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Free Press Lions writer Dave Birkett reacts to the Detroit Lions’ 2019 schedule release, giving initial thoughts on the 16-game slate. Filmed April 17, 2019, shortly after the schedule release. READ MORE: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/04/17/detroit-lions-2019-schedule/3502772002/ For more Detroit and Michigan news, sports and entertainment, follow the Detroit Free Press on: Facebook – https://bit.ly/2T7zuV9 Twitter – https://bit.ly/2JeixbW Instagram

Free Press Lions writers Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez debate takeaways from general manager Bob Quinn’s pre-draft Q&A, guess which player the Detroit Lions will draft at No. 8 and more. Filmed April 18, 2019. READ MORE: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/shawn-windsor/2019/04/18/detroit-lions-2019-nfl-draft/3514578002/ For more Detroit and Michigan news, sports and entertainment, follow the Detroit Free Press on: Facebook –

Free Press Lions beat writer Dave Birkett breaks down the busy first day of free agency for the Detroit Lions on Monday, March 11, 2019. The Lions picked up DE Trey Flowers, WR Danny Amendola, CB Justin Coleman and TE Jesse James. FULL GRADES: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/03/12/detroit-lions-free-agency-grades/3134812002/

Here are 15 top-level 2019 free agents who may fit position of need and scheme to draw interest from GM Bob Quinn. coach Matt Patricia and the Detroit Lions.

So what exactly is this Detroit Lions curse all about? Here’s a quick explanation.

Calvin Johnson gives advice to campers at his free football camp at Southfield high school on Saturday, June 2, 2018.

Check out a new music video featuring Brian Vander Ark. Vander Ark is the lead singer, principal songwriter and guitarist for the Michigan-based band Verve Pipe. The video features photos and video from the Free Press and the Detroit News and kicks off a new promotional campaign for the papers with an anthem that pays