For Lions fans looking for a UFL team to root for, it makes sense to cheer for the Michigan Panthers. Not only is it the other professional team in the state, but the team also plays in the Lions’ own Ford Field. The Panthers also have four former Detroit Lions on their roster heading into their
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Last year, the Detroit Lions made a significant move in NFL free agency by signing former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton. With Sutton now out of the picture, Bleacher Report’s Alex Ballentine suggests that the Lions could turn to another former Steelers defensive back in free agency: Patrick Peterson. Ballentine identifies the Lions as a
Last year, the Detroit Lions made a significant move in NFL free agency by signing former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton. With Sutton now out of the picture (released amid legal issues), Bleacher Report’s Alex Ballentine suggests that the Lions could turn to another former Steelers defensive back in free agency: Patrick Peterson. Ballentine identifies
On Friday, it was reported that the San Francisco 49ers had made an offer to Detroit Lions restricted free-agent tight end Brock Wright. On Saturday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the latest details of the offer. Schefter wrote, “49ers signed Lions restricted free-agent TE Brock Wright to a three-year, $12 million offer sheet that includes $6
Former Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds is now a member of the Denver Broncos. The veteran wideout signed in Denver this week as a free agent. Initially, reports indicated that Reynolds inked with the Broncos for a deal in the $7 million per season range for two years. The actual deal is considerably lower. Per
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 links to the original pieces) in one easy-to-access article. In addition to providing Lions fans with the names of prospects being paired with…
It is finally draft season for Lions fans. Brad Holmes and his front office have proven they are very capable of putting together great draft classes. They have had major hits on every day of the draft, but especially on Day Two. This roster isn’t in desperate need of much because of his work, but
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 links to the original pieces) in one easy-to-access article. In addition to providing Lions fans with the names of prospects being paired with…
It might not feel like it to some, but the Detroit Lions’ defense finished last year ranked in the top half of the league in DVOA (Defense-adjusted Value Over Average), thanks in large part to their No. 1 ranked run defense. And while the passing defense was often the source of their problems, it still…
This week’s first-round projections come as Spring Break hits for millions of families with less than a month until the 2024 NFL draft in Detroit. It’s almost the end of pro day season, and private visits are passing quickly as well. There are a few new trades in this edition, as well as some holdover
Tight end Brock Wright has signed a contract with the San Francisco 49ers as a restricted free agent. Now the Detroit Lions must decide whether to match the deal or lose Wright for no compensation. Per Dave Birkett, Wright signed a three-year contract worth $12 million with the 49ers. That’s a significant raise from the
Michigan nickelback Mike Sainristil has vaulted himself into first-round consideration with an impressive evaluating season leading up to the NFL Draft in Detroit on April 25. Sainristil ran a 4.47 40-yard-dash time at the 2024 NFL Combine, showcasing the straight-line speed that made him one of the best defensive playmakers in the nation last season.
It is not often that teams sign players to restricted free agent deals but they do happen. The first, and only one so far, of the 2024 free agency cycle has been completed with Lions tight end Brock Wright. The deal is for one-year, $2.985 million dollars on an original tender. Signing with the Lions
The Detroit Lions could use some depth in their receiving corps, and the Los Angeles Rams may have a potential solution for them. Bleacher Report’s Maurice Moton feels that the Lions should target Rams wide receiver Tutu Atwell in a trade, suggesting that Atwell could be available for a late-round draft pick after Los Angeles
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, tight end Brock Wright has signed an offer sheet with the San Francisco 49ers, putting the Detroit Lions in danger of losing the veteran tight end. The Lions offered Wright a restricted free agent tender this offseason worth $2.985 million over one season. At that point, Wright had…
According to Ian Rapoport, the 49ers signed Lions’ restricted free agent TE Brock Wright to an offer sheet on Friday. Detroit placed the right of first refusal tender on Wright which will cost just under $3 million for the 2024 season. The Lions will now have five days to decide if it wants to match
The Detroit Lions gave a restricted free agent tender to tight end Brock Wright at the beginning of the month. That was supposed to be that and Wright was expected to be back on the Lions in 2024. Now that is in doubt. A player with an RFA tender can still be offered contracts. It
The Lions tendered Brock Wright as a restricted free agent earlier this month, keeping the young tight end around. The team did not use a second-round tender, opening the door to a potential offer sheet. Although RFA offer sheets are fairly rare, the 49ers have submitted one to Wright, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport tweets. The
NFL insider Ian Rapoport reports that the San Francisco 49ers have signed Detroit Lions restricted free agent tight end Brock Wright to an offer sheet. The Lions have five days to match the offer. The Lions tendered Wright a first-right-of-refusal contract, guaranteeing him $2.985 million for the 2024 season. No draft compensation is attached to
The Detroit Lions made some moves to bolster their cornerback situation this offseason, trading for Carlton Davis and signing Amik Robertson. However, the Lions could still use some help in their secondary, which is why Brad Spielberger of Pro Football Focus seems them as the best possible fit for Stephon Gilmore. Gilmore spent the 2023