Allen Park — When Demetrius Taylor’s phone didn’t ring in April, throughout the three days of the NFL draft, it was disappointing, but not unexpected. When it didn’t ring Tuesday, it was both validation and relief. Undrafted after earning first-team, all-conference honors back-to-back years at Appalachian State, the undersized defensive lineman overcame long odds to make the
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The Detroit Lions may have just finalized their initial 53-man roster but they’ll have a backup player if they need one: Rap superstar Eminem. In a video posted on Twitter Thursday by the NFL, the iconic rapper, who still calls Metro Detroit home, spends some time at a Lions practice, slapping hands with several players and offering
Julian Okwara returned to Detroit Lions practice Thursday for the first time in nearly a month, bolstering hopes he could play in the team’s season opener next week against the Philadelphia Eagles. Okwara had been out since Aug. 5 with what Lions coach Dan Campbell described as a lower leg injury. He is expected to
On Tuesday, Bartlesville High graduate A.J. Parker saw his NFL career put temporarily on hold as the Detroit Lions — in which some observers called a surprise move — waived him as part of the roster cutdown to 53 players. But, according to reports out of Detroit on Wednesday, the Lions have added Parker to their
The state of Rhode Island will be well represented in the NFL this season. This past summer, nine players connected to the Ocean State played in the preseason. Three colleges in the state — Brown University, Bryant University and the University of Rhode Island — were represented, and three athletes who played high school sports in Rhode
Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise BHS grad eyes second NFL season In a move that caught many NFL observers by surprise, the Detroit Lions on Tuesday waived second-year defensive back A.J. Parker. In another move Wednesday that didn’t really surprise any knowledgeable observer, the Lions brought the Bartlesville High product back for their practice staff. Parker — who
Allen Park — The Lions announced the signing of 13 players for the team’s practice squad, all who spent time with the team during training camp. That group consisted of wide receiver Maurice Alexander, linebacker Jarrad Davis, tight end Derrick Deese, offensive tackles Obinna Eze, tight end Garrett Griffin, defensive lineman Bruce Hector, linebacker James Houston, running
The Detroit Lions are down to three running backs on their 53-man roster. The Lions waived second-year running back Jermar Jefferson on Wednesday to make room for waiver-claim nose tackle Benito Jones. A 2021 seventh-round pick out of Oregon State, Jefferson was perhaps the most surprising player to survive the Lions’ initial cut to 53
Allen Park — The Detroit Lions coaches openly acknowledged the need for more girth along the team’s defensive line this offseason. They found some on Wednesday, claiming 315-pound nose tackle Benito Jones off waivers from the Miami Dolphins. Jones signed with the Dolphins as an undrafted free agent out of Ole Miss in 2020. He appeared
Allen Park — A day after establishing the team’s initial 53-man roster, the Detroit Lions are swapping out backup quarterbacks. The Lions signed former Eagles and 49ers quarterback Nate Sudfeld and waived David Blough, the team announced. Lions coach Dan Campbell explained what the team was looking for in a backup on Monday. “I think it’s what
Allen Park — The Detroit Lions coaches openly acknowledged the need for more girth along the team’s defensive line this offseason. They found some on Wednesday, claiming 315-pound nose tackle Benito Jones off waivers from the Miami Dolphins. Jones signed with the Dolphins as an undrafted free agent out of Ole Miss in 2020. He appeared
Dan Campbell said the Detroit Lions would use their high position in the waiver claim order to bolster their roster in any way possible. In the end, they decided they mostly liked what they had. The Lions were awarded nose tackle Benito Jones off waivers from the Miami Dolphins on Wednesday, their only addition of
The Detroit Lions on Tuesday afternoon trimmed the roster to 53 players to meet the NFL requirements entering the 2022 regular season, which begins next week. Let’s take a look at the team’s position groups and depth chart to see who made the initial roster, with the caveat more transactions can be made. We will
Allen Park — A day after establishing the team’s initial 53-man roster, the Detroit Lions are swapping out backup quarterbacks. The Lions are signing former Eagles and 49ers quarterback Nate Sudfeld and waiving David Blough, a team source confirmed. A sixth-round draft pick out of Indiana in 2016, Sudfeld spent his rookie season with Washington,
David Blough’s stay as Jared Goff’s backup was a short one. The Detroit Lions are planning to sign Nate Sudfeld as their new No. 2 quarterback once he passes his physical Wednesday morning, a team source told the Free Press. ESPN and NFL Network reported the Lions plan to waive Blough as part of the
Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise Parker could be picked up by another NFL team by Wednesday, eyes other options In a move that caught many NFL observers by surprise, the Detroit Lions on Tuesday waived second-year defensive back A.J. Parker. Parker, a Bartlesville High School graduate, could be picked up off waivers by Wednesday afternoon. After that he
Plenty of people will tell you cut day is the worst day on the NFL calendar. And the way Lions coach Dan Campbell is captured by the “Hard Knocks” cameras in his office, silently staring at the wall with an adjustable depth chart he and general manager Brad Holmes set earlier in the episode, subtly
Editor’s note: This story includes clips from the show shared on social media and has language some may find objectionable. To use Brad Holmes’ words: it’s getting down to the nitty gritty. The first three episodes of HBO’s “Hard Knocks” took Detroit Lions fans on an adventure. The first introduced viewers to the coaching staff
In the more than three decades Ray Agnew has been part of the NFL, he’s almost exclusively been a background figure. Although, if you know anything about him, he’s contentedly avoided the spotlight. Yet, Agnew has garnered an immeasurable amount of respect throughout his career, first during his 11 seasons playing defensive line for three franchises, leading to taking
Editor’s note: This story includes clips from the show shared on social media and has language some may find objectionable. To use Brad Holmes’ words: it’s getting down to the nitty gritty. The first three episodes of HBO’s “Hard Knocks” took Detroit Lions fans on an adventure. The first introduced viewers to the coaching staff