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With the Detroit Lions rookie minicamp beginning on Friday, the team officially announced the list of undrafted rookies that were signed following the NFL Draft. We have been keeping a tracker of the Lions’ reported 2024 UDFA signings, and even broke down in detail the 15 players that were reported joining the team.

The Detroit Lions rookie minicamp begins on Friday, and along with that event, we will get our first look at what jersey numbers each of the 2024 rookies will be wearing. This can be an exciting moment for Lions fans, especially with the new Lions jerseys available for purchase, but it may be prudent to…

When the Detroit Lions tried—and failed—to re-sign Josh Reynolds in free agency, there was a general feeling that the team would find someone else to replace his production. While Reynolds “only” caught 40 passes for 608 yards and five touchdowns last year, he was also a model player who could play any of the receiver…

A certain discussion on Twitter this week got me thinking. It started with a deluded writer covering the Green Bay Packers began by comparing the Packers’ roster with the Detroit Lions. The writer would go as far to say that he believes that the Packers are already better than the Lions, but beyond that, he…

On the night before the 2024 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions dropped the latest episode of their award-winning docuseries “Inside the Den.” The video series offers a unique, behind-the-scenes look at how the Lions operate, and this episode—which runs one hour and 42 minutes— was focused on the entirety of the team’s incredible 2023 run.

He hasn’t even stepped onto the field yet, and already Detroit Lions’ rookie cornerback Terrion Arnold is winning over a lot of fans. It began with the moment Arnold became a Lion. His reaction on the phone once he realized it was the Lions that were calling to select him with the 24th overall pick…

Year 3 in the NFL was an important year for a lot of Brad Holmes’ 2021 draft class. Guys like Amon-Ra St. Brown and Penei Sewell cemented themselves as top players at their respective positions after years of high-level play—and signed contracts to match their production. For players like Derrick Barnes and Ifeatu Melifonwu, who…

Many fans stop paying attention to players when they leave their team. Their support and interest die when that player dons new colors. However, keeping track of former Detroit Lions players can help paint a picture of the team’s offseason mindset. Which players priced themselves out of Detroit? Which players were deemed not worth bringing…

The 2024 NFL schedule will likely be released on Wednesday, May 15. According to Adam Schefter, teams were informed on Tuesday that the schedule is “expected to be released” then, though it’s still not official. Knowing the NFL, there will be leaks and individual announcements throughout the entirety of next week.

The Detroit Lions announced on Tuesday that they have signed veteran defensive tackle Kyle Peko. They also confirmed the previously reported signing of safety C.J. Moore to a one-year deal. Peko, who will turn 31 before the season begins, has bounced around five different teams since entering the NFL. Most recently, he started 10 games…

Trading in his uniform for a whistle, Teddy Bridgewater kicked off his high school football coaching career and hundreds of fans came out to see it. The 31-year-old former Detroit Lion drew a big crowd that lined up along the fences of Miami Northwestern High School just to watch the squad practice. Bridgewater retired following…

We’ve seen a couple of Green Bay Packers fans freak out in the wake of the 2024 NFL Draft’s first round, and this bit of news isn’t likely going to make them feel any better. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, who published NFL Draft whispers about every team, the Detroit Lions may have jumped to…

The Detroit Lions are entering 2024 as legit Super Bowl contenders. Maybe that’s all that really needs to be said about Lions general manager Brad Holmes. When he took over the team in 2021, the Lions had to start over. With only a cast-off quarterback and a few pieces on the offensive line, Holmes was…

The Detroit Lions’ roster is mostly set as we approach offseason activities and training camp. Of course there will be some late free agency additions and subtractions, but with the conclusion of the NFL Draft, we have a pretty good idea of what the team is going to look like to start the regular season.

Detroit Lions second-round pick Ennis Rakestraw Jr. dreamed of the NFL at a young age. In fact, there’s written proof of it. On Sunday night, Rakestraw shared a heartfelt letter to his fourth grade teacher, in which he promises “Mr. Gammon” that if he makes the NFL, he’ll make sure to acknowledge how much of…

In addition to the six selected players in the 2024 draft, the Detroit Lions have also reportedly added another 15 rookies to their roster from the undrafted free agent market. One of the unique traits of this year’s UDFA class is that general manager Brad Holmes appeared to attack positions in bunches. Amongst this class,…

Now that the Detroit Lions have their NFL Draft class wrapped up, we can look ahead to the roles these rookies could potentially play in 2024. Last year, my expectations for the Lions rookies were a mixed bag. Jahmyr Gibbs had a rookie season to rival that of Alvin Kamara, earning himself a Pro Bowl…

It may sound greedy, but shortly after the Detroit Lions season ended in the NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers, my attention quickly turned to how the Lions can repeat as division champions in 2024. And so far through the offseason, one thing has become abundantly clear—it is not going to be easy…

It’s been a week since the 2024 NFL Draft has ended. Detroit and the Detroit Lions put on a freakin’ show on the national stage. For Detroit, it was a complete reshaping of their perception. With 775,000 people cram-packed in Campus Martius for the weekend, Detroit rebranded itself, in an instant, as a destination city…

Without a doubt, the 2024 NFL Draft was a success for the city of Detroit. Not only did the city break the NFL Draft attendance record with an estimated 775,000 patrons over the three-day event, but Detroit got rave reviews from visitors, and the event produced some truly breathtaking moments like this: