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A day after the Detroit Lions agreed to a deal with his replacement David Montgomery, Jamaal Williams has come to terms on a three-year contract with the New Orleans Saints, according to multiple reports. While there had been reported interest from AFC Super Bowl contenders Buffalo and Cincinnati, it was the Saints who stepped in

Allen Park — It’s a feeling Alex Anzalone found difficult to describe. After playing three straight seasons not knowing where he’d be the following year, there’s welcomed reassurance in finally having some long-term security. The veteran linebacker was in town Wednesday to sign a new, three-year contract with the Detroit Lions, allowing him the opportunity

Charles Odum |  Associated Press Athens, Ga. — Stetson Bennett gave himself a lukewarm grade for his workout of about 55 passes for NFL scouts, general managers and coaches at Georgia’s pro day on Wednesday. Jalen Carter didn’t stick around to comment on his performance. Following position drills, he was sprawled on his back with arms

Detroit — It had to be difficult for the Lions to move on from Jamaal Williams, a colorful, charismatic leader who scored more touchdowns than any back in the NFL last season. It had to pain Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell to give the job to someone else, but the truth is, it’s a necessary

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions followed a busy Monday with an equally busy Tuesday, reaching agreements with several players, headlined by running back David Montgomery. Within the NFL’s two-day negotiating window, also known as the legal tampering period, the Lions retained some of their own top free agents — defensive linemen Isaiah Buggs and

Allen Park — New Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery’s three-year, $18 million contract with the team includes a $4.5 million signing bonus, up to $500,000 in annual roster bonuses, while carrying a modest $3.2 million cap hit in 2023. The Lions reached an agreement with Montgomery Tuesday night and are expected to officially sign

Allen Park — A little more a year ago, John Cominsky’s agent gave him a plain black T-shirt emblazoned with a message in white lettering. It reads, “One year of focus and hustle can change your life forever.” Cominsky has never lacked hustle. It’s one of his defining characteristics. Still, when he slipped on the

Allen Park — Welcome to the next stage of the Detroit Lions’ rebuild. If you were unsure anything would be notably different this offseason — at least compared to the previous two under general manager Brad Holmes’ stewardship — you were served official notice a little before 10 p.m. Tuesday night, when the team reached

And we’re back. As you might expect, there was a lot of movement on the first day of free agency, and we did our best to keep you updated throughout the day. The Detroit Lions joined in the frenzy Monday, re-signing three of their own, linebacker Alex Anzalone, defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs and running back

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions are signing one of the top running backs on the free agency market, maybe just not the one everyone expected. The team reached an agreement with David Montgomery Tuesday night, according to a source familiar with the negotiations. According to multiple reports, it’s a three-year, $18 million deal for

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions have agreed to terms on a new two-year contract with defensive lineman John Cominsky, according to a source familiar with the negotiations. According to the NFL Network, the two-year package is worth $8.5 million with the potential to earn an additional $1 million in incentives. It includes $4 million

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions aren’t messing around with the team’s secondary, agreeing to a deal with a second cornerback in as many days. One day after coming to terms with Cameron Sutton, the team has agreed to sign former San Francisco cornerback Emmanuel Moseley, according to ESPN. The one-year deal will reportedly be

On Monday, it was reported the Detroit Lions had reached an agreement with Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton. The three-year pact was reportedly worth $33 million. The structure of that contract is now available through NFLPA records. The deal includes a $10.9 million signing bonus and two voidable years, allowing that bonus money to spread

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions announced Tuesday they’ve re-signed offensive tackle Matt Nelson. Initially signed by the team as an undrafted free agent out of Iowa in 2019, the Lions immediately converted Nelson from a defensive lineman to an offensive tackle. He spent his rookie year on the team’s practice squad, before making the

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions have freed up $5 million in cap space by restructuring safety Tracy Walker’s contract, according to ESPN. These moves are common throughout the NFL and a restructure doesn’t mean a pay deduction. In fact, players typically welcome restructures because it converts a significant portion of their base salary into

And we’re back. As you might expect, there was a lot of movement on the first day of free agency, and we did our best to keep you updated throughout the day. The Detroit Lions joined in the frenzy Monday, re-signing three of their own, linebacker Alex Anzalone, defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs and running back

The Detroit Lions spent the hours before the NFL’s legal tampering window opened Monday afternoon taking care of some in-house priorities. The team reached a new, two-year extension with veteran defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs shortly before taking care of six exclusive-rights free agents, including tight end Brock Wright and running back Craig Reynolds. The legal

The NFL is weighing nine rules changes and multiple bylaw changes, including several submitted by the Detroit Lions. All three of the team’s rules proposals have to do with altering the league’s officiating system. The first would see the league expand a coach’s ability to challenge personal-foul calls. It’s possible this gains some momentum with

Allen Park — Alex Anzalone was one of the first players the Detroit Lions targeted after hiring general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell in 2021. On Monday, two days before the veteran linebacker was set to hit the open market, the team kept him in the fold with a new contract. A source

Allen Park — Alex Anzalone was one of the first players the Detroit Lions targeted after hiring general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell in 2021. On Monday, two days before the veteran linebacker was set to hit the open market, the team kept him in the fold with a new contract. A source