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Regarded as one of the best high school running backs that the state of Maryland has ever produced, Jake Funk now faces an uphill battle to crack the Detroit Lions’ 53-man roster. Funk was signed to Detroit’s practice squad on January 23—just two days after their divisional round win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A…

On Monday, the Detroit Lions announced that Calvin Johnson will be inducted into the team’s ring of honor, also known as the “Pride of the Lions.” Johnson was surprised by the news and called it a “tearjerker” moment on the Up & Adams Show. The ceremony will take place during Johnson’s birthday weekend when the…

For the past several years, the Pride of Detroit staff has undertaken a pretty hefty project in the offseason to gauge the state of the Detroit Lions franchise. Several of us decided to rank every single player on the 90-man roster. While it admittedly is a way to kill some time and generate discussion during…

With just over a week before the Detroit Lions open their 2024 training camp, we continue to roll out our preview series and have made our way to the off-the-ball linebackers. After returning their top five linebackers from last season, there was little outside movement for this group but there is still plenty to discuss…

As we roll on with our 2024 Detroit Lions roster preview series, this time our own Meko Scott breaks down fourth-year defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike over on the Pride of Detroit YouTube channel. Previous previews: RB David Montgomery, WR Kalif Raymond, TE Sam LaPorta, TE James Mitchell, LT Taylor Decker, RT Penei Sewell, G Kevin…

ESPN is continuing their lists of the top-10 players at each position, as voted on by NFL executives coaches, and scouts. On Monday, they dropped the quarterback list, and it features Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff cracking the top-10 list for the first time since its inception in 2020. He placed ninth on the list…

The Detroit Lions had a roster capable of reaching the NFC Championship last season. In 2024, the goal is simple: Super Bowl. In order to reach those heights, the Lions needed to make upgrades. Through free agency, trades, and the draft, the Lions have replaced old starters with fresh faces both young and old. Through…

If you are a fan of offensive line play, then chances are you are familiar with the name Duke Manyweather. Manyweather played his college football at division II Humboldt State, and since his playing days ended, the former offensive lineman has dedicated himself to the art of training some of the best in the game.

As we inch closer to Detroit Lions training camp, our preview series continues to make its way through the roster, and in this installment, we arrive at the edge rushing group. The Lions deploy their edge rushers in a variety of ways and that creates a lot of opportunities for players with unique skill sets.…

The days until training camp continue to dwindle, but the lists and rankings keep on coming. ESPN’s rankings series, where they rank the top-10 players at each position, recently took a look at the league’s best interior offensive linemen (ESPN+ subscription required). A quick recap if you haven’t had a chance to check these out…

When it comes to identifying the Detroit Lions’ best pass rusher, there isn’t much of a discussion. It’s Aidan Hutchinson and it’s not even close. If you need a reminder, Hutchinson not only had 11.5 sacks last year—the most from a Lions player since Ezekiel Ansah in 2017—but his 121 pressures (via PFF, including playoffs)…

On Friday night, news broke that the Detroit Pistons had hired Kevin Burleson to be an assistant coach alongside new head coach J.B. Bickerstaff. And before you even ask, yes, he is related. Kevin Burleson is the brother of former NFL receiver Nate Burleson, who played four years with the Detroit Lions from 2010 to…

When Dan Campbell was first introduced as the Detroit Lions new head coach a few years ago, let’s just say, some people weren’t ready for it. While those people are eating crow these days, Campbell revealed on a Texas radio show there was a time when he himself thought coaching wasn’t in the cards. He…

The Detroit Lions are heading into the 2024 regular season with high expectations, and many are expecting them to win their division for a second year in a row, with possibly another deep playoff run in sight. It’s well-deserved hype after last year’s success, and after another solid offseason from general manager Brad Holmes, the…

Another day here at Pride of Detroit dot com, another Detroit Lions preview as we pick up steam toward the start of training camp. While it’s been an especially hot summer in the Detroit area, a general lull in other local teams has fans trying to appreciate these summer months despite eagerly anticipating the return…

With the release of Netflix’s much-awaited reality series, “Receivers,” currently the talk of the football world, it got me wishing: I really hope Netflix continues to produce this series. This part of the offseason typically feels extra brutal, so hats off to them for giving us something to chew on before training camp later in…

By all accounts, hosting the 2024 NFL Draft was wildly successful for the city of Detroit. National media raved over the festivities well beyond the weekend itself and fans of the NFL showed up in record-setting numbers. But there was also a large financial impact from the event and one that will have a positive…

If you are looking for a microcosm of the Detroit Lions turnaround, from the beginning of 2021 until now, look no further than the linebacker room. Back when Lions’ coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes took over, the cupboard was barren. They had just brought veteran linebacker Alex Anzalone into the fold, Derrick…

As the countdown to the 2024 NFL season continues, all eyes in Michigan are on the Detroit Lions as they prepare for a season with heightened expectations. This Lions roster is brimming with talent and potential, but the pressure is on for certain players to step up, deliver, and prove their worth to a team…

The Detroit Lions tight end position is a great example of how their entire roster looks headed into the 2024 season: the starting job is not up for grabs, and neither is the primary reserve role. But building out depth is important for a championship team, and the 2024 training camp battle at tight end…