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We’ve talked about it a lot here, the Detroit Lions receiver depth is a bit of an issue. One of the big things is that there is a lot of guys competing for the role and so far, nobody is stepping up to claim the spot. Now that Antoine Green is no longer with then

As previously discussed on GH, Hendon Hooker suffered a concussion during the Lions preseason contest against the New York Giants. Head coach Dan Campbell said he wasn’t sure how long Hooker would be in the concession protocol: “Yeah, he got a concussion, so he’s obviously in the protocol and he’ll be evaluated. I don’t know

The Detroit Lions preseason opener against the New York Giants wasn’t a big huge night full of explosive plays or anything like that. It was, like most preseason games, pretty ugly. Still there were some guys that totally showed out on Thursday. Particularly some guys that you may not have even had on your radar

Beauplan went undrafted out of Marshall in the 2023 NFL Draft and signed with the Minnesota Vikings. Beauplan had two really strong preseason perfromances before getting injured and being waived with an injury settlement in early September. The Vikings still brought him back in January to join their practice squad and then signed him to

Former Tennessee Vols quarterback Hendon Hooker had a solid NFL preseason debut for the Detroit Lions last week, but it came with a dose of bad news.  Hooker, who is entering his second season with Detroit, completed five-of-nine passes for 36 yards against the New York Giants. He also picked up 34 rushing yards on

If there’s one thing we’ve learned at Detroit Lions training camp this summer it’s that the Lions have a backup quarterback problem. That was further cemented when we got to see guys in action this past Thursday night in the Lions first preseason game.  Nate Sudfeld had been showing some improvement during camp, but ON

The team is also placing DL Nate Lynn on injured reserve and signing LB Abraham Beauplan and OT Jamarco Jones. Galvin, 24, signed with Detroit in 2023 as an undrafted free agent out of Baylor. The Lions waived him before the season in 2023 before signing him to the practice squad shortly after. Detroit signed

Jones came out of Ohio State where he played alongside Lions’ left tackle Taylor Decker for two seasons. Decker is also a client at the same agency that only represents offensive linemen. He was drafted by the Seahawks in 2018 and played there for three seasons. Jones mostly played off the bench. He played 36

Detroit Lions offensive tackle Connor Galvin tore an MCL in Thursday night’s preseason loss to the New York Giants and will require season-ended surgery, ESPN reported Friday. Galvin, 24, got rolled up on during a run by teammate Jake Funk in the fourth quarter and left the field on a cart. A two-time All-Big 12

Former Illini football standout out wide receiver and quarterback Isaiah Williams had his first taste of NFL action last night for the Detroit Lions. The Lions preseason kicked off last night in a 14-3 loss to the New York Giants. However, even in the loss the undrafted free agent wide receiver quickly made a name

The Detroit Lions are likely to be in the market  for a receiver very soon. Especially after there has been some clear depth issues across the board for this unit. According to Lions GM Brad Holmes, the team could be looking to add one at some point during camp. Speaking of Holmes and receivers, a guy that

There’s always that moment in movie sequels where the hero has run out of options and his only choice is to go and get the bad guy from the first movie and ask him for help. The Detroit Lions could do a football version of that story if they go this way.  Let me start

The Detroit Lions are quickly losing depth in their trenches in the preseason. The Lions will be without an offensive lineman for the season following an injury sustained in their preseason game against the New York Giants on Thursday. The Detroit Lions have lost a few players in recent weeks On July 30, the Lions

We’ve talked a lot on here about the Detroit Lions having a problem with receiver depth and that’ still a thing, but now there’s another big thing to be concerned about and that’s the Lions’ offensive line.  Obviously we know that the Lions have the best offensive line in football. There is no question about