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Requests were put out earlier this week, and now we know when Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson will interview for some head coaching jobs. On Monday, after the regular season was over and teams with openings could really ramp up their head coaching searches, Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson was in demand. The Houston Texans,

Jeff Okudah finally mostly stayed healthy this season, but the Lions are not yet committed to picking up his fifth-year option. After two injury-riddled seasons, cornerback Jeff Okudah easily made our list of Detroit Lions players with the biggest contract implications for the 2022 season. The core of that was the then-upcoming season being Okudah’s

Cornerback is an obvious offseason need for the Detroit Lions, but one particular prospect at the position has become a popular pick for them in early mock drafts. Heading into the offseason, off the high of a 9-8 season and eight wins in their last 10 games, the Detroit Lions now will face a harsh

Former Lions head coach Jim Caldwell started the week with one head coaching interview, and on Wednesday he had another. Former Lions head coach Jim Caldwell had an interview for the Carolina Panthers head coaching job on Monday, but it seemed likely it wouldn’t be his only interview. Indeed, according to Josina Anderson of CBS

The Lions fell short in their quest for the playoffs but left their mark on the season by eliminating the Packers from postseason contention. To celebrate Detroit’s excellent step forward this season, FanDuel and DraftKings have a pair of sensational promos for the playoffs: Bet $10, Win $350 GUARANTEED! See below how each wonderful offer

John Cominsky found a home with the Detroit Lions this season, and he has quickly made it clear he wants to stick around as he prepares to hit free agency. In early June, the Detroit Lions were one of eight teams who put in a waiver claim on defensive lineman John Cominsky and they got

As the offseason starts now, here is a list of the 2023 free agents for the Detroit Lions. The Detroit Lions are on a high heading into the offseason. A Week 18 win over the Green Bay Packers gave them a winning season for the first time since 2017, and they went 5-1 in the

There was still a question about it fairly well into the season, but now there’s no doubt Jared Goff will be the Detroit Lions quarterback in 2023. Heading into this season, it seemed pretty certain Jared Goff would not be a Detroit Lion in 2023. Even fairly far into the season, it felt fair to

The Detroit Lions started their offseason transactions by signing 10 players to reserve/futures deals on Monday. In the afterglow of the season-ending win over the Green Bay Packers, the offseason began for the Detroit Lions on Monday. The day after the season finale is usually the day for non-playoff teams to start signing players to

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson watches warmups before the game vs. the Miami Dolphins at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. Texans submit interview request for Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson by Brad Berreman As the NFL head coaching carousel starts to spin, the Indianapolis Colts want to talk to Lions’

They surely won’t be the only ones, but the Houston Texans have reportedly submitted a request to interview Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson for their head coaching vacancy. As head coaching searches start for NFL teams who have openings, Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is in line for plenty of interest. The Carolina Panthers feel

The Detroit Lions got a primetime moment Sunday night, and they took full advantage with their player intros. The Detroit Lions had their moment in the primetime sun to close out the 2022 season Sunday night, and they came through on the field with a 20-16 win over the Green Bay Packers. With a winning

Jared Goff ended the season on a long streak of passes without an interception, but how close is he to the NFL record? In line with the Detroit Lions going 8-2 in their final 10 games this season, Jared Goff was one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL (17 touchdowns, one interception, 103.8 passer

With the completion of the 2022 regular season, the Detroit Lions 2023 opponents are now set. The Detroit Lions rallied from a 1-6 start this season to finish 9-8, their first winning season since 2017 in Dan Campbell’s second season as head coach. The future is very bright in Detroit, and a push to win

It probably took longer into the game than anyone would’ve preferred, but Jamaal Williams tied then set the Detroit Lions’ single season record for rushing touchdowns on Sunday night. Jamaal Williams has had a fantastic second season with the Detroit Lions, leading the NFL with 15 rushing touchdowns heading into Week 18. He was also

Dec 10, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Detroit Lions have limited opposing running backs in passing game this season by Brad Berreman Former Lions head coach Jim Caldwell seems lined up for some head coaching interviews,

The Detroit Lions defensive turnaround this season has been fueled by strength against the run, but opposing running backs haven’t done much in the passing game all season. As the Detroit Lions have won seven of nine games to rally from a 1-6 start this season, their run defense has been notably better. Take out

The Detroit Lions have a big game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night, but the front office could have their eye on these possible free agent targets on the opposite sideline. Sunday night’s game may only be a “win and in” for the Green Bay Packers by kickoff, but the Detroit Lions are

As the Detroit Lions look to beat the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night, they have one undeniable edge they can exploit. Regardless of if they can make the playoffs with a win or not, the Detroit Lions are viewing Sunday night’s game against the Green Bay Packers as a playoff game. The two teams

Credit: Mike Mulholland/Getty Images Best Detroit Lions bets for Week 18 at Green Bay Packers by Brad Berreman The last time these two teams met, Detroit took a 15-9 win at home, which is a rarity against Aaron Rodgers. If Seattle wins in the afternoon against the Rams, then the Packers can take the seventh