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Detroit Lions players still have a couple weeks to enjoy their summer, but at least one member of the analytics staff will be celebrating a promotion this week. Caio Brighenti was promoted from his post of analyst, football information to manager, football information, according to the team’s website. ESPN sports analytics reporter Seth Walden initially

Jania Clowers |  The Detroit News Coming off of his rookie season, when he was named Defensive Rookie of the Year, New York Jets All-Pro Sauce Gardner is in high spirits. “It was pretty cool you know, like always,” Gardner said. “You always have something to work on. I got a lot of things I can

Allen Park — The benefits of having former players as coaches has been well-documented during Dan Campbell’s tenure. But another example showed itself at the end of mandatory minicamp, when wide receivers coach Antwaan Randle El was asked about how Amon-Ra St. Brown has vocalized that he wants to be a bigger downfield threat than

Allen Park — Like Jameson Williams last year, intriguing Detroit Lions draft pick Hendon Hooker can’t do much during his first offseason in the pros. And yet, Lions quarterbacks coach Mark Brunell said at the end of mandatory minicamp the No. 68 pick’s “great work ethic” is already on full display. “If he didn’t have

Allen Park — A win over the Green Bay Packers last November snapped a five-game losing streak, but did little to suggest better days were ahead for a Detroit Lions’ team that moved to 2-6 on the season with the victory. Quarterback Jared Goff threw for a season-low 137 yards in the contest, while the

Allen Park — It was supposed to be a big offseason for Jameson Williams. In a lot of ways, it still was — but after missing all of his first rookie training camp and a majority of his first season, many were hopeful this summer would give him enough time on task to explode instantly

Associated Press |  The Detroit News Tempe, Ariz. – Vince Tobin, a former Detroit Lions defensive coordinator who coached the Arizona Cardinals to their first playoff win in 51 years in 1998, has died. He was 79. The Cardinals said Tobin died Monday morning at his Arizona home. “Our deepest condolences go out to everyone who

Allen Park — Being a first-round pick in the NFL gets you a lot of guaranteed money. It does not, however, get you an automatic starting job — at least these days, not on the Detroit Lions. Lions linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard said former Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell, selected No. 18 by Detroit in the

Allen Park — From Ben Johnson to Brad Holmes, the Detroit Lions haven’t been shy to acknowledge that last year’s backup quarterback situation was disappointing to start the season. The team desperately awaited either Tim Boyle or David Blough, both who had gotten starts in previous years, to take the reins. Neither did. But now,

By Mark Long  |  Associated Press Jacksonville, Fla. — The NFL suspended Jacksonville Jaguars left tackle Cam Robinson on Thursday for the first four games of the regular season for violating league policy on performance-enhancing drugs. Robinson and the team had been awaiting his punishment for more than two months. Knowing it was coming, the

By Teresa M. Walker |  Associated Press Nashville, Tenn. — The NFL suspended three players, including former Lions defensive tackle Demetrius Taylor, indefinitely Thursday for violating the league’s gambling policy and a fourth was sidelined for six games. Isaiah Rodgers and Rashod Berry of the Indianapolis Colts along with Taylor, a free agent who was waived by the Lions in

Allen Park — When rookies show up to the first NFL offseason program, the general public is obsessed with where they’re at. Where are they at in terms of draft expectations vs. reality? Where are they at on the depth chart? Where are they at in their development since showing up five minutes ago? And

The Detroit Lions on Tuesday announced dates for the team’s 2023 training camp in Allen Park. Fans will be able to start seeing their team prepare for the new season beginning July 29 and 30 at the team’s facility. This year’s camp will see two teams fly in for joint practices, the New York Giants

Allen Park — Dre Bly was coaching college ball last season, so he can’t speak to the quality that was in the room before he got to Detroit. But the new Lions cornerbacks coach is not ignorant to the fact that he’s been set up for success with the presence of veterans Cam Sutton and