Pride of Detroit

While NFL free agency is likely to get off to a speedy and exciting start, the Detroit Lions often take things slow and steady. Still, it can be hard to keep track of everything that is happening, all the players the Lions are interested in, and all of the moves Detroit has made over the…

After reports suggested the Detroit Lions were targeting free-agent cornerbacks in the $12 million-per-year range —and after seeing Carlton Davis III land a $20 million-per-year deal with the Patriots—it was a bit surprising to see D.J. Reed quickly agree to terms with Detroit. Surprising, but also exciting. Landing Reed at $4 million per year less…

Just two hours into the NFL’s 2025 tampering period of free agency, the Detroit Lions made a splash move, agreeing to terms with Jets cornerback D.J. Reed on a reported three-year, $48 million contract. Reed is expected to take over the starting role left vacant after Carlton Davis departed for the Patriots.

On Monday afternoon, the Detroit Lions made one of the biggest splash moves during the tampering period of free agency, agreeing to terms with former Jets cornerback D.J. Reed. It’s reportedly a three-year, $48 million deal. While it’s a bit surprising to see the Lions move on from one of their most beloved additions from…

The Detroit Lions didn’t take long to pivot after losing cornerback Carlton Davis to free agency. According to several reports (Jordan Schultz first), the Lions are signing former Jets cornerback D.J. Reed to a three-year, $48 million contract, including $32 million guaranteed. Reed will average $16 million a year, which is less than the reported…

As the NFL prepares to kick off their 2025 free agency period, now is a good time to take a look at the Detroit Lions roster with an updated depth chart. This version of the Lions depth chart lists/ranks all the players but also highlights the team’s current projected starters (bolded), which gives fans perspective…

On Sunday, word leaked that the Detroit Lions will be releasing Za’Darius Smith. For some, it’s a pretty big surprise given that the Lions traded for Smith at the deadline last year, and he gave Detroit some much-needed juice in their pass rush. In eight games, Smith produced 4.0 sacks and 36 pressures, according to…

It was just over a month ago that defensive end Myles Garrett sent the national media into a tizzy with a public trade request. In the statement, Garrett said he want to “compete for and win a Super Bowl,” suggesting he didn’t think that was possible in Cleveland. Turns out, $40 million a year is…

The NFL offseason will kick into overdrive on Monday afternoon, with the opening of the free agency tampering period at Noon ET. Starting then, teams will be able to negotiate with agents for players who are set to become free agents. Those negotiations can turn into agreements with new players on new teams that become…

On Friday, the Detroit Lions and Derrick Barnes reportedly agreed to a three-year deal to keep the linebacker in Detroit for the foreseeable future. Ever since the Lions drafted Barnes in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, the former Purdue linebacker has been on the rise. Friday represents the culmination of a bunch…

This week, the Detroit sports world lost Andy Isaac, a local superfan who had gained notoriety chronicling his love of food, obsession over sports, and hate for the Chicago Bears via his popular Twitter account @WorldOfIsaac. His battle with Hodgkin’s lymphoma lasted over two decades, but on Thursday he passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones.

The Detroit Lions continue to fortify their linebacker room before the start of free agency. Just hours after reports broke that the Lions are re-signing linebacker Derrick Barnes to a three-year extension, ESPN is reporting that Detroit has agreed to bring back Anthony Pittman on a one-year deal. No further terms have been revealed at…

News broke Friday morning that the Detroit Lions are re-signing linebacker Derrick Barnes to a three-year, $25.5 million deal, with $16 million in guarantees. Barnes is a member of Lions general manager Brad Holmes’ inaugural draft class back in 2021, and was having a terrific start to 2024 before an unfortunate knee injury in a…

On Friday, the Detroit Lions and Derrick Barnes reportedly agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $25.5 million. It’s the first major re-signing the Lions have made this offseason, and also one of the most interesting. We knew the Lions quite fond of Barnes and his play, but given he’s coming off a serious, season-ending…