SideLion Report

Bobby Wagner is available and an intriguing option, but he just doesn’t make much sense for the Detroit Lions. In a fairly surprising move on the surface, but not that surprising considering the team’s situation, the Los Angeles Rams and linebacker Bobby Wagner agreed to part ways this past week. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo,

After the easy move to cut Michael Brockers, who will be the next cap casualty for the Detroit Lions? It was inevitable, and on Friday it was official. The Detroit Lions released veteran defensive tackle Michael Brockers, clearing $10 million in cap space and retaining nearly $4 million in dead money in the process. Cutting

D’Andre Swift’s future in Detroit is definitely up in the air, but could the Detroit Lions seriously entertain trading him this offseason? There is no denying how good D’Andre Swift is, or can be. He averaged a career-best 5.5 yards per carry during the 2022 season, along with 48 receptions (8.1 yards per catch) and

Heading toward next week’s NFL Combine, here is a new 7-round 2023 mock draft for the Detroit Lions. One of the tentpole events in each pre-NFL draft process is coming next week, as the league and the invited draft prospects descend on Indianapolis for the 2023 NFL Combine. The Detroit Lions, and the other 31

The Detroit Lions have added a piece to their cornerback room, signing Mac McClain, who was with the Phiadelphia Eagles in 2022. The No. 1 offseason need for the Detroit Lions is cornerback, and it will take more than one addition to fix it. But they have added some competition to the room already, with

Rather than just re-signing Jamaal Williams, one analyst has the Detroit Lions on a list of suitors for a big-name free agent running back.  For many Detroit Lions fans, in terms of re-signing free agents this offseason, running back Jamaal Williams is No. 1 on the list. And it’s a well-founded though, coming off a

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 25: Defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn of the Detroit Lions looks on before the game against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field on November 25, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) Detroit Lions make first big move of offseason, cut Michael Brockers by Brad Berreman Aaron Glenn has gotten

After being cut by the Titans, Robert Woods has fallen right into the Lions’ lap as a potentially ideal replacement for DJ Chark. The Tennessee Titans took some big steps to get under the salary cap on Wednesday, cutting four starters, including wide receiver Robert Woods. He didn’t have a great lone season in Tennessee,

It was pretty clear Duce Staley wouldn’t have left the Detroit Lions under normal circumstances without a promotion, but his departure to the Carolina Panthers was a unique circumstance. Shy of getting a head coaching or offensive coordinator job elsewhere, Duce Staley may not have left his post as Detroit Lions assistant head coach and

Leighton Vander Esch has been named a free agent fit for the Detroit Lions, but here’s why they should absolutely avoid signing him. The Detroit Lions could use reinforcements on all three levels of their defense. At linebacker, Alex Anzalone is a free agent and an upgrade alongside Malcolm Rodriguez may be sought. A significant

He did dial it back to some degree, but Lions head coach Dan Campbell was still one of the most aggressive coaches in the NFL during the 2022 season. During his first season as Detroit Lions head coach, as his team was a the last team to get a win and finished 3-13-1, Dan Campbell

It’s only February, but the 2023 breakout bandwagon for Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams is filling up fast. Coming back from a torn ACL in the January 2022 national title game playing for Alabama, the Detroit Lions were very cautious with wide receiver Jameson Williams as a rookie. Even if that was the right mode,

Pro Football Focus is out with the another part of its top 101 players from the 2022 season, and Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown got a nice spot on the list. Pro Football Focus unveiled the first piece of its top 101 NFL players from the 2022 season earlier this week, with Lions right

Finally! After YEARS of cellar-dwelling, the Detroit Lions are a team worth getting excited about once again. Detroit’s midseason turnaround from 1-6 to 9-8 by the season’s end was one of the more remarkable stories of the NFL season and it caught pretty much everyone off guard. If you want to get ahead of the