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As he lingers available on the market, will DJ Chark end up coming back to the Detroit Lions? As free agency dawned, it was fair to wonder if wide receiver DJ Chark would sign quickly and what kind of deal he’d get. He was unquestionably one of the better options in a thin class at

After signing David Montgomery, here are a few other free agents the Detroit Lions could sign from their NFC North rivals’ 2022 rosters. The Detroit Lions made quite a pivot when contract talks with Jamaal Williams weren’t going anywhere, agreeing to a deal with former Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery. It was an upgrade

The Detroit Lions made a significant splash by striking a deal with Cameron Sutton on the first day of the free agent negotiating window, and they closed the deal very quickly. The Detroit Lions signaled how their free agency mode would change very early in the negotiating window, inking a deal with cornerback Cameron Sutton

In Daniel Jeremiah’s new mock draft, the Detroit Lions continue to build a mean-looking defense. It’s post first wave of free agency mock draft time, with ESPN’s Mel Kiper doing his that came out Tuesday morning. NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah joined the fray, with his Mock Draft 3.0. The Detroit Lions have had a notable

In his brand new mock draft, ESPN’s Mel Kiper goes aggressive with the Detroit Lions picks. ESPN’s Mel Kiper is out with his latest 2023 mock draft (subscription required), Version 3.0 so to speak, after the first wave of free agency as team needs have been altered some. The Detroit Lions have always had multiple

Emmanuel Moseley signed a one-year deal with the Detroit Lions last week, and now we have the finer details of the contract. After signing Cameron Sutton, the Detroit Lions took another step to refurbishing their cornerback depth chart by signing Emmanuel Moseley. Coming off a torn ACL that cost him a big chunk of last

It was absolutely expected, Mike Hughes is now a former Lions cornerback after signing a free agent deal with the Falcons. The Detroit Lions needed to overturn their cornerback depth chart and their secondary, and they’ve done so by signing Cameron Sutton, Emmanuel Moseley and C.J. Gardner-Johnson in free agency. Mike Hughes was as good

Dec 24, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) throws a touchdown pass in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports Detroit Lions add $1.6 million in cap space with Jack Fox contract restructure by Brad Berreman The Detroit Lions were one of the

The Detroit Lions opened a very little bit of cap space by restructing punter Jack Fox’s contract. Pending the plugging in of some of their signings, the Detroit Lions are sitting pretty good in terms of cap space after the first wave of free agency. There are certainly bigger moves to clear cap space, already

Graham Glasgow didn’t want to leave the Detroit Lions when he did, so he’s clearly glad to be back now under a different regime. On the scale of how former Lions head coach Matt Patricia alienated players, at least based on what we know, odd usage of Graham Glasgow in a guard rotation his final

With moves over the last few days, the Detroit Lions are setting up competition for a couple key special teams spots.  As an acknowledgement of his stabilizing their kicker situation, the Detroit Lions re-signed Michael Badgley last week. It was sure to not be a huge deal or more than one year, so the idea

The Detroit Lions continue to be in an aggressive mode in free agency, reportedly agreeing to a steal of a deal with safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson Sunday night. This free agency period has been a change in mode for Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes compared to his first two. After addressing the biggest need on

As their plan possibly has to get creative now, here are three sneaky moves the Detroit Lions could make to get a backup quarterback. The Detroit Lions move toward the 2023 season with high expectations, coming off a strong finish to the 2022 season and an above-.500 record. Under no circumstances can things be thrown

After Laremy Tunsil got paid big, the Detroit Lions surely know their day to pay Penei Sewell similarly is coming. Penei Sewell has been all the Detroit Lions hoped he’d be since be taken seventh overall in the 2021 draft. In summary, he has become one of the best young offensive tackles around and he’s

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell is certainly worthy of some cool nicknames, but team legend Calvin Johnson has come up with a new one. Upon his arrival as the second overall pick in the 2007 draft, Detroit Lions Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson was given the nickname “Megatron” by teammate Roy Williams, in reference

After losing Chris Board on Friday, the Detroit Lions were sure to secure the services of core special teamer C.J. Moore on Saturday. Special teams is an overlooked aspect of the game, but the Detroit Lions will surely feel the loss of linebacker Chris Board to the New England Patriots. Safety and fellow core special

It was reported to be a three-year deal, but let’s take a look at the details of the contract Alex Anzalone signed with the Detroit Lions. Coming off the best season of his career, Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone (rightfully so) suggested he was eyeing a multi-year deal in free agency. He indeed got one

The Detroit Lions took a chance on Emmanuel Moseley in free agency coming off an injury, and he had a promising update on his rehab. If not for a torn ACL that cost him all but five games last season, Emmanuel Moseley would have surely gotten a solid multi-year deal in free agency. Instead, he

The Detroit Lions clearly drew a line regarding a new contract for Jamaal Williams, and he took an opportunity to call out the team’s offer. Things happened quickly on Tuesday night. Right on the heels of a report from Tyler Dunne of GoLongTD that Jamaal Williams and the Detroit Lions were not close in contract

The free agent market for backup quarterbacks has gotten thin very quickly, and here are three the Detroit Lions can still sign. Right after the season and at the NFL Combine, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes acknowledged his failure to have a competent backup to Jared Goff while also citing the priority he would