Aaron Glenn isn’t always popular with Lions fans for his inconsistent defenses in his three years running Detroit’s defense. However, Glenn was the top-rated defensive coordinator to be a head coaching candidate this offseason in a survey of over 750 active NFL defensive players. The survey, conducted and published by the NFLPA, included Glenn as
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Five Detroit Lions have been named to the 2024 Pro Bowl games, the league announced on Wednesday evening. Let’s get right into it and break it down player by player. TE Sam LaPorta — Obviously, this is LaPorta’s first-ever Pro Bowl selection, considering he’s a rookie. LaPorta is currently sixth among NFL tight ends with
In one NFL analysts’ assessment of which teams are most likely to win Super Bowl LVIII, the Brand New Lions didn’t crack the top five. NFL.com’s Adam Schein ranked the Lions as the seventh-most likely team to hoist the Lombardi Trophy next month, citing some coaching concerns.
The Detroit Lions had to make some hard decisions earlier this week when they let veteran defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs go in order to clear some space on the roster. Here’s the thing, it’s not going to get any easier from here. The Lions still have to clear more space. As of right now, there’s
Week 18 has amounted to little more than a mere formality for the Detroit Lions this season, and how refreshing is that to read? The Lions wrapped up the division in Week 16 by knocking off the Minnesota Vikings in a nail-biter at U.S. Bank Stadium, but this week, they meet again to put a…
Thankfully the Detroit Lions held on against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 16 and won the division, else Saturday’s controversial defeat to the Dallas Cowboys would have felt even more painful. Instead, the biggest injustice now comes down to playoff seeding, as the Lions look destined for the No. 3 seed in the NFC.
The Detroit Lions parted ways with two defensive linemen this week. Tackle Isaiah Buggs was waived from the active roster on Tuesday, followed by the Lions releasing EDGE Burce Irvin from the practice squad on Wednesday. Both men played in the Week 17 loss to the Cowboys. Head coach Dan Campbell was asked about the
Every year around this time, fans and media alike voice their displeasure over the dozens of worthy players left off the Pro Bowl roster. With that in mind, here’s a look at five of this year’s biggest snubs. L’Jarius Sneed, Kansas City Chiefs cornerback: We start with perhaps the biggest snub of them all in
The initial 2024 Pro Bowl roster has been announced and the NFC North division champions are well represented. The roster is subject to change due to the results of the NFL playoffs but for now, five Lions made the initial roster. Sam LaPorta, Penei Sewell, Frank Ragnow, Aidan Hutchison, and Jalen Reeves-Maybin all were named
Five Detroit Lions have been named to the 2024 Pro Bowl games, the league announced on Wednesday evening. Let’s get right into it and break it down player by player. TE Sam LaPorta — Obviously, this is LaPorta’s first-ever Pro Bowl selection, considering he’s a rookie. LaPorta is currently sixth among NFL tight ends with…
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta and edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson have been voted into the Pro Bowl for the first time in their careers. Along with them, right tackle Penei Sewell is going to his second Pro Bowl. What a big honor for the rookie and the second year man. Making the Pro Bowl
The NFL announced their Pro Bowl teams on Wednesday night and the Lions have a good handful of players that made the final cut. 5 in all. Here’s who will be representing the Lions at the Pro Bowl if the Lions aren’t still in the playoffs that is: Aidan Hutchinson: Hutchinson received a lot of
For a long time now, Brandon Thorn has been one of my favorite follows on Twitter. If you are unfamiliar with his work, Thorn is an offensive and defensive line analyst who has really put in both the time and effort to be one of the more respected members of the community.
The Detroit Lions are back at home in Week 18, taking on the Minnesota Vikings in a battle of NFC North rivals. While the Lions are dealing with some typical late-season bumps and bruises, overall they are getting healthier and are expected to return at least two players from injured reserve this week—with a third…