The Detroit Lions hosted their sixth and final OTA of the Spring on Thursday, wrapping up offseason activities until they report back for training camp later in July. Due to some wet weather in the Metro Detroit area, coaches opted to use their indoor facility for the afternoon practice, and in general, the intensity of…
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On Thursday, the Detroit Lions will wrap up their sixth and final Organized Team Activity (OTA) practice of the spring, and coach Dan Campbell addressed the media for the final time before training camp. Campbell opened his press conference by discussing All-Pro Frank Ragnow’s decision to retire and why he respected his decision—while also shutting…
Someone reset the counter: it’s officially been ‘0’ days since a national writer has mocked up a trade where the Detroit Lions acquire an edge rusher. In a recent article from ESPN, NFL writer Ben Solak proposed the Lions acquire Pro Bowl edge rusher Trey Hendrickson from the Cincinnati Bengals in hopes of finally putting…
According to a report from NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the Detroit Lions have signed veteran offensive lineman Trystan Colon in the wake of Frank Ragnow’s retirement. The team has yet to officially announce either move, but with the Lions currently in their second week of Organized Team Activities (OTAs), it’s possible we could see both…
When All-Pro center Frank Ragnow announced his retirement, many fans and football analysts were caught off guard—but were the Detroit Lions? Some will point to the timing of Ragnow’s retirement on Monday, noting that it occurred after free agency and the draft, and argue that he did the Lions a disservice by not allowing them…
The Detroit Lions spent the offseason with a question mark at the right guard spot following the departure of Kevin Zeitler in free agency. It opened the door for sophomore Christian Mahogany to step in, but there were lingering questions about Graham Glasgow, who struggled down the stretch in 2024 at left guard.
New Detroit Lions’ linebacker Grant Stuard has been around the block before in the NFL. The fifth-year linebacker spent his rookie season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the last three with the Indianapolis Colts. Two well-run, respectable franchises. However, having spent a little time in the Lions’ offseason program, Stuard has quickly noticed that…
On Monday, Detroit Lions fans mourned the retirement of All-Pro center Frank Ragnow, and celebrated his outstanding seven-year career. It was a day of mixed emotions, as it undoubtedly hurts the Lions’ chances to continue their success, but it’s also hard not to feel happy for the player who battled chronic injuries for a half-decade…
When Frank Ragnow officially announced his retirement from football, it sparked a wave of speculation and opinion, particularly around why one of the NFL’s best centers would step away at just 29 years old. One report suggested that a new deal or more money could have kept Ragnow in the middle of Detroit’s vaunted offensive…
Over the last 15 offseasons, at least one undrafted rookie free agent (UDFA) has made the Detroit Lions active season roster. While that appears to be a daunting task with the Lions’ loaded 2025 roster, there are some interesting patterns we can ascertain from the current regime that may give certain UDFAs a leg up…
The Detroit Lions All-Pro center Frank Ragnow announced his retirement on Monday, leaving fans with several questions about the team’s future. While the team will surely have a competition to find his on-field replacement during training camp, the financial implications following his retirement are clearer but not yet solidified.
Half of the Detroit Lions Organized Team Activity practices are in the books. Coach Dan Campbell made the difficult decision to cut their spring program short after being named to the Hall of Fame Game at the end of July—meaning their training camp will start a bit early this year.
It’s June 2, and that means the NFL world is discussing how NFL teams have taken advantage of their Post-June 1 designations, clearing much-needed salary cap space for their franchises. However, in 2025, the Detroit Lions chose not to utilize any June 1 designations, and they were correct in doing so. Let’s discuss why.
Based on our most recent approval poll, most Detroit Lions fans are pretty darn happy with the job General Manager Brad Holmes is doing. He’s currently sitting on a 96 percent approval rating—which is actually the lowest it’s been in nearly three years. That just goes to show you how high the bar Holmes has…
The Detroit Lions have built themselves a talented roster, but how talented is it amongst the league’s best? Preseason football is still months away, and we are in limbo between seasons. Some folks are focused on the season to come, making OTA observations and roster analyses. Some are still looking at the year that was,…
Hey, here’s an idea: how about we let Jameson Williams play this upcoming season before we start making plans for his future, yeah? I know. I get it. You’re still not over how he missed the majority of his rookie season with an ACL injury he suffered in the National Championship game that same year.…
It’s still weird to think that we’re living in a golden age of Detroit Lions fandom. Honestly, maybe the true golden age is ahead of us. But for most of us who have spent decades lamenting one of the worst franchises in football, we’re still a little in disbelief about how lucky we are to…
It’s cool to support people chasing their dreams. That’s one of the takeaways from a fantastic profile on Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates from Tony Paul of The Detroit News. The writer caught up with Bates just ahead of the Michigan Panthers finale at Ford Field on Saturday afternoon, and he had nothing but kind…
On Friday, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell revealed that only two of the team’s 90 players were not present for team Organized Team Activities. After cross-checking his list of 21 players limited or not participating in on-field practices with our own attendance taking, it became clear the two players not at Allen Park were center…
A quick way to easily dismiss the potential of the 2025 Detroit Lions is to point out they have two new coordinators for the upcoming season. Both offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn left for head coaching jobs—a testament to the kind of coaches Dan Campbell is able to identify and trust.