With the Detroit Lions’ recent success, they have surged in popularity, not only in the state of Michigan, but all around the world. In 2022, HBO’s Hard Knocks helped introduce football fans to the many personalities in the Lions’ locker room behind the scenes, and what they found was an extremely likable coach, an influx…
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Detroit Lions legendary running back Barry Sanders revealed on Friday evening that over Father’s Day weekend he suffered a recent medical episode. “I experienced a health scare related to my heart,” Sanders wrote in a statement posted on Twitter. “It was unexpected and served as a reminder of the importance of staying vigilant about our…
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’re well aware Sam LaPorta’s rookie year could be classified as historic. Sam LaPorta’s statistical impact as a Rookie TE was historic, registering 86 catches for nearly 900 yards while scoring 10 TD’s.Despite those gaudy numbers, the most impressive element to LaPorta’s season might’ve been his ability to…
When the Detroit Lions released Cameron Sutton earlier this offseason, after the veteran cornerback was wanted for domestic battery charges, many were interested in the financial impact of the move. Sutton had a whopping $10.5 million salary that was guaranteed, and back at the time, we gave as good of an explanation of what happens…
It may be the offseason, but thanks to social media, our access to the Detroit Lions is never really turned off—at least not completely. And while social media and the internet as a whole can be certainly have their drawbacks, there are at least some positives that go along with it.
The Detroit Lions waived undrafted rookie kicker James Turner on Tuesday, but they may see him again soon. On Thursday, the Green Bay Packers were awarded Turner after putting in a claim for him on waivers, according to the official transaction wire. Currently, waiver wire priority is determined from last year’s results, so Green Bay…
The deadest period of the NFL’s offseason is upon us, so there’s no better time to start reviewing the Detroit Lions roster and establishing expectations for the personnel in 2024. The Lions were able to accomplish so much as a team a year ago, winning their first division title and playoff game in over 30…
Since taking over as general manager for the Detroit Lions, Brad Holmes’ interest in wide receivers has been both rumored and real. He traded up 20 spots to select Jameson Williams in the 2022 NFL Draft, but that was roughly a year after he had been rumored to be interested in moving up for Ja’Marr…
This week, the Detroit Lions made a change to their kicker competition, and it’s one fans were hoping for over the past two months. The Lions officially signed former Michigan Panthers kicker Jake Bates and waived undrafted rookie James Turner. That means when the Lions take the field in late July for training camp, it…
With OTAs in the past, many people think NFL players spend the next five weeks kicking back and vacationing. And while some may be doing that, several Detroit Lions players are spending their free time giving back to the community. One common way to do that this time of year is to host youth football…
We live in different times now. The Detroit Lions are considered one of the best-run organizations right now, and they’re a common pick for serious Super Bowl contender this year. At the top of the organization, general manager Brad Holmes is viewed as one of the best at his position, and many of his decisions…
The Detroit Lions selected one of the most pro-ready players in the draft in Terrion Arnold. He likely slots into the Lions’ first-team defensive backs rotation and will see the field plenty in his rookie season. Beyond him, though, the Lions went all in on project players for most of the rest of their picks.…
On Tuesday, the NFL released each team’s training camp report dates and locations, with the Detroit Lions bringing their players back to Allen Park starting on July 20. The Lions completed their OTA and minicamp spring schedule in mid-June and are currently on a summer break. For most players, that means training independently, working at…
The Detroit Lions made the signing of former UFL kicker Jake Bates official on Tuesday, and with it came a corresponding move. The Lions announced that rookie kicker James Turner has been waived. It’s not a surprise that the Lions are opting to only carry two kickers going into training camp, but their decision between…