Show Caption Hide Caption Detroit Lions WR Tyrell Williams on what he brings to the offense New Detroit Lions wideout Tyrell Williams talks March 15, 2021, about joining the team. Detroit Lions The Detroit Lions have not made a dent in free agency yet, but they continue to clear their roster of some of their
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In his first offseason as general manager, Brad Holmes has opted for the slash-and-burn approach. The NFL Network reports Tuesday that the team cut backup quarterback Chase Daniel and defensive tackle Danny Shelton, meaning the Detroit Lions have released nearly every veteran on the roster who offered a chance to create meaningful cap space. Both Daniel and
Restore, re-tool, or rebuild, whatever you might call it, the Detroit Lions are headed for a fresh start. So far, first-year general manager Brad Holmes has cut several key pieces from the roster. Leaving the Lions with a lot more needs than the average team. With Detroit having a low amount of cap space and
I have to hand it to this new Detroit Lions regime. It’s full of surprises. Actually, it’s more than surprise. It’s shock. I am shocked and I’m not afraid to admit it. Chances are you’re a little shocked, too. Anyone out there who predicted the Lions would let Pro Bowl receiver Kenny Golladay walk in
A few thoughts to wrap up Day 1 of NFL free agency: • What is Bill Belichick doing? The New England Patriots broke character in a big way Monday to become the NFL’s biggest spenders in free agency. They signed tight end Jonnu Smith, pass rusher Matt Judon and wide receiver Nelson Agholor among six
The moves are flying in fast. Follow live updates, rumors and breaking news from 2021 NFL free agency via the top newsbreakers and analysts. The negotiating periods opened Monday at noon, with teams allowed to speak with free agents and agree to contracts. The new league year officially begins at 4 p.m. Wednesday; trades can then become official and free agents can
Fewer than 15 minutes after free agents were permitted to talk to other teams, the Detroit Lions reached an agreement to retain one of their top players on Monday, coming to terms on a three-year contract with edge rusher Romeo Okwara. The deal is reportedly worth up to $39 million with $20 million fully guaranteed,
Fred Goodall | AP Sports Writer Tampa, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Buccaneers feel good about their chances of repeating as Super Bowl champions and aren’t wasting time doing whatever’s necessary to retain key components of their roster to help Tom Brady pursue an eighth NFL title. Linebacker Shaquil Barrett and tight end Rob Gronkowski,
Tyrell Williams wasn’t thinking about joining a rebuild in NFL free agency. He wants to win, and thinks he can do it next season with the Detroit Lions. “I guess I don’t really see it as a rebuild,” Williams said in his introductory video conference Monday. “I feel like any team can come out there, it’s
Show Caption Hide Caption Detroit Lions don’t use franchise tag on Kenny Golladay: Surprised they’re moving on? Debating Detroit Lions’ decision to pass on tagging Kenny Golladay, allowing him to hit unrestricted free agency, and what it means, March 9, 2021 Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press Jarrad Davis should have been an
The Detroit Lions are bidding farewell to a former first-round pick, as well as a former All-Pro return man. Linebacker Jarrad Davis and wide receiver Jamal Agnew have agreed to deals with other teams on Monday. Davis, the team’s first-round pick in 2017, is headed to the New York Jets on a one-year, prove-it deal,
One of the first things any scouting report of new Detroit Lions receiver Tyrell Williams is going to note is his ability to catch a deep pass. Regularly among the league leaders with the average depth of his targets, and the recipient of 17 grabs of at least 40 yards during his career, including three
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The Detroit Lions lost one linebacker, but are retaining another. The team reached an agreement on a one-year deal to keep Jalen Reeves-Maybin, according to a source familiar with the agreement. A fourth-round pick in 2017, Reeves-Maybin has been one of the team’s top special teams performers the past couple of seasons, playing more than
The Detroit Lions will need a new return man in 2021. Kick and punt returner Jamal Agnew agreed to a free agent contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars at the start of the negotiating period Monday. The three-year deal is worth a maximum of $21 million, according to NFL Network. Agnew had five return touchdowns in four
Romeo Okwara, Detroit Lions (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images) Detroit Lions: A three-round 2021 NFL mock draft by Steven Mullenax The Detroit Lions chose not to use the franchise tag on either wide receiver Kenny Golladay or defensive end Romeo Okwara this offseason, setting both up to hit the open market of free agency this
Dave Birkett | Detroit Free Press One of the Detroit Lions‘ biggest free agents is sticking around to be part of the rebuild. The Lions and defensive end Romeo Okwara agreed to a three-year, $39 million contract Monday, NFL Network reported. The agreement came just after Monday’s noon start to the free agent negotiating period, where
Justin Rogers | The Detroit News Fewer than 15 minutes after free agents were permitted to talk to other teams, the Detroit Lions reached an agreement to retain one of their top players on Monday, coming to terms on a three-year deal with edge rusher Romeo Okwara, according to an NFL Network report. The deal is
Ja’Marr Chase, LSU Tigers (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images) With a new general manager in Brad Holmes and head coach in Dan Campbell taking the reins of the Detroit Lions‘ organization this offseason, the rebuild (or retooling if you prefer) is in full swing in the Motor City. While the new regime in Motown figures
Dave Birkett | Detroit Free Press When the NFL’s free agent negotiating period opens at noon Monday, players will be met by a different market. There is not as much money to go around as in years past, thanks to a pandemic-induced shrinking salary cap, and the money that is available should be gobbled up