The practice squad is a big deal for the Detroit Lions. This is the one practice squad that you want to be on if you’re veteran player or a second or third year guy looking to show what you have. The big reason is because you’re going to get a chance to play here. “Yeah,
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If you are reading this, then chances are you are well-aware of how much injuries have hurt this 2024 Detroit Lions team. Defensive end Aidan Hutchinson was naturally the headliner when he went down during their blowout win over the Dallas Cowboys, but the extent of the Lions’ injury issues extend far beyond that—especially as…
The Detroit Lions play a big prime time divisional game on against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night and everyone has their eyes on whether or not the Lions will have starting left tackle Taylor Decker in this game. Decker went down in Week 12 against the Colts when he got rolled up on
There was considerable consternation last week when Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs posted on social media a picture from inside the Lions meeting room. Behind fellow RB Jermar Jefferson was a whiteboard that showed the offensive line pass protection calls, exposing the code words and adjustments for the world–and opposing defenses–to see and study. The
Over the weekend there was a little bit of controversy coming out of Allen Park when Detroit Lions running back posted a video of fellow Lions running back Jermar Jefferson doing something funny. In the background of that video was a whiteboard with the Lions run protection codes on it. When asked about the video,
All NFL teams carry a 53-man active roster. Teams also get a 16-person practice squad, which can serve in a variety of capacities depending on the team. For Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions, that practice squad is effectively an extension of the 53-man roster. The Lions routinely elevate players from the practice squad to
The Detroit Lions eked out a win over the Chicago Bears to improve to 11-1—the best record in franchise history through 12 games. But despite their historic start, they are going through some adversity with the mounting injuries on defense. And beyond that, the top teams in the NFC are not relenting. Detroit is just…
The Detroit Lions are 11-1 on the season with just five regular season games remaining on their schedule. They will play all three teams in their division—Packers, Bears, and Vikings—for a second time, with their remaining two games coming against the San Francisco 49ers (5-6) and Buffalo Bills (9-2)—who just so happen to be the…
The Detroit Lions host the Green Bay Packers on the Thursday night matchup for Week 14. Both teams are coming off wins on Thanksgiving. There has been considerable focus on the Lions injuries on the defensive side of the ball, but one critical offensive injury could be lingering for Detroit’s offense into the Week 14
As the 2024 season has shown, Lions general manager Brad Holmes has enjoyed a successful run in charge of the franchise. One of his top assistants might soon receive opportunities to lead a front office of his own, however. Ray Agnew – who has served as an assistant GM under Holmes since 2021 – is expected to
The Detroit Lions are dealing with a ton of injuries on the defensive side of the ball, but there’s also a lingering injury on offense that could have a big impact on the team’s Thursday game against the Green Bay Packers. Left tackle Taylor Decker is dealing with a knee injury that caused him to…
Adams, 29, was cut by the Titans in October, a move that the player himself requested. He had just signed with Tennessee in July, but he appeared in a total of 20 snaps with the team before landing on the reserve/non-football injury list with a hip ailment. His placement on that list coincided with reports
Plagued by injuries to the defense, the Detroit Lions are signing former All-Pro safety Jamal Adams to the practice squad, ESPN reported Sunday. It is expected Adams will be promoted to the 53-man roster at some point. Adams’ agent, Kevin Conner, confirmed Adams’ signing. Adams began the season with the Tennessee Titans, with whom he
Former All-Pro safety Jamal Adams is joining the Lions and will begin on their practice squad with the opportunity to be called up to the active roster. This according to a report from Adam Schefter of ESPN. The news was also confirmed by Adams’ agent, Kevin Connor. Adams had wanted to latch on with a