about new Detroit Lions OT Giovanni Manu
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• BYU’s Kingsley Suamataia was one of Kansas City’s ‘favorite’ top-30 visits
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• Jared Goff, Taylor Decker offer updates on contract extension talks

Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images Jared Goff and Taylor Decker both had small updates on their respective contract extension talks with the Detroit Lions. While NFL free agency is mostly done and the NFL Draft is a week in the future, the Detroit Lions front office has a third task to accomplish this offseason: offer extensions to players entering the final year of their deal. While not ev...2024
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• Lions mailbag: Would Brad Holmes mortgage future to trade up in NFL Draft?
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• On the Chiefs’ Draft Board: BYU offensive tackle Kingsley Suamataia
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• Notes: Lions signing named among top 5 offseason moves in the NFL
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• Why Bengals picking Ja'Marr Chase over Penei Sewell was a watershed moment in NFL history
Cincinnati went against the grain, decided on receiver in Round 1, and got a superstar...2021
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• VIDEO: Lions GM Brad Holmes is still going crazy after road wins

Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes is making a tradition of celebrating with traveling Detroit fans after each road victory, and it’s AWESOME. We’ve come to know Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes as a man who wears his emotions on his sleeve. Prior to this year, though, that has simply meant seeing him in the team’s draft war room aggressively clapping and slamming tables after making the pick ...2023
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• Notes: Hall of Fame coach Jimmy Johnson gives Dan Campbell his flowers
Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Jimmy Johnson knows something about turning a team into a perennial winner, having done so in the 90s. Tim Twentyman has more on how Johnson likes what Dan Campbell is accomplishing with the Lions. Taking over a franchise and completely rebuilding things from the ground up sounds good in theory, but in reality it is an extremely difficult undertaking. Just ...2023
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• Mailbag: Why is Jared Goff so polarizing among Detroit Lions fans?
Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Our written mailbag returns for its first installment of the 2023 offseason. While we pivoted to more interactive mailbags during the football season, we will be mixing things up during the 2023 offseason, combining both written and audio/video/podcast versions. Let’s get started with our first Detroit Lions written mailbag of the offseason. How much do yo...2023
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• Report: OL Dan Skipper re-signing with the Detroit Lions on 1-year deal

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Veteran offensive tackle Dan Skipper is returning to the Detroit Lions for another year, as he is reportedly signing a one-year free agency deal. Let’s hear your best “reporting as eligible” jokes in the comment section because according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Detroit Lions are re-signing Dan Skipper to a one-year deal. Terms were not made immedia...2024
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• Detroit Lions better be ready to give Penei Sewell a massive contract
After Laremy Tunsil got paid big, the Detroit Lions surely know their day to pay Penei Sewell similarly is coming. Penei Sewell has been all the Detroit Lions hoped he’d be since be taken seventh overall in the 2021 draft. In summary, he has become one of the best young offensive tackles around and he’s […] Detroit Lions better be ready to give Penei Sewell a massive contract - S...2023
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• Watch: Amon-Ra St. Brown wins Best Catch competition at 2023 Pro Bowl
Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images The Detroit Lions Amon-Ra St. Brown put on a show at the 2023 Pro Bowl, winning the Best Catch competition with four aerobatic catches. The Detroit Lions were well-represented at the 2023 Pro Bowl and with the newly revamped format, we got to see all four Lions players having fun and showing off their athleticism. While the NFC flag football team that inc...2023
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• Notes: Calvin Johnson says relationship with Lions ‘trending up’
Could a full-blown reunion be on the horizon? The new Detroit Lions regime may have pulled off yet another win, but this time off the field. In an interview with The New York Post, Calvin Johnson said his relationship with his former team is “trending up” nearly eight years after his retirement. “We’re trying to come together and make something happen,” he told the Post. “Obviously I’d love to be...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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• Mailbag: Could Detroit build a championship roster if they extend Jared Goff?
Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images If Jared Goff is earning $45-50 million a year, could the Lions still build a championship roster around him? We’re back to doing written mailbags here at Pride of Detroit, and this week’s main topic isn’t all that surprising. This league is dominated by quarterback talk, so whether we’re talking about Anthony Richardson getting drafted or the future of Ja...2023
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• How 3 years with Lions is turning Detroit into Penei Sewell’s ‘forever home’
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• Lions draft recap: GM Brad Holmes breaks down each pick
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• Open thread: What is the Lions’ top need following the 2024 NFL Draft?
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• 2024 NFL Draft Grades: Detroit a Super Bowl threat after picks
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• Draft grades: Lions’ selection of Giovanni Manu gets average mark
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• 2024 NFL Draft results: Detroit Lions trade into 4th round, select OT Giovanni Manu
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• BYU’s Kingsley Suamataia was one of Kansas City’s ‘favorite’ top-30 visits
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• Chiefs select BYU offensive tackle Kingsley Suamataia at No. 63

Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images In a slight trade up, Brett Veach secured the potential left tackle of the future. The Kansas City Chiefs have selected BYU offensive tackle Kingsley Suamataia with the 63rd pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. More protection for Mahomes pic.twitter.com/8Ryj6GdS4E— Arrowhead Pride (@ArrowheadPride) April 27, 2024 6’5” | 326 lbs. | B...2024
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• Minnesota Vikings News and Links, 25 April 2024

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images If you’re not making mistakes, then you’re not doing anything. I’m positive that a doer makes mistakes. - John Wooden It’s Draft Day! We are hours away of being very happy or very upset right? I am not sure how the draft will play out. I do not think the big trade ups are going to happen. As many folks here have posted, the odds are not good that you wi...2024
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• 2024 NFL Draft: Ranking the Detroit Lions’ 10 biggest needs

Mandi Wright / USA TODAY NETWORK A look at the Detroit Lions’ top 10 needs entering the 2024 NFL Draft: The Detroit Lions are heading into the 2024 NFL Draft without even one pressing need. In fact, there’s a very, very good chance that whoever the Lions take with the 29th overall pick (or wherever their first pick eventually lands) will not be a day one starter. Things are that good in D...2024
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• Lions draft recap: GM Brad Holmes breaks down each pick
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• Draft grades: Lions’ selection of Giovanni Manu gets average mark
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• Jaguars News (4/24): Last-minute draft buzz and trade whispers

DAVID MAIALETTI / MCT Your one-stop shop for Jacksonville Jaguars news, opinion, and analysis. Good morning! Here is today’s roundup of the latest news, rumors, and analysis on your Jacksonville Jaguars. Local chatter Jaguars 2024 NFL Draft Guide: Building a Round 1 big board (Big Cat Country) If Arnold and Mitchell are off the board when Jacksonville is on the clock, McKinstry has a stro...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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• Jared Goff, Taylor Decker offer updates on contract extension talks
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• Lions News: Players get 12 new helmets to choose from in 2024

Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Players now have more position-specific head gear options. It’s not as sexy as a new uniform, but having new options to keep players safe on the field is just as important. NFL players will be able to choose from 12 new helmets next season, including eight that are position specific, per NFL.com’s Judy Battista. Five of those new hel...2024
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• Mock Draft Roundup: Lions prospect pool expanding less than 3 weeks out
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• Open thread: Which players’ jersey do you want when Lions unveil new uniforms?

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images When the Lions drop their new uniforms, which Lions player’s jersey are you rushing to buy? It’s finally almost here. Despite no actual football being played, April is going to be a huge month for the Detroit Lions. On top of being the host for the 2024 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions also are set to unveil their new uniform designs on April 18 as well. ...2024
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• Lions free agency rumors: Latest on St. Brown, Jonah Jackson, CB search

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The latest news and rumors on the Detroit Lions and Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jonah Jackson, and their free agency search for a cornerback. The NFL Combine is a place where draft prospects display their talents, but it’s also a week of teams mingling and discussing potential moves in free agency. With the legal tampering period just a week away, general manage...2024
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