Allen Park — The Detroit Lions announced Tuesday they’ve re-signed offensive tackle Matt Nelson. Initially signed by the team as an undrafted free agent out of Iowa in 2019, the Lions immediately converted Nelson from a defensive lineman to an offensive tackle. He spent his rookie year on the team’s practice squad, before making the
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And we’re back. As you might expect, there was a lot of movement on the first day of free agency, and we did our best to keep you updated throughout the day. The Detroit Lions joined in the frenzy Monday, re-signing three of their own, linebacker Alex Anzalone, defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs and running back
Monday signaled the beginning of the tampering period, and the Detroit Lions struck quickly. By agreeing to sign former Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton, they kicked off free agency with a bang, but it was also just one move alongside the decision to re-sign two key free agents of their own. The Lions are also bringing…
Allen Park — The Detroit Lions have freed up $5 million in cap space by restructuring safety Tracy Walker’s contract, according to ESPN. These moves are common throughout the NFL and a restructure doesn’t mean a pay deduction. In fact, players typically welcome restructures because it converts a significant portion of their base salary into
The Detroit Lions spent the hours before the NFL’s legal tampering window opened Monday afternoon taking care of some in-house priorities. The team reached a new, two-year extension with veteran defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs shortly before taking care of six exclusive-rights free agents, including tight end Brock Wright and running back Craig Reynolds. The legal
When NFL owners get together later this month to discuss rules proposals, several of the changes they will be considering will have a distinct Detroit Lions feel. The Lions submitted three of the nine playing rules proposals on the ballot at the NFL’s annual spring meeting, and one of the two bylaw proposals up for
The NFL is weighing nine rules changes and multiple bylaw changes, including several submitted by the Detroit Lions. All three of the team’s rules proposals have to do with altering the league’s officiating system. The first would see the league expand a coach’s ability to challenge personal-foul calls. It’s possible this gains some momentum with
Allen Park — Alex Anzalone was one of the first players the Detroit Lions targeted after hiring general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell in 2021. On Monday, two days before the veteran linebacker was set to hit the open market, the team kept him in the fold with a new contract. A source
The Detroit Lions have reportedly re-signed starting MIKE linebacker Alex Anzalone to a three-year contract, bringing him back for the third consecutive season. Anzalone had his fair share of struggles his first season in Detroit, but he seemed to have turned a corner in his second year in Detroit. Anzalone tends to get a bad…
Coming off the best season of his career, Alex Anzalone has cashed in very nicely to stay with the Detroit Lions. As he prepared for free agency, again, Alex Anzalone hinted strongly at seeking a multi-year deal that would provide some security. That made re-signing with the Detroit Lions a natural question, but on Monday
While the Chicago Bears raided two Super Bowl contenders for upgrades to their linebacking corps at the start of 2023 NFL free agency Monday, the Detroit Lions kept one of their own. The Lions and linebacker Alex Anzalone agreed to a three-year contract worth a maximum value of $18.75 million. Anzalone, who played the past
Once they inevitably release Halapoulivaati Vaitai, the Detroit Lions could land one of these free agents to replace him at right guard. As the last bad contract given out by the previous regime, and coming off missing the entire 2022 season with a back injury, it should only be a matter of time before the
The Detroit Lions wasted little time getting help for their subpar secondary in 2023 NFL free agency. The Lions agreed to a three-year contract with former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cam Sutton, the Free Press confirmed Monday. The deal, which maxes out at $33 million and includes $22.5 million guaranteed, was finalized less than two hours
The Detroit Lions have made their first splash in free agency under general manager Brad Holmes. As first reported by Ian Rapoport, the Lions have agreed to terms with former Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton. Per Rapoport, it’s a three-year deal worth $33 million with $22.5 million guaranteed. The Lions had a huge need at cornerback
Allen Park — Alex Anzalone was one of the first players the Detroit Lions targeted after hiring general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell in 2021. On Monday, two days before the veteran linebacker was set to hit the open market, the team kept him in the fold with a new contract. A source
Derek Carr of the New Orleans Saints speaks to members of the media after signing a four-year contract with the Saints at New Orleans Saints Indoor Practice Facility on March 11, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) Today’s NFL rumors surround the whirlwind period of free agency in which Aaron Rodgers
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes made arguably the biggest free agent signing of his tenure in the Motor City when he signed cornerback Cameron Sutton to a 3-year, 33-million contract. Sutton entered the NFL in 2017, as a third-round pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He spent his first four seasons as a multi-versatile reserve,…
The Detroit Lions have made their first big move of NFL free agency in 2023. Cornerback Cam Sutton is signing a three-year deal worth $33 million with $22.5 million guaranteed, the Free Press confirmed. It’s the biggest free-agent contract handed out under general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell in their three years of
The Detroit Lions have made their first big move of NFL free agency in 2023. Cornerback Cam Sutton is signing a three-year deal worth $33 million with $22.5 million guaranteed, according to NFL Network. It’s the biggest free-agent contract handed out under general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell in their three years of
Allen Park — Filling one of the team’s biggest roster needs heading into free agency, the Detroit Lions have reached an agreement with Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton. A third-round draft pick out of Tennessee in 2017, Sutton has spent all six of his seasons with the Steelers, appearing in at least 15 games each