The Lions Draft Prospect of the Day is a small-school standout who has a private visit set with Detroit before the 2024 NFL draft. The focus for these potential Lions prospects is on players who should hold some appeal for Detroit in the draft. Not all will be top-100 players, and today’s prospect might not
The Las Vegas Raiders took a real hit this offseason, even though they were busy making the splashiest move of signing defensive tackle Christian Wilkins. With every player you sign, you lose some, too, and the Raiders lost a great player to an NFC foe. When 2023 started, the Raiders weren’t a great defensive team.
The United Football League, a combination of former spring leagues XFL and USFL, is kicking off for their inaugural season this weekend, giving plenty of non-NFL players a new chance to take the field. For many players, this is an opportunity to once again play professional football while also opening a door to get back
For Lions fans looking for a UFL team to root for, it makes sense to cheer for the Michigan Panthers. Not only is it the other professional team in the state, but the team also plays in the Lions’ own Ford Field. The Panthers also have four former Detroit Lions on their roster heading into their
Last year, the Detroit Lions made a significant move in NFL free agency by signing former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton. With Sutton now out of the picture (released amid legal issues), Bleacher Report’s Alex Ballentine suggests that the Lions could turn to another former Steelers defensive back in free agency: Patrick Peterson. Ballentine identifies
Last year, the Detroit Lions made a significant move in NFL free agency by signing former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton. With Sutton now out of the picture, Bleacher Report’s Alex Ballentine suggests that the Lions could turn to another former Steelers defensive back in free agency: Patrick Peterson. Ballentine identifies the Lions as a
On Friday, it was reported that the San Francisco 49ers had made an offer to Detroit Lions restricted free-agent tight end Brock Wright. On Saturday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the latest details of the offer. Schefter wrote, “49ers signed Lions restricted free-agent TE Brock Wright to a three-year, $12 million offer sheet that includes $6
Former Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds is now a member of the Denver Broncos. The veteran wideout signed in Denver this week as a free agent. Initially, reports indicated that Reynolds inked with the Broncos for a deal in the $7 million per season range for two years. The actual deal is considerably lower. Per
It is finally draft season for Lions fans. Brad Holmes and his front office have proven they are very capable of putting together great draft classes. They have had major hits on every day of the draft, but especially on Day Two. This roster isn’t in desperate need of much because of his work, but
If you’re not familiar with how the Detroit Lions roundup works, each week we collect data from the latest expert mock drafts published over the last seven days and compile them (with links to the original pieces) in one easy-to-access article. In addition to providing Lions fans with the names of prospects being paired with…
If you’re not familiar with how the Detroit Lions roundup works, each week we collect data from the latest expert mock drafts published over the last seven days and compile them (with links to the original pieces) in one easy-to-access article. In addition to providing Lions fans with the names of prospects being paired with…
It might not feel like it to some, but the Detroit Lions’ defense finished last year ranked in the top half of the league in DVOA (Defense-adjusted Value Over Average), thanks in large part to their No. 1 ranked run defense. And while the passing defense was often the source of their problems, it still…
This week’s first-round projections come as Spring Break hits for millions of families with less than a month until the 2024 NFL draft in Detroit. It’s almost the end of pro day season, and private visits are passing quickly as well. There are a few new trades in this edition, as well as some holdover
Michigan nickelback Mike Sainristil has vaulted himself into first-round consideration with an impressive evaluating season leading up to the NFL Draft in Detroit on April 25. Sainristil ran a 4.47 40-yard-dash time at the 2024 NFL Combine, showcasing the straight-line speed that made him one of the best defensive playmakers in the nation last season.