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A key figure in Detroit Lions history, Buddy Parker is a senior finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2023. The Pro Football Hall of Fame had narrowed down to a list of candidates for election in the 2023 class from the Seniors Coach/Contributor categories. On the list, after being a finalist

It’s not too shocking, but Will Harris and Ifeatu Melifonwu officially have new positions in the Lions’ secondary. The Detroit Lions have plenty of question marks in their secondary, but in some respects things can only get better. Will Harris seemed to have found a home at cornerback late last season after being ill-equipped to

The Lions got a lot out of their 2021 rookie class, but head coach Dan Campbell expects more from those guys in Year 2. If somewhat by necessity for such a young team in the first year of a rebuild, the Detroit Lions played a lot of rookies in 2021 and the reviews of the

As Jameson Williams starts his NFL career, Calvin Johnson wants to serve as a mentor to the Lions rookie. Jameson Williams will wear No. 18 for the Detroit Lions, as an ode to the No. 81 Calvin Johnson wore for the team. During rookie minicamp in May, the No. 12 pick in April’s draft also

As training camp opens for the Detroit Lions, we have an update on the injury second-round rookie Josh Pashal is dealing with. On Wednesday morning before the first training camp practice, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell provided some injury updates. Jeff Okudah and Romeo Okwara are at different stages in their recoveries from Achilles’

After 13 NFL seasons, two of which he spent with the Detroit Lions, Danny Amendola has opted to call it a career. An undrafted free agent who lasts 13 NFL seasons is a rare breed. Danny Amendola did. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter (and despite legitimate interest from multiple teams), he has decided to retire at

CINCINNATI, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 30: Riley Reiff #71 of the Cincinnati Bengals plays the field against the Jacksonville Jaguars during an NFL game at Paul Brown Stadium on September 30, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) Devin Funchess contract details confirm his status heading into Lions camp by Brad Berreman Riley Reiff

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Devin Funchess celebrates a catch during the preseason game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. Mjs Apc Packers Vs Texans 1426 081421wag It’s time for Jeff Okudah to make a big impact for the Detroit Lions by Jacob Cox Devin Funchess

Jeff Okudah’s health and overall readiness are in question heading into Detroit Lions’ training camp, but it’s time for him to step up. Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah can’t yet be called a bust. But the No. 3 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft is entering a make-or-break season. As training camp is about

As a couple notable former Lions defensive line remain available, Nick Williams has signed with the New York Giants. As NFL training camps open, Ndamukong Suh and Trey Flowers are still available. But another former Detroit Lions defensive lineman has found a home, as Mike Garofolo of NFL Network reported the New York Giants have

DENVER, COLORADO – DECEMBER 12: Jerry Jacobs #39 of the Detroit Lions gets set against the Denver Broncos during an NFL game at Empower Field At Mile High on December 12, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) Detroit Lions pre-training camp 53-man roster projection by Brad Berreman Despite starting camp on the

Heading into training camp, here’s a 53-man roster projection for the Detroit Lions. Veterans will report to Detroit Lions training camp on Tuesday, with the first camp practice slated or Wednesday. A lot can and will happen between now and final cuts when Week 1 is on the horizon. The Lions have some prominent injury

The Detroit Lions are on ‘Hard Knocks’ this year, and the director said they reached out to be on the show.  The Detroit Lions were among the teams who could’ve been forced to be on ‘Hard Knocks’ this year. In March they were confirmed as the featured team for the HBO reality show, and they’re

As expected, Lions rookie wide receiver Jameson Williams won’t be practicing at the start of training camp. The Detroit Lions are getting for the start of training camp this coming week. As was expected, rookie wide receiver Jameson Williams won’t quite be ready to take part in (at least) the first full camp practice on Wednesday. On

Ahead of their first training camp practice, the Detroit Lions have put some players on the PUP and NFI lists. As NFL training camps get going around the league, teams are determining if injured players can practice and using the Physically Unable to Perform and Non-Football Injury lists, or PUP and NFI for short. On

It’s no surprise, but the Detroit Lions’ pass offense lacked aggressiveness to a notable level last season. Combined a limited quarterback with a lack of viable weapons and then-offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn going bland offensively based on those things, and you have the Detroit Lions‘ passing game for a big chunk of last season. Jared

If the Detroit Lions are indeed looking for safety depth at this stage, here are three free agents who could be a fit. The Detroit Lions defense entered the offseason needing all the help it could get, across the board and without discrimination. Tracy Walker had a nice rebound season last season, but the other

As 2022 training camps get going, players from the new USFL with Detroit Lions ties are finding new NFL homes. The first season of the re-booted USFL ended on July 3, with players who have Detroit Lions ties featured prominently in some key games. As NFL training camps get going, USFL players are finding opportunities–new

Lions running back Jamaal Williams is naturally overlooked in fantasy circles, but he is shaping up to be a very nice value in drafts this year. With all the fantasy buzz for this year, and times acknowledged downside, around Lions running back D’Andre Swift, it’s easy to forget about backfield mate Jamaal Williams. But when

The Detroit Lions have added a recognizable name to their coaching staff, hiring former Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett as an offensive assistant. Rookies report for Detroit Lions training camp on Saturday, and they’ve also added to their coaching staff. Per the team’s announcement, former Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett has been hired as an