Allen Park — Prior to the Dallas Cowboys trading for former No. 3 pick Trey Lance this week, the Detroit Lions were reported to be among a small group of teams that showed interest in the quarterback. But Lions general manager Brad Holmes went out of his way to shoot down that rumor during a
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Allen Park — A year after parting ways with the Detroit Lions, the team is bringing back quarterback David Blough as part of the practice squad. He was one of six additions to the unit announced Thursday, along with defensive lineman Quinton Bohanna, wide receiver Daurice Fountain, defensive lineman Raymond Johnson, running back Zonovan Knight
Allen Park — The Detroit Lions solved one of the most glaring issues with the team’s 53-man roster in a way many expected they would, re-signing veteran running back Craig Reynolds on Thursday. The team freed up the roster spot by placing outside linebacker Julian Okwara on injured reserve. When the Lions established its initial
Allen Park — A year after parting ways with the Detroit Lions, the team is bringing back quarterback David Blough as part of the practice squad. Blough, undrafted out of Purdue in 2019, originally signed with the Cleveland Browns, but was traded to the Lions days after the conclusion of the preseason that year. He
Former Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson has reset the market at his position, earning a massive four-year extension worth up to $68.5 million, including $42.5 million in guarantees from the Minnesota Vikings. The team announced the deal, while the financial details came via multiple reports. A first-round pick for the Lions in 2019, Hockenson
The Detroit Lions‘ hype train has reached a stunning level. “I love Dan Campbell,” former NBA star Charles Barkley said on “The Bill Simmons Podcast.” “When I’m watching Dan Campbell, I’m like, ‘I want a do-over, I want to play for that dude.’ So, the No. 1 thing I’m looking for is, I want the
Allen Park — The Detroit Lions began piecing together the team’s practice squad Wednesday afternoon, announcing the signing of 10 players, including the return of veteran kicker Michael Badgley. A midseason addition last year, Badgley performed well for the Lions, making 20-of-24 field-goal attempts, with a long of 53 yards, as well as all 33
The Detroit Lions still have only two running backs on their 53-man roster, and although that’s expected to change before next week’s season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs, the team added insurance at the position Wednesday to its practice squad. The Lions agreed to a practice squad contract with former New York Jets running
The Detroit Lions hoped to bring Starling Thomas V back on their practice squad after they cut the rookie cornerback Tuesday. The Arizona Cardinals had other ideas. The Cardinals were awarded Thomas off waivers Wednesday, the only Lions cut claimed by another team. The Lions did not make any waiver claims. Thomas had an impressive
Allen Park — The Detroit Lions didn’t claim any players off waivers a day after the league’s 32 teams trimmed their rosters to 53 players, but the team did see one of their cuts claimed, as cornerback Starling Thomas V was scooped up by the Arizona Cardinals. Thomas, an undrafted rookie out of UAB, would
The Detroit Lions are bringing back a familiar face to compete for the kicking job. The Lions re-signed kicker Michael Badgley to their practice squad Wednesday, a month after they cut him just before the start of training camp. Badgley made 20 of 24 field goals and all 33 extra point attempts in 12 games
It’s a little early still for a Detroit Lions preview column. It’s never too early for hype, as evidenced by the deluge of coverage and anticipation for the season opener the last several months. Shoot, you could argue that the hype train, as Dan Cambell called it back in late July, began the moment his
Whether it’s drafting running backs high in the first round or setting their initial 53-man roster, the Detroit Lions are comfortable with the unconventional. The Lions made their final 25 roster moves Tuesday and finished the day with an unusual mix of 21 offensive players (including just two true running backs) and 29 defensive players
The Detroit Lions announced the team’s initial 53-man roster early Tuesday evening with a handful of surprises. Here’s our immediate reaction to the Lions’ decisions. Overboard on edge rushers There are few things more valuable in the NFL than having an effective edge rush, and after years of being deficient in that department, the Lions