Going off of what he had previously done in free agency prior to 2023, it was easy to understand why many thought we would get more of the same from Detroit Lions’ general manager Brad Holmes. After all, his background is in college scouting—so it makes sense as to why he favors building out his…
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There may be a question about it in some places, but David Montgomery is the unquestioned No. 1 running back for the Detroit Lions. The Detroit Lions made a surprising pivot in free agency, signing David Montgomery to replace Jamaal Williams. While the deal is not earth-shattering in the big picture of NFL contracts, the
The Detroit Lions overhauled their secondary in free agency, and they appear to be making plans to address the rest of their defense in this month’s NFL draft. The Lions already have pre-draft visits scheduled or completed with top defensive line prospects Jalen Carter and Will Anderson Jr., and one of the draft’s best linebacker
There’s a new era of Green Bay Packers football ahead, and we can only hope it’s a terrible one. After the Detroit Lions absolutely spoiled and embarrassed the Packers on their home field to end the 2022 season, the Packers are back to square one. Aaron Rodgers’ trade to the New York Jets is imminent,…
It was a powerful moment for Detroit sports fans. The Detroit Tigers invited a few familiar faces to help kick off the 2023 season on Opening Day at Comerica Park. Standing side-by-side—Lions legend Calvin Johnson, Red Wings legend Nicklas Lidstrom, Pistons legend Ben Wallace, and soon-to-be Tigers legend Miguel Cabrera—all throwing out the first pitch…
Last year, Brad Holmes traded up in the first round of the NFL draft to take wide receiver Jameson Williams. This year, he could have the chance to move down. The Detroit Lions have the sixth pick in what could be a very quarterback-heavy top 10, and with two QB-needy teams picking directly behind them,
For the first time in what feels like ages, the New England Patriots seems like an afterthought in the NFL landscape. After one of the most dominating dynasties of the past 20 years, it has now been four seasons since the Patriots have won a playoff game, and it seems like they’re only trending further…
On the lookout for defensive line help in the draft, the Detroit Lions have had a pre-draft meeting with a rising player. For the draft later this month, defensive line is now the Detroit Lions top need. So it’s no accident they’re doing some due diligence on a wide range of options, from Jalen Carter
Kicker may be on the Detroit Lions’ draft radar this year, so it’s not a huge surprise to learn they have interest in Jake Moody. After a turbulent year-plus at kicker, Michael Badgley deserves a lot credit for bringing stability to the spot for the Detroit Lions last season. For that effort, he was re-signed
The New York Jets are bringing in a former Packers quarterback….as former Lion Tim Boyle has somehow found another NFL landing spot. A former Green Bay Packers quarterback is coming to New York. No, no that one. According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, the New York Jets have signed Tim Boyle to a one-year
Former Detroit Lions cornerback Alex Brown has been sentenced for his role in a drunk driving accident that injured two, including former teammate Charlie Taumoepeau. Three of the four original charges were dismissed after Brown pleaded nolo contendere in January to operating a vehicle with a high blood alcohol content. He was sentenced on March
Former Detroit Lions cornerback Alex Brown was sentenced to four months in Wayne County jail for a charge of operating a vehicle with a high blood-alcohol content for his role in a 2021 crash that injured a teammate. Brown entered a nolo contendre plea on Jan. 23, Wayne County Circuit Court records show, and was
Apple Podcasts | Spotify • Hosts: Shawn Windsor (@shawnwindsor) and Carlos Monarrez (@cmonarrez) • Editor: Robin Chan • Executive producers: Anjanette Delgado, Kirkland Crawford • Email: swindsor@freepress.com On this episode: This week, Shawn is placing Carlos and his latest article in the hot seat. What does the quarterback conversation reveal about fan expectations and perceptions? Later, with the Tigers home opener today, the guys talk swagger,
When Marvin Jones Jr. first started thinking about free agency, a move back to the midwest wasn’t high on his priority list. His family had just moved back out west to better weather and a more familiar environment. Moving back to the cold weather in Michigan, on its surface, didn’t sound too appealing.