One year later, everything has changed. For all of them. Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Báez has gone from “Yes! Finally, the Tigers are spending some money” to “Ugh, I’m so sick of this, stop swinging at stuff in the dirt.” Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell has gone from “OK, he’s fun and a good quote
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Amon-Ra St. Brown left Detroit in January bracing for bad news. St. Brown saw Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson briefly in the hallway of the team’s Allen Park practice facility after he finished his end-of-season exit interview with receivers coach Antwaan Randle El. He dapped up Johnson just before the Lions’ first-year play-caller ducked
Over the next several days, leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft, we’re taking a position-by-position look at the Detroit Lions’ roster and evaluating how the team might address each unit. Today: Linebackers. ▶ Current roster: Alex Anzalone, Malcolm Rodriguez, Derrick Barnes, Jalen Reeves-Maybin, Anthony Pittman ▶ Short-term need: Four out of 10 ▶ Long-term need: Six out of
In a recent re-draft of the 2021 NFL Draft, the disrespect of Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell was so obvious that it’s blatant. Despite opting out of his final season at Oregon due to COVID, Penei Sewell was still regarded as a top-10 pick for the 2021 NFL Draft. And if not the best, the
The Detroit Lions actually haven’t had the sixth overall pick all that often in their history, but when was the last time they did and who did they select? Looking back over the Detroit Lions draft history, you obviously see a lot of top-10 overall picks. But over all that time, a rough count says
In the Detroit Lions mailbag segment, we discuss if the Detroit Lions could trade away D’Andre Swift like they traded away Jeffrey Okudah. The Lions need to be able to have the best 53-man roster to win the division. Should the Lions trade away Swift? Also, should the Lions look to trade for LB Devon
We’re two years removed from the 2021 NFL Draft, but it’s safe to say already that it was a wildly successful draft for the Detroit Lions and for general manager Brad Holmes. It was Holmes’ first year as GM, and he was able to select a cornerstone prospect in offensive tackle Penei Sewell with the…
The New York Giants are on the clock in our 2023 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft, where we create a collective NFL mock draft with the help of commenters of this site. The Giants are a team that appears on the cusp of real contention. Last year, they made a nice run and even…
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…
Over the next several days, leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft, we’re taking a position-by-position look at the Detroit Lions’ roster and evaluating how the team might address each unit. Today: Wide receiver. ▶ Current roster: Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Marvin Jones, Josh Reynolds, Kalif Raymond, Quintez Cephus, Maurice Alexander, Trinity Benson, Tom Kennedy, Stanley
The Jacksonville Jaguars were one of the most exciting teams at the end of the 2022 season. They were the AFC’s version of the Detroit Lions, but in a worse division that allowed them to host—and win—a playoff game. Now they’re hoping to take the next step.
The Detroit Lions were reportedly interested in free agent tight end Foster Moreau, before his situation took a dramatic turn. The Detroit Lions tight ends did just fine after T.J. Hockenson was traded last season, but the position is begging for an addition and now it’s most likely to come in the draft. In an
Brad Holmes has built the Detroit Lions into a playoff contender quickly, and ranking lists of general managers around the NFL are taking notice. Brad Holmes took on a tough rebuild when he became Detroit Lions general manager in 2021. It was made more challenging by quarterback Matthew Stafford’s amicable and understandable immediate desire to
After sending Jeff Okudah to the Falcons, here are five more players the Detroit Lions could trade before the 2023 NFL Draft. Rather than carry him as depth even into the start of offseason work, the Detroit Lions traded cornerback Jeff Okudah to the Atlanta Falcons for a fifth-round pick later this month this week.
James Mitchell was eased in to action as a rookie, but new Lions tight ends coach Steve Heiden sees real potential for 2023. The Detroit Lions drafted tight end James Mitchell in the fifth round of the 2022 draft (No. 177 overall) knowing they would not rush him into action coming off a torn ACL early in
According to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, the Detroit Lions pursued tight end Foster Moreau in free agency this offseason. Moreau is a 25-year-old tight end who was the Las Vegas Raiders’ fourth-round pick in 2019. He is coming off his best season with the Raiders, hauling in 33 passes for 420 yards…
Legendary wide receiver Herman Moore talks with Mike Kimber about the Jeffrey Okudah Trade. The Lions could look to sign QB Teddy Bridewater to back up Lions QB Jared Goff. How does Herman Moore feel about the aggressive nature of GM Brad Holmes? Does he believe the Lions got significantly better in 2023? Lions Nation
The move was ultimately not a surprise, but Lions head coach Dan Campbell very plainly and directly explained why Jeff Okudah was traded. The writing was put on the wall with what the Detroit Lions did in free agency to bolster their secondary. Having a looming decision on an $11.5 million fifth-year option for next
Entering his third season in the NFL, Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown wants one thing and it’s pretty simple: to make the playoffs. In an exclusive interview, the Detroit Free Press’ Dave Birkett asked St. Brown—now that he’s had some success personally and as a team—what his major goal is for Year 3.
Allen Park — New Detroit Lions tight ends coach Steve Heiden has one of the youngest position groups in the league. But if anyone thinks he’s shaping his coaching philosophy around that — well, think again. When it comes to his overarching ethos as a coach, there isn’t much wiggle room. “To its core, football