Allen Park — They hear it every day on the practice field. They’re reminded of it regularly during film sessions. And it’s a lesson that the Lions’ Jeff Okudah says he has taken to heart during his halting — and humbling — NFL career. “It’s about having a short memory,” he says, “and trying not
The Detroit Lions are sick of going backward. After finishing 27th or lower in yards allowed four of the last five seasons, the team hopes a revamped defensive front seven is enough to start turning the tide. With a relatively decent offense on paper heading into 2022, it feels as though the Lions’ season once
Allen Park — Following some schematic tweaks and a couple key additions through the draft and free agency, here are five questions facing the Detroit Lions’ defense heading into the season. ► How much better can the pass rush be? Everything starts up front, and it’s no secret Detroit’s pass rush has lacked the ability to consistently
Allen Park — They hear it every day on the practice field. They’re reminded of it regularly during film sessions. And it’s a lesson that the Lions’ Jeff Okudah says he has taken to heart during his halting — and humbling — NFL career. “It’s about having a short memory,” he says, “and trying not
Physically, Ifeatu Melifonwu still has work to do to get in game shape after missing more than a month with a hamstring injury. Mentally, the second-year Detroit Lions safety “seems like he’s in a good place” in his transition to a new position after sitting out nearly all of training camp. “He’s very active in
Legendary Lions wide receiver Herman Moore gives his analyses, breakdown, and prediction for the Lions vs. Eagles matchup in week one of the regular season. What key offensive matchups are the Lions facing against the Eagles? What will the final score be? This article/ video by Herman Moore gives his assessment of this game. Eagles
Allen Park — The Detroit Lions had just wrapped the team’s longest, most physically demand practice of training camp. As most of the players slowly walked back to the locker room with slumped shoulders, exhausted from the evening’s grueling pace, safety Tracy Walker was one of a handful who lingered on the field to put in
The Detroit Lions have more injury concerns on their offensive line than right guard. Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow was a limited participant in practice Wednesday because of a groin injury. Lions coach Dan Campbell said before practice that moving Ragnow to right guard was one of the options the team was considering to replace
Allen Park — The Detroit Lions were missing three backup players during Wednesday’s practice, although one might have been in line to start if healthy. The team was without defensive linemen John Cominsky (illness) and Levi Onwuzurike (back), as well as offensive lineman Tommy Kraemer (back) for the session. While Cominsky figures to be back shortly,
The Detroit Lions cut Shaun Dion Hamilton a couple weeks ago, but he’s coming back to be on the coaching staff. When the Detroit Lions reduced their active roster from 85 to 80 players on Aug. 23, linebacker Shaun Dion Hamilton was the one player who was cut as others were placed on the PUP
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Week 1 is just days away now, and here are five bold predictions for the Detroit Lions in 2022. The Detroit Lions are heading into the 2022 season with high hopes, even if it’s ultimately just a step toward a playoff spot with the full payoff to come in 2023. With an easier schedule than
The Detroit Lions are discussing several different options to replace injured right guard Halapoulivaati Vaitai in their starting lineup, including moving two first-round picks off their primary positions. Lions coach Dan Campbell said he will use Wednesday’s practice to experiment with different lineups across the offensive line. One possibility, he said, is moving right tackle
Allen Park — It’s been well-documented how many former players the Detroit Lions have on the coaching staff. On the Wednesday before the season opener, the team added another. Two weeks after the team cut linebacker Shaun Dion Hamilton, he’s back with the Lions in a defensive coaching role. A waiver claim in Jan. 2021, Hamilton never
Lions guard Halapoulivaati Vaitai will miss the first four games at least, but head coach Dan Campbell offered some clarity on the injury Wednesday. The Detroit Lions will open a second straight season without one of their starting offensive lineman, as right guard Halapoulivaati Vaitai was placed on IR Monday. He will of course miss
The Detroit Lions are discussing several different options to replace injured right guard Halapoulivaati Vaitai in their starting lineup, including moving two first-round picks off their primary positions. Lions coach Dan Campbell said he will use Wednesday’s practice to experiment with different lineups across the offensive line. One possibility, he said, is moving right tackle
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Oct 31, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions running back D’Andre Swift (32) is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles middle linebacker T.J. Edwards (57) in the first quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports Detroit Lions vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 3 key matchups for Week 1 by Zach Payne The Detroit Lions will open
The Detroit Lions open the regular season Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. Here are three storylines on defense that will define the season: What kind of impact will Aidan Hutchinson have? The Lions felt like they got the best player in this year’s NFL draft when Hutchinson fell to them at the No. 2 overall
The Detroit Lions open the regular season Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. Here is a position by position look at the Lions’ defense and special teams for 2022: Defensive line Lions defensive line coach Todd Wash offered an easy-to-understand explanation of the Lions’ transition to an even-man defensive front and what it means for the