Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes had honest dialogue with quarterback Jared Goff in the buildup to the NFL draft, letting him know that the Lions would consider taking a quarterback with the No. 7 overall pick. Ultimately, the Lions went in a different direction — they took the draft’s best offensive tackle, Oregon’s Penei
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Shortly after he was hired, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell offered some insight into what the team’s defense will look like, but little has been said about what changes are coming to the offense under coordinator Anthony Lynn. The last time Lynn spoke to the media, in early February, there was still a lot of
The closer the Detroit Lions get to the start of Organized Team Activities, the more unrealistic it seems the Lions and other teams will be opting out of voluntary in-person workouts this spring. Lions quarterback Jared Goff met virtually with reporters Thursday and did so from inside the team’s Allen Park practice facility. Goff said
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The Detroit Lions are serious about building one of the NFL’s best offensive lines — and keeping it together for years to come. The Lions agreed to a four-year contract extension with center Frank Ragnow on Thursday that should keep him in Detroit through the 2026 season. NFL Network reported the deal is worth $13.5
Herman and Lomas weigh in on who would be better today branding a uniform and taking the field.
Frank Ragnow #77 of the Detroit Lions (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) Detroit Lions: Trenches may not be flashy, but necessary by Robert Jones Many believe if you are going to build a football team the right way, it starts from the inside out in the trenches. And make no mistake, the Detroit Lions are
Last weekend, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes said locking up center Frank Ragnow was a priority for the organization, but declined to put a timeline on the negotiations. It turned out to be five days. According to an ESPN report, the Lions and Ragnow agreed to a four-year extension that will make him the
Penei Sewell, Detroit Lions (Photo by Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes filled up on meat and potatoes in the 2021 NFL Draft. While not flashy, it’s hard to win in the league without them. Last weekend, the draft permeated the eyes and ears of NFL fans everywhere. The draft promotes
For years, the Detroit Lions have struggled to establish a rushing attack in the Motor City. That after investing three second-round selections into the running back position since 2015. Now, it’s being reported that one of those high draft picks is being released. On Wednesday night, NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport tweeted that the Lions
Jermar Jefferson may have a bigger role than anticipated in the Detroit Lions backfield. The Lions informed running back Kerryon Johnson that he will be waived Thursday, a person familiar with the decision told the Free Press. NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport first reported the move. Johnson, 23, was the team’s second-round draft pick in 2018. He
Days after drafting a running back, the Detroit Lions are parting ways with Kerryon Johnson. The team has informed the former second-round pick he’s being waived, according to a league source familiar with the decision. Johnson, a workhorse at Auburn, was selected No. 43 overall in 2018. Coveting an upgrade at running back that offseason,
Days after the Detroit Lions learned tight end Josh Hill would be retiring, they’ve found a familiar face to replace him, signing veteran Darren Fells on Wednesday. Fells, a seven-year pro, returns to Detroit three years after he last played for the Lions. In 2017, the 6-foot-7, 270-pounder appeared in all 16 games, catching 17 passes
Darren Fells is back for a second tour with the Detroit Lions. Fells signed a one-year deal with the Lions on Wednesday and should take the retiring Josh Hill’s role as the team’s No. 2 tight end. Hill signed a free agent deal with the Lions in March, but told the team in recent weeks he
Herman and Lomas talk about the Detroit Lions in light of the team’s 2021 draft class and UFA signings. They cover: – What this draft means for the 2021 season – Concern over the loss of offensive weapons – The state of the defense – The trend of teams leveraging big receivers
In his first public comments since the Detroit Lions added seven players via the NFL Draft, coach Dan Campbell joined NFL Radio on Sirius XM to break down the team’s rookie class, starting with first-rounder Penei Sewell. Many people have seen Detroit’s jubilant war room after general manager Brad Holmes phoned Sewell to inform him
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook (Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports) The Detroit Lions entered the 2021 NFL Draft with their wide receiver corps likely the team’s most pressing need based on their roster. While many projected the Lions would address this need with their first-round pick, Detroit opted not to do so until the fourth-round
Detroit Lions tight end Darren Fells (87) (Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports) Detroit Lions: Is this what a true culture change feels like? by Steven Mullenax Hiring a former NFL tight end who was a tight ends coach in the league for several years as the new head coach for the Detroit Lions should mean that
The Detroit Lions suddenly find themselves in the market for a tight end. Veteran Josh Hill is expected to retire, less than two months after signing a one-year contract to join the Lions, a team source with direct knowledge of the situation confirmed Tuesday. Shortly after signing with the Lions, Hill, who spent his entire
Two months after he signed a free-agent deal to join his old position coach in Detroit, Josh Hill is planning to retire from the NFL. Hill, who spent his first eight NFL seasons with the New Orleans Saints, has informed the Detroit Lions of his decision to walk away from the game, multiple sources told the Free