“This year feels different.” That’s a phrase many of us have probably uttered about the Detroit Lions before. Desperate for signs that this franchise has finally escaped its horrific past, we’ve tried to convince ourselves that the Lions have finally arrived after decades and decades of losing. Just about every time, we’ve been wrong.
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You’ve seen the photos — or photos of the photos — and in the meta-multiverse of the Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes bromance, the vibe is what matters most. An NFL general manager wearing a sweatshirt featuring a portrait of his head coach to a post-draft news conference? An NFL head coach returning the favor
Allen Park — The Detroit Lions received high marks across the board for making three high-profile signings in the secondary this offseason. And yes, that includes from third-year Lions corner Jerry Jacobs, who was bumped down on the offseason depth chart because of them. “When we signed free (agents) like Cam (Sutton), Chauncey (Gardner-Johnson), Emmanuel
Hendon Hooker’s health is going to be a storyline to follow all year for the Detroit Lions and their fans. The quarterback is currently recovering from an ACL injury suffered last November, and while many are projecting him to be close to full health by the regular season, how quickly he is up to speed…
Rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs is “definitely” an option to return kicks for the Detroit Lions this fall. Lions special teams coordinator Dave Fipp said Thursday that Gibbs could see time as a return man in 2023, depending on his role on offense. Gibbs averaged 23.9 yards on kick returns during his three college seasons
Saivion Smith was back with his boys. Playing safety for the Detroit Lions. Running with the twos. This time, with a scar down his neck and another on his hip. Two vertebrae fused. But feeling great. “It’s all God, man!” he said on Thursday after coming off the practice field. “It’s all God. It’s a
If the Detroit Lions were to add DeAndre Hopkins, that would make them a playoff team, right? What if I told you the Detroit Lions are actually the best fit for DeAndre Hopkins in his free agency? Jared Goff may not be Josh Allen, Justin Herbert or Lamar Jackson, but unlike all three, he has
Five years ago, there was an incredible video from NFL Rush (a league-affiliated social media account for fun bits about the players) showing rookies from the 2018 class drawing their team logos from memory. Running back Kerryon Johnson was in the video for the Lions, and he came up with an amazing stick-figure Lion sporting…
After a strong finish to 2022 and a solid offseason, the Detroit Lions remain the favorite to win the NFC North this year—DraftKings currently has them at +130, followed by the Minnesota Vikings (+275), Chicago Bears (+380) and Green Bay Packers (+500), in that order. It’s the first time that I can remember where it…
Detroit Lions offensive lineman Halapoulivaati Vaitai got a taste of retired life, and he didn’t like it one bit. “There was just a bunch of stuff to do,” Vaitai said Thursday. Laid up after undergoing season-ending back surgery last September, Vaitai spent most of the fall at his home in Houston and the 205-acre ranch
The Detroit Lions took a step in the right direction last season in their effort to becoming a serious competitor, ending the 2022 season winning eight of their last 10 games. But if they want to take it to the next level, like a playoff contender, there are still some areas in need of revitalization
There is yet another player on the Detroit Lions who is under investigation for violating the NFL’s gambling policy, according to The Athletic. Back in April, the Detroit Lions had four players suspended by the NFL for violating the gambling policy. Wide receivers Jameson Williams and Stanley Berryhill were suspended six games for betting on
Allen Park — Jameson Williams said he wasn’t fully aware of NFL rules against players gambling and didn’t know he did anything wrong. His confusion might be considered understandable with all the league’s ties to betting sites, except the guidelines are explicit, and ignorance of the rules isn’t a remotely acceptable excuse. Williams didn’t make
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Deandre Hopkins. (Billy Hardiman-USA TODAY Sports) Now that DeAndre Hopkins is a free agent, he could land wherever he wants. For the Packers, some of those landing spots are better than others. DeAndre Hopkins and the Arizona Cardinals have finally split. It didn’t happen through a trade, as was expected for