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If cornerback Terrion Arnold‘s “coin toss” story were true and he had ended up being drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders, he probably wouldn’t have been able to wear No. 0 during his rookie season. Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett sports that jersey number for Las Vegas. With Arnold arriving for the Detroit Lions‘ rookie minicamp

Unfortunately for the Detroit Lions’ rookies, head coach Dan Campbell is reported to miss the rookie minicamp, which will be held at the team’s facility this weekend. These minicamps are considered an integral part of the offseason program for the NFL teams as they instigate the offensive and defensive system for the upcoming regular season. 

Friday was a busy day for the Detroit Lions. They opened up rookie mini-camp, announced new uniform numbers for all their rookies, tried out six veteran players and nine rookies, Terrion Arnold talked about jamming his mother in the dirt and Dan Campbell did not attend due to personal reasons.  Lost in all of that

The newest Lions arrived for this weekend’s rookie minicamp. But they won’t be seeing coach Dan Campbell. The Detroit Free Press reported that Campbell will miss the three days of practice because of “personal reasons.” No other details were provided. However, the team expects Campbell to be back later this month when OTAs head into

If there’s one thing that was learned at the 2024 NFL Combine, it’s that Lions rookie Terrion Arnold is going to be a dream player to cover from a media standpoint.  He is incredibly charismatic and funny. Reporters were hanging on to his every word during his combine interview and he spent a lot of

The Detroit Lions are hosting their rookie mini camp this weekend. In additions to the the rookies they drafted, their undrafted free agents they signed and some undrafted guys that they’ve invited to work out, the Lions will also be hosting multiple veteran players for try-outs. Here’s a look at each guy they’re working out. 

The Detroit Lions are geared up for rookie minicamp. Brad Holmes (general manager) and Dan Campbell (head coach) continue to stockpile the roster with University of Alabama alums. Both saw success with Jahmyr Gibbs, Brian Branch, and Jameson Williams, but they added another Crimson Tide standout in this recent draft class. Terrion Arnold, a native

The 2024 NFL schedule release is less than a week away, but it’s never too early to break down what lies ahead for the revitalized Chicago Bears, who are looking for a bounce-back season in the NFC North.  If everything breaks right, the Bears could play against seven rookie or second-year quarterbacks. However, Chicago will

It’s for that reason the top of this list is dominated by skill-position players. Another key caveat to consider is that the winner of these awards tend to be on some of their conference’s best teams. We’d need a near historic season for a player to win this award and not make the playoffs. As

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has done a masterful job assembling one of the most exciting young rosters in the NFL over the past several offseasons, and, quarterback Jared Goff has proven instrumental in guiding the Lions to the NFC Championship Game last season and into a legitimate Super Bowl contender. However, Goff is

Jared Goff remains a key financial priority for the Lions, but no new deal exists for the team’s franchise passer. When speaking about the status of contract talks Thursday, general manager Brad Holmes expressed confidence an agreement would be reached. “First and foremost, he’s earned an extension,” Holmes said during an appearance on WXYT-FM (via Dave Birkett of the

Lions GM Brad Holmes said signing QB Jared Goff to a contract extension is a “high priority for us” going forward. “First and foremost, he’s earned an extension,” Holmes said, via Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. “It’s important, it’s a high priority for us and both sides are working really, really hard and

Cornerback Terrion Arnold was selected with pick No. 24 in the 2024 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. However, he believes the only reason he isn’t a Las Vegas Raider right now is because of a coin flip on the first night of the draft. “(The Lions) knew that the Raiders, there was a possibility

A season removed from making only the second conference title appearance in franchise history, the defending NFC North champions have few holes to fill heading into the 2024 campaign. However, there are always areas to shore up in the offseason.  With that in mind, here are three moves the Detroit Lions should make before the

Detroit Lions first-round pick Terrion Arnold claims he would’ve ended up with the Las Vegas Raiders if it weren’t for a coin flip. During a Tuesday appearance on “The Next Round” podcast, Arnold said a Raiders coach called him after the draft. He told him they held “a coin toss” between him and Georgia tight end

A former NFL player has gone pro in Colombia, but not for playing football. Former Carolina Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess has signed professionally to play basketball for the Caribbean Storm Llaneros of the Professional Colombia Basketball league. The 29-year-old Michigan alum is already showing off the ability to use his size, as well as

If you were a Michigan Wolverines fan from 2012 to 2014, then you remember Devin Funchess. He had some big seasons in Ann Arbor and his size and athleticism was enough to get him drafted in the second-round of 2015 NFL Draft.  After bouncing around the league and going on stints with the Panthers, Colts,

Terrion Arnold returned to John Paul II Catholic High School to have his high school jersey retired. Arnold was drafted by the Detroit Lions last month in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. He played three seasons with the Alabama Crimson Tide after signing as a five-star recruit. “Words can’t express this moment,”

Johnson’s impressive career spanned nine seasons, during which he led the league in receiving yards twice, earned six Pro Bowl selections, and was named to three All-Pro First Teams. His remarkable 2012 season set an NFL record with 1,964 receiving yards, a feat yet to be surpassed. However, despite his individual success and playing alongside

The Lions joined the Eagles in going cornerback-cornerback to start the draft. Beyond slot corner Brian Branch, this will effectively complete a Detroit overhaul at the position. Terrion Arnold began the Lions’ CB-CB first two rounds, with Missouri’s Ennis Rakestraw Jr. going to Detroit a day after the team traded up for the Alabama-developed cover