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If you’re not familiar with how the Detroit Lions roundup works, each week we collect data from the latest expert mock drafts published over the last seven days and compile them (with links to the original pieces) in one easy-to-access article. In addition to providing Lions fans with the names of prospects being paired with…

One of the most popular ways Detroit Lions fans wanted the team to acquire a top-tier cornerback was to trade for Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L’Jarius Sneed—who the Chiefs made clear was on the market. There were even some rumors the Lions would make a push for Sneed. That will no longer be a possibility,…

He may no longer officially be a Detroit Lion, but Teddy Bridgewater is still taking some of the team’s young guns under his wing this offseason. On Thursday evening, wide receiver Maurice Alexander posted on X a picture with Bridgewater and fellow wideout Jameson Williams putting in some offseason work in Miami Gardens, Fla. The…

It’s that time of year again! It’s time for the Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft, which YOU can be a part of and act as an NFL general manager. Every year, we select the most well-behaved and active members from our Pride of Detroit comment section to represent all 32 teams for a collective…

Without a doubt, the most exciting free agent signing the Detroit Lions made this offseason is former Bengals nose tackle DJ Reader. With the addition, the Lions add a veteran with nearly a decade of success to bolster their struggling defensive line. Reader should continue to help Detroit’s dominant run defense while also providing some…

While the heavy lifting in NFL free agency may largely be over with, there are still plenty of quality players on the market capable of helping teams in the fall. For the Detroit Lions that certainly appears to be true—having already added the likes of defensive tackle DJ Reader, cornerback Carlton Davis III, defensive end…

On Thursday, the Detroit Lions released corner Cameron Sutton from his contract with the team, amidst his serious legal trouble including a warrant for his arrest. The move removes a starter from the roster but also leaves behind a complicated situation on the salary cap—and one that won’t be immediately resolved.

Unrestricted free agent wide receiver Josh Reynolds, who spent the last two and a half seasons with the Detroit Lions, will visit the Baltimore Ravens on Friday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. This is the first publicly known interaction Reynolds has had with any NFL team during the 2024 free agency period, including the Lions.

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Marcus Davenport understands that there are certain expectations that come with being drafted in the first round. He was a superstar at the University of Texas at San Antonio, and his impressive physical traits led to the New Orleans Saints trading up to select him 14th overall back in the 2018 NFL Draft.

The NFC North is sporting a few new running backs, and the Detroit Lions have answered with their own signing of defensive tackle DJ Reader, who joins the team on a two-year, $22 million deal. With more of a presence up the middle, the Lions continue to refine who they attack in the trenches by…

On Wednesday, the NFL released all of the rule proposals that will be discussed at next week’s owners meetings. We already knew of the proposals proposed by teams—four of which were proposed by the Detroit Lions. But this fuller list of proposals also includes several from NFL’s competition committee and one specific rule proposal appears…

When the Detroit Lions signed Marcus Davenport last week, our “friends” at Daily Norseman were having a little fun at our expense. Since Davenport played just four games for the Minnesota Vikings last year—while costing them a whopping $13 million on a one-year deal, they penned an article titled “Marcus Davenport to steal money from…

Unfortunately for the rest of the NFL, the best run defense in the NFL in 2023 just improved in a big way. And yes, I am speaking both literally and figuratively. After a 2023 season where they were the number one ranked run defense in terms of DVOA, the Detroit Lions made a big splash…

Detroit Lions defensive end Romeo Okwara announced his retirement in a thoughtful post on Instagram Tuesday evening. After some introspection and meditation I have decided to step away from the NFL. The game of football has been the largest part of my life for the greater of 18 years, 8 of which I have been…

During the 2023 Detroit Lions season, there were NFL Films cameras all around the team’s facility. Back in November, the Detroit News’ Justin Rogers figured out why: Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown was to be featured in the follow-up to Netflix’s “Quarterback” documentary series. At the time, little was known about the show other than…

After a few days without a signing, the Detroit Lions are back to making moves. On Monday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Kevin Zeitler would sign with the Lions on a one-year deal on Tuesday with a physical pending. According to The 33rd Team’s Ari Meirov, the deal supposedly has a $6 million base, but…

A clip circulating social media has Lions fans up in arms of popular ESPN host Mike Greenberg claiming the Detroit Lions missed their chance to go all the way. “I think they missed their window. I think their shot to win the championship was last year. I think they’re getting surpassed in their own division,”…

Heading into free agency, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes had his work cut out for him with plenty of players to re-sign and holes to be filled. And now, after news of free agent guard Kevin Zeitler intending to sign with the Lions on a one-year deal, it appears that, at least on paper,…

On Monday night, news broke that the Detroit Lions have agreed to terms with veteran guard Kevin Zeitler on a one-year deal. Zeitler will likely step into a starting position—almost certainly right guard—giving the Lions offensive line a potential starting five again after losing Jonah Jackson in free agency.