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• Discussion: Which Detroit Lions Day 3 pick will have the best NFL career?

Over the course of his Detroit Lions tenure, general manager Brad Holmes has done a pretty good job on the final day of the NFL Draft. Through five drafts, he’s found the following talents in Round 4 or later: Amon-Ra St. Brown, Derrick Barnes, Malcolm Rodriguez, James Houston, Chase Lucas, Sione Vaki, Christian Mahogany, and […]...2026
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• Don’t forget about Detroit Lions RB Sione Vaki

This offseason, the Detroit Lions backfield went through a major change. With the trade of David Montgomery—the team’s change-of-pace back to Jahmyr Gibbs—the Sonic and Knuckles duo will have to be replaced in 2026. Detroit addressed this need by signing former Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco, who presumably steps into the RB2 role behind Detroit’s […]...2026
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• Injury report: Alex Anzalone, 5 others return to practice

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Detroit Lions are starting to get much healthier as Week 1 of training camp comes to a close. Full injury updates here. After approaching the first few days of training camp practice with some caution, the Detroit Lions had a pretty full roster of healthy players on Saturday. Their sixth camp practice—and first in front of season-ticket h...2025
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• Lions injury report: Tyleik Williams out, but clean day for Detroit

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Detroit Lions first-round pick was absent from practice Friday, but it was almost exclusively good injury news on Day 5 of training camp. For the first time since training camp opened, no Detroit Lions appeared to suffer an injury during the team’s first padded practice. It’s a nice sigh of relief after some frustrating days in the first ...2025
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• Day 2 camp observations: Hendon Hooker, Marcus Davenport make most of opportunity

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Observations from Day 2 of the Detroit Lions 2025 training camp include notes on Hendon Hooker, Marcus Davenport, and Grant Stuard. The Detroit Lions held their second practice of 2025 training camp, marking the start of Day 2 of the acclimation phase. An additional 15 minutes were added onto practice on Monday, but the team is very early in i...2025
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• Lions roster preview: Why Christian Mahogany will be the Lions’ next great OL

Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images Second-year offensive guard Christian Mahogany is poised to establish himself as a stalwart on the Detroit People Movers for years to come. Our 2025 Detroit Lions roster preview continues with one of the team’s most critical new starters. Mahogany experienced a surprising slide in the 2024 NFL Draft, but he’s already positioning himself to make the ...2025
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• Injury report: Alex Anzalone, 5 others return to practice
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• Lions injury report: Tyleik Williams out, but clean day for Detroit
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• Day 2 camp observations: Hendon Hooker, Marcus Davenport make most of opportunity
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• Lions roster preview: Why Christian Mahogany will be the Lions’ next great OL
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• How Brad Holmes, Dan Campbell rebuilt the Lions roster: Offense

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images In-depth analysis on how the Detroit Lions’ roster has evolved over the last five years. The Detroit Lions have come a long way in a short time. Much of the Lions’ recent success can be attributed to a well-developed rebuild at the hands of general manager Brad Holmes. The Lions could only go so far with the remnants of the failed regime under Bob Quin...2025
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• Lions roster preview: Jack Campbell is already one of the league’s best linebackers

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images After a strong year two, Lions’ third-year linebacker Jack Campbell is ready to make his mark as one of the NFL’s best at the position. We are getting closer to Detroit Lions football every day, and as time marches forward this Summer, so does our roster preview series. Next up, we have third-year linebacker Jack Campbell. Originally a first-...2025
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• Lions roster preview: Can Colby Sorsdal survive a crowded OL?

Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Colby Sorsdal, the Detroit Lions’ 2023 fifth-round pick, is entering a make-or-break training camp. Entering his third year with the Detroit Lions, versatile offensive lineman Colby Sorsdal is facing a make-or-break situation. Sorsdal is somewhat of a development project for the Lions. The team selected the former member of the Willi...2025
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• Lions LB Malcolm Rodriguez faces critical, shortened year

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Malcolm Rodriguez will miss the start of the 2025 season, but when he returns, the Lions linebacker faces the most important football of his NFL career. As the Detroit Lions proved last year, depth can sometimes be as important as your top-end talent. You never know when or where the injury bug is going to hit, but when it does, you'd better be prepared....2025
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• 2025 Detroit Lions roster preview: Grant Stuard could play a key role early

Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images With Jalen Reeves-Maybin gone and Malcolm Rodriguez sidelined, Stuard could play a key role on both special teams and defense for the Lions in 2025. Our 2025 Detroit Lions roster preview series rolls along as we bide our time before the pads come on and training camp starts. Today, we’re taking a look at one of the newcomers this offseason, an under-the-rad...2025
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• Lions roster preview: Sione Vaki’s journey to 1,000 reps, special teams dominance

Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images Sione Vaki became one of the league’s best special teamers as a rookie, but how close is he to seeing the field on offense? Whenever Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell or general manager Brad Holmes are asked for their evaluation of a player or what traits they look for in a specific position, they will both inevitably bring up that they’re looking for “foo...2025
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• Discussion: Which Detroit Lions Day 3 pick will have the best NFL career?
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• Injury report: Alex Anzalone, 5 others return to practice
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• Lions injury report: Tyleik Williams out, but clean day for Detroit
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• Day 2 camp observations: Hendon Hooker, Marcus Davenport make most of opportunity
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• Lions roster preview: Why Christian Mahogany will be the Lions’ next great OL
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• Lions roster preview: Don’t sleep on Kerby Joseph’s leadership, tackling

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images With another year of experience under his belt, Lions’ safety Kerby Joseph has all he needs in order to be a perennial All-Pro. We are getting closer to Detroit Lions football everyday, and as time marches forward this Summer, so does our roster preview series. Next up, we have yet another 2024 First Team All-Pro, safety Kerby Joseph. Select...2025
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• Detroit Lions to work out Michigan Panthers running back

Photo by Rick Osentoski/UFL/Getty Images The Detroit Lions are reportedly trying out the Michigan Panthers’ leading rusher of 2025. For the second straight year, the Detroit Lions could be seeking reinforcements from their local UFL team. According to UFL analysts Mike Del Negro, the Lions are working out Michigan Panthers running back Toa Taua. The news was more or less confirmed by Taua ...2025
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• How Brad Holmes, Dan Campbell rebuilt the Lions roster: Offense
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• Lions roster preview: Jack Campbell is already one of the league’s best linebackers
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• Lions roster preview: Hogan Hatten has never had a bad snap

Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images Detroit Lions’ Hogan Hatten appears to be the long snapper of the future, with a current spotless record. Anonymity is somewhat of a blessing for long snappers. If people know the name of the long snapper on the team, it’s usually because the player drew attention to themselves due to a bad snap in a critical moment. The position is the least...2025
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• Day 2 camp observations: Hendon Hooker, Marcus Davenport make most of opportunity
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• Lions roster preview: Don’t sleep on Kerby Joseph’s leadership, tackling
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• How Brad Holmes, Dan Campbell rebuilt the Lions roster: Offense
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• Graham Glasgow is the most sensible option at center

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images With an unexpected opening at center with the retirement of Frank Ragnow, could Graham Glasgow transition from guard to center? Last season, the Detroit Lions had one of the best—if not the best—offensive line in the NFL. They got help in free agent guard Kevin Zeitler to help beef up the interior, and guard Graham Glasgow was coming off his b...2025
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• Lions roster preview: Sione Vaki’s journey to 1,000 reps, special teams dominance
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• Does Lions GM Brad Holmes have a reach problem in the NFL Draft?

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Analyzing Lions general manager Brad Holmes’ history of reaches in the NFL Draft. The Detroit Lions have not shied away from bold moves in the NFL draft under general manager Brad Holmes. Whether it’s a 20-spot trade-up in the first round to grab a speedy wide receiver coming off a torn ACL or throwing positional value into the trash by grabbing a runnin...2025
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• It may be 2025, but the 2023 D’Andre Swift trade is complete

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Full results from the D’Andre Swift trade Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft is off and running, and that means teams adding players to their roster in the final four rounds. It also means teams will close the books on all those trades that included Day 3 draft picks as compensation, with one of those trades that has finally come to a conclusion is t...2025
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• Lions-Vikings Week 18 snap counts: Return of the king

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images A look at how the Detroit Lions deployed their snaps against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18. As the Detroit Lions headed into their season finale with the Minnesota Vikings, one of the biggest talking points was the possible return of captain Alex Anzalone. After missing six weeks with a broken forearm, Anzalone weighed the risks of playing and eventua...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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• Report: Lions RB David Montgomery ‘out indefinitely’ with injury

Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Another big Lions injury: running back David Montgomery is out indefinitely, per ESPN. The Detroit Lions injury luck cannot possibly get any worse. [Editor’s note: Who are we kidding, it probably will.] After suffering three more defensive injuries against the Buffalo Bills, the news got even worse on Monday. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Lions runnin...2024
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• Lions roster preview: Hogan Hatten has never had a bad snap
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• 2025 Detroit Lions roster preview: Why Giovanni Manu is poised for Year 2 jump

Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports Second-year offensive tackle Giovanni Manu is poised to make a big Year 2 jump, even if it means limited contributions on the field. Our 2025 Detroit Lions roster review continues with one of the most enigmatic players on the team. Offensive lineman Giovanni Manu was arguably the most shocking pick of Detroit’s 2024 draft class, with general manager Br...2025
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• 2025 Detroit Lions roster preview: Grant Stuard could play a key role early
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• 2025 NFL Combine preview: 6 running backs the Detroit Lions should be watching

Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images Identifying which running backs the Detroit Lions should be keeping an eye on during the 2025 NFL Combine. Our 2025 NFL Combine preview series continues, with this installment focusing on a handful of running backs who should be on the radar of Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes. The running backs will participate in on-field activities on Saturday, ...2025
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• Lions make series of roster moves ahead of Week 18 game vs. Vikings

Photo by Matthew Huang/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Lions made several roster moves to help them prepare to take on the Vikings in Week 18. The Detroit Lions made several roster changes, just over 24 hours, ahead of their all-important Week 18 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings. In addition to activating LB Alex Anzalone and WR/RET Kalif Raymond from injured reserve, the Lions pla...2025
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• Report: Lions RB David Montgomery ‘out indefinitely’ with injury
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• 7 best Detroit Lions coordinator quotes from Jaguars week

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images From the worst offensive performance in years, to some DVOA/PFF hate, here are the 7 top quotes from Detroit Lions coordinators this week. Time to recap the Detroit Lions coordinator press conferences again this week as the team prepares for the Jacksonville Jaguars. This week’s topics vary from offensive struggles vs. the Texans, to a big, long rant ...2024
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• 5 takeaways from Detroit Lions’ obliteration of Tennessee Titans

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions annihilated the Tennessee Titans on their way to a 52-14 victory. Here are 5 takeaways from that beatdown. At one point in time, the scoreboard said 14-14 and this game was looking like a potential shootout. Yet, by the time the final whistle blew, only one team had blown up the scoreboard. The Detroit Lions walked away from their Week...2024
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• 5 winners, 3 losers from the Lions’ MASSIVE win against Vikings

Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images Five winners came up being for the Lions’ 31-29 win over the Vikings, while three losers need some work. After getting another monkey off of their back last week with a dominant win over the Dallas Cowboys, the Detroit Lions had to go back on the road, taking on the undefeated Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings put up a good fight, getting up 10-0 quickly, and it ...2024
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• Lions News: RB Sione Vaki named ‘secret superstar’ of preseason

Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images Detroit Lions rookie RB Sione Vaki is already getting some national attention. With just two preseason games under his belt, rookie Sione Vaki is setting himself apart in a pretty big way. Athlon Sports’ Doug Farrar named the rookie one of the top “secret superstars” emerging from the NFL preseason. Vaki, drafted by the Detroit Lions in the fourth round,...2024
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• Report: Lions RB David Montgomery ‘out indefinitely’ with injury
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• 5 takeaways from the Lions’ preseason win over the Chiefs

Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images The Detroit Lions showed up for their preseason match against the Kansas City Chiefs in a last-minute win. Let’s examine some takeaways. The Detroit Lions provided more fireworks in their second preseason game, emerging from their tilt with the Kansas City Chiefs with a last-second victory. Growth is the name of the game for the Lions in these preseason g...2024
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• Lions-Chiefs recap: Hendon Hooker’s caps strong day with game-winning drive

Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images Full recap, highlights of the Detroit Lions’ 24-23 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Because the Detroit Lions have rested their starters this preseason, one of the biggest storylines in these exhibition games is the backup quarterback situation. In last week’s game against the New York Giants, neither Nate Sudfeld nor Hendon Hooker looked particularly co...2024
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• Lions free agency news: Detroit to re-sign RB Craig Reynolds

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images The Lions are reportedly bringing back RB Craig Reynolds on a one-year free agency deal. The Detroit Lions continue to take care of their own in free agency. According to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, the Lions are expected to re-sign running back Craig Reynolds to a one-year deal. Reynolds was a restricted free agent, but the Lions did not te...2025
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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

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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• 5 winners, 3 losers from the Lions’ MASSIVE win against Vikings
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• Report: David Montgomery may avoid surgery, playoff return possible

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Lions RB David Montgomery may return to the field again this season, as his most recent medical examination suggests he could avoid surgery. In a pretty drastic turn of events, it turns out David Montgomery’s season may not be over. The Detroit Lions running back was initially feared to have suffered an MCL injury that would require season-ending surger...2024
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• 5 takeaways from Detroit Lions’ obliteration of Tennessee Titans
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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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• Notes: Has Jake Bates done enough to win the kicking job in Detroit?

Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports The game-winner against the Chiefs will help, but does Jake Bates need to do more to win the Lions’ kicking job? For so long in the history of the Detroit Lions, having a reliable kicker was almost an afterthought. For many of those years, there were often bigger fish to fry. Kickers like Jason Hanson and Matt Prater were the epitome of consistency, and you ne...2024
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• The Linc - Jalen Carter is key to beating the Dolphins

Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 10/20/23. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... Film Preview: Are the Miami Dolphins Ready for Prime Time in Philadelphia? - The PhinsiderJalen Carter missed last week but already has two limited sessions in this week. If he can go, it would change what the offense can do. One of the biggest problems this o...2023
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• Injury report: Alex Anzalone, 5 others return to practice
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• Lions injury report: Tyleik Williams out, but clean day for Detroit
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• Day 2 camp observations: Hendon Hooker, Marcus Davenport make most of opportunity
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• Lions roster preview: Why Christian Mahogany will be the Lions’ next great OL
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• Detroit Lions to work out Michigan Panthers running back
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• How Brad Holmes, Dan Campbell rebuilt the Lions roster: Offense
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• Lions roster preview: Hogan Hatten has never had a bad snap
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• 2025 Lions roster preview: How much has Hendon Hooker progressed?

Kara Durrette/Getty Images Coaches believe Hendon Hooker has gotten better every year, but is he truly ready to be the Detroit Lions’ trusted backup quarterback? As we near training camp, position battles start to become the main focus. And in Detroit, there never seems to be a bigger competition than the backup quarterback job. Jared Goff is running unopposed for the starting job, but th...2025
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• Lions roster preview: Can Colby Sorsdal survive a crowded OL?
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• Lions roster preview: Jared Goff must prove—again—he can weather adversity

Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images Some serious overturn on offense means it’s time for Jared Goff to level up once again. Last season, Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff had his best career season. He set personal highs in passer rating (111.8), yards per attempt (8.6), success rate (54.7%), and passing touchdowns (37). He helped lead the No. 1 offense in the league to 15 wins, and the Detroit...2025
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• 2025 Detroit Lions roster preview: Why Giovanni Manu is poised for Year 2 jump
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• What new contract details say about 6 Lions free agent signings

Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images New contract details are out, and it gives a look into how much the Detroit Lions value some of their free agent signings. The next batch of Detroit Lions contract details are in, and they offer a little more perspective on the team’s overall roster and the chances these players end up making an impact on the 2025 season. By looking at overall contract ...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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• 2024 Detroit Lions season preview: Breakout Player of the Year prediction

Eric Seals / USA TODAY NETWORK Who will be the Detroit Lions’ Breakout Player of the Year? Our 2024 season preview and predictions continue here. Normally during our 2024 Detroit Lions preview, this would be where we predict the team’s Rookie of the Year. However, that’s a little anticlimactic this season, with only first-round pick Terrion Arnold set to take over a starting role this yea...2024
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