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13 takeaways from Brad Holmes: Super Bowl window, rebuilding staff, free agents, contract extensions
Read full article: 13 takeaways from Brad Holmes: Super Bowl window, rebuilding staff, free agents, contract extensionsDetroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes had his end-of-year presser Thursday and covered topics from the team’s Super Bowl window, rebuilding the coaching staff, bringing back key free agents, and contract extension talks for Aidan Hutchinson and Kerby Joseph.
Watch: Lions GM Brad Holmes holds end-of-season press conference
Read full article: Watch: Lions GM Brad Holmes holds end-of-season press conferenceHere is the full end-of-season press conference from Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes after a 15-2 record and playoff loss in the divisional round.
A Magic Man, 2 Dans, and a spot in the NFC title game: Lions, Commanders have a lot in common
Read full article: A Magic Man, 2 Dans, and a spot in the NFC title game: Lions, Commanders have a lot in commonThe Washington Commanders visit Ford Field this weekend to face the No. 1-seeded Detroit Lions. It’s a road game for the players, but it will be another homecoming for one of the Commanders' traveling contingent.
Lions winning in ways they haven't in Super Bowl era after franchise finally found the right leaders
Read full article: Lions winning in ways they haven't in Super Bowl era after franchise finally found the right leadersSheila Ford Hamp stepped up to support general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell two-plus years ago when the Detroit Lions were 4-18-1 under their leadership.
How something Detroit Lions GM didn’t do is showing his greatness once again
Read full article: How something Detroit Lions GM didn’t do is showing his greatness once againThe Detroit Lions have one of the best general managers in football, but it’s something he decided not to do that showed his greatness once again.
‘Everybody loves Raymond’: Detroit Lions specialist shines in historic victory over Titans
Read full article: ‘Everybody loves Raymond’: Detroit Lions specialist shines in historic victory over TitansThe Detroit Lions unleashed a special player in their 52-14 win over the Tennessee Titans, which improved their record to 6-1 on the season.
Lions sign DT Alim McNeill to $97 million, 4-year deal in franchise's latest investment
Read full article: Lions sign DT Alim McNeill to $97 million, 4-year deal in franchise's latest investmentThe Detroit Lions have decided to make defensive tackle Alim McNeill their latest investment, retaining a key player with a long-term deal.
Roar restored: Detroit Lions grace Sports Illustrated cover after stellar season
Read full article: Roar restored: Detroit Lions grace Sports Illustrated cover after stellar seasonThe Detroit Lions are one of four teams that have never appeared in the Super Bowl’s 58-year history, but the team expected to grace the gridiron during the 2024 season inside Ford Field is racing towards one.
Lions coach Dan Campbell pleased with team's versatility in the secondary
Read full article: Lions coach Dan Campbell pleased with team's versatility in the secondaryDetroit Lions coach Dan Campbell likes the options he has in the secondary, shifting Brian Branch to safety and bolstering the group with rookie cornerbacks Terrion Arnold and Ennis Rakestraw, along with veteran Carlton Davis.
Lions lose 1 day of offseason workouts after violating NFL rules relating to on-field contact
Read full article: Lions lose 1 day of offseason workouts after violating NFL rules relating to on-field contactThe Detroit Lions have lost one day of organized offseason workouts after breaking rules relating to on-field contact during a practice last month.
Detroit Lions player sends awesome gift to fan who trolled Packers friend for draft pick
Read full article: Detroit Lions player sends awesome gift to fan who trolled Packers friend for draft pickA Detroit Lions player sent an incredible gift to the fan who mercilessly trolled his Packers friend for their surprising first-round draft pick.
‘Roll Pride’: Detroit Lions fondness for Alabama talent continues in the NFL draft
Read full article: ‘Roll Pride’: Detroit Lions fondness for Alabama talent continues in the NFL draftThe Detroit Lions front office continued to show their NFL draft prowess by moving up five spots to select defensive back Terrion Arnold.
Lions agree to contract extensions with St. Brown and Sewell worth combined $200M, AP source says
Read full article: Lions agree to contract extensions with St. Brown and Sewell worth combined $200M, AP source saysThe Detroit Lions have invested in their future, keeping a pair of All-Pro players under contract for the next five seasons.
Lions are not looking for a starter in the NFL draft for a change, coming off successful season
Read full article: Lions are not looking for a starter in the NFL draft for a change, coming off successful seasonThe NFL draft is coming to Detroit and for a change, the Lions are coming off a successful season and have appeared to address every need with seemingly sound moves.
Lions extend the contracts of coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes
Read full article: Lions extend the contracts of coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad HolmesWith the franchise coming off its best season in 32 years, the Detroit Lions have extended the contracts of coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes through the 2027 season.
What Detroit Lions did on Day 1 of NFL free agency, what they could do next
Read full article: What Detroit Lions did on Day 1 of NFL free agency, what they could do nextThe Detroit Lions haven’t made any big splashes yet at the start of NFL free agency, but their NFC North rivals have been very busy.
Emmanuel Moseley agrees to 1-year deal to re-sign with Lions to add cornerback depth, AP source says
Read full article: Emmanuel Moseley agrees to 1-year deal to re-sign with Lions to add cornerback depth, AP source saysCornerback Emmanuel Moseley has agreed to a one-year contract with the Detroit Lions, according to a person familiar with the situation.
‘This wasn’t a one shot’: Lions GM Brad Holmes says next step is to normalize winning
Read full article: ‘This wasn’t a one shot’: Lions GM Brad Holmes says next step is to normalize winningLions general manager Brad Holmes met with the media on Monday to wrap up the season. His message to everyone is that this new sensation of winning needs to be normalized.
Morning 4: Here’s how much snow is expected to fall in Michigan amid approaching winter storm -- and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: Here’s how much snow is expected to fall in Michigan amid approaching winter storm -- and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Jared Goff vs. Matthew Stafford: Who has been better since the Lions-Rams trade?
Read full article: Jared Goff vs. Matthew Stafford: Who has been better since the Lions-Rams trade?It’s the question nobody expected to be asking three years after the Matthew Stafford trade: Which team got the better quarterback?
Revisiting the Matthew Stafford trade as Detroit Lions host Rams in playoffs
Read full article: Revisiting the Matthew Stafford trade as Detroit Lions host Rams in playoffsAs the Detroit Lions square off with Matthew Stafford in the first round of the playoffs, it feels like everything has come full circle since that massive trade.
Why did the Lions trade Matthew Stafford? A look back at Detroit’s first big step
Read full article: Why did the Lions trade Matthew Stafford? A look back at Detroit’s first big stepWith the Detroit Lions hosting Matthew Stafford in front of a national audience on Sunday night, the trade that sent him to the Rams is going to be a hot topic.
Offensive explosion by Detroit Lions superstars help cool off red-hot Broncos in prime-time matchup
Read full article: Offensive explosion by Detroit Lions superstars help cool off red-hot Broncos in prime-time matchupAn offensive explosion by the Detroit Lions helped cool off the red-hot Denver Broncos as they improved to 5-0 in prime-time games.
Nonchalant decision-making by Detroit Lions is proving to be costly after second-half shutout by Bears
Read full article: Nonchalant decision-making by Detroit Lions is proving to be costly after second-half shutout by BearsThe nonchalant decision-making by the Detroit Lions from the front office to the players is proving to be costly as they fell to the Chicago Bears while getting shut in the second half to a team in last place in the NFC North.
Roger Goodell says football will become a global sport in a decade
Read full article: Roger Goodell says football will become a global sport in a decadeNFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he sees football becoming a global sport within the next decade and that his league is at the forefront of that effort.
Why Detroit Lions fans shouldn’t panic after Brad Holmes’ quiet trade deadline
Read full article: Why Detroit Lions fans shouldn’t panic after Brad Holmes’ quiet trade deadlineWhen Detroit Lions fans woke up this morning, their team had the second-best record in the NFL. They’re in first place. They just embarrassed an opponent on national television. And yet, some are still panicking.
Detroit Lions’ loss to Ravens exposes greatest needs at trade deadline
Read full article: Detroit Lions’ loss to Ravens exposes greatest needs at trade deadlineThere weren’t many silver linings for the Detroit Lions in their loss to the Baltimore Ravens this weekend, but the weaknesses that need to be addressed at the trade deadline were particularly glaring.
Should Detroit Lions try to add these 2 players with local ties?
Read full article: Should Detroit Lions try to add these 2 players with local ties?The Detroit Lions are one of the best teams in the NFL, but there are still a few positions that could be reinforced through trades or free agent signings.
Answering 14 Detroit Lions fan questions: Dreading SOL, injury concerns, rookies
Read full article: Answering 14 Detroit Lions fan questions: Dreading SOL, injury concerns, rookiesThe Detroit Lions got back in the win column last week and are about to take on the Packers for sole possession of first place in the NFC North.
‘Let’s go Lions’: Detroit emerges victorious in stunning road victory over Chiefs in season opener
Read full article: ‘Let’s go Lions’: Detroit emerges victorious in stunning road victory over Chiefs in season openerThe Detroit Lions emerged victorious in a stunning 21-20 road victory over the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs in Arrowhead Stadium.
What’s your biggest Detroit Lions concern? What are your expectations? Will they hurt us again?
Read full article: What’s your biggest Detroit Lions concern? What are your expectations? Will they hurt us again?The Detroit Lions were one of the funnest teams in the NFL last season, and now they’re entering this year with legitimate playoff expectations. But be honest, you’re a little worried that you might get hurt again, right?
Hopsville: Here’s why DeAndre Hopkins could be perfect fit for up-and-coming Detroit Lions
Read full article: Hopsville: Here’s why DeAndre Hopkins could be perfect fit for up-and-coming Detroit LionsFree agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (D-Hop) would be a perfect fit for the up-and-coming Detroit Lions.
Lions rookies Gibbs, Campbell part of team’s plan to meet higher expectations
Read full article: Lions rookies Gibbs, Campbell part of team’s plan to meet higher expectationsThe Detroit Lions have generated enough excitement that the NFL chose them to kick off the season against the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.
Here are the 5 trades, 6 picks Detroit Lions have made so far during NFL draft
Read full article: Here are the 5 trades, 6 picks Detroit Lions have made so far during NFL draftThe Detroit Lions have been one of the busiest teams in the NFL this week, making five trades and drafting six players in the first two days.
Detroit Lions trade up to select Alabama safety Brian Branch with No. 45 pick in NFL draft
Read full article: Detroit Lions trade up to select Alabama safety Brian Branch with No. 45 pick in NFL draftThe Detroit Lions moved up three spots from pick No. 48 to 45 thanks to the division rival Green Bay Packers to select Alabama Crimson Tide safety Brian Branch.
Detroit Lions select Iowa TE Sam LaPorta with No. 34 pick in second round of NFL draft
Read full article: Detroit Lions select Iowa TE Sam LaPorta with No. 34 pick in second round of NFL draftThe Detroit Lions have selected Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Sam LaPorta with the No. 34 pick in the second round of the NFL draft.
Detroit Lions swerve fanbase with head-scratching decision on day 1 of NFL draft
Read full article: Detroit Lions swerve fanbase with head-scratching decision on day 1 of NFL draftThe Detroit Lions swerved their fanbase as the organization made one of the most head-scratching decisions ever during day one of the NFL draft.
Why many Detroit Lions fans were annoyed by 2 unexpected picks in first round of NFL draft
Read full article: Why many Detroit Lions fans were annoyed by 2 unexpected picks in first round of NFL draftThe Detroit Lions shocked their fan base Thursday night when they made two very unexpected selections in the first round of the NFL draft.
Detroit Lions select Alabama RB Jahmyr Gibbs with No. 12 pick in NFL draft
Read full article: Detroit Lions select Alabama RB Jahmyr Gibbs with No. 12 pick in NFL draftThe Detroit Lions have selected Alabama Crimson Tide running back Jahmyr Gibbs with the No. 12 pick in the first round of the NFL draft.
QB, running back, D-line? What in the world will Detroit Lions do in first round of NFL draft?
Read full article: QB, running back, D-line? What in the world will Detroit Lions do in first round of NFL draft?Will it be a quarterback? A running back? Defensive line help? For once, it feels like Detroit Lions fans truly have no idea what the team will do in the first round of the NFL draft.
Detroit Lions cut 2 players for gambling on NFL games; Jameson Williams suspended 6 games
Read full article: Detroit Lions cut 2 players for gambling on NFL games; Jameson Williams suspended 6 gamesTwo Detroit Lions players have been cut for betting on NFL games, and two others, including top young receiver Jameson Williams, have been suspended six games for gambling violations.
Quotes from NFL owners meetings that will get Lions fans even more optimistic
Read full article: Quotes from NFL owners meetings that will get Lions fans even more optimisticEven with the 2023 NFL Draft less than a month away, the Detroit Lions boast a much better roster than they did last season. The team’s head coach and general manager sounded off on that in their latest media availability.
Detroit Lions sign top free agent safety CJ Gardner-Johnson to 1-year deal
Read full article: Detroit Lions sign top free agent safety CJ Gardner-Johnson to 1-year dealThe Detroit Lions continue to dominate the defensive back market in free agency, signing free agent safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson to a one-year deal, according to reports.
Ramblings: Lions GM Brad Holmes does the unpopular but right thing in signing Montgomery
Read full article: Ramblings: Lions GM Brad Holmes does the unpopular but right thing in signing MontgomeryWhen the news broke that the Lions were signing former Bears running back David Montgomery on Tuesday night, every Lions fan had the same reaction.
Lions owner says she is still confident in team’s leadership
Read full article: Lions owner says she is still confident in team’s leadershipDetroit Lions owner Sheila Ford Hamp spoke to reporters to share her frustration with the team’s 1-5 record and express confidence in the franchise’s leadership.
Episode four of HBO’s Hard Knocks had Detroit Lions making tough decisions for 53-man roster
Read full article: Episode four of HBO’s Hard Knocks had Detroit Lions making tough decisions for 53-man rosterTuesday was part four of HBO’s Hard Knocks featuring the Detroit Lions, and this week’s episode gave an inside look at what the organization does and how they prepare for roster cuts heading into week one of the regular season.
It’s a Hard Knocks life for Detroit, as second episode goes behind scenes of Lions’ preseason loss
Read full article: It’s a Hard Knocks life for Detroit, as second episode goes behind scenes of Lions’ preseason lossAlthough this year seems like the Lions may be in a different stratosphere as an organization, after blowing week one of the NFL preseason to the Atlanta Falcons, they seem like they’re the same old Lions.
What to expect ahead of HBO’s Hard Knocks featuring Detroit Lions
Read full article: What to expect ahead of HBO’s Hard Knocks featuring Detroit LionsThe city of Detroit is buzzing about the upcoming Detroit Lions footage on Hard Knocks, as more than 18,000 fans filled Ford Field for Family Fest last Saturday.
Lions use six of eight draft picks for defensive rebuild
Read full article: Lions use six of eight draft picks for defensive rebuildThe Detroit Lions continued to make big investments on defense in the NFL draft and are hoping that they result in immediate rewards to a franchise that has struggled in recent seasons.
Detroit Lions trade up to select Alabama WR Jameson Williams with No. 12 pick in NFL draft
Read full article: Detroit Lions trade up to select Alabama WR Jameson Williams with No. 12 pick in NFL draftThe Detroit Lions traded up to select Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams with the No. 12 overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft.
Lions likely looking for help on defense with No. 2 pick
Read full article: Lions likely looking for help on defense with No. 2 pickThe Detroit Lions have been so bad in recent years, winning an average of four games since 2018, that they desperately need an influx of talent at a lot of positions on both sides of the ball.
Michigan Wolverines DE Aidan Hutchinson to throw out first pitch Friday at Comerica Park
Read full article: Michigan Wolverines DE Aidan Hutchinson to throw out first pitch Friday at Comerica ParkMichigan Wolverines defensive end Aidan Hutchinson is one week away from fulfilling his childhood dream of becoming an NFL player during the draft, but he will be taking the mound first.
Detroit Lions fans weigh in on Matthew Stafford’s big win
Read full article: Detroit Lions fans weigh in on Matthew Stafford’s big winMatthew Stafford played at Ford Field for 12 seasons and never hosted a playoff game or won one outside the city. But 365 days after he’s traded, he accomplished both, plus he won a Super Bowl. Stafford is the talk of the town Monday, Feb. 14.
What Lions GM Brad Holmes said in end-of-season press conference
Read full article: What Lions GM Brad Holmes said in end-of-season press conferenceDetroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes held his end-of-the-year press conference this week after the Lions wrapped up the season with a win last weekend.
Detroit Lions trade 2 draft picks to Broncos for rookie receiver, future pick
Read full article: Detroit Lions trade 2 draft picks to Broncos for rookie receiver, future pickThe Detroit Lions have reportedly traded two 2022 draft picks to the Denver Broncos in exchange for a rookie wide receiver and a future draft pick.
Detroit Lions cut WR Breshad Perriman just months after signing him to free agent deal
Read full article: Detroit Lions cut WR Breshad Perriman just months after signing him to free agent dealThe Detroit Lions have cut wide receiver Breshad Perriman just months after signing him to a free agent deal that guaranteed him $2 million.
Detroit Lions select Oregon OL Penei Sewell with No. 7 pick in first round of 2021 NFL draft
Read full article: Detroit Lions select Oregon OL Penei Sewell with No. 7 pick in first round of 2021 NFL draftThe Detroit Lions selected Oregon offensive lineman Penei Sewell with the No. 7 overall pick in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft.
NFL Mock Draft 2021: Predictions for Detroit Lions at No. 7
Read full article: NFL Mock Draft 2021: Predictions for Detroit Lions at No. 7Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith celebrates after scoring against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)The 2021 NFL Draft is just weeks away and the Detroit Lions have a big decision to make in the top 10. 7 is a wide receiver. 7:ProFootballNetwork: DeVonta Smith, WR, Alabama: “It seems the shine on DeVonta Smith has waned just a bit in the past few months since his Heisman Trophy-winning campaign. If Matthew Stafford still dropped back for the Lions, Chase would be a better fit.” (Read more here)AdSporting News: Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama: “Waddle is a highly skilled all-around natural pass-catcher. The Lions need to overhaul at wide receiver with Kenny Golladay, Marvin Jones Jr. and Danny Amendola all not re-signed.
Tracking Detroit Lions free agency moves: Let the rebuild begin
Read full article: Tracking Detroit Lions free agency moves: Let the rebuild beginGreen Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams (30) celebrates a touchdown off a throw by quarterback Aaron Rodgers during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)(Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)