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As the NFL prepares to kick off their 2025 free agency period, now is a good time to take a look at the Detroit Lions roster with an updated depth chart. This version of the Lions depth chart lists/ranks all the players but also highlights the team’s current projected starters (bolded), which gives fans perspective…

On Sunday, word leaked that the Detroit Lions will be releasing Za’Darius Smith. For some, it’s a pretty big surprise given that the Lions traded for Smith at the deadline last year, and he gave Detroit some much-needed juice in their pass rush. In eight games, Smith produced 4.0 sacks and 36 pressures, according to…

It was just over a month ago that defensive end Myles Garrett sent the national media into a tizzy with a public trade request. In the statement, Garrett said he want to “compete for and win a Super Bowl,” suggesting he didn’t think that was possible in Cleveland. Turns out, $40 million a year is…

The NFL offseason will kick into overdrive on Monday afternoon, with the opening of the free agency tampering period at Noon ET. Starting then, teams will be able to negotiate with agents for players who are set to become free agents. Those negotiations can turn into agreements with new players on new teams that become…

On Friday, the Detroit Lions and Derrick Barnes reportedly agreed to a three-year deal to keep the linebacker in Detroit for the foreseeable future. Ever since the Lions drafted Barnes in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, the former Purdue linebacker has been on the rise. Friday represents the culmination of a bunch…

This week, the Detroit sports world lost Andy Isaac, a local superfan who had gained notoriety chronicling his love of food, obsession over sports, and hate for the Chicago Bears via his popular Twitter account @WorldOfIsaac. His battle with Hodgkin’s lymphoma lasted over two decades, but on Thursday he passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones.

The Detroit Lions continue to fortify their linebacker room before the start of free agency. Just hours after reports broke that the Lions are re-signing linebacker Derrick Barnes to a three-year extension, ESPN is reporting that Detroit has agreed to bring back Anthony Pittman on a one-year deal. No further terms have been revealed at…

News broke Friday morning that the Detroit Lions are re-signing linebacker Derrick Barnes to a three-year, $25.5 million deal, with $16 million in guarantees. Barnes is a member of Lions general manager Brad Holmes’ inaugural draft class back in 2021, and was having a terrific start to 2024 before an unfortunate knee injury in a…

On Friday, the Detroit Lions and Derrick Barnes reportedly agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $25.5 million. It’s the first major re-signing the Lions have made this offseason, and also one of the most interesting. We knew the Lions quite fond of Barnes and his play, but given he’s coming off a serious, season-ending…

One of the bigger questions facing the Detroit Lions in free agency is whether Kevin Zeitler will return after a successful 2024 season. The Lions will likely want to bring him back for another season, but the veteran guard turns 35 on Saturday and it’s unclear where his priorities currently lie.

I am not really good at this kind of thing, but I at least have to try. I know a lot of you know who Andy Isaac is. The man’s sense of humor and sheer love of life was infectious, and those qualities are a few of the many reasons so many people gravitated to…

Meko Scott and I (Morgan Cannon) are back on the Pride of Detroit YouTube channel, discussing the outlook for the Detroit Lions at the cornerback position with free agency set to open next week. To begin, we dive into the discourse surrounding free agent cornerback Carlton Davis III, and why we believe he should be…

While the Detroit Lions will likely target defensive line talent in the draft, this year’s free-agent edge class offers plenty of intriguing options. In Part 1, I highlighted 10 potential signings who could take on significant roles in Detroit’s defensive end rotation. In Part 2, I’ll shift the focus to players better suited for rotational…

The defensive end market reset on Wednesday when the Las Vegas Raiders gave Maxx Crosby a three-year, $106.5 million extension. The new money on the deal set a record for average per year for a defensive player ($34.5 million). It’s a huge move that takes Crosby off the table for anyone hoping for a trade,…

The Detroit Lions are revoking season tickets from people who are reportedly violating their ticket policy and reselling tickets, according to a few fans. Now former season ticket holder Paul Jan Gorzelewski posted on his Instagram last week that the Lions revoked his season tickets for breaking the rules regarding tickets.

One of the biggest checkmarks on the Detroit Lions’ 2025 offseason to-do list is to extend elite pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson to a new deal. On Wednesday, the first domino of the defensive end market fell, with the Las Vegas Raiders handing Maxx Crosby a three-year, $106.5 million deal per multiple reports. That’s a $34.5…

The Detroit Lions face their most important free agency yet in 2025. With Super Bowl hopes still firmly entrenched in the franchise and a healthy amount of cap space, the Lions need to fortify their roster across the board to elevate their talent and build their depth in case any injury shenanigans happen again this…

The Chicago Bears are showing they’re serious about improving their offensive line this offseason. Just one day after agreeing to trade terms to acquire Rams guard Jonah Jackson, they’ve apparently agreed to another offensive line trade. Per Ian Rapoport, the Bears are expected to trade for veteran Kansas City Chiefs guard Joe Thuney. The trade…

Late on Tuesday, the New Orleans Saints announced they’ve released veteran running back Jamaal Williams after two seasons with the team. Williams was set to make a $3.15 million salary and cost $4.63 million against the cap. With the move, the Saints will take on $2.34 million in dead cap, but free up $1.59 million.

As the offseason bulldozes forward, the edge rusher position outside of Aidan Hutchinson remains a major focal point for the Detroit Lions. Hutchinson is expected to be at full strength by mandatory minicamp, Josh Paschal enters Year 4 as a reliable edge-setter, and the team faces a decision on Za’Darius Smith’s contract. Beyond that, the…