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As we inch closer to Detroit Lions training camp, our preview series continues to make its way through the roster, and in this installment, we arrive at the edge rushing group. The Lions deploy their edge rushers in a variety of ways and that creates a lot of opportunities for players with unique skill sets.…

The days until training camp continue to dwindle, but the lists and rankings keep on coming. ESPN’s rankings series, where they rank the top-10 players at each position, recently took a look at the league’s best interior offensive linemen (ESPN+ subscription required). A quick recap if you haven’t had a chance to check these out…

When it comes to identifying the Detroit Lions’ best pass rusher, there isn’t much of a discussion. It’s Aidan Hutchinson and it’s not even close. If you need a reminder, Hutchinson not only had 11.5 sacks last year—the most from a Lions player since Ezekiel Ansah in 2017—but his 121 pressures (via PFF, including playoffs)…

On Friday night, news broke that the Detroit Pistons had hired Kevin Burleson to be an assistant coach alongside new head coach J.B. Bickerstaff. And before you even ask, yes, he is related. Kevin Burleson is the brother of former NFL receiver Nate Burleson, who played four years with the Detroit Lions from 2010 to…

When Dan Campbell was first introduced as the Detroit Lions new head coach a few years ago, let’s just say, some people weren’t ready for it. While those people are eating crow these days, Campbell revealed on a Texas radio show there was a time when he himself thought coaching wasn’t in the cards. He…

The Detroit Lions are heading into the 2024 regular season with high expectations, and many are expecting them to win their division for a second year in a row, with possibly another deep playoff run in sight. It’s well-deserved hype after last year’s success, and after another solid offseason from general manager Brad Holmes, the…

Another day here at Pride of Detroit dot com, another Detroit Lions preview as we pick up steam toward the start of training camp. While it’s been an especially hot summer in the Detroit area, a general lull in other local teams has fans trying to appreciate these summer months despite eagerly anticipating the return…

With the release of Netflix’s much-awaited reality series, “Receivers,” currently the talk of the football world, it got me wishing: I really hope Netflix continues to produce this series. This part of the offseason typically feels extra brutal, so hats off to them for giving us something to chew on before training camp later in…

By all accounts, hosting the 2024 NFL Draft was wildly successful for the city of Detroit. National media raved over the festivities well beyond the weekend itself and fans of the NFL showed up in record-setting numbers. But there was also a large financial impact from the event and one that will have a positive…

If you are looking for a microcosm of the Detroit Lions turnaround, from the beginning of 2021 until now, look no further than the linebacker room. Back when Lions’ coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes took over, the cupboard was barren. They had just brought veteran linebacker Alex Anzalone into the fold, Derrick…

As the countdown to the 2024 NFL season continues, all eyes in Michigan are on the Detroit Lions as they prepare for a season with heightened expectations. This Lions roster is brimming with talent and potential, but the pressure is on for certain players to step up, deliver, and prove their worth to a team…

The Detroit Lions tight end position is a great example of how their entire roster looks headed into the 2024 season: the starting job is not up for grabs, and neither is the primary reserve role. But building out depth is important for a championship team, and the 2024 training camp battle at tight end…

Just when you think we are in the deep, dark abyss that is the NFL offseason, the football gods give you something to chew on. And no, I am not talking about Netflix’s receiver, although our own Max Gerber offered up his insights from episode one of the series.

Netflix’s new docuseries “Receiver” became available for streaming on July 10, and there is so much for both fans of the Detroit Lions and football as a whole to enjoy about it. The show follows the 2023 NFL seasons of San Francisco’s Deebo Samuel and George Kittle, Minnesota’s Justin Jefferson, Las Vegas’ Davante Adams, and—most…

As training camps approach for the 2024 NFL season, the anticipation and excitement continue to swell each and every day thanks to the previews and rankings from various outlets. On Wednesday, ESPN continued their series of ranking the top-10 players at each position, this time taking a look at the league’s best edge rushers (ESPN+…

Greetings, Detroit Lions fans! I am Zac Snyder and I am thrilled to introduce myself as a new member of the Pride of Detroit staff. Some of you may know me from my previous experience writing about the Lions while I was leading a pair of sites on another blog network. That journey lasted from…

Our 2024 Detroit Lions training camp preview series continues with one of the most interesting positions on offense: wide receiver. While most of the Lions’ top-five offense returns from last year, there are a few pretty big changes coming at the receiver position, and it could have a big impact on how the offense functions…

Way back during the Detroit Lions’ uniform reveal, safety Kerby Joseph told the media that he had an offseason procedure on his hip that was going to hold him out of OTAs and minicamp this spring. “I ain’t going to come back until training camp,” Joseph said. “Yeah, just bear with me, but I’ll be…

The Lions have made several key upgrades to their roster throughout the 2024 NFL Draft and free agency. Somehow, amidst all the talent on their roster, they’ve brought in multiple players who will likely start in some capacity—Carlton Davis, DJ Reader, Terrion Arnold, and Kevin Zeitler come to mind.

Adjusting to the NFL from college football can be tough on anyone and oftentimes they’re not the most vocal about it. Detroit Lions rookie cornerback Terrion Arnold, who already made national headlines for his moves at the NFL Draft, is not that type of player. He’s got a few YouTube videos where he talks openly…