Pride of Detroit

ESPN has once again surveyed league executives, coaches, and scouts to rank the top-10 players at each position in the NFL, and this time it’s for the wide receivers. As a quick reminder, the rankings process involved nearly 80 voters who submitted ballots. The results were compiled and ranked based on the number of top-10…

Our countdown of the 2024 Detroit Lions roster continues with players we ranked from 70 to 61. In my opinion, this is where the true “bubble” players start on this Lions roster. While I believe many—if not most—of these players will not make the Lions’ 53-man roster, I do believe several of these players could…

As we roll on with our 2024 Detroit Lions roster preview series, this time our own Meko Scott breaks down second-year quarterback Hendon Hooker over on the Pride of Detroit YouTube channel. Previous previews: RB David Montgomery, WR Kalif Raymond, TE Sam LaPorta, TE James Mitchell, LT Taylor Decker, RT Penei Sewell, G Kevin Zeitler,…

We’re a week away from the Detroit Lions beginning training camp practices and our preview series continues to roll on. In this next installment, we take a deeper look at the Lions’ cornerback room, discuss how it was overhauled in the offseason, and how their success is critical to a successful 2024.

According to his agency, former Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus has signed with the Houston Texans. Cephus was the Lions’ fifth-round pick back in 2020 and spent three years in Detroit. At times, Cephus flashed an ability to play at the NFL level—even catching 20 balls for 349 yards and two touchdowns his rookie…

Amid being surprised with the news he’d be inducted into the Detroit Lions’ ring of honor, Calvin Johnson also got a surprise message from an old friend. During his celebrity golf outing Monday, the Hall of Famer learned he will be inducted into the “Pride of the Lions,” joining the likes of other legends including…

Our 89-to-1 ranking of the Detroit Lions’ 2024 roster continues with players we ranked in our 70s. While a few of these players have a shot at Detroit’s 53-man roster, the majority of them will be battling for spots on the practice squad. But the Lions have not shied away from utilizing their practice squad…

Regarded as one of the best high school running backs that the state of Maryland has ever produced, Jake Funk now faces an uphill battle to crack the Detroit Lions’ 53-man roster. Funk was signed to Detroit’s practice squad on January 23—just two days after their divisional round win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A…

On Monday, the Detroit Lions announced that Calvin Johnson will be inducted into the team’s ring of honor, also known as the “Pride of the Lions.” Johnson was surprised by the news and called it a “tearjerker” moment on the Up & Adams Show. The ceremony will take place during Johnson’s birthday weekend when the…

For the past several years, the Pride of Detroit staff has undertaken a pretty hefty project in the offseason to gauge the state of the Detroit Lions franchise. Several of us decided to rank every single player on the 90-man roster. While it admittedly is a way to kill some time and generate discussion during…

With just over a week before the Detroit Lions open their 2024 training camp, we continue to roll out our preview series and have made our way to the off-the-ball linebackers. After returning their top five linebackers from last season, there was little outside movement for this group but there is still plenty to discuss…

As we roll on with our 2024 Detroit Lions roster preview series, this time our own Meko Scott breaks down fourth-year defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike over on the Pride of Detroit YouTube channel. Previous previews: RB David Montgomery, WR Kalif Raymond, TE Sam LaPorta, TE James Mitchell, LT Taylor Decker, RT Penei Sewell, G Kevin…

ESPN is continuing their lists of the top-10 players at each position, as voted on by NFL executives coaches, and scouts. On Monday, they dropped the quarterback list, and it features Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff cracking the top-10 list for the first time since its inception in 2020. He placed ninth on the list…

The Detroit Lions had a roster capable of reaching the NFC Championship last season. In 2024, the goal is simple: Super Bowl. In order to reach those heights, the Lions needed to make upgrades. Through free agency, trades, and the draft, the Lions have replaced old starters with fresh faces both young and old. Through…

If you are a fan of offensive line play, then chances are you are familiar with the name Duke Manyweather. Manyweather played his college football at division II Humboldt State, and since his playing days ended, the former offensive lineman has dedicated himself to the art of training some of the best in the game.

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…