With the 2024 NFL Combine in the rearview mirror, the internet is inundated with articles focused on “winners and losers” from the big event. While the majority of our prospect review articles focused on positive outcomes and how players would fit in with the Detroit Lions, in this article, we are going to take a…
While the Detroit Lions stood pat as nearly always is the case, eight different franchises elected to use the franchise tag this week. There were plenty of rumors leading up to this deadline, but the list is now finalized: Tee Higgins, Michael Pittman Jr., Josh Allen (you know which one), Brian Burns, Justin Madubuike, Jaylon…
According to Over The Cap’s Jason Fitzgerald, the Detroit Lions will be using the right of first refusal/original round restricted free agent tender on tight end Brock Wright. Here’s what that means: the Lions now have a one-year, $2.985 million tender in place for Wright. That deal does not include any guaranteed money. If he’d…
It’s all just talk now, but there is more evidence that there could be some fire to the trade smoke involving the Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs. USA TODAY confirmed the Lions are among a handful of teams that have expressed interest with the Chiefs in a potential trade for cornerback L’Jarius Sneed. A
The dust may still be settling from the 2024 NFL Combine wrapping up, but as we know, there is no stopping mock draft season. And in his latest first-round mock, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press has the Detroit Lions selecting University of Oregon center Jackson Powers-Johnson at 29th overall.
As expected, the Chiefs were among the teams which applied the franchise tag before Tuesday’s deadline, keeping L’Jarius Sneed off the free-agent market in the process. The standout corner is far from certain to remain in Kansas City, though, as a tag-and-trade maneuver is on the table. Sneed has served as a full-time starter for
The Lions Draft Prospect of the Day for today is a cornerback who seems to “fit the grit” as we hit 50 days until the 2024 NFL draft in Detroit. The daily focus is on players who should hold some appeal to the Lions in the draft, with an emphasis on the more likely positions
The Detroit Lions are coming off one of their best seasons in franchise history. They ran away with the NFC North in 2023 and advanced to the NFC Championship Game, where they were defeated by the San Francisco 49ers. While the ending was disappointing, especially since the Lions held a 17-point lead in the second
The Kansas City Chiefs will have no shortage of interest in cornerback L’Jarius Sneed if they decide to trade him. Seven teams have expressed some level of interest in trading for Sneed, according to Tyler Dragon of USA Today. The Minnesota Vikings, Indianapolis Colts, Tennessee Titans, New England Patriots, Detroit Lions, Atlanta Falcons and Jacksonville
The Lions are getting a jump on the pre-draft visit process this week. The NFL Scouting Combine just ended and the Lions have already hosted the first of their 30 official pre-draft visits. Northern Iowa defensive tackle Khristian Boyd is making the trip to Allen Park to have his official visit with the team. Boyd
According to a report from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Detroit Lions will not offer a restricted free agent tender to cornerback Jerry Jacobs. Jacobs is currently a restricted free agent, which means Detroit could have offered him a “right of first refusal” tender—a one-year, $2.985 million contract. Jacobs would then be free to either sign…
The rumors about the Detroit Lions wanting a high end corner continue to fly around. First ESPN reported that they were hearing the Lions were going to be aggressive about finding a high end corner during the 2024 NFL Combine and that they would consider the Lions in on Chiefs corner L’Jarius Sneed. Now USA
According to a report from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Detroit Lions will not offer a restricted free agent tender to cornerback Jerry Jacobs. Jacobs is currently a restricted free agent, which means Detroit could have offered him a “right of first refusal” tender—a one-year, $2.985 million contract. Jacobs would then be free to either sign
The Detroit Lions enter the 2024 offseason with a lot of questions at defensive tackle. Will Alim McNeill get a contract extension as he enters the final year of his rookie deal? Is 2023 third-round pick Brodric Martin ready to contribute? Do the Lions still have Levi Onwuzurike in their plans? And do the Lions…
The Detroit Lions will not tender restricted free agent cornerback Jerry Jacobs, ESPN reported Wednesday. Jacobs, 26, is now set to become an unrestricted free agent on March 13. Undrafted in 2021, he posted 131 tackles and four interceptions in 40 games (29 starts) for the Lions. Jacobs started 12 of his 15 games last
With free agency coming very soon, the Detroit Lions have made a decision not to keep one of their own. According to a report from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Lions will not make a contract tender offer to restricted free agent cornerback Jerry Jacobs The report comes a day after Jacobs posted a cryptic message
An unexpected addition to the free agent ranks could be one that really intrigues the Detroit Lions. On Tuesday, several reports indicated the Jacksonville Jaguars will cut loose veteran cornerback Darious Williams. It’s a cost-cutting move for the Jaguars, shaving $11.5 million off their salary cap figure for 2024. Williams was due a $12 million
Detroit Lions cornerback Jerry Jacobs has been one of the best success stories over the past three years. Jacobs went through a ton of adversity before his professional career even started, and when he landed in the NFL, the odds were stacked against him. But with an attitude and commitment that just wouldn’t quit, Jacobs…
Very few receivers have been as productive as Amon-Ra St. Brown over the past three seasons. With 412 targets, 315 catches, 3,588 yards and 21 touchdowns, St. Brown has become the picture of high-end consistency. He is also one of the biggest reasons the Lions have gone from a moribund franchise to near-Super Bowl participants.
There were plenty of movers at the 2024 NFL Combine in Indianapolis. Some of the fastest 40-yard dashes in combine history propelled guys up draft boards, while slower runs, undersized measurements, and drill mishaps slid others down the board. As far as potential Lions go, there were plenty of players to watch.