Former Detroit Lions defensive back Stanley Wilson died earlier this month, according to TMZ. He was just 40 years old. Wilson collapsed at Metropolitan State Hospital in Los Angeles County on Feb. 1. He was in the process of being transferred to the facility after being declared incompetent to stand trail for twice breaking into a
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Former Detroit Lions defensive back Stanley Wilson has died at the age of 40, the team confirmed on Wednesday. According to TMZ, Wilson died while being transferred from Los Angeles County jail to a hospital that specializes in mental health on Feb. 1. Wilson collapsed during the intake process and eventually died, according to the
It’s not an earth-shattering development, but Todd McShay has the Detroit Lions adding two pieces to their defense in his new mock draft. In theory, the Detroit Lions can viably go multiple different directions with their two first-round picks in April. Ask fans, and they want defense, defense, defense. That thought is certainly justified, given
Despite some notable second-half improvements, the Detroit Lions still finished with the worst-ranked defense in the NFL last season, allowing 392.4 yards per game. So as the slew of national draft analysts project what the team will do with its two first-round picks come April, it should come as no surprise many will have the
Now that that’s over, and you’ve had your fun imagining the Detroit Lions sharing the field with the Vikings, Eagles and the 49ers and the Chiefs, next season officially begins, and it’s time to consider what the Lions need to make a run to the playoffs — and maybe one in the playoffs. But that’s
The Detroit Lions didn’t really need extra motivation before Week 18 against the Green Bay Packers, but Dan Campbell found some fodder to do so. On the “Sunday Night Football” stage, and with chance to finish with a winning record if they beat the rival Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field, the Detroit Lions probably
In a new three-round mock from NFL.com, the Detroit Lions go an interesting direction with some of the picks. Now that the 2022 NFL season is over, it’s all-in on mock draft season for those who partake. The Detroit Lions are in a nice draft capital position, with four of the top-60 picks in April’s
There’s proof of concept we’ve just seen, and the Detroit Lions take their shot at a quarterback with upside in Pro Football Focus’ latest 2023 mock draft. The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles just competed in Super Bowl LVII. They’ve both generally been good teams in the last handful-plus years. When they drafted Patrick
Nearly four years removed from his last NFL coaching position, former Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell is joining Frank Reich’s staff with the Carolina Panthers as a senior defensive assistant, according to multiple reports. Caldwell, who posted a 36-28 record in four seasons with the Lions, briefly served as quarterbacks coach and assistant head
Several years ago, I was in the Detroit Lions locker room speaking with cornerbacks about the changing nature of the NFL and how much more of a pass-friendly league it had become. Chris Houston listed all the benefits offenses enjoyed. More stringent rules against hitting the quarterback were being instituted. Very little contact was allowed
Hired by the Lions a week ago, assistant head coach/running backs coach Scottie Montgomery has interviewed for the offensive coordinator job with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Last Monday, Feb. 6, it was first reported the Detroit Lions were hiring Scottie Montgomery as their new assistant head coach and running backs coach replacing Duce Staley. A
If DJ Chark leaves in free agency, the Detroit Lions could target one of these 10 options to replace him. In dire need of a wide receiver who could stretch the field, the Detroit Lions took a one-year flier on DJ Chark last offseason. A Pro Bowler with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2019, Chark missed
Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports T.J. Hockenson reveals what Lions told him before trade with Vikings by Josh Hill One of the best stories of the second half of the NFL season was the Detroit Lions. The Lions won eight of their final 10 games to finish the season 9-8 on the year. While
Ten thoughts on the Kansas City’s Super Bowl win over the Philadelphia Eagles, and what’s in store for 2023: Mahomes’ career best ever to this point It’s not hyperbole to say Patrick Mahomes is off to the greatest start by a player in NFL history. In five years as a starter, Mahomes has five 12-win