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In the battle of former Lions quarterbacks, Kyle Sloter led New Orleans to a victory of over Jordan Ta’amu and Tampa Bay. Week 2 of the USFL featured a faceoff of former Detroit Lions quarterbacks (however loosely that term should be used), as Kyle Sloter and the New Orleans Breakers took on Jordan Ta’amu and

New Lions safety DeShon Elliott fell to very late in the 2018 NFL Draft, and he recalled the story last week. Off a junior season at the University of Texas that saw him intercept six passes and be a Jim Thorpe Award finalist, DeShon Elliott declared for the 2018 NFL Draft with eyes on being

The Detroit Lions have the second overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, but what other times in their history have they had that pick? Assuming they keep it, and that’s surely the way it looks like it’ll be, the Detroit Lions will add one of best players in the 2022 NFL Draft with the

After a season that was derailed by an injury in 2021, Lions running back D’Andre Swift knows he has some areas to improve. In what amounted to 10 games at full health and with a full workload last season, Detroit Lions running back D’Andre Swift had over 1,000 yards from scrimmage. There’s plenty of optimism

With the 2022 NFL Draft now mere days away, here is this writer’s first and last Detroit Lions mock draft for the year. The Detroit Lions are mere days from being on the clock with the second pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. The time is almost here to see what general manager Brad Holmes

Another day brought another wide receiver who’s possibly available, so should the Detroit Lions consider a trade for ‘discount Deebo Samuel’? On what seems like a daily basis, a trade rumor surfaces regarding an NFL wide receiver. The Detroit Lions have been prominently tied to interest in Deebo Samuel as he has asked the 49ers

Narrowing to each team’s biggest NFL Draft miss of the last five years, Bleacher Report landed on a cornerback for the Detroit Lions. The Detroit Lions have drafted plenty poorly over the years, and they seem to be somewhere in a perpetual state of rebuild all the time. It’s too easy to immediately try to

It’s common and even recommended among his kind right now, but Lions general manager Brad Holmes used plenty of words to say practically nothing on Thursday. The Detroit Lions offseason program kicked off this week, and Thursday was essentially media day as players took turns at the podium. General manager Brad Holmes also had his

Amon-Ra St. Brown had a breakout stretch to finish his 2021 season, and now he’s featured on an episode of Whistle’s “Days Off” series. Over the final six weeks last season, Amon-Ra St. Brown was one of the most productive wide receivers in the NFL (51 receptions for 560 yards, five touchdowns). He emerged as

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA – APRIL 18: Jordan Ta’amu #10 of Tampa Bay Bandits prepares to throw the ball in the third quarter of the game against the Pittsburgh Maulers at Protective Stadium on April 18, 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/USFL/Getty Images) D’Andre Swift looking forward to running behind a healthy Lions offensive line

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 14: D’Andre Swift #32 of the Detroit Lions stiff arms Alex Highsmith #56 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field on November 14, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) Detroit Lions offensive line expects to be great in 2022 by Brad Berreman After his

The Detroit Lions never had their projected starting five offensive lineman together for a game last year, so it’s natural to expect big things in 2022. After taking Penei Sewell seventh overall in the 2021 draft, the Detroit Lions looked like this across their starting offensive line. LT: Taylor DeckerLG: Jonah JacksonC: Frank RagnowRG: Halapoulivaati VaitaiRT:

Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Jared Goff is still not concerned about the Lions drafting a quarterback. If one thing is clear regarding the Detroit Lions, it’s that Jared Goff is not the long-term answer under center. The prospect of winning more games in 2022 seems sure to take them out of the mix for

Immediately after a report Deebo Samuel has asked the 49ers to trade him, the Detroit Lions surfaced as a possible suitor. A wild NFL offseason shows no signs of stopping. According to ESPN’s Jeff Darlington, wide receiver Deebo Samuel has asked the San Francisco 49ers to trade him. He’s clearly looking for a new contract,

Credit: Owen C. Shaw/Getty Images There are surely plenty of candidates, but we’ve narrowed to the 10 biggest draft busts in Detroit Lions history. The Detroit Lions have literally participated in every NFL draft there has been, since 1936. There have been some successes, and a lot of failures. Narrowing a list to any number

With the options all they’ll have, a former NFL general manager thinks the Detroit Lions should take one of the top cornerbacks in the 2022 class second overall. The Detroit Lions could have an easy decision with the second overall pick next Thursday night, if Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson is available. But if he’s

There’s plenty of 2022 breakout buzz and potential for D’Andre Swift, but he was No. 1 among NFL running backs in one deeper stat last year. In 13 games last season, though only 10 with significant action if we get right down to it, Detroit Lions running back D’Andre Swift topped 1,000 yards from scrimmage (1,069).

As trade speculation starts to surface, should the Detroit Lions make an offer for Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown? It was easy to see coming as he seeks a long-term deal, but Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown did not show up for the first day of offseason work on Monday. Then, since that’s what’s

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Quay Walker (7) brings down Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Kendrick Blackshire (40) on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, during the College Football Playoff National Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Which Detroit Lions have workout bonuses in their contracts? by Brad Berreman The Georgia Bulldogs will have multiple defensive players taken in

It was probably inevitable and reported to be happening, but Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson made his pre-draft visit to the Lions facility on Monday. For many, Aidan Hutchinson is the no-brainer pick at No. 2 overall for the Detroit Lions. So even as he attended the team’s local Pro Day, and pre-draft visit on