Fifty-one weeks ago, the Detroit Lions traveled down to the vast Grand Park in Westfield, Indiana for a pair of joint practices with the Indianapolis Colts. I decided to take the four hour trip south to see how Dan Campbell’s squad would come out in Year 2. The attention was building, “Hard Knocks” was in…
Allen Park — Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell didn’t have much to say when asked whether his starters would see playing time in the team’s preseason opener against the New York Giants, but after conducting a pair of joint practices with the opponent this week, it’s a safe bet most of the starting lineup will
The Detroit Lions are looking for a kick returner once again. The Lions placed backup running back Justin Jackson on the reserved/retired list Thursday, three weeks after they re-signed Jackson on an incentive-laden one-year deal. Jackson was the favorite to win the No. 3 running back job and play a key role on special teams.
Allen Park — The Detroit Lions officially announced the signing of quarterback Teddy Bridgewater on Thursday as part of a handful of moves ahead of the team’s preseason opener. The biggest surprise from the transactions was the retirement of running back Justin Jackson, who had been on track for a roster spot as a key
The Detroit Lions announced four roster moves on Thursday, confirming the signing of quarterback Teddy Bridgewater and the release of offensive lineman Logan Stenberg, while also making it known that running back Justin Jackson was retiring from the NFL and the team was signing running back Benny Snell to take his place on the roster.
According to a report from ESPN’s Eric Woodyard, the Detroit Lions have released reserve offensive lineman Logan Stenberg. Originally drafted in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Lions, Stenberg has played in 25 games over the last three seasons, including starting four games in 2022. With injuries at guard last season,…
Apple Podcasts | Spotify • Hosts: Shawn Windsor (@shawnwindsor) and Carlos Monarrez (@cmonarrez) • Editor: Robin Chan • Executive producers: Anjanette Delgado, Kirkland Crawford • Guest: Dave Birkett, Free Press Lions beat writer • Email: swindsor@freepress.com On this episode: This week, the guys are joined by Free Press Lions beat writer Dave Birkett to talk who’s impressing us and who’s struggling in training camp so far. The trio
Should Dan Campbell become coach of the year if the Detroit Lions host and win a playoff game at Ford Field? Also, should Deven Mims be placed ahead of players like Antoine Green on the depth chart? Jameson Williams needs to come on strong when he returns in Week 7. Will he have a breakout
After what was a rough first day in Allen Park for the New York Giants, it seems they bounced back on day two as they wrapped up joint practices with the Detroit Lions. As usual with joint practices, there is an awful lot going on at once within the two fields, and as always—you can…
All I can say is it’s about time. Finally, the Detroit Lions are going to properly honor the greatest player in franchise history—Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders. Sanders’ jersey has been retired for some time now, but now there will be an eight foot tall bronze statue to commemorate the greatest running back…
When the Detroit Lions signed C.J. Gardner-Johnson this spring, defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn said he planned to use the NFL’s reigning co-interception leader in a role similar to what he played early in his career with the New Orleans Saints. Gardner-Johnson, who spent last season with the Philadelphia Eagles, played primarily as a slot cornerback