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As his future with the team reaches a tipping point, these teams could make the Detroit Lions an offer they shouldn’t refuse for running back D’Andre Swift. Three seasons into his NFL career, Detroit Lions running back D’Andre Swift has been a mix of promise and disappointment. He should be regarded as one of the

With expectations higher for them in 2023, the Detroit Lions are the early favorite to win the NFC North. The last time the Detroit Lions won their division, 1993, the NFC North did not exist. It was called the NFC Central back then. Thirty years later, coming off a winning season in 2022, the Lions

The Lions were fortunate to get Scottie Montgomery as Duce Staley’s replacement, and he sees Detroit as a destination spot for reasons beyond football. When assistant head coach/running backs Duce Staley left for the Carolina Panthers to be closer to his ailing mother, the Detroit Lions were fortunate to get former Indianapolis Colts running backs

Nov 24, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver DJ Chark (4) catches a touchdown pass from quarterback Jared Goff (16) (not pictured) against the Buffalo Bills in the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports Door is open for Jameson Williams to return kicks for the Lions next season

On the idea of getting the ball into his hands more, is there really a chance Jameson Williams returns kicks for the Lions next season? In his limited action working his way back from a torn ACL, both of Jameson Williams’ touches as a rookie went for at least 40 yards. There were a couple

Going against the broader narrative from him and GM Brad Holmes, Lions head coach Dan Campbell acknowledged consideration for who will succeed Jared Goff under center. Jared Goff responded to what was a pivotal season in his career with one of the best campaigns of his career in 2022. He has cemented himself as the

His latest comments on Jameson Williams weren’t revolutionary, but Lions general manager Brad Holmes is holding expectations high for the young wide receiver. The six-game sample from Jameson Williams were a tease, as both of his touches went for at least 40 yards and he was eased into action coming off a torn ACL in

On the possibility Jamaal Williams leaves, however unlikely or remote it seems, these 4 free agent running backs are realistic pivot options for the Detroit Lions. Coming off the best season of his career, and what some will say will stand up as his clear career year, Jamaal Williams is hitting free agency. He has

After a disappointing season for him, the Detroit Lions are effectively going back to square one with D’Andre Swift. In an effort to have him at full strength going into last season, the Detroit Lions carefully managed D’Andre Swift’s workload in training camp and preseason games. In Week 1 against the Philadelphia Eagles it started

The NFL Combine has little to do with actually playing football, and Lions head coach Dan Campbell put the event in its proper place with a epic and perfect quote. A tentpole event in the pre-draft process every year is the NFL Combine, and it’s happening this week in Indianapolis. Not all of the league’s

In a new venture by the NFLPA, the Detroit Lions graded well in some spots but have room for improvement in others. The Detroit Lions, in general, are moving in the right direction. Players and assistant coaches want to stay, and around the league the franchise is getting noticed for the right reasons. On Wednesday,

The Detroit Lions have the fourth best odds to win the NFC in 2023. That’s a real and true sentence. What a world! As Lions fans are well aware of, postseason success (or success in general) has been largely nonexistent for the majority of the franchises existence. In the Super Bowl era, Detroit has one

James Houston was an instant difference maker for the Lions as a rookie, and PFF is buying into his potential for a full-on second-year breakout. Opportunity finally knocked for James Houston in Week 12 of his rookie season, and boy did he answer the door with two sacks of Josh Allen over five snaps on

Two Detroit Lions players made the cut for Pro Football Focus’ top 101 players from the 2022 season, and two more have made the ‘just missed’ list. In Pro Football Focus’ list of the top 101 players from the 2022 NFL season, the Detroit Lions had two make it. Offensive tackle Penei Sewell came in