Brodric Martin didn’t play much as a rookie in 2023. Despite being a third-round pick by the Lions out of Western Kentucky, Martin was a healthy scratch for far more games than he played, even though Detroit’s defensive line lacked depth and oomph. That should change in 2024 thanks to a changed Martin. He’s visibly
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Being able to progress through their reads is a key component of every NFL quarterback’s game. It was also one of the key potential concerns surrounding Detroit Lions second-year quarterback Hendon Hooker when he entered the NFL Draft in 2023. Now, a year into his NFL career, Lions coach Dan Campbell has been happy to…
Many NFL analysts and insiders strongly believed Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson would be a head coach on another team right now. Johnson has certainly had opportunities, with Carolina and Washington this past offseason and also with the Panthers and Texans, and perhaps the Colts, a year earlier. Yet Johnson has turned all the
On the plane ride back from the Detroit Lions’ gut-wrenching loss to the San Francisco 49ers, offensive coordinator Ben Johnson’s mind wandered about his future. Johnson had just completed one of the most impressive seasons in Lions history. He had already conducted a few head coaching interviews, and more awaited him when the plane touched…
Hear from Detroit Lions players defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson, defensive lineman Brodric Martin, quarterback Hendon Hooker, and tight end Sam LaPorta as they speak to the media on May 30, 2024. 0:00 – 7:29 – Aidan Hutchinson 7:29 – 12:19 – Brodric Martin 12:19 – 19:10 – Hendon Hooker 19:10 – 27:16 – Sam LaPorta
Last week during the first week of OTAs, the Detroit Lions offense looked like it had some significant rust. They opened 11-on-11s with three straight incompletions, a near interception, and a draw play that went nowhere. Soon after, Jameson Williams dropped a big pass, and while the offense eventually recovered, it was more bad than…
For a second straight offseason, Ben Johnson exited the coaching carousel to keep his offensive coordinator post in Detroit. After being viewed as the leader for the Panthers’ HC job in 2023, Johnson had been in position as the front-runner to replace Ron Rivera with the Commanders. Shortly after the NFC Championship Game, Commanders brass received word — while
This is not the first time that Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tee Higgins and the Detroit Lions have been mentioned in the same sentence this offseason. Before the 2024 NFL Draft, Ringer analyst Ben Solak suggested that the Lions trade their 29th pick away for Higgins. At the time that seemed like a good idea since everything
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The Detroit Lions opened their OTA session to the media on a sunny Thursday, May 30th, at the team’s training facility in Allen Park. It was a good chance to catch the team in action in the voluntary portion of the offseason practices. Most of the team was in attendance, with a few notable exceptions.
The Detroit Lions took the field Thursday afternoon for their fifth session of Organized Team Activities—the second of which was open to the media. Like last week’s practice, there was a large portion of players missing from practice. I’ll break down the players I did and didn’t see out there playing, and provide additional commentary…
Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson surprised many when he decided to return to the Detroit Lions in the same role over the offseason. What was more shocking and controversial was how he made his decision before even interviewing for a Washington Commanders job with which he had been heavily linked. Johnson explained the move on Thursday.
David Montgomery still plays running back for the Detroit Lions. And he was their leading rusher last season. That statement is necessary because in seemingly the vast majority the national media attention drawn by the Lions after their 12-5 2023 campaign, one in which they won a division title and won a playoff game –