When the Detroit Lions released Cameron Sutton earlier this offseason, after the veteran cornerback was wanted for domestic battery charges, many were interested in the financial impact of the move. Sutton had a whopping $10.5 million salary that was guaranteed, and back at the time, we gave as good of an explanation of what happens…
“I think it really first probably stems from my brother.” Strickland said. “My older brother played safety at UIndy (University of Indianapolis) just like I did. He’s seven years older than me and he was a guy, if you ever went back and watched his film, it looks just like mine. He was out there
Previously, few fantasy football owners wanted Jared Goff as their QB1. After a disappointing debut with the then-rebuilding Detriot Lions in 2021, Goff remained an afterthought on most dynasty draft boards. But two solid seasons later, things are changing as Goff continues to solidify himself as more than a mid-tier quarterback option. With a surplus
One of the favorites to win the NFL’s Offensive Player of the Year award this season is Jahmyr Gibbs, who currently has the eighth-best odds in the league, at +2200. [affiliatewidget_smgtolocal] Last year, he ran for 63.0 yards per game while averaging 21.1 receiving yards per contest. He also scored 11 touchdowns. Watch the NFL
Looking at the favorites to win the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year award this season, Brian Branch is not among the favorites — but he is ranked 31st in the odds, at +8000. [affiliatewidget_smgtolocal] The contributions of Branch, who was on the field for 15 games last year, included 1.0 sack to go with
Amon-Ra St. Brown is one of the favorites to win the NFL’s Offensive Player of the Year award this season, at +1600 (sixth-best odds). [affiliatewidget_smgtolocal] He hauled in 119 balls (164 targets) for 1,515 yards (94.7 per game) last year, a team-high amongst current Lions, and scored 10 TDs. Watch the NFL on Fubo! Amon-Ra
Assessing the favorites to win the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year award this year, Malcolm Rodriguez is not among the favorites — but he is ranked 98th in the odds, at +25000. [affiliatewidget_smgtolocal] On defense in 2023, Rodriguez compiled 15 tackles over 11 games. Watch the NFL on Fubo! Malcolm Rodriguez Futures Odds DPOY
Aidan Hutchinson is among the favorites to win the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year award this year, at +1100 (sixth-best odds). [affiliatewidget_smgtolocal] In 2023, Hutchinson had one interception to go with 51 tackles, 14.0 TFL, 11.5 sacks, and seven passes defended. Watch the NFL on Fubo! Aidan Hutchinson Futures Odds DPOY Odds: +1100 (6th
Sam LaPorta is not among the favorites to win the NFL Offensive Player of the Year award this season, but has +15000 odds (72nd-ranked odds in the NFL). [affiliatewidget_smgtolocal] Last year he reeled in 86 balls on 120 targets for 889 yards (52.3 per game) and 10 TDs. Watch the NFL on Fubo! Sam LaPorta
When the Detroit Lions released veteran cornerback Cam Sutton after his legal issues earlier this offseason, the team applied to the NFL to have his entire contractual obligation for 2024 recovered. Based on recent figures from the NFLPA and Over The Cap, that did not happen. Sutton was initially due to cost the Lions $10.5
It may be the offseason, but thanks to social media, our access to the Detroit Lions is never really turned off—at least not completely. And while social media and the internet as a whole can be certainly have their drawbacks, there are at least some positives that go along with it.
We’re so used to seeing so many different starting quarterback rankings that it was really refreshing to see Fan Duel do a backup quarterback ranking recently. They ranked all 32 prospective backup quarterbacks in the league and they don’t seem to have much faith in Detroit Lions’ backup Hendon Hooker in this one. Here’s the
When the Kansas City Chiefs traded Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins in March, 2022, there was one receiver I thought might replicate Hill’s demonic speed at all areas of the field for Andy Reid’s team, and that receiver wasn’t even in the NFL yet. That receiver was Alabama’s Jameson Williams, who torched the NCAA
The Detroit Lions were inches away from reaching the franchise’s first Super Bowl. They are hungry to make another run. The roster looks very similar, albeit the pockets of many players are fuller after some massive contracts were handed out in the offseason. This team is out to prove they have what it takes to