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We’ve become spoiled under general manager Brad Holmes. In his first three draft classes, the Detroit Lions have produced at least three full-time starters who are playing at a near-elite level. 2021: Penei Sewell, Alim McNeill, Amon-Ra St. Brown2022: Aidan Hutchinson, Jameson Williams, Kerby Joseph2023: Jahmyr Gibbs, Jack Campbell, Sam LaPorta, Brian Branch

It would probably surprise many Detroit Lions fans to know that veteran defensive tackle Pat O’Connor was a seventh-round draft pick by the Detroit Lions in 2017. Though he had a decent preseason as a rookie out of Eastern Michigan, he was waived and brought back to the practice squad, only to be released again…

The 2025 NFL Combine kicks off in the final week of February and we are exploring each position group ahead of the big event. So far, we have previewed quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends the Detroit Lions should be scouting, and in this article, we take a look at the offensive tackle…

We are just about three weeks away from a new league calendar, free agency blossoming before our eyes. Any good evaluation of free agency must begin internally—with the pieces you know and trust—before anything else can come on down. The Detroit Lions have a good number of pieces set for the market, and the question…

Meko Scott and I (Morgan Cannon) are back on the Pride of Detroit YouTube channel, discussing what to expect from the 2025 NFL Combine taking place in Indianapolis next week. We begin by setting the table a bit for the offseason, as we lay out some key dates to be aware of as we approach…

The Detroit Lions announced on Tuesday the entirety of their 2025 coaching staff. Obviously, this year the Lions went through some pretty significant changes. Detroit lost both their offensive coordinator (Ben Johnson) and defensive coordinator (Aaron Glenn) to head coaching jobs, and both ended up taking a few Lions coaches with them.

The Detroit Lions officially announced the hiring of their new coordinators—John Morton as the offensive coordinator and Kelvin Sheppard as defensive coordinator—on January 30. It’s been nearly three weeks, and we had yet to hear from the coaches, but the two broke their silence this week in a pair of interviews with Fox 2 Detroit’s…

Our 2025 NFL Combine preview series is progressing as we inch closer to the NFL’s televised coverage of the event on Thursday, February 27. So far, we have already previewed which quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers the Detroit Lions should be scouting. In this article, we wrap up the offensive skill positions by examining…

The Detroit Lions are going to be expecting big things from defensive end Aidan Hutchinson in 2025, despite coming off a major injury. That’s because Hutchinson is expected to make a full recovery from the brutal fracture of his tibia and fibula, suffered in the Lions’ Week 6 blowout of the Dallas Cowboys.

Next up in our Detroit Lions free agent series we have cornerback and special teams ace Khalil Dorsey. Here’s a look at our previously written free agent profiles: QB Teddy Bridgewater, WR Allen Robinson, WR Tim Patrick, G Kevin Zeitler, OT Dan Skipper, EDGE Al-Quadin Muhammad, DT Kyle Peko, LB Derrick Barnes, CB Carlton Davis,…

Alim McNeill, one of the many casualties suffered by the Detroit Lions defense this past season, is taking steps on the road to recovery, a new rehab video shows. Well, probably not very big physical steps. The fourth-year defensive tackle suffered a season-ending torn ACL in December against the Buffalo Bills that required surgery. In…

With the NFL season now comfortably behind us, it’s time to take one last look at the Detroit Lions’ 2024 season and celebrate the best moments. It’s time for the Pride of Detroit Awards, or the PODies. Wait, that sounds like potties. Let’s just stick with the POD Awards.

The 2025 NFL Combine kicks off in the final week of February and we are exploring each position group ahead of the big event. So far, we have already previewed which quarterbacks and running backs the Detroit Lions should be scouting, and in this article, we take a look at the wide receiver prospects who…

As the NFL’s new year fast approaches, Detroit Lions fans await a wave of offseason moves. There could be some roster cuts or trades, but the real turning points in the offseason are free agency and the draft. Each franchise will look to reload or rebuild in the coming months, and the acquisitions made during…

There is one Detroit Lions upcoming free agent that we can be certain the team will not be re-signing in March. That is the incomparable Teddy Bridgewater. Now that the veteran quarterback is nearing the end of his playing days, Bridgewater is chasing his passion of community building and youth mentorship through a career in…

Our 2025 NFL Combine preview series continues, with this installment focusing on a handful of running backs who should be on the radar of Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes. The running backs will participate in on-field activities on Saturday, March 1, a day that will also feature this year’s quarterback class (a group we…

For the first time since August*, there will be no meaningful football being played this Sunday. Unfortunately, that is just a sign of things to come. The offseason is long and painful, but if you want to make an optimistic spin on it, it frees up significant time of your weekend. Without devoting at least…

The 2025 NFL Combine begins on Monday, February 24, with prospects arriving alongside their positional groups over the next few days. During their time in Indianapolis, players will go through orientation, receive medical checks, meet with NFL teams, and take the podium to answer questions from the media. Then, on Thursday, February 27, NFL Network…

Next up in our Detroit Lions free agent series we have veteran wide receiver and Detroit native, Allen Robinson. Here’s a look at our previously written free agent profiles: WR Tim Patrick, G Kevin Zeitler, OT Dan Skipper, EDGE Al-Quadin Muhammad, DT Kyle Peko, LB Derrick Barnes, CB Carlton Davis, CB Emmanuel Moseley, CB Kindle…

Following the conclusion of this past weekend’s Super Bowl, the 2024 season is officially over and the entire NFL is in the offseason. For the NFL Draft community, this marks a big week to flood the market with mock drafts, and we’ve gathered projections from 35 different draft analysts for this week’s roundup.