As 2023 NFL free agency fast approaches, these three former Detroit Lions could wind up coming back. For the first time in the free agency era, the last 30 years, the Detroit Lions are becoming a bit of a destination. The culture being built by general manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell is
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At any minute, Detroit Lions free agency news could come rushing in. Currently, teams can re-sign their own players whenever they come to an agreement with that player. However, the bigger news and rumors will begin on Monday, March 13. At noon, teams will be permitted to start negotiating with the agents of players on…
According to a report from NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Detroit Lions will not be offering backup offensive tackle Matt Nelson a restricted free agent tender. That does not necessarily mean the Lions are not interested in bringing Nelson back, but rather they were not willing to commit to a base offer of at least…
A day after one big-name former Lion made the news as a trade candidate, Darius Slay has been granted permission to seek a trade. On Thursday, a rumor surfaced suggesting the Los Angeles Rams want to trade former Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford. On Friday, ESPN’s Diana Russini reported the Philadelphia Eagles have given former Lions
At the NFL Scouting Combine, Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes’ time with the media produced some interesting nuggets of information about the Detroit Lions. Most of the buzz, naturally, surrounded Campbell’s comments about Jared Goff, and how the team is keeping an eye on the future at the quarterback position. And while quarterback talk is…
It must be trade-a-former-Detroit Lions player week, because a day after rumors of the Los Angeles Rams potentially seeking to trade Matthew Stafford, a more substantial report dropped on Friday. According to ESPN’s Dianna Russini, the Philadelphia Eagles have granted Darius Slay’s request to seek a trade. Russini adds that the Eagles still wish to…
Why haven’t the Detroit Lions re-signed Jamaal Williams yet? What the heck are they waiting for on John Cominsky? Are the Lions low-balling all of their free agents???? It’s the Friday before free agency week, and I can already sense the blood pressure of Lions fans rising as the team has been eerily quiet this…
Over the last five years of NFL free agent signings, Jamaal William is easily the best one for the Detroit Lions. It’s safe to say the Detroit Lions free agent marriage with running back Jamaal Williams has worked out. He has had two of the best seasons of his career in a Lions’ uniform, capped
Two years after acquiring him in an all-in move, the Los Angeles Rams are apparently trying to trade former Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford. Two years ago, as he made it known he wanted no part of another rebuild, the Detroit Lions traded Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams. Both sides can call the deal
It’s not the splashiest thing to think about, but here are four free agent kickers the Detroit Lions could consider signing. After quite a kicker carousel for a season-plus after Matt Prater left in free agency, Michael Badgley stabilized the situation for the Detroit Lions. In 12 games for them last season, he went 20-for-24
With a week full of NFL quarterback news, the Detroit Lions’ situation at passer has come into focus yet again. Daniel Jones’ $40 million/year contract has set a baseline for what a Jared Goff extension may look like in 2024. Lamar Jackson’s non-exclusive franchise tagging has some Lions fans drooling at the rare opportunity of…
It seems like a foregone conclusion John Cominsky will re-sign with the Detroit Lions, but as should be expected he will test the open market. The Detroit Lions claimed John Cominsky off waivers from the Atlanta Falcons last offseason, and and it worked out so well has been open about his desire to re-sign. He
Before we head into the excitement of 2023 NFL free agency, let’s take a look back at how the Detroit Lions have built to where they are today. General manager Brad Holmes has garnered a lot of good will due to his draft picks, but how has he done finding and managing veteran talent in…
Detroit Lions defensive end John Cominsky has not been shy in his desire to return to the team when his contract runs out next week. Cominsky essentially begged Lions fans on Instagram to flood the Lions’ mentions to get them to re-sign him. Given that the Lions—specifically coach Dan Campbell—had endless praise for Cominsky during…
The Detroit Lions are close. I know that’s a statement that was hated not long ago when the team was 1-6 and looked like they were closer to a regime change than a title, but it’s true now. This team is ready to compete and compete for big things.
The theme of the offseason for the Detroit Lions is defense, and perhaps no position embodies the situation more than the cornerback spot. It is no secret that the Lions have been searching for some reliable corners ever since moving Darius Slay, and the next few months provide the latest opportunity to rebuild.
According to a report from the Detroit Free Press’ Dave Birkett, the Detroit Lions have offered an exclusive rights free agency tender to linebacker Anthony Pittman. In short, the Lions have offered Pittman a one-year contract at the salary minimum, and now Pittman must decide whether he wants to sign that contract or sit out…
Pro Football Focus is out with contract projections for their top-200 2023 free agents, including six Detroit Lions. The Detroit Lions have decisions to make as free agency approaches next week, with a mix of in-house priorities and the possibility of outside pursuits. Pro Football Focus (subscription required) is out with contract projections for their
Every single year during entirety of the NFL draft process, we hear terms like “generational” used all too often. Especially around this time, with the results of the NFL combine now fresh in everyone’s minds, fans and analysts alike are quick to label a player the next phenom at their respective position. However, in rare…
With a price pretty solidly set now, the Detroit Lions have to consider what an offer sheet for Lamar Jackson would look like. It was not surprising the Baltimore Ravens placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on quarterback Lamar Jackson on Tuesday. They weren’t going to give him a fully guaranteed deal he may be seeking,