Tuesday was tryout day in Allen Park for the Detroit Lions. The Lions worked out seven players during the off day from practice, per the NFL’s transaction wire. A couple of the players will be familiar names to fans of college football in the Mitten State. Former Michigan State defensive end Kenny Willekes and Western
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Faced with several injuries around the roster, the Detroit Lions made some roster moves on Tuesday to help bolster the depth. Offensive lineman Kayode Awosika was signed from the practice squad to the active roster. Awosika can play either guard spot as well as right tackle. With starting RG Halapoulivaati Vaitai dealing with a knee
One of the top pass-catchers in the league last year will be on display when Amon-Ra St. Brown and the Detroit Lions host the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, September 24, 2023. [affiliatewidget_smgtolocal] The Lions struggled on defense last season, ranking fifth-worst in the NFL (25.1 points allowed per game). However, they ranked fifth-best on offense,
The Atlanta Falcons (2-0) will look to upset the Detroit Lions (1-1) on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Ford Field. The Lions are listed as favorites in this one, with the spread sitting at 3.5 points. The over/under is 46 in the contest. [affiliatewidget_smgtolocal] The Lions lost versus the Seattle Seahawks in their most recent
The initial nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2024 were released on Tuesday morning. Several players with Lions ties are amongst the 173 names, including some who are eligible for the first time. Haloti Ngata and T.J. Lang are part of the group of first-year nominees who spent some time in
Allen Park — The Detroit Lions made a move on Tuesday to address one of the team’s injury issues, promoting running back Zonovan Knight off the practice squad to the active roster. Knight, who went undrafted out of North Carolina State a year ago, appeared in seven games for the New York Jets as a
Associated Press | The Detroit News Charlotte, N.C. – Tony Jones Jr. ran for two touchdowns, rookie Blake Grupe kicked two field goals and the New Orleans Saints beat the Carolina Panthers 20-17 on Monday night, improving to 2-0 for the first time since 2013. Jones replaced former Lion Jamaal Williams, who was injured late
Detroit Lions safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson is feared to be lost for the season with what is suspected to be a torn pectoral muscle, according to an NFL Network report. The medical evaluation is ongoing, but a team source confirmed to the Detroit News, “It’s not looking good for him.” The injury is believed to have
Let the hits keep coming for the Detroit Lions. Hours after receiving news that pass rusher James Houston was going to be out for the next 6-8 weeks with a fractured ankle, they now have even worse news. [affiliatewidget_smgtolocal] #Lions DB CJ Gardner-Johnson is feared to have suffered a a torn pec in Sunday’s game,
Allen Park — The Detroit Lions made the most of the turnover battle in their season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs, and in the end, it made all the difference in a one-score victory. The Seattle Seahawks made the most of the turnover battle in the Lions’ home opener, and in the end, it
Allen Park — The ineffectiveness of the Detroit Lions’ pass rush has been one of the team’s biggest early-season disappointments, directly contributing to an inability to slow down the Seattle Seahawks and quarterback Geno Smith in Sunday’s 37-31 overtime loss. Smith was highly efficient, completing 78.0% of his passes for 328 yards, two touchdowns and
Allen Park — The Detroit Lions had been relatively healthy heading into the second game of the season, but the injuries piled up during the team’s overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks. As it currently stands, the team will likely be without edge rusher James Houston and starting guard Halapoulivaati Vaitai for multiple weeks. Lions
I’ll be the first to say that I love Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell. I love the way he’s turned this Lions team around and has every player buying into what he’s preaching. Regardless of the outcome for the Lions games, they’re going to play tough and make life difficult for the opposition. Playing
[affiliatewidget_smgtolocal] After a physically intense contest in Ford Field on Sunday, the Detroit Lions had a few players in the walking wounded category. Head coach Dan Campbell offered some updates on a few of the injured Lions during his press conference on Monday. RG Halapoulivaati Vaitai Vaitai left the game with a left knee injury