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It took a few minutes, but eventually, the Los Angeles media got some clarification from former Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford during his introductory press conference on Friday. “I prefer Matthew,” he said. And just like that, the 12-year NFL veteran was off and running with his new life in Hollywood. That question, of course,

A quarterback has to know where the pressure’s coming from, at all times. That’s a prerequisite for the job, particularly in the NFL. And it’s one we’ve all got questions about with Jared Goff here in Detroit, having seen the way he just got sacked in Los Angeles. Five years after the Rams mortgaged a

The Detroit Lions continued to bolster their defensive front during the early stages of free agency, signing defensive end Charles Harris, according to an ESPN report. Terms of the deal weren’t immediately known. Harris, a first-round pick in 2017, spent last season in Atlanta after three in Miami. Through those first four seasons, he’s struggled to

In 2015, the then St. Louis Rams were a middle-of-the-road franchise going nowhere. The team was coming off a 7-9 season — the fourth straight campaign they’d finished with either six or seven wins — leaving them with the No. 15 pick in that year’s draft. During that four-year stretch, the team had a different starting quarterback each season. And the

Jared Goff’s introductory press conference as a member of the Detroit Lions was everything you might have expected. There were smiles and superlatives to go with swagger spliced with sincerity. There were also rejections of popular narratives, including the idea Goff needs to be fixed, or that the Lions are entering a full-on rebuild. Meanwhile,

It took a few days longer than in past years, but the Detroit Lions announced Friday they have re-signed long snapper Don Muhlbach for an 18th season. Muhlbach has been a model of consistency and durability during his career. Signed as an undrafted free agent out of Texas A&M by the Baltimore Ravens in 2004, he

In the days leading up to the start of the new league year, the Detroit Lions aggressively cleared cap space by releasing several high-priced veterans. The team has subsequently been methodical with its spending in the early stages of free agency, largely searching for bargains to pair with the aggressive re-signing of defensive end Romeo

The Detroit Lions are wasting little time securing Matt Prater’s replacement. According to the NFL Network, the Lions were nearing a deal with veteran kicker Randy Bullock Thursday evening. Bullock reacted to the news on Twitter just before midnight. “We are incredibly excited and thankful for the opportunity to join the Detroit Lions organization!,” Bullock

The Detroit Lions are wasting little time securing Matt Prater’s replacement. According to the NFL Network, the Lions are nearing a deal with veteran kicker Randy Bullock Thursday evening. The player added credibility to the report, sharing it on Twitter. Communications to Bullock’s representation weren’t immediately returned. A fifth-round draft pick in 2012, Bullock, 31, spent

Thirty years ago, the Detroit Lions traded for wide receiver Brett Perriman. On Thursday, they reached a free agent agreement with his son, Breshad. According to agent Drew Rosenhaus, the one-year deal is worth up to $3 million for the younger Perriman. A first-round pick for the Baltimore Ravens in 2015, Breshad’s career got off

Joe Reedy  |  Associated Press Much like they did with cable in the 1980s and satellite television in the 1990s, the NFL on Thursday made another significant transition in the way its games are viewed. The league’s new rights agreements, worth $113 billion over the 11 seasons of the new deals that begin in 2023,

What we’ve known for more than six weeks is official: the Detroit Lions completed a trade Wednesday with the Los Angeles Rams, shipping out starting quarterback Matthew Stafford in exchange for another former No. 1 pick, quarterback Jared Goff, and future draft picks. In addition to Goff, the Lions will receive the Rams’ third-round pick this year and the

The Detroit Lions haven’t officially released Chase Daniel, but they’ve already reached an agreement with a new backup quarterback, coming to terms on a one-year deal with Tim Boyle. The agreement, originally reported by the NFL Network, was confirmed by a source familiar with the negotiations. Boyle has been quietly stashed within the division, spending

Add kicker to list of things that will be different in Detroit in 2021. Matt Prater, who has handled the kicking duties for the Lions since 2014, accepted a two-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals on Wednesday.  Prater, 36, is coming off one of his worst professional seasons, which saw him miss seven field goals

Subtract, subtract, subtract, subtract, subtract, then subtract some more. The Lions are subtracting players and salaries and mindsets. Drive past their Allen Park facility and you’re likely to see recycling bins overflowing with jerseys, shoes, playbooks and lightly used defensive players. GM Brad Holmes has made a ton of moves in less than two months

The Detroit Lions haven’t officially released Chase Daniel, but according to an NFL Network report, they’ve already reached an agreement with a new backup quarterback, coming to terms on a one-year deal with Tim Boyle. Boyle has been quietly stashed within the division, spending the first three years of his career with the Green Bay

A grand sendoff is a rare thing in professional sports. It’s even more unusual when it doesn’t involve a player or coach announcing their retirement. But Matthew Stafford’s imminent departure after 12 seasons as the Detroit Lions quarterback is being handled uniquely by a franchise that hasn’t always handled its high-profile breakups with dignity in

The Detroit Lions are getting some help along their defensive line, turning to a familiar trading partner to land it. The Lions and Los Angeles Rams agreed to a trade that sends defensive tackle Michael Brockers to Detroit.  According to an NFL.com report, the Lions are giving the Rams a future seventh-round draft pick in return.  Selected

It’s difficult to think of a salary averaging $13 million as a bargain, but there’s a realistic chance Romeo Okwara didn’t maximize his value in free agency. A quick look around the league this week will tell you how much edge rushers were in demand. Even with a depressed cap due to the pandemic, no

The Detroit Lions reached an agreement late Tuesday night with running back Jamaal Williams, giving D’Andre Swift a new backfield complement. Williams confirmed the move on Twitter. NFL.com reports the deal is for two years and $7.5 million. Williams spent his first four NFL seasons with the Green Bay Packers, behind two-time 1,000-yard rusher Aaron Jones.