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Allen Park — It took some time. But, as Derrick Barnes goes through OTAs for a third time, he’s exactly where he feels he should be. Barnes, drafted in the fourth round of the 2021 draft, said after Thursday’s OTAs in Allen Park that he’s gotten “to the stage where I can just constantly get

Allen Park — Here are some notes and observations from Thursday’s OTA practice, the second of the offseason open to the media. ▶ As of last week, it appeared the Lions had an interesting kicking competition brewing. There’s the incumbent, Michael Badgley. Last year’s midseason acquisition was sharp in his 12-game audition, making 20-of-24 field goals and

Allen Park — Last week, Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery and linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez both left the practice field hobbling, but coach Dan Campbell downplayed any long-term concern with either player ahead of Thursday’s OTA session. “Yeah, neither one of them are going to practice today, but it’s nothing serious,” Campbell said. “… And

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions received high marks across the board for making three high-profile signings in the secondary this offseason. And yes, that includes from third-year Lions corner Jerry Jacobs, who was bumped down on the offseason depth chart because of them. “When we signed free (agents) like Cam (Sutton), Chauncey (Gardner-Johnson), Emmanuel

Allen Park — Jameson Williams said he wasn’t fully aware of NFL rules against players gambling and didn’t know he did anything wrong. His confusion might be considered understandable with all the league’s ties to betting sites, except the guidelines are explicit, and ignorance of the rules isn’t a remotely acceptable excuse. Williams didn’t make

Allen Park — Everyone likes a good comp when trying to get a grasp on a rookie’s potential, particularly when it comes to a small-school talent you might not have heard much about prior to the draft. On Thursday, Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn offered a vision for who defensive tackle Brodric Martin could

A fifth Detroit Lions player is being investigated for violating the league’s gambling policy, according to a report from The Athletic. Citing league sources, the publication is withholding the player’s name because the investigation is ongoing and the player is yet to be interviewed by the league. The player was described as not having a

Allen Park — Halapoulivaati Vaitai won’t turn 30 until next month, but for the past year, he got a taste of what retirement might look like. There were unquestionable charms that came with the idea of calling it a career after just seven NFL seasons. There was all the extra time he got to spend

Allen Park — Tracy Walker insists he has no complaints these days. But there is one thing that’s bothering one of the Lions’ returning captains on defense. Less than eight months after undergoing surgery to repair a torn Achilles that wiped out almost all of his 2022 season, the 28-year-old safety feels like he’s fully

Allen Park — If you were hoping to learn why Aidan Hutchinson is growing out his hair, well, Thursday was a disappointment. He was tight-lipped. “I got a little idea for the future, in the season,” he said, denying that he’s planning to eventually sport a mullet. But the Detroit Lions’ second-year edge defender did

Allen Park — Hours after Detroit Lions special teams coordinator Dave Fipp gave an emphatic “no” to a question about whether he wanted the team to explore adding another kicker, the Detroit Lions have added another kicker. And it’s former Lion Riley Patterson, who was waived heading into the 2022 regular season after appearing in

Allen Park — Here are some notes and observations from Thursday’s OTA practice, the first of the offseason open to the media. ▶ The Lions didn’t leave the day unscathed as two key contributors exited with early injuries. Running back David Montgomery came up hobbling with a lower left leg injury after a jump cut during

Allen Park — Jameson Williams is pleading ignorance for his actions, but he’s also accepted the consequences for violating the NFL’s gambling policy and is ready to move on from the mistake. Williams has been suspended the first six games of the season for gambling on something other than NFL games while at a team

Detroit — As Detroit Grand Prix organizers put the finishing touches on preparations for the return of auto racing to the downtown streets, Mayor Mike Duggan is eager to see what can be applied for upcoming events, namely next year’s NFL Draft. With the backdrop of the Renaissance Center and standing in the middle of