Allen Park — Teddy Bridgewater didn’t do much during his first practice in a Detroit Lions uniform on Monday, but what he plans to do once he gets acclimated should carry far more value than the $3 million the team is paying him to be Jared Goff’s backup this season. Bridgewater’s obvious value is as
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Aidan Hutchinson is dealing with an ankle injury and will not practice Monday, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said. Hutchinson, who led the Lions with 9.5 sacks last season, was one of 29 Lions who did not play in last week’s preseason-opening win over the New York Giants. The second-year defensive end took part in
Adrian Martinez led the Detroit Lions on a game-winning drive in Friday’s preseason-opening, 21-16, win over the New York Giants. He completed both of his passes on the drive, scrambled for a key third-and-7 conversion and scored on a 1-yard run. Martinez earned the second-highest Pro Football Focus grade of any Lions offensive player for
Dylan Drummond lined up in the slot on the left side of the Detroit Lions‘ formation on Friday night, and he recognized the coverage. One of the things that makes Drummond so special is his ability to pick up plays, understand schemes and read defenses. A cornerback was lined up against him, so the wide
The Detroit Lions waived center Ross Pierschbacher with an injury settlement Sunday, two days after he left the team’s preseason opener against the New York Giants in the first quarter. Pierschbacher, who had taken second-team reps at center most of training camp, was hurt on the Lions’ second offensive possession. He played nine snaps before
Detroit — Maurice Alexander knows there’s no easy path to making an NFL roster. But the Lions’ wide receiver also feels as if this is something he was born to do, and the nickname he has carried since he was an infant is merely a testament to that. That’s something Teddy Bridgewater wanted everyone to
We’re basically at the midpoint of Detroit Lions training camp, with three weeks of practice and one exhibition game in the books and two more remaining — and one more set of joint practices this week against the Jacksonville Jaguars. That means it’s time to polish off the old crystal ball for a roster prediction
Detroit — Here’s a look at who is trending up and who is trending down after the Detroit Lions’ 21-26 preseason victory over the New York Giants. ▶ Stock down: Nate Sudfeld If you were following the game through social media, you might have thought Sudfeld had one of the worst quarterbacking performances of all time.
Detroit — It’s been a long week for Nate Sudfeld. One day after the Lions brought in Teddy Bridgewater to challenge him for the backup job — concluding a rough string of joint practices for Sudfeld — he was intercepted on his first play from scrimmage and generally found it tough to get going in
Show Caption Hide Caption The News’ Justin Rogers and Nolan Bianchi discuss Lions’ preseason game against the Giants We discuss the rookies and the defense shining, Jameson Williams playing a ton and more from the Lions’ preseason opener against the Giants. Justin Rogers, The Detroit News Detroit — Peyton and Eli Manning have some simulcast
Jack Campbell’s eyes were sparkling. “I already love Detroit so much!” the Detroit Lions‘ rookie linebacker said after playing in his first preseason game, a 21-16 victory on Friday night against the New York Giants. The crowd. The loud fans in Ford Field. The game. This rookie group. Campbell just loved it. Loved all of
The Detroit Lions opened their preseason Friday night at Ford Field and the obvious question is when will Teddy Bridgewater be ready. They could’ve used the newly signed backup quarterback, but then they knew what he could do. That’s why they signed him. They aren’t sure yet what Jameson Williams can do. But they are
The Detroit Lions held 22 of their top players out of Friday’s 21-16 preseason victory over the New York Giants, which meant more time for bubble players to earn their way onto or off of the roster. Here are six players who helped or hurt their chances: Four up OLB Julian Okwara: He logged three
If that’s Julian Okwara’s new normal, Dan Campbell will be one happy coach. Okwara had three sacks and a handful of other impactful plays Friday to help the Detroit Lions beat the New York Giants in the preseason opener for both teams, 21-16, at Ford Field. The fourth-year linebacker’s big night came a little more