Carlos Monarrez and Shawn Windsor preview the upcoming NFL draft in Detroit this week by inviting Freep Lions reporter Dave Birkett back on the show, who walks through his mock draft picks and hypothetical Detroit Lions drafting scenarios. How likely are the Lions to go after a cornerback or an offensive lineman? Is the team
In a historic day in franchise history, the Detroit Lions gave a pair of record-setting contracts to receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and offensive tackle Penei Sewell. Both members of the 2021 NFL Draft class—the first draftees of Lions general manager Brad Holmes—St. Brown and Sewell represent the young, extremely talented core of this Lions franchise.…
But, on Thursday night, there’s a real possibility that in the latter stages of the first-round, Holmes and the Lions emerge with a dominant edge rusher to pair opposite Hutchinson in the Lions’ ferocious front seven. “If you want a round 1 sleeper to watch,” an AFC scouting director tells me. “Darius Robinson, the defensive
The Detroit Lions and Penei Sewell agreed to a four-year extensions according to several reports, but the team’s commitment to their franchise tackle is actually a little longer than that. According to NFL insider Albert Breer, before the Lions and Sewell agreed to terms on a new deal, they picked up his fifth-year option. That…
The Detroit Lions and Amon-Ra St. Brown have reportedly agreed on a four-year, “more than” $120 million extension that makes the All Pro the highest-paid wide receiver in football. According to NFL Network, the deal comes with $77 million. The previous high for a receiver contract was Miami Dolphins Tyreek Hill’s four-year, $120 million—although Hill
The Detroit Lions have made Wednesday an iconic day in franchise history. Just a few hours after it was reported that Amon-Ra St. Brown is getting a massive four-year extension, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo is now reporting that Penei Sewell is getting a record-breaking four-year extension of his own. Per Garafolo, the deal is worth…
It’s been a busy day of spending for the Detroit Lions. Hours after making Amon-Ra St. Brown the highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL, the Lions agreed to a contract deal with right tackle Penei Sewell. Reports indicate Sewell will be the highest-paid offensive lineman in the league. The four-year contract is worth a reported
The Detroit Lions made plenty of contract news on Wednesday, which has left people wondering if Jared Goff will be their next player to receive an extension. The Lions on Wednesday reached massive contract extensions with wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and offensive lineman Penei Sewell. The team’s efforts to keep its offensive core together
The Detroit Lions and All-Pro wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown have agreed to a new contract extension. The agreement was reported by multiple sources. While exact terms are not known, Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reports St. Brown will earn more than $120 million over four years on the extension. It’s a four-year deal.
The last we heard of contract talks between the Detroit Lions and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, the two sides were preparing to meet at the NFL Combine at the beginning of March. Since then, it’s been pretty quiet, although St. Brown has not been spotted at voluntary offseason activities at Allen Park lately.
The Detroit Lions and Amon-Ra St. Brown have reportedly agreed on a four-year, $120 million extension that makes the All Pro one of the highest-paid wide receivers in football. According to NFL Network, the deal comes with $77 million. The $30 million a year average matched the highest in football for a wide receiver, tying…
The Detroit Lions currently hold the No. 29 pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft. “Currently” is the optimal word to focus on when looking at what the Lions might do with their pick on Thursday night in Detroit. Lions head coach Dan Campbell matter-of-factly lent more fuel to the fire that
As mock draft season comes to a close, so does our SB Nation writer’s mock draft series. So far, 28 picks have come off the board and the Detroit Lions are now on the clock. At this point in the draft, many of the big-named prospects have been selected—you can read short excerpts about each…