Back in late April, the Lions emphasized cornerback in the draft. Terrion Arnold, the team’s first rounder from Alabama, was supposed to be able to solve some of the secondary issues. Now, it’s unclear whether he’ll be ready to play in the first game. Arnold suffered a chest injury during Monday’s practice. By Wednesday, he
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We’re almost to cut down time and if you’ve been following the Detroit Lions or any other team in the league, then you know crazy things can happen during that time. Stuff like a team cutting or trading a guy that’s been around for a long time. One NFL analyst thinks the Lions could be
As we sat in the press room on day three of the 2024 NFL Draft, there was some talk about how weird it was that LSU defensive lineman Mekhi Wingo was still on the board. This was someone that was expected to go as high as the the third-round by some. Yet, here he was
Bears Lions Lions QB Nate Sudfeld had a rough start to his first preseason action this year where he missed four of his first five pass attempts and picked up a first down in just one of his first six drives. Detroit HC Dan Campbell needs to see more out of Sudfeld but praised his
If there’s one thing that we’ve been talking about all offseason with the Detroit Lions it’s that they need receiver help. It’s not just us at A to Z Detroit, ESPN analysts say the Lions biggest remaining need is receiver, the Athletic said their biggest concern with the Lions is the hole in the receiving
It’s been kind of a rough week for the Detroit Lions’ secondary. Both rookie cornerbacks Terrion Arnold and Ennis Rakestraw left practice with injuries on Monday. Both injuries seem to be minor and we should see both guys on Week 1, but it’s tough to lose them. On top of that undrafted rookie Morice Norris
It’s a 2024 NFL betting preview but with a preamble. *Spoilers ahead* Howard Ratner, portrayed by Adam Sandler and the tragic hero (?) of the Safdie brother’s 2019 film Uncut Gems, is a compulsive gambler. Over the course of the film, Ratner’s life spirals further and further out of control as he robs Peter to…
The Detroit Lions head to Arrowhead to take on the Kansas City Chiefs for their Week 2 matchup of the preseason. While most of the starters are going to be rested—especially on the offensive side of the ball—one of the most promising developments of the week has been Hendon Hooker’s recovery from a concussion he…
In a roster move that slid under the radar because it took place just before Wednesday’s practice, the Detroit Lions added cornerback Javelin Guidry to the den. Guidry spent the last four seasons with the New York Jets, including the entire 2023 season on the Jets’ injured reserve. The 5-foot-9 Guidry immediately takes the throne
Second-year running back Jahmyr Gibbs is expected to be a massive part of what the Detroit Lions do on offense in 2024. If the Lions make the Super Bowl this season — as they are one of the favorites to do so — Gibss will likely be a big reason why. That’s why everyone at
One of the names that Lions fans have been buzzing about as a potential acquisition to help bolster the pass rush is now off the market. Matthew Judon, a Detroit native and product of Grand Valley State University in Michigan, is heading from the Patriots to the Falcons. Judon is a four-time Pro Bowler and
NFL teams are still feeling out the new kickoff formation and rules. For Lions special teams coordinator Dave Fipp, the unknown is a great opportunity for innovation. Fipp and head coach Dan Campbell watched every kickoff and return from the first week of preseason, and seeing what other teams were doing energized Fipp beyond his
The San Francisco 49ers were the team to beat last season as they went 12-5 en route to a Super Bowl berth. Should you put your money on them to do it again? Kyle Shanahan’s team has retained most of the superstars from a roster that eclipsed 11 wins in back-to-back seasons, so sportsbooks have
Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker, a former Tennessee Vols standout, returned to game action last week for the first time since suffering a torn ACL at UT in late 2022. Hooker passed for 36 yards and rushed for 34 yards in the Lions’ preseason opener against the New York Giants before he was forced from