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Chris Simms is no stranger to against the grain quarterback takes, and Jared Goff truthers are sure to be triggered by what he said about Hendon Hooker. The Detroit Lions made what was widely seen as a shrewd pick to secure their potential quarterback in the third round of the draft. If not for a

The odds had seemingly faded, but the Detroit Lions may be back in play for an international game this season. Going back over a year, it has seemed the Detroit Lions were lined up to play game overseas this season. In recent months, some buzz came about said game being in Germany against the Kansas

The speculation mill may get rolling a bit, but could the Detroit Lions realistically trade for Keenan Allen? In some way, wide receiver is a little bit of a need for the Detroit Lions in the wake of Jameson Williams’ six-game suspension to start the season. Keenan Allen would be a big fish the likes

The Detroit Lions obviously spent a high draft pick on him, but will Jack Campbell start immediately? After inspring criticism about positional value by taking running back Jahmyr Gibbs with the 12th overall pick, the Detroit Lions doubled-down and doubled the sideways looks from analysts by taking linebacker Jack Campbell with pick No. 18. At

By a newly found and created advanced metric, Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown was only the best wide receiver in the league last season. The story of Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown has become well-worn by now. The 17th wide receiver taken in the 2021 NFL Draft, and as we know he

General manager Brad Holmes said another addition will be made, so who are some viable options for the Detroit Lions to add to their quarterback depth? Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes declared at the outset of the offseason that there would be priority placed on the No. 2 quarterback spot behind Jared Goff. A

Nov 20, 2022; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell before a game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports College decision by Colby Sorsdal sold the Detroit Lions on drafting him by Brad Berreman On a list of bold predictions for the 2023 NFL

Colby Sorsdal was not a widely well-known prospect, but a decision he made in college pretty clearly sold the Detroit Lions on drafting him. When the Detroit Lions took William & Mary offensive tackle Colby Sorsdal in the fifth round of the draft, it’s safe to say about 85 percent of people went “who?” Offensive

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – NOVEMBER 13: Amon-Ra St. Brown #14 of the Detroit Lions runs for a first down against Jack Sanborn #57 of the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on November 13, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) Venerable NFL analyst things Jahmyr Gibbs can be a three-down back by Brad Berreman

He probably won’t need to be it right away for the Detroit Lions, but a venerable football analyst believes Jahmyr Gibbs can be a three-down back in the NFL. The Detroit Lions went against the broad grain, and with their own conviction, to take Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs with the No. 12 pick in

Jack Campbell was the best off-ball linebacker in the 2023 NFL Draft for some , but what does he bring to the Detroit Lions? Jack Campbell was taken by the Detroit Lions with the 18th overall pick in this year’s draft. This pick was seen as another puzzling selection by Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell

XFL Special Teams Player of the Year Darrius Shepherd will be at Detroit Lions rookie minicamp for a tryout. The XFL exists in part to help players who otherwise wouldn’t have an opportunity to play, and perhaps get noticed by the NFL. According a press release from the league on Thursday night, St. Louis Battlehawks

How the trade market for D’Andre Swift fully looked is unclear, but at least one other team was in and one team was out on making a deal. D’Andre Swift may have been surprised the Detroit Lions traded him, and some may quibble with what can be seen as a poor return (2025 fourth-round pick).

If the Detroit Lions make a move for a wide receiver at this point, could it be a trade for someone general manager Brad Holmes knows well? Among the most notable losses for the Detroit Lions in free agency this year was wide receiver DJ Chark, though just how much of a loss he is

As the NFL offseason moves on, here is the Detroit Lions OTA and minicamp schedule. There’s never much of an offseason in the NFL, with some teams having their rookie minicamps this coming weekend and voluntary offseason work having started in April. The Detroit Lions aren’t one of them who will have their rookie minicamp

The Detroit Lions have added tight end Patrick Murtagh via the NFL’s International Player Pathway program. The NFL has become an international game, with an ever-expanding slate of games overseas. The league has an International Player Pathway program to provide opportunities, and via the program on Thursday morning it was announced the Detroit Lions have

After a first round that drew wide ire, the Detroit Lions landed on a list of the most improved teams from the 2023 NFL Draft. The Detroit Lions ignored the wide perception of positional value by taking Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs No. 12 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft. If things had gone a

With an opportunity in front of him, coupled with his talent, Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is an easy fantasy football winner among rookies from the 2023 NFL Draft. The Detroit Lions tight end depth chart was begging for a talent upgrade, and it got one with the selection of Sam LaPorta with the 34th

After the 2023 NFL Draft, here’s a fresh 53-man roster projection for the Detroit Lions. The 2023 NFL Draft is over, and teams have signed many undrafted free agents. In total, the Detroit Lions have added 22 new faces to the mix right now–eight draft picks and 14 undrafted rookies. The odds each make the

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell, Jahmyr Gibbs from Alabama, Jack Campbell from Iowa, and general manager Brad Holmes pose during the players’ introductory news conference at team headquarters in Allen Park on Friday, April 28, 2023. Lions 042823 Kd275 Fantasy football profile: Detroit Lions rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs by Brad Berreman On Tuesday, the