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The final day of media sessions at the NFL Combine was for the offensive line prospects. I was told it’s arguably the best day of the NFL Combine week, not only because offensive linemen can be highly entertaining, but because much of the media clears out, and it gives you a chance to ask more…

The Detroit Lions were the most-bet team of the 2024 season, per an ESPN roundup of the year’s sports betting trends. This season was huge for sports betting in general, with Americans set to bet $1.4 billion on the Super Bowl alone, according to the American Gaming Association. It was a big year for favorites,…

New Detroit Lions tight end coach Tyler Roehl has yet to meet with the local media, so we don’t have a great picture as to what he’ll bring to the team in his first NFL coaching job. However, Roehl’s influence was all over the NFL Combine this week, as several players who will be drafted…

My week down at the 2025 NFL Combine will come to an end on Saturday, as the final group of draft prospects—the offensive linemen—meet with the media on Saturday morning. Thus will end my first NFL Combine experience, and a pretty good one, if I do say so myself.

The middle portion of on-field drills kicked off at the 2025 NFL Combine featuring the safeties, which put a bow on the defensive participants at this year’s event. While not a pressing need for the Detroit Lions, they can always use depth, and we take a look at which prospects could help them achieve that.

You can never have enough cornerbacks in the NFL, and the Detroit Lions could be in the market for one as early as the first round in the 2025 NFL Draft. On Thursday at the NFL Combine, I spent a lot of time talking to cornerbacks of different sizes, backgrounds, and draft projection. And plenty…

The Detroit Lions love their tight ends. And while both Sam LaPorta and Brock Wright are both signed through the 2026 season, tight end always seems like a possibility for the Lions’ drafts. This year, it probably won’t be until later in the draft, so during Thursday’s NFL Combine press conferences, I tried to focus…

On Thursday, the interior defensive linemen kicked off the televised coverage of the 2025 NFL Combine, followed by the standout edge rushers, and the linebackers wrapped up the day. Not all of the 10 linebackers we recommended Detroit Lions fans keep an eye on participated in measurables or on-field drills, but five of them had…

The interior defensive linemen kicked off the televised coverage of the 2025 NFL Combine on Thursday and were followed by the edge rushers. While not every edge rusher invited to the Combine participated—four of 12 edge rushers we previewed did not—but in a deep class, there were still several players who stood out.

According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Detroit Lions are planning to release veteran linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin. The move comes just a year after handing Reeves-Maybin a two-year, $7.5 million contract that included $5.245 million guaranteed. The linebacker was going to cost $4.645 million against the salary cap this year, but that will drop to…

Safety may not be the Detroit Lions’ biggest need at the moment. Detroit has All-Pro Kerby Joseph and Pro Bowl Brian Branch returning for the 2025 season. But as of now, there are questions both about the future and the depth of the position. Ifeatu Melifonwu is a free agent this year, while Joseph could…

The 2025 NFL Combine is scheduled to be televised from Thursday, February 27 through Sunday, March 2, and we’re previewing every position group leading up to the big event. So far, we have already previewed which quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, offensive tackles, interior offensive linemen, interior defensive linemen, edge rushers, linebackers, and…

Kelvin Sheppard’s ascent to Detroit Lions defensive coordinator happened quickly, but don’t tell him his coaching career is young. “I keep hearing that, ‘Still so young.’ And I say, ‘What does that mean? Are we talking my age, or are we talking about experience in the profession that I work in?’ Because I’ve been doing…

Last year, the Detroit Lions made a difficult decision to let former Pro Bowl guard Jonah Jackson leave in free agency. He would end up signing a massive three-year, $51 million contract with the Los Angeles Rams while the Lions filled his spot on the roster with veteran Pro Bowl guard Kevin Zeitler on a…

While linebacker may not seem like an immediate need for the Detroit Lions, it could certainly be argued as one of their bigger long-term needs. Only Jack Campbell is signed beyond the 2026 season, so don’t be surprised if Detroit is in the market for another young, long-term piece who could replace either Alex Anzalone…

The NFLPA released the results of their third ever report card for all 32 franchises. Back in 2023, the Players Association began this venture with the purpose of incentivizing teams to examine their weaknesses, improve their facilities, and challenge teams to continually work at providing better resources for their players. The report cards are based…

On Tuesday, former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator turned head coach of the Chicago Bears Ben Johnson had his first press conference at the 2025 NFL Combine. During the media session, Johnson was expressing his excitement to work with Bears quarterback Caleb Williams when he made a comment that many took as a dig at both…

One of the tougher losses for the Detroit Lions coaching staff this offseason was defensive line coach Terrell Williams leaving to take a defensive coordinator job with the New England Patriots—following his long-time friend Mike Vrabel. But the Lions quickly replaced Williams with another high-profile defensive line coach: Kacy Rodgers.

On Tuesday, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell made his first media appearance since the team finalized their coaching staff for the 2025 season. Detroit’s staff experienced a ton of overturn, having to replace both coordinators and six additional coaches who left for promotions elsewhere. In total, the Lions hired 10 new faces for 2025, and…

New Detroit Lions offensive coordinator John Morton has been in this position before. Back in 2017, he was the offensive coordinator of the New York Jets. Led by 38-year-old quarterback Josh McCown, running back Bilal Powell, and a receiver group including the likes of Robbie (Chosen) Anderson and Jermaine Kearse, the Jets predictably struggled to…