With the NFL’s “tampering period” just a week away, for the next few days we’ll be previewing free agency by taking a look at the best players the Detroit Lions should consider at each position of need. We’ve already done cornerbacks and defensive tackles, now it’s time to move to the offensive side of the…
The Detroit Lions announced on Wednesday morning that they have re-signed reserve offensive lineman Ross Pierschbacher. The team did not disclose contract terms. Pierschbacher was a restricted free agent, meaning the Lions could have offered him a tender at a set contract value (minimum $2.6 million), but the Lions opted to forego that option and…
When Detroit Lions special teams coordinator Dave Fipp ran into one of his colleagues at the NFL combine last week, the coach told Fipp, “I’ve been watching your film all offseason.” “I’m like, ‘Hey, stay away,’” Fipp joked with reporters last week. The Lions had one of the best all-around special teams units in the
On Tuesday, the New York Giants got a deal completed with quarterback Daniel Jones just under the franchise tag deadline, allowing the team to use the tag where they truly wanted—on running back Saquon Barkley. While the full contract terms of Jones’ deal are not out yet, here’s what we know about it:
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Lamar Jackson (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) Lamar Jackson can negotiate with NFL teams after being hit with the non-exclusive franchise tag by the Ravens. The Falcons are out, but who should be in? If there was a team that was going to poach Lamar Jackson from the Baltimore Ravens this offseason, many assumed it
We already got a player’s perspective, but Lions linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard revealed what head coach Dan Campbell is like in Combine interviews. During his podium session at the NFL Combine, Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta revealed how his interview with the Detroit Lions went. More specifically, how head coach Dan Campbell conducts himself. (Campbell)
One of the Cincinnati Bengals free agent safeties was named a potential bold signing for the Detroit Lions, but is the other a better fit? The Detroit Lions had one of the league’s worst pass defenses last season. There is turnover coming to the cornerback depth chart as a result, but any help in the
At 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, the NFL’s deadline to use the franchise tag expired. Six teams opted to use the tag—the Jaguars tagged Evan Engram, the Raiders tagged Josh Jacobs, the Commanders tagged Daron Payne, the Cowboys tagged Tony Pollard, the Giants tagged Saquon Barkley, and perhaps most notably, the Ravens tagged Lamar Jackson—but…
On Tuesday, the Detroit Lions announced what is hopefully their final coaching roster for the 2023 season. Their announcement finally made official the hiring of defensive line coach John Scott Jr. and the addition of senior defensive assistant John Fox. While those two hires were already reported, the paperwork hadn’t been filed until this week.
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Jeff Okudah mostly had a good 2022 season before fading late, and Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn wants to see better from him. For a big chunk of the 2022 season, Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah played quite well. He had a big role in shutting down some very good receivers, and was a force
The Detroit Lions are clearly prioritizing the situation behind Jared Goff, and offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has outlined the skills he’s looking for. Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has acknowledged his failure to put enough emphasis on the team’s backup quarterback situation. Every time he has spoken publicly this offseason, right after last season
Now that the NFL Combine is over, the perspective on the 2023 draft class has shifted slightly. And with 32 teams mingling with each other and the media over the past week, NFL Draft experts have treated us with a brand-new batch of mock drafts, filled with supposed insider information and a clearer picture of…
The cost of catching a Detroit Lions game at Ford Field will be a little pricier this season. Speaking with The Detroit Free Press’ Dave Birkett, team president Rod Wood said ticket prices were increased an average of 4 percent for members during the early renewal period. Going forward, he said it could even be…
With the report the Titans are shopping Derrick Henry, he’s being tied to the Detroit Lions. But does it make any sense? As the NFL offseason pushes toward a fever pitch, Mike Silver of Bally Sports reported the Tennessee Titans are shopping running back Derrick Henry. A deal actually happening is a different story, but
The NFL Scouting Combine is in the books, and our major waypoint to the draft has given us plenty of fuel for the fires of contemplation. While Anthony Richardson set the world on fire with his performances, many more players stood out at other positions, some of whom weren’t really game tape targets prior.
Over the next few days, we’ll be previewing free agency by taking a look at the best players the Detroit Lions should consider at each position of need. We’ve already looked at the best free agent cornerback options, now it’s time to move to the defensive line and list off some defensive tackles the Lions…
When the new NFL league year opens next week, one item high on the Detroit Lions’ to-do list will be to find a backup quarterback for Jared Goff. Lions general manager Brad Holmes admitted at the NFL combine last week he neglected the No. 2 quarterback spot the past two seasons while trying to build
We’re coming to a close with our 2023 Detroit Lions free agent profile series. With all of the unrestricted free agents and restricted free agents covered, it’s time to finish the series with the exclusive rights free agents (ERFAs). As a reminder, the Lions can offer ERFAs one-year, minimum-salary deals which the player either has…