The Detroit Lions built themselves an outstanding offensive line. The offensive line is considered one of the best in the NFL. Lions GM Brad Holmes is building the defensive line the same way. With the Lions having a high draft pick in 2023, they more than likely will spend it on the defensive line. The
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With the Detroit Lions’ 2022 season in the books, it’s time to hand out our annual awards. ▶ Offensive player of the year: Wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown With all proper respect due to Jamaal Williams’ 17-touchdown season, this decision came down to St. Brown and quarterback Jared Goff. And while it’s always easiest to go
Jerry Green | Special to The Detroit News The telephone on the kitchen wall snapped me from my reverie. I was planning a writing agenda for the Lions’ training camp at Cranbrook. I had earned a battlefield commission. Henceforth, I would be the pro football writer for The Detroit News. I was on vacation, and
Taylor Decker had what he considered the best season of his career in 2022. The Detroit Lions left tackle was voted a Pro Bowl alternate for the first time in his seven NFL seasons. He did not miss an offensive snap while playing all 17 games. He was a leader on one of the best
We’ve got a thrilling weekend of NFL action ahead, and the Chiefs vs. Jaguars should be one of the best games of the Divisional Round. DraftKings Sportsbook has a fantastic promo available for Lions fans in that matchup: Bet $5, Win $200 if Patrick Mahomes throws for at least ONE YARD! Find out below how
Bloomfield Hills — For the longest time, reporter Jerry Green had been quietly driven by the symmetry of matching childhood idol Joe DiMaggio. But in the end, it was another professional sports icon, quarterback Tom Brady, who helped convince Green it was OK to step away. This year, for the first time since the Super
The Detroit Lions have a huge need on the defensive side of the ball, and Pro Football Focus’ recommended free agent target is along that line. The Detroit Lions notably played better defensively late in the 2022 season, not coincidentally in line with the team winning eight of its last 10 games. That improvement was
Amon-Ra St. Brown has accomplished a ton in his first two NFL seasons, but he sees a notable hole in his resume and he wants to fill it. Through two NFL seasons, Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is in select company. He is one of three players in league history to have 90-plus receptions
With the NFL announcing the teams who will host international games next season, the Detroit Lions seem well in line to make an overseas trip. Thursday morning, the NFL announced the five teams who will host international games during the 2023 season. All are in the AFC, since that conference has the ninth home game
Ben Johnson has taken himself off the market, but Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn is lined up for another head coaching interview. The Detroit Lions won’t be losing offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to a head coaching job, but their other coordinator is still in demand for interviews. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero on Wednesday
The Detroit Lions have some big decisions to make regarding current free agents. Should the Lions look to re-sign players such as WR DJ Chark, RB Jamaal Williams, and LB Alex Anzalone? Mike Kimber from Lions Nation Unite goes over 17 2023 Detroit Lions free agents to see if they should return. This video is
The Detroit Lions have not played an international game in nearly a decade. If that streak ends this fall, they will face one of the marquee teams on their 2023 schedule in Germany. The NFL announced “home” teams for its five international games in 2023, and the only one on the Lions’ schedule is the
Apple Podcasts | Spotify • Hosts: Shawn Windsor (@shawnwindsor) and Carlos Monarrez (@cmonarrez) • Producer: Andrew Hammond • Editor: Robin Chan • Executive producers: Anjanette Delgado, Kirkland Crawford • Email: swindsor@freepress.com On this episode: This week, the guys trade their views on human nature while talking about Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson’s decision to stay with the team. Later, Carlos & Shawn rank where each of Detroit’s
Free Press sports columnists Carlos Monarrez and Shawn Windsor debate about almost everything, especially for their podcast, “Free Press Sports with Carlos & Shawn.” They’ve seen a lot of Detroit sports in recent years, which means they’ve seen … a lot of rebuilding. Here, the guys discuss what, if anything, fans around here have to