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Two new Lions defensive coaches have wasted no time to talk about Aidan Hutchinson and raise the bar for him heading into his second season. Fortune smiled on the Detroit Lions when Aidan Hutchinson was there for them to take No. 2 overall last year. He worked out some early kinks, was eventually used in

The Detroit Lions are somewhat easy to tie to the Devin White on the heels of his trade demand, but he feels like a very poor fit in Detroit. A headline came earlier this week when ESPN’s Jenna Laine reported Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White has requested a trade because he’s “fed up” with

After the Jeff Okudah trade, here’s an update on the Detroit Lions 2023 salary cap space. The Detroit Lions were done with cornerback Jeff Okudah, and on Tuesday they traded him to the Atlanta Falcons for a fifth-round pick in the draft later this month. The financial impact was clearly not a driving force for

They “only” got a fifth-round pick for Jeff Okudah, but one grade completely missed the point of the deal for the Detroit Lions. On Tuesday, a reading of the tea leaves became a trade where the Detroit Lions sent cornerback Jeff Okudah to the Atlanta Falcons for a 2023 fifth-round pick (No. 159 overall). Okudah

The Detroit Lions need a talent injection at tight end, and they are set to have a pre-draft visit with Darnell Washington. If the Detroit Lions have a clear No. 1 need area on the offensive side of the ball, it’s tight end. Brock Wright and Shane Zylstra are backups, and James Mitchell would have

It’s unlikely he’s there for them at No. 6 overall, but the Detroit Lions have scheduled a pre-draft visit with Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud. The Detroit Lions are absolutely in the market for a quarterback in the draft later this month. It’s truly just a question of where they might take one, or what

The Lions’ plans for the first round of the NFL Draft are starting to crystalize after the surprising move to send former third-overall pick Jeff Okudah to the Atlanta Falcons this morning. Detroit has committed significant resources to revamp its secondary this offseason, signing C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Cameron Sutton, and Emmanuel Moseley. However, oddsmakers believe the Lions

Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports Detroit Lions trade grade: Jeff Okudah gone to the Atlanta Falcons by Brad Berreman After the news Jeff Okudah was traded came out, Jameson Williams made it immediately clear he wants the vacated jersey number. It was not surprising news on the whole, but the Detroit Lions traded cornerback

The signs were there that Jeff Okudah could be traded, and the Detroit Lions have indeed sent him to the Atlanta Falcons for a late draft pick. The Detroit Lions add not one, not two but three notable pieces to their secondary in free agency, in Cameron Sutton, Emmanuel Moseley and C.J. Gardner-Johnson. They had

It’s easy to lament Detroit Lions draft history, but their recent run in the first round actually hasn’t been too bad. With one playoff win in the Super Bowl era, it’s safe to broadly say the Detroit Lions have often made mistakes in the NFL Draft. At times it’s been bad luck, at times maybe

Jeff Okudah could certainly be on the trade block, but can the Detroit Lions actually find a team to take him? With a decision on his fifth-year option for 2024 coming on May 1, the Detroit Lions have made it pretty clear how they feel about Jeff Okudah. He has been pushed down the pecking

Cameron Sutton was brought to Detroit in good part for his talent level, but he’s bringing an extra mode to his new team and his new role. The first step in the Detroit Lions reshaping of their secondary in free agency was signing cornerback Cameron Sutton. Originally a third-round pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2017,

After a nice run in 2023 free agency, here is one free agent the Detroit Lions might miss and four they won’t miss one bit. The Detroit Lions sensed a hot iron (the NFC North being there to take) and clearly struck in free agency, completely reshaping their secondary (Cameron Sutton, Emmanuel Moseley, C.J. Gardner-Johnson)

Former Lions defensive tackle John Penisini came out of retirement last week, and he has now signed with the Carolina Panthers. Last summer, seemingly in light of dealing with calcium deposits in his shoulders over his first two seasons, Detroit Lions defensive tackle John Penisini announced his retirement from the NFL. I have made the

As it turns out, according to Aidan Hutchinson, Lions players were a lot like fans watching Jameson Williams last season. From the moment he was drafted 12th overall last year, the Detroit Lions and their fans knew Jameson Williams‘ rookie season would only be a tease of what he could ultimately do as he worked

It’s impossible to argue who the Detroit Lions best draft pick of all-time is by Brad Berreman Are you searching for a reason to bet on the Lions this season? Look no further! SI Sportsbook is offering Lions fans in Michigan a great way to boost your bankroll: bet $20 on any wager with +120

A writer has listed the best draft pick in each NFL team’s history, and the pick for the Detroit Lions is inarguable. If you comb through Detroit Lions draft history…..well, first you’re stronger than most people, at  least beyond those who might do it for a work purpose. Second, you’ll find a lot more misses

In pre-draft evaluations, two of the top edge rusher prospects have drawn comparison to a former Detroit Lions’ top pick. Alabama’s Will Anderson is regarded as the top edge rusher in the 2023 draft, and Detroit Lions fans love envisioning him opposite Aidan Hutchinson. But it’s a solid class of edge rushers as a whole,

As the Detroit Lions fill out their schedule of top-30 pre-draft visits, Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker lands as a very interesting one. The Detroit Lions are easily presumed to be open to drafting a quarterback in a few weeks, and they should be doing all the work they can to hone in on who they

He feels like a good fit, and the Detroit Lions reportedly have made a contract offer to Teddy Bridgewater. At the outset of the offseason Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes publicly put priority on the No. 2 quarterback spot behind Jared Goff. Thus far, albeit with the draft still to come, Nate Sudfeld has