The annual Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama is one last chance for the NFL Draft’s elder statesmen to have their day in the sun. And speaking of statesmen, there will be five players representing Michigan schools at next week’s practices and game, all of whom could use the boost in draft stock for one reason
The Detroit Lions made a lot of their own luck late this season, but some NFL data also shows they benefited from some good fortune not entirely in their control. It’s often said you make your own luck by working hard. The Detroit Lions had one notable, league attention-getting thing go against them this season,
Pro football will be played in Detroit this spring, as the USFL’s Michigan Panthers will play home games at Ford Field. Detroit football fans already itching to see the Lions play again may believe there’s just no substitute. But there will be pro football played in the city before August/September in 2023. This week the
Kalif Raymond had a nice season for the Lions, and with that he has boosted his personal bottom line rather nicely. After a season where he stepped into a bigger offensive role fairly unexpectedly in 2021, Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond set a career-high for receiving yards this year (616), while falling just one catch
Jamaal Williams just had a fantastic season for the Lions, but the data pointing to a regression next season is becoming hard to ignore. There’s no denying the great season Jamaal Williams just had for the Detroit Lions. He was the franchise’s first 1,000-yard rusher since 2013 (Reggie Bush), and he set the franchise single-season
Former Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson has earned an honor from one of the pre-draft games for incoming NFL Draft prospects. The Shrine Bowl, previously called the East-West Shrine Game, comes a few days before the Senior Bowl game, so it’s naturally a bit overlooked. But it’s an important opportunity for pre-draft prospects who may
Former Detroit Lions linebacker Jessie Lemonier has died, the team announced Thursday. He was 25 years old. “We are shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of former Detroit Lion Jessie Lemonier,” the Lions said in a statement. “Jessie was a model teammate and a wonderful young man who is gone far too soon.
Allen Park — Much like playing linebacker, first at the University of Alabama, and later with the Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions, Shaun Dion Hamilton wasted little time reacting after diagnosing the situation. Less than two weeks after he was cut by the Lions last summer, at just 27 years old, Hamilton exchanged his cleats
The Detroit Lions built themselves a great offense. Players such as Penei Sewell, Frank Ragnow, Jonah Jackson, D’Andre Swift, Jameson Williams, and Jared Goff will have a great offense in 2023. One of the reasons this offense will be great again is due to the wide receivers they have. The depth at this position is
Jessie Lemonier, who spent the 2021 season with the Detroit Lions, has reportedly passed away at the age of 25. According to ESPN’s Eric Woodyard and since confirmed by the team, former Detroit Lion Jessie Lemonier has passed away at the age of 25. Here’s the statement from the Lions. We are shocked and saddened
For the first time since 1984, the USFL will play games in the state of Michigan. Starting this spring, Ford Field, home of the Detroit Lions, will host the USFL’s Michigan Panthers and Philadelphia Stars during the 2023 USFL season. The Panthers will open up the home slate on April 30. The league made the
Former Detroit Lions linebacker Jessie Lemonier has passed at away at the age of 25, the team confirmed in a statement on Thursday. “We are shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of former Detroit Lion Jessie Lemonier,” the statement said. “Jessie was a model teammate and a wonderful young man who is gone
Apple Podcasts | Spotify • Hosts: Shawn Windsor (@shawnwindsor) and Carlos Monarrez (@cmonarrez) • Producer: Andrew Hammond • Editor: Robin Chan • Executive producers: Anjanette Delgado, Kirkland Crawford • Email: swindsor@freepress.com On this episode: This week, the guys ruminate on the space between cynicism and skepticism as they discuss how the sports media landscape has evolved. Later, Carlos and Shawn use the remaining playoff teams as the measuring
James Houston was one of the most disruptive pass rushers in the NFL this season despite playing only a smattering of snaps after starting the year on the Detroit Lions practice squad. As Houston heads into his first offseason as a pro, his personal pass rush coach said he should be even more dangerous in