For the second time in a week, the Detroit Lions are losing a front office staffer to the college football ranks. Days after Lions Director of Scouting Advancement Mike Martin left to become the GM of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football program, the Lions are losing Director of Football Compliance Jon Dykema. He’s heading
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Third down is the money down in football. It’s about moving the chains or punching the ball in the end zone, depending on the situation. This is where offenses and, almost more specifically, wide receivers, make their money. In 2024, two Lions receivers did just that. In a stat provided by The 33rd Team, the
The NFL hasn’t yet set the salary cap for the upcoming 2025 season, but a report from ESPN’s Dan Graziano indicates that the figure will be some $25 million higher than it was in 2024. It’s a much higher bump than has been widely projected, meaning teams will likely have more cap room to work
One of the common themes this off-season will be about how the Detroit Lions need to revamp their defensive line. There’s no questioning that it’s something that needs improvement. Especially since key players such as Aidan Hutchinson and Alim McNeill are returning from significant injuries. We have no idea how either player will respond to
The dreaded ACL tear is one of the most feared NFL injuries as it entails a long recovery. The recovery timeline, which is usually around 10-11 months, will often impact the next season. Fortunately though, players will usually return to their previous level of performance with time. There were 38 ACL tears in 2024 NFL
Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams has struggled with some unfortunate off-field issues during his time in Detroit, but the third-year wideout got cleared from another potential brush with the NFL’s disciplinary wing. Williams will not face any NFL punishment for an October incident involving a handgun found during a traffic stop in Detroit. Dave Birkett
Darius Slay remains a very popular player in Detroit even though the Pro Bowl cornerback has been with the Philadelphia Eagles for the last five seasons. Slay sends the love right back to Lions fans, and he made sure everyone knows the door is open for a potential return. In the latest episode of the
The United Football League kicks off its second season this spring following the merger between the XFL and USFL. The UFL, for as long as it lasts, should serve as a proving ground for football players who haven’t quite made the cut in the NFL. The Detroit Lions learned just how valuable some spring football
NFL Media’s Daniel Jeremiah released his second mock draft of this draft season. His mocks and insight are always intriguing because he mixes his thoughts on teams with what he’s hearing in the league. In this case, he has the Lions adding depth, if not a potential starter up front. With the 28th pick, the
New Detroit Lions defensive coordinator, like most of the team’s coaching staff in 2024, was a hot commodity on the coaching carousel this offseason. Sheppard moved up from linebackers coach to coordinator, taking over for new Jets head coach Aaron Glenn. In his first public interview, conducted via Dan Miller and FOX2 in Detroit, Sheppard
With a week to go before the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, the Detroit Lions have formally finalized their coaching staff for the coming season. The Lions updated coaching list includes several names not previously publicly reported. First, the full list from the Lions press release: Among the coaches new to Detroit are offensive coordinator John
The Detroit Lions under GM Brad Holmes have sought a particular type of EDGE pass rusher: heavier than 260 pounds, power-to-speed over speed-to-power, ability to play multiple spots along the defensive line, good run defender. Ashton Gillotte checks those boxes as a 2025 NFL Draft prospect. Ashton Gillotte, EDGE, Louisville 6-foot-3, 275 pounds (listed by
The grind never stops in the NFL. The offseason may have just begun across the league, but teams and players are always looking to take that next step to either get better or get back onto the field, as is the case with Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson. Hutchinson is working his way back from
It shouldn’t catch anyone by surprise if the Detroit Lions start to revamp their defensive line this off-season. They’ve attempted to add pieces through the draft and in free agency. Some of these additions just haven’t worked or haven’t given the Lions enough production to justify a contract extension. Those players include John Cominsky, Marcus