Dan Campbell is the latest in a long line of head coaches for the Detroit Lions charged with the difficult task of returning the struggling franchise to forgotten glory. With the team experiencing yet another rebuild, it has many fans asking why this time will be different. The answer can likely be found in the
What a mess. There’s just no other way to describe what’s going on between the NFL and the NFL Players Association. The union is telling players to skip voluntary offseason workouts, ostensibly because of concern over COVID-19 protocols. On Wednesday, Lions players were the fourth among a growing list of NFL teams that said they
HOUSTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 06: Jonathan Taylor #28 of the Indianapolis Colts is tackled by Ross Blacklock #90 of the Houston Texans during the second half at NRG Stadium on December 06, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) The eight-year defensive tackle was released by the Cleveland Browns on Friday afternoon and
Over the next several days, leading up to the 2021 NFL Draft, we’re taking a position-by-position look at the Detroit Lions’ roster and evaluating how the team might address each unit. Today: Running backs. ► Current roster: D’Andre Swift, Jamaal Williams, Kerryon Johnson, Nick Bawden, Jason Cabinda ► Short-term need: Two out of 10 ► Long-term need: Four out of
The Detroit Lions are in the midst of a very colorful and, at times, bewildering approach to a rebuild. Anyone watching new head coach Dan Campbell during one of his now-legendary press conferences can sense the hardnosed cultural shift. On the team building end, new general manager Brad Holmes has done little to upgrade the
Wayne Parry | Associated Press Atlantic City, N.J. — Once one of the staunchest opponents of allowing people to bet legally on its games, the NFL on Thursday announced deals with three major gambling companies to become official sports betting partners. The league is partnering with Caesars Entertainment, DraftKings and FanDuel, all of which will get
Wide receiver isn’t quite the new running back, but college football is producing enough high-quality pass catchers that some believe teams are wise to wait on taking that position in the NFL draft. Mel Kiper Jr. said Wednesday he has 40 or so receivers with draft-eligible grades this year, but three elite players at the position
Associated Press Canton, Ohio — The nine new members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame who are deceased will be honored in a television special next month. Eight men who were selected for the 2020 centennial class and one from the 2021 group will be recognized. They are Detroit Lions great Alex Karras, Bobby Dillon,
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Over the next several days, leading up to the 2021 NFL Draft, we’re taking a position-by-position look at the Detroit Lions’ roster and evaluating how the team might address each unit. Today: Defensive tackles. ► Current roster: Michael Brockers, Da’Shawn Hand, Nick Williams, John Penisini, John Atkins, Jashon Cornell, Kevin Strong ► Short-term need: Three out of 10
Matt Patricia, Detroit Lions (Photo by Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports) Detroit Lions‘ new head coach Dan Campbell has been very vocal and visible so far. Will its effect finally turn around this forlorn franchise? The past three seasons were not exactly a locker room lovefest. Former head coach Matt Patricia was not exactly warm
Show Caption Hide Caption Ex-Detroit Lions RBs coach Kyle Caskey breaks down NFL draft prospects Former Detroit Lions running backs coach Kyle Caskey shares his thoughts on the backs in the 2021 NFL draft class. Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press If the Atlanta Falcons do not take their heir apparent to Matt Ryan, the Detroit
Associated Press Cleveland — As he considered his next stop in the NFL, Jadeveon Clowney said there was something about the Browns that made them very appealing. “They’re winning,” he said. They are now, and Clowney wants to help them win it all. The dynamic free agent defensive end signed a one-year, $10 million contract with Cleveland
The Detroit Lions players became the fourth group, with more expected to follow in the coming days, to announce they will not attend voluntary offseason workouts scheduled to start next week. “With the voluntary workout period starting shortly and no acceptable resolution to our union’s negotiations with the NFL over comprehensive COVID-19 protocols, we will be
The Detroit Lions became the latest team to opt out of formal voluntary workouts this offseason because of COVID-19 concerns. The NFL Players Association released a statement on behalf of Lions players Wednesday saying the decision “is in everyone’s best interest” given rising COVID numbers in the state. Currently, Michigan has the highest COVID-19 case
Over the next several days, leading up to the 2021 NFL Draft, we’re taking a position-by-position look at the Detroit Lions’ roster and evaluating how the team might address each unit. Today: Wide receivers. ► Current roster: Tyrell Williams, Breshad Perriman, Quintez Cephus, Geronimo Allison, Damion Ratley, Kalif Raymond, Tom Kennedy, Victor Boldin ► Short-term need: Five out of 10 ► Long-term
With a new regime taking over in the Motor City this offseason, the Detroit Lions are experiencing an unprecedented amount of change across their organization. Undoubtedly, the most impactful being under center with the team trading away longtime passer Matthew Stafford. While the position of quarterback has dominated the headlines, the positional group experiencing the
Aaron Rodgers has made it clear, in his own roundabout way, that his time in Green Bay is coming to an end. And for the Detroit Lions and everyone else who has spent the past three decades playing second fiddle to the Packers, first with Brett Favre at quarterback and more recently with Rodgers, that
Over the next several days, leading up to the 2021 NFL Draft, we’re taking a position-by-position look at the Detroit Lions’ roster and evaluating how the team might address each unit. Today: Linebackers. ► Current roster: Jamie Collins, Alex Anzalone, Jahlani Tavai, Jalen Reeves-Maybin, Shaun Dion Hamilton, Anthony Pittman ► Short-term need: Five out of 10 ► Long-term need: 10 out
Ja’Marr Chase (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) Less than three weeks before the 2021 NFL Draft gets underway, the potential landing spots for some of this year’s top prospects have begun to come into focus. The Detroit Lions will have a major say in how the first half of Day 1 unfolds, and