Everyone knows that the Lions and All-Pro right tackle Penei Sewell will reach a contract extension in due time. It doesn’t have to happen this offseason, though it could; Sewell is entering the fourth year of his rookie contract, and the Lions can still exercise the fifth-year option on their prized right tackle if they
The Detroit Lions hold the 29th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, and general manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell say they have no plans to change their approach. Eric Woodyard of ESPN sat with Holmes and Campbell to discuss the Lions’ approach to the 2024 NFL Draft. After Detroit had gone
Gardner-Johnson tweeted “Lions fans quick to turn! But Ima hush up” with a laughing and yawning emoji and followed that post by saying “city legend though, definitely can ask any East or West side resident! So quick playing on my name ‘fans'”. The Detroit Lions are Super Bowl contenders in the NFC. Head coach Dan
The Jim Harbaugh era is underway in Los Angeles, as the former Wolverines coach is now a couple years into his Chargers tenure. They’ve had to make some full-scale changes this offseason already to get under the salary cap, but there are a few strong pieces they can build around, and with the fifth pick…
The 2023 NFL season witnessed a remarkable resurgence from the Detroit Lions, marking a significant departure from their previous struggles in the NFC North. Capturing the division title for the first time, the Lions showcased an impressive display of cohesion and determination that propelled them to new heights. Their journey didn’t culminate with just a
Position of 1st Drafted Player: NFC South edition Tampa Bay Buccaneers The favorites: Defensive Line/EDGE (+130) Offensive Lineman (+225) Cornerback (+300) The defending division champs won a playoff game this past season and brought back Mike Evans and Baker Mayfield in free agency to run back the offense that helped them take the NFC South
The Detroit Lions didn’t go out and grab one of the tippy top defensive lineman out there, but they still made a huge splash when they signed one of the best nose tackles in the league in former Bengal DJ Reader. Reader is going to make a big difference in Detroit, but don’t take my
The 2024 NFL Draft may look different for the Detroit Lions—because they’re picking late in the first round and have only a few holes to fill on the roster—but that doesn’t mean that general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell will be switching up their process.
One of the more interesting prospects in the 2024 NFL draft has an upcoming pre-draft visit with the Detroit Lions. Utah safety and running back Sione Vaki revealed in an interview with Justin Melo of The Draft Network that he has a “top-30” visit set with the Lions. Vaki played both safety and running back
The Lions have decided to keep one of their own by resigning tight end Brock Wright to a 3-year deal. This offer will be worth $12 million dollars. It’s unclear what the terms were for the 49ers offer to Wright were but the Lions were given five days to match or beat the offer and
The Detroit Lions could use some safety help after they released Tracy Walker and didn’t bring C.J. Gardner-Johnson back. They’re going to be hosting a very intriguing draft prospect when they bring in Utah safety Sione Vaki. The Lions have spent a lot of time with this kid throughout the process. They saw him at
The San Francisco 49ers snatched victory from the jaws of defeat in the NFC Championship Game this January against the Detroit Lions. The Lions returned the favor by responding to a 49ers’ bid for restricted free agent Brock Wright. The two NFC heavyweights sparred over the tight end in free agency. The 49ers and Wright
The Lions were one of the NFL’s best during the 1950s, winning championships in 1952, 1953, and 1957. The teams were led by the great Bobby Layne, who was under center in ’52 and ’53. Layne missed the ’57 title game with a broken ankle and Tobin Rote filled in as the Lions won their
Kindle Vildor spent 2023 with four teams. The last of those will see if he can maintain a role. The Lions re-signed the veteran cornerback on Wednesday, per ESPN.com’s Adam Schefter. After adding Vildor to a practice squad agreement late last season, the Lions will reunite him with one of his former position coaches. It is
The Detroit Lions on Wednesday matched the three-year offer sheet of the San Francisco 49ers to restricted free agent tight end Brock Wright, ESPN reported. The offer sheet was worth $12 million, including $6 million guaranteed, according to the report. The Lions had tendered a one-year deal worth $2.985 million to Wright in early March.
Josh Reynolds felt a lot of love from the Lions fans in his two-plus seasons in Detroit. Now that he’s joined the Denver Broncos as a free agent, Reynolds shared the love right back. Reynolds posted a nice thank you note to the Lions fans on his social media. “To all the Lions fans: Thank
Ian Rapoport reports that the Lions have decided to match the 49ers offer sheet on RFA TE Brock Wright, which was for three years at $12 million and included $6 million guaranteed. Wright, 25, signed with the Lions as an undrafted free agent out of Notre Dame following the 2023 NFL Draft. He was waived
Cornerback Kindle Vildor is returning to the Detroit Lions for another season. Several reports indicate the team and Vildor have agreed on terms of a new contract, though the exact details are not yet disclosed. Vildor took over as a starter at outside cornerback late in the 2023 campaign and in the postseason. He was
It gets lost a bit in the build-up to the 2024 NFL draft, but free agency signings are still happening around the NFL. Sure, the pace slows tremendously in the month leading up to the drat, which takes place from April 25-27 in downtown Detroit, but there are still a lot of free agents out
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Detroit Lions are re-signing cornerback Kindle Vildor. After being released by the Philadelphia Eagles last November, the Lions were quick to add Vildor to their practice squad for more depth in the secondary. After just three weeks, the Lions signed Vildor to the active roster, then after three additional…