Malcolm Rodriguez has big plans for his rookie season with the Detroit Lions this fall. “Definitely start on special teams, that’s the kicker,” Rodriguez told reporters during rookie minicamp last week. “Special teams is big here and so getting on special teams and working my way up in the linebacker room.” The Lions could have more new
Former Lions quarterbacks Kyle Sloter and Jordan Ta’amu are ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in passing yards as the USFL reaches its midseason mark. There some former Detroit Lions in the USFL, and two former Lions signal callers are atop the passing yardage rankings. Kyle Sloter, the starting quarterback for the New Orleans Breakers
Jared Goff is a “Hard Knocks” veteran, and as such he’s got some advice for his teammates when the HBO/NFL Films cameras descend on Allen Park. With a quotable head coach, quotable assistant coaches and more than a few players who will be interesting to follow, the Detroit Lions will be must-see tv when “Hard
On Pro Football Focus’ list of the top 25 NFL players younger than 25, Lions Penei Sewell and Amon-Ra St. Brown were both snubs. In the 2021 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions found gems on Day 1 (Penei Sewell. No. 7 overall) and Dy 2 (Amon-Ra St. Brown, fourth round, No. 112 overall). Both look
Jared Goff learned a hard lesson in his first experience with the HBO football reailty series “Hard Knocks” in 2016 — not what direction the sun rises, but what not to say when TV cameras are around. Goff said being on “Hard Knocks” was “not as bad you think,” but after two appearances on the
His precise role this year for the Patriots has been somewhat unclear, but former Lions head coach Matt Patricia has clarified what he’ll be doing from a coaching perspective. In true Bill Belichick/New England Patriots fashion, things have been hush-hush regarding coaching roles–especially on the offensive with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. In terms of former
The Detroit Lions Mini-Camp is taking place and much Lions news is occurring regarding the 2022 rookies. Jemson Williams was seen walking around showing that he is healing well from surgery. Aidan Hutchinson has shown so far why he was drafted with the 2nd pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Joshua Paschal has been doing
Allen Park — As he walked off the field following Friday’s rookie minicamp practice, Kalil Pimpleton scanned his surroundings and let the moment sink in for the first time. The former Muskegon High School star and Central Michigan standout has grown accustomed to shades of red, but the waves of Honolulu blue washed over him. The blue-accented
The Detroit Lions are not going to a no-huddle offense under new coordinator Ben Johnson this fall, but head coach Dan Campbell said the hurry-up could be a bigger weapon for his team in 2022. “We want to be able to do anything and everything that we can at any given time,” Campbell said Saturday at
Karen Guregian | Boston Herald During a video conference with the media Monday, both Joe Judge and ex-Lions coach Matt Patricia acknowledged now having roles with the Patriots’ offense. Judge, the former head coach of the New York Giants, and former special teams coach with the Patriots, confirmed reports he was working with the quarterbacks. Patricia,
Credit: Leon Halip/Getty Images The Detroit Lions should have open competition at more than a few spots, and these three veterans could lose their starting job to a rookie. Despite going 3-13-1 last season, the Detroit Lions re-signed a bunch of their own players in free agency with few notable departures (Jalen Reeves-Maybin) and a
After the Lions’ offense was slow and somewhat mistake-prone last year, head coach Dan Campbell is promising a faster pace. Despite getting better late in the season, after head coach Dan Campbell took over play calling, the Detroit Lions still had a pretty bad offense in 2021 (25th in the league in scoring, etc.). With
Off a breakthrough season in 2021, Charles Harris has been tabbed as the most underrated Lion by Pro Football Focus. Close to being declared a first-round draft pick bust if he wasn’t there already, Charles Harris signed a one-year deal with the Detroit Lions in 2021. Then he delivered a career-best season, with 61 total
Allen Park — The six players the Detroit Lions signed in free agency officially received uniform numbers on Monday. Best known for belonging to Jason Hanson, DJ Chark will wear No. 4 with the Lions. During his four years in Jacksonville, the veteran receiver sported the No. 17, after donning No. 7 while playing for LSU. In
Allen Park — In the Detroit Lions’ search for fiery competitors to build a culture around, they stumbled upon a rookie linebacker in Malcolm Rodriguez who has never done well with losing. As a sophomore at Wagoner (Okla.) High School, Rodriguez finishing second in the state wrestling championships in the 152-pound weight class. That’s a remarkable accomplishment
The Detroit Lions HC Dan Campbell spoke to the media and explained the Offense led by Jared Goff will be a more fast passing offense. The Lion’s offense with D’Andre Swift, Jameson Williams, Josh Reynolds, Jared Goff, T.J. Hockenson will do everything in their power to start bringing speed from OC Ben Johnson. Home for
Fans across the country often lament having to watch the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day, but could the annual tradition be close to ending? Much to the chagrin of a lot of NFL fans, the Detroit Lions play the early game on Thanksgiving Day every year. They have played on every Thanksgiving, outside of World
Allen Park — The Detroit Lions have signed linebacker Natrez Patrick after the young veteran received an extended tryout as part of the team’s rookie minicamp over the weekend. Patrick attended the University of Georgia, appearing in 44 games for the Bulldogs from 2015-19, including 26 starts. The 6-foot-3, 242-pounder tallied 160 tackles (14.0 for a loss) during his
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Former Lions Trey Flowers has lingered on the market for awhile, but there may be a team with interest in him now. Off of two injury-riddled seasons, the Detroit Lions made the clear and obvious decision to release defensive end Trey Flowers in March. Two months later, he remains available with very little surfacing regarding