PHOENIX — The Detroit Lions are optimistic Halapoulivaati Vaitai will have a prominent role on their offensive line this fall after missing all of last season with back surgery, but are preparing for his absence just in case. Lions coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes gave favorable updates on Vaitai’s recovery at the
The Twentyman in the Huddle podcast is on the road again, this time at the 2023 NFL Annual Meetings from the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix. In this week’s episode, presented by Microsoft, Lions head coach Dan Campbell makes his podcast debut alongside Tim Twentyman. The two discuss the Lions’ recent acquisitions of C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Cam
Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph had three interceptions off Aaron Rodgers during his rookie season, but he believes he should’ve had more. When was drafted in the third round last April, Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph was advertised as a ballhawk coming off five interceptions in his final season at Illinois. That came to fruition
Defensive tackle is clearly on the Detroit Lions radar, and here are a half-dozen remaining free agent options they could have on their radar. The Detroit Lions aggressively addressed their biggest offseason need in free agency, signing cornerbacks Cameron Sutton and Emmanuel Moseley and rounding it out by signing versatile defensive back C.J Gardner-Johnson. The
Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph is coming off a rookie season in which he nabbed a team-high four interceptions. It was an impressive start to his career, and when he capped his season with what would become a game-sealing interception of Aaron Rodgers on “Sunday Night Football,” the national media started to take notice.
It’s really too obvious, but Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown has been given a title he deserves looking back at the 2021 NFL Draft. Through his first two NFL seasons, Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is in some select company. Michael Thomas and Odell Beckham Jr. are the only others in league
It’s rare for expectations to be high for the Detroit Lions, but head coach Dan Campbell is fully embracing them. Everywhere you look, there’s positive buzz around the Detroit Lions. After being one of the hottest teams in the NFL to end last season, they are the betting favorites to win the NFC North in
The Detroit Lions have some significant needs for the 2023 NFL draft. The Lions need a running back, linebacker, offensive guard, defensive tackle, and cornerback. To fill those needs, the Lions can draft and select players that fit the culture. Players like Bijan Robinson, Jalen Carter, Devon Witherspoon, and Noah Sewell could help the Lions.
Our 2022 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft is here! It’s officially time to kick this thing off! For those of you that don’t know what’s going on, for the next four weeks, select members/commenters from our Pride of Detroit community will participate in a two-round mock draft. Commenters have been assigned general manager duties…
The Detroit Lions aren’t moving away from Allen Park anytime soon, but they are in the early stages of considering a move. Team president Rod Wood told a small group of Lions reporters at the NFL owners meetings this week that he’s begun the search for another potential location for the team’s training facility, both…
As we inch closer to the upcoming NFL Draft, it’s time to move our attention to the linebacker position. The Detroit Lions addressed the position in free agency by re-signing LB Alex Anzalone to a three-year deal for $18.3 million ($9 million guaranteed). As explained by our own Erik Schlitt on the roster implications of…
The internet was all abuzz this week when Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell recalled a story about their draft process recently. Campbell was asked a question about how the Lions do character evaluations for the NFL Draft and what he needs to hear from someone to clear them from any serious character concerns. Campbell proceeded…
It has been said time and time again so far this offseason, but what a time it is to be a Detroit Lions fan. This time around, the Lions aren’t the “sneaky” pick, or a way for a national analyst to stir the pot—this time they are favored by Las Vegas to win the NFC…
After the free agent departure of DJ Chark left a bit of a void, the Detroit Lions are bringing back wide receiver Marvin Jones. Reuniting has been a theme for the Detroit Lions this offseason, in one way or another. They’re doing it again, with Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reporting Wednesday that wide receiver
PHOENIX — The Detroit Lions are bringing back an old friend to fill a void in their passing game. Former Lions receiver Marvin Jones announced Wednesday on Twitter he is returning to the Lions, two years after leaving for the Jacksonville Jaguars in free agency. Jones takes the place of DJ Chark, who signed a
The Detroit Lions reunion tour continues! After bringing back both guard Graham Glasgow and linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin following them playing elsewhere, the Lions are signing another familiar name in free agency. Per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the Lions are signing wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. to a one-year, $3 million deal with incentives that can…
Make it one, two, three “homecomings” now for the Detroit Lions this offseason. Veteran wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. announced via his Twitter on Wednesday that he will be returning to Detroit, where he spent five seasons from 2016-20. NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo reported the deal is for one year with a base salary
It’s no surprise given all the positivity around the team, but the Detroit Lions expect to fill Ford Field to capacity for home games next season. As the Detroit Lions started winning games last season, home games at Ford Field were filled well and then sold out to create a genuine home field advantage. In
Jerry Green was remembered as far more than just an iconic sports journalist, but also a doting family man. Troy — Jerry Green was no fan of growing old. Often times — and this has been going on for years — after reading an obituary in the sports section, he’d call the reporter who wrote
The latest mock draft from ESPN analyst Jordan Reid is a whale of an endeavor. It’s one that offers a deep and thoughtful look at what the Detroit Lions might do in the 2023 NFL draft, too. Reid tackled doing a full 7-round mock from No. 1 overall to Mr. Irrelevant at No. 259. In