Pride of Detroit

We’re already under two weeks away from Detroit Lions rookie reporting for 2024 training camp, so it’s time to start turning our attention in that direction. Over the next few days, we’ll be rolling out a few preview series to help get you prepared for the preseason and beyond.

On Saturday morning, news broke of a terrible tragedy in the NFL community. Minnesota Vikings fourth-round pick Khyree Jackson—and two of his friends—were killed in a traffic accident involving three cars. Details are still emerging from the scene, but according to multiple reports, alcohol may have been involved in the accident.

Depending on when you became a Detroit Lions fan, your first memories of following the team are likely unique to you. Sure, there are probably other fans in your age demographic that might have answers from a similar era, but I’m talking about that first core memory. The one that sticks out the most when…

With higher expectations comes higher ticket prices for the Detroit Lions’ 2024 season. If you were planning on attending a game this year, home games are more expensive than they’ve ever been, and taking a road trip looks more enticing than ever, too, with nearly every road game having cheaper prices than a Lions home…

In case you needed another reminder that the Detroit Lions are lucky to have offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, here’s the latest. On the Centered on Buffalo podcast, Bills’ new defensive coordinator Bobby Babich was asked which NFL offensive coordinator was toughest to prepare against. With little hesitation, Babich answered Johnson.

Hot dog, glizzy, meat pipe: they’re all one in the same, but on today’s celebration of Independence Day for the United States, they’re public enemy No. 1. The Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, the preeminent competitive eating competition, has become a time-honored tradition on July 4 since the 1970s. But without Joey Chestnut, the GOAT…

While 2024 certainly could be a special year for the Detroit Lions, it’s important to recognize how well they’re currently set up for long-term success. Not only are they in a great financial situation with ample cap space and no outrageously overpriced contracts on their books, but their roster is also chock-full of talent… and…

Our 2024 Detroit LIons roster preview series rolls on with the best player on the roster, and in my opinion, one of the best players in the entire league: right tackle Penei Sewell. After only three years, Sewell has quickly established himself as one of, if not the best tackle in the entire NFL. Let’s…

As we inch closer to Detroit Lions training camp, it’s time to focus on a player that many have taken for granted in the Dan Campbell era. Linebacker Alex Anzalone has been at the literal center of Detroit’s defense since 2021, and he’s played a big part in both his own personal growth and the…

On Tuesday night, the newest iteration of “Hard Knocks” made its debut, and the Detroit Lions got some unexpected praise in the process. This year, NFL Films and HBO are producing an offseason edition of “Hard Knocks” that is focused on the New York Giants, their front office, and roster management. It’s a fascinating look…

In recent years, the Detroit Lions faithful have showed up and showed out on the road. I clearly remember a strong Lions presence at road games in New Orleans, Green Bay, and, repeatedly, Tampa Bay. Throughout the 2023 season, “Let’s go Lions” chants could be heard across national broadcasts, even on the road.

Just a few weeks out from training camp, the Detroit Lions offensive line holds the top spot in Pro Football Focus’s rankings. This certainly isn’t the unit’s first time atop the list over the past few years, but there have been times where they’ve dropped to second or third.

After the Detroit Lions broke from OTAs for summer break, they signed former Michigan Panthers kicker Jake Bates, a move that had many Lions fans excited. Because the signing happened after all those OTA practices, we haven’t had a chance to formally talk to him in a media scrum, but the new Lions kicker joined…

After a deep run in the NFL playoffs last year and an impressive offseason, the Detroit Lions carry some momentum into the upcoming regular season and currently hold the fourth-best odds to win the Super Bowl this year according to DraftKings Sportsbook. Only the Chiefs, 49ers and Ravens have better odds.

Our 2024 Detroit Lions preview series continues today with one of the few Brad Holmes draft picks who has yet to reach his potential. Tight end James Mitchell was considered a solid pick in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, but injuries and lack of opportunities have limited Mitchell’s impact through two seasons.

If you were unlucky enough to live outside of your favorite team’s market during the late 2000’s and early 2010’s, then chances are, this news may strike a nerve for you. ESPN News Services wrote that a jury in U.S. District Court has ordered the NFL to pay upwards of $4.7B in residential damages, and…

Our 2024 Detroit Lions roster preview series continues with one of the most beloved players on the roster: Brian Branch. Branch is already in the conversation as one of the top players on the Lions’ roster, yet he also appears to only be scratching the surface of the player he can become. Let’s take a…

The Detroit Lions enter 2024 with extremely high expectations, and for the first time in a long time, that feeling is felt nationally. All offseason, we’ve seen national rankings place the Lions roster among the top five in the league, and that goes for individual players, too. Just look at PFF’s positional rankings this year,…

After having a fully healthy season for the first time in his NFL career, the next player we focus on in the 2024 Detroit Lions roster preview series is safety Ifeatu Melifonwu. Melifonwu came into the season late after an injury struck safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson, missing the rest of the regular season after Week 2.…

It comes as no surprise that Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta continues to receive high praise from his peers as this year’s Tight End U has now wrapped up. Travis Kelce was the latest to speak highly of the second-year TE, giving him high praise for his Year 1 performance and showing his excitement…