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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: Did the Lions improve their cornerback room?

Photo by Kara Durrette/Getty Images The Detroit Lions made three notable changes in their cornerback room. Were they improvements/ The Detroit Lions did not make a ton of changes when it came to free agency. It’s clear Lions general manager Brad Holmes’ primary objective was to keep as much of the team together as possible. Including tenders, futures signings and re-signings, the Lions re...2025
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• Lions mock draft roundup 8.0: Focus stays in the trenches

Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images Taking a closer look at the prospects from the 2025 NFL Draft that have been projected to the Detroit Lions over the past week. With NFL free agency slowing down and rosters filling up, mock drafts are shifting gears to provide a more informed look at where teams stand heading into the 2025 NFL Draft. While this certainly narrows the focus for several teams, th...2025
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• 5 Questions: Roy Lopez’s workload is key to success with Detroit Lions

Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images Roy Lopez brings the kind of assignment-sound accountability that the Detroit Lions covet, but how can they get the most out of their newest defensive lineman? In the thick of free agency, the Detroit Lions signed Roy Lopez, a defensive lineman formerly of the Arizona Cardinals. After learning a bit more about Lopez, it came as no surprise the Lions coveted ...2025
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• Open thread: Which Lions free agent signing will make the most impact?

Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images The Lions didn’t make many splash signings, but each acquisition has a clear-cut role. The Detroit Lions didn’t make too big of a splash in the initial waves of free agency. Over a week in, they’ve only signed five players, only one or (arguably) two of whom can be considered splash signings in D.J. Reed and Roy Lopez. The Lions have opted for quality over q...2025
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• Detroit Lions free agent contract details: Roy Lopez, Grant Stuard

Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images A full breakdown of the finances for Detroit Lions free agency signings Roy Lopez and Grant Stuard. It’s always important not to overreact to initial contract terms when it comes to NFL free agency. With most news breaking via NFL agents, they tend to present the contracts with misleading numbers to boost the perceived value. Two more contract details ...2025
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• Open thread: Did the Lions improve their cornerback room?
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• NFL free agency grades: What national analysts think of Detroit Lions moves

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images A look at what national analysts think about the Detroit Lions’ 2025 free agency moves so far. Sometimes a little perspective is good for the soul. While Detroit Lions fans have offered their opinions on how they have approached free agency for the past week, sometimes they (myself included) can be a little too narrow-focused. It’s easy to get caught up ...2025
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• Lions mock draft roundup 7.0: Tons of EDGE options await

Photo by John Adams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Taking a closer look at the prospects from the 2025 NFL Draft that have been projected to the Detroit Lions over the past week. This is a slightly unusual edition of the Detroit Lions Mock Draft Roundup, as the 2025 free agency period kicked off in the middle of the week. As a result, some mock drafts were published ahead of all the acti...2025
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• Roy Lopez embracing Detroit Lions’ legacy of hard work, passion

Free agent signing Roy Lopez admires what it means to be a Detroit Lion, and is eager to learn from his teammates. It’s still odd to hear the words come from an outside, but the Detroit Lions are a national brand for fans and players. In his first press conference as a member of the Lions, free agent signing Roy Lopez mentioned that much of the appeal of signing in Detroit was to be a part of th...2025
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• Levi Onwuzurike re-signing gives Detroit Lions tons of versatility on DL

Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images The re-signing of Levi Onwuzurike gives the Lions incredible freedom to mold their defensive line in a variety of ways. With the NFL 2025 free agency underway, the Detroit Lions continue to add depth on the defensive side of the ball. On the first day of the league new year, the Lions re-signed defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike to a one-year, ...2025
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• Breaking down Roy Lopez’s roster impact on Detroit Lions’ DT room

Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images Signing a reserve nose tackle doesn’t move the neddle for a lot of fans, but Roy lopez may be exactly what the Lions need. With the NFL officially turning the page to 2025, free agency is open, and the Detroit Lions are strategically making moves to improve their roster. Adding depth on the defensive line was a logical place to invest during free agency, and...2025
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• Detroit Lions re-signing Levi Onwuzurike to prove-it deal

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions are bringing back DT Levi Onwuzurike on a short, team-friendly deal. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Detroit Lions are re-signing defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike to a 1-year $5.5 million contract extension. Onwuzurike was drafted by the Lions in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft (the first of the Brad Holmes/Dan Cam...2025
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• Lions free agent grades: Roy Lopez a significant investment in run defense

Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images Grading the Detroit Lions’ free agent addition of NT Roy Lopez. Late on Tuesday night, the Detroit Lions reportedly agreed to terms with former Cardinals nose tackle Roy Lopez. It’s Detroit’s first investment this free agency on an external defensive lineman—one of hopefully many. While it certainly isn’t the flashiest of additions, let’s break down Lopez’s fit,...2025
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"Photo by Bailey Hillesheim/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Detroit Lions have scored a second deal in free agency, inking defensive tackle Roy Lopez to a one-year deal."

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"Arizona had two sacks in Week 1, one by a cornerback and the other by nose tackle Roy Lopez."

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"Sheldon Rankins, Maliek Collins, Roy Lopez, Hassan Ridgeway, Kurt Hinish."

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"and Eric Murray, defensive linemen Roy Lopez and Jordan Jenkins, and offensive linemen Justin Britt and Tytus Howard."

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• Open thread: Which Lions free agent signing will make the most impact?
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• Detroit Lions free agent contract details: Roy Lopez, Grant Stuard
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• Were the Lions aggressive enough in free agency?

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images The PODcast breaks down the Detroit Lions’ first week in free agency and answer some bigger questions. The Detroit Lions have watched the first week of free agency go by and made a good number of signings and re-signings. Regardless of the roster assembled, a sentiment has appeared among a contingent of fans that there is something just not there. Someth...2025
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• NFL free agency grades: What national analysts think of Detroit Lions moves
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• Levi Onwuzurike re-signing gives Detroit Lions tons of versatility on DL
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• 5 Questions: Roy Lopez’s workload is key to success with Detroit Lions
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• Levi Onwuzurike re-signing gives Detroit Lions tons of versatility on DL
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• Revised 2025 Arizona Cardinals’ Off-Season Plan

Photo by Bruce Yeung/Getty Images Here are the moves I would make and why First of all, as many of you know, I am a strong believer in QB Clayton Tune as being a superb fit for Drew Petzing’s offense. Over the past 24 hours I have been making my case for Clayton in the following ways: Clayton Tune is a lot more talented than some fans believe. Big-arm, accurate, and sneaky athletic. I be...2025
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• Rams are defining what the Cardinals need to accomplish this off-season

Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Cards need to add some star power to their defensive front 7 Last night at State Farm Stadium, thousands of Los Angeles Rams’ fans were thanking Michael Bidwill and the Arizona Cardinals for taking such good care of them during their time of dire need and utter despair. (see photo above) Now perhaps, thanks to the 27-9 licking the Rams put ...2025
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• NFL free agent rankings: Defensive tackles

Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images There are some stout defensive tackles available in free agency. With a few defensive tackles projected to be taken in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft and several plug-and-go starters available in free agency, the DT positions are sure to see some overhaul this offseason. We polled a group of writers from around SB Nation to gather consensus rankings a...2025
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• Behind enemy lines, Week 12 preview: The keys to the Seahawks beating the Cardinals

Photo by Lindsey Wasson/Getty Images The Seahawks notched their first division win of the season in dramatic fashion. Now can they win another game against an NFC West rival and end a four-game home losing streak? The Seattle Seahawks got an important win against the San Francisco 49ers last week, but if the team still dreams of making the playoffs, the work is far from over. In the next t...2024
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$Cardinals at Dolphins final injury report: Zach Sieler OUT after fracturing orbital bone in practice$
• Cardinals at Dolphins final injury report: Zach Sieler OUT after fracturing orbital bone in practice

Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images The Miami Dolphins are without their defensive anchor Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals The Miami Dolphins will be without defensive tackle Zach Sieler and slot cornerback Kader Kohou this weekend. Kohou hasn’t practiced this week due to a neck injury. Sieler suffered an eye injury during Thursday’s practice and didn’t practice on Friday. According to NFL Net...2024
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• Lions vs. Cardinals preview: 4 key matchups, statistical notes

Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Breaking down 4 key matchups for Lions vs. Cardinals with a deep statistical dive. Welcome to my Week 3 observations for the Detroit Lions upcoming matchup at the Arizona Cardinals. The Lions are hoping to right the ship after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sunk their journey to starting 2-0. It’s the first road test for the Lions and there is reassuranc...2024
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• Assessments of Arizona Cardinals’ 2023, 2024 Draft Picks

Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images The picks are talented, but the coaching plans are difficult to comprehend Arizona Cardinals Draft Picks Tracker by Round in 2023 Round 1 | Pick 6 (from DET) Paris Johnson Jr., OT, Ohio State Round 2 | Pick 41 (from TEN) BJ Ojulari, EDGE, LSU Round 3 | Pick 72 (from TEN) Garrett Williams, CB, Syracuse Round 3 | Pick 94 Michael Wilson, WR, Stanford Round 4...2025
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• Bird Droppings: Arizona Cardinals ready to finish strong, Marvin Harrison Jr. talks rookie year, Michael Carter gets the start and more

Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images News and notes from around the web on your Arizona Cardinals. Happy Sunday one and all. The Arizona Cardinals take on the San Francisco 49ers and we have all the news from around the web to help you get ready. Enjoy. Three Big Things: 49ers WeekA look at the top storylines for Sunday's game Bernhard Seikovits Epitomizes Meaning Of Tillman Practice JerseyInte...2025
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• Cardinals’ 24-23 Upset Victory Tweets

Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Plus, Tom Brady’s “OOH” plays during the game One of the great highlights of the Arizona Cardina’s’ stunning 24-23 upset win over the San Francisco 49ers was hearing Tom Brady’s unbridled excitement whenever the Cardinals or 49ers made a big splash play. And boy oh boy was it a game chock-full of big splash plays. Compilation of the Tom Brady's "ooh" comm...2024
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• Bird Droppings: Arizona Cardinals get rained on in Indy, Marvin Harrison Jr., Greg Dortch turning heads, and more

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images News and notes from around the web on your Arizona Cardinals. Happy Saturday morning one and all. The Arizona Cardinals take on the Indianapolis Colts today in their second preseason game, and we have all the news heading into the game for you. Let’s take a look. Zay Jones Offers Insight While Learning In New OpportunityReceiver heads into eighth sea...2024
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• Five Big Takeaways from Houston Texans’ Victory Against the Pittsburgh Steelers

Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Where do the Texans stand halfway through the preseason? On Friday, the Houston Texans came to my very own backyard when they arrived in Pittsburgh to play the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first full week of preseason action. This was their second of four preseason games, leading up to one of the most anticipated regular seasons in Houston Texans’ history. B...2024
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• Four Big Texans Questions Coming into the Hall of Fame Game

Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images What are some of the biggest questions following the Texans into the preseason? The Houston Texans will be kicking off the 2024 NFL Preseason today when they face the Chicago Bears in Canton, Ohio for the Hall of Fame game. This will be the first action for the most hyped Houston Texans team in years, marking the first step to what many wish to be a Super Bo...2024
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• Opinion: Cardinals’ most under-rated defensive players

Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Here’s a little recognition for some of the Cardinals’ under-the radar players on defense In a previous opinion article, here were my choice for the Cardinals’ most under-rated offensive players: QB Clayton Tune RB Emari Demercado WR Greg Dortch TE Elijah Higgins C Hjalte Froholdt G Will Hernandez T Kelvin Beachum In my opinion, the team’s most under-rat...2024
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• Report: Lions to sign NT Roy Lopez to 1-year deal

Photo by Bailey Hillesheim/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Detroit Lions have scored a second deal in free agency, inking defensive tackle Roy Lopez to a one-year deal. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Detroit Lions are signing nose tackle Roy Lopez to a one-year contract worth $4.65 million. Lopez was drafted in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Houston Texa...2025
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• Detroit Lions re-signing Levi Onwuzurike to prove-it deal
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• What Cardinals writers, fans are saying about Lions adding Roy Lopez

Michael Chow/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images A look at what Cardinals fans and writers are saying about the Detroit Lions adding Roy Lopez in free agency. Late on Tuesday night, it was revealed the Detroit Lions are adding nose tackle Roy Lopez on a one-year, $4.75 million contract. It’s just the Lions’ second dip into free agency, after landing former Jets cornerback D....2025
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• Notes: D.J. Reed coming to Detroit in pursuit of a Lombardi

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News wrote about Lions cornerback D.J. Reed and his pursuit of a Super Bowl. Seven years may not seem like a long time ago for most people, but in terms of football-time, it is an eternity. For the Detroit Lions’ newly-signed cornerback D.J. Reed, it may seem like a lifetime ago in some ways, and just yesterday in others. No...2025
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• UFA Wish List Day 3

Grace Hollars/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images Could Cardinals blow away star guard Kevin Zeitler with a hefty contract? Mike Clay of ESPN does a great job of creating a UFA spread sheet by his own rankings at each position. Here, have a good look (click on it and enlarge): Updated 2025 NFL Unrestricted Free Agency Cheat Sheet (031125) pic.twitter.com/IDWyuSPJ80— Mike Clay (@MikeClayNF...2025
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• Cardinals’ Combine Chatter

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Here are some between-the-lines guesses Yesterday on X, I posted this tweet: The veracity of the Combine interviews with GMs and HCs can be summed up in 4 words: "Josh is our guy."— Walter B J Mitchell (@WBJMItch) February 25, 2025 Here is what we fans can take for certain while listening to GMs and HCs at the Combine talk about their teams, draft p...2025
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• How closely is Monti Ossenfort following the Patriots’ coaching and personnel philosophies?

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images From the get-go it appears that MO has been mostly following his own m.o. One ROTB mailbag question that I have been meaning to try to answer is from Stewie43: “After living in Patriots land for years, do you see any similarities between MO’s mo for roster building and the Patriots way?” MO’s m.o.! This is such a great question —- one...2024
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• Houston Texans 2021 Draft class review

Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Time to issue the 3-year term report cards With the NFL draft now a mere couple of weeks away, fans look to that time with anticipation. Mock drafts o’ plenty dominate the sports interwebs. Then comes the actual draft followed by the immediate grades/evaluations. Some will have been deemed to made the franchise-altering draft, while others will have people ...2024
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• Glimpse Ahead to Cardinals’ 2024 Season Part V Mitch Mock

Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images Having laid out a number of off-season possibilities for the Arizona Cardinals throughout the first three articles of this series, now it’s time to consider what an encouraging off-season would be for the 2024 Arizona Cardinals. Here are some suggestions and an ROTB Mock Draft Simulator competition: 2024 Core: QB Kyler Murray RB James Conner S Budda Ba...2023
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• Hair of the Dog Week 11: Arizona Cardinals @ Houston Texans

Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images The Houston Texans face their greatest challenge...dealing with a trap game...FOR THEM!!! WHAT THE SCORE SAYS: The Houston Texans won their third straight game (longest streak since 2018), their fourth straight home game, and moved to 6-4 with their 21-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals. WHAT THE SCORE DOESN’T QUITE CAPTURE: This is the SIXTH straight game...2023
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• Cards were stacked against Clayton Tune, team’s offensive tackles under-performing, Dennis Gardeck leads defensive surge

Mocking Clayton Tune is a disgrace. Key coaching decisions at T and ILB have weakened both positions The coy manner in which Jonathan Gannon has handled Kyler Murray’s highly-anticipated return, plus the glaring flaws in Drew Petzing’s offense, in addition to Monti Ossenfort’s decision to trade Josh Dobbs to the Vikings for a mere swap of 6th and 7th round picks, were principal factors as to why t...2023
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• The Value of Things: 2023 Houston Texans Jigsaw Puzzle— Defensive Line
Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports What is left to get in the draft? It was a busy few days in the beginning of the new NFL year. The Houston Texans brought in a significant group of players. Since both the Texans and those of us that follow the Texans have a bit of time between now and the draft, it would be instructive to look at exactly what they have and what that might mean for their dra...2023
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