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It seems sure they’ll have him next season, but could the Detroit Lions cut or trade Jared Goff this offseason? For a big chunk of this season, the countdown to when the Detroit Lions can replace Jared Goff has been on. The current backups (Tim Boyle and David Blough) weren’t even a thought to step

The Detroit Lions have had a rough season, but Riley Patterson has become a ‘silver’ lining and a find at kicker. Traditionally, the Detroit Lions don’t do a whole lot right. In the past 60-plus years, since their last NFL championship, they have been the league’s poster child for general ineptitude. But for over 40

The Detroit Lions may draft a quarterback in April, but could they instead trade for a young quarterback with starting experience? In what might be seen as a fitting development by some Detroit Lions fans, there is not a quarterback considered worthy of a top-five pick in the 2022 draft class as the team looks

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Willie Williams #27 trips up Detroit Lions wide receiver Germaine Crowell #82 during a 28-20 Lions victory on September 12, 1999, at the Kingdome in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Tami Tomsic/Getty Images) Fantasy Football Week 17 Bold Prediction: Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown by Brad Berreman The Detroit Lions haven’t played the

Amon-Ra St. Brown has been one of the most productive wide receivers in the NFL over the past month, but can he keep it going in Week 17? In the month of December, only one wide receiver had more catches and three had more receiving yards than Lions rookie Amon-Ra St. Brown (35 and 340

Lions running back D’Andre Swift is set to return to action on Sunday, but should he be locked back into fantasy football lineups for Week 17? After missing the last four-plus games, Detroit Lions running back D’Andre Swift is set to return on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks. On Friday’s final injury report, he is

Heading into Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks, here’s the final Week 17 injury report for the Detroit Lions. The Detroit Lions will hit the road again in Week 17, this time headed west to take on the 5-10 Seattle Seahawks. In a kind of fun but not that important thing, it’s the third straight

Credit: Justin Casterline/Getty Images On the verge of the new year, here’s a fresh seven round 2022 mock draft for the Detroit Lions. The Detroit Lions currently hold the No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, with a chance to still finish with the No. 1 overall pick if the Jacksonville Jaguars manage

With Jared Goff looking certain to miss a second straight game, the Detroit Lions are lined up to turn to Tim Boyle again on Sunday against the Seahawks. Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff missed a Week 16 loss to the Atlanta Falcons due to being on the reserve/COVID-19 list. He was activated off the list

Craig Reynolds showed out well when he got his opportunity, but how does he fit in the future plans for the Detroit Lions? With D’Andre Swift (shoulder) out, Jamaal Williams on the COVID list and Godwin Igwebuike failing to seize the opportunity, Craig Reynolds stepped up to keep the Detroit Lions‘ ground attack on course.

Jalen Reeves-Maybin has become an important player for the Lions’ defense, and it sounds like re-signing him will be a top offseason priority. Over his first four seasons with the Detroit Lions, Jalen Reeves-Maybin was a special teams standout with a minimal role on the defense. In the first two games this season, he played

Many who follow or work in the NFL have a John Madden story, and Lions offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn shared his on Thursday. As the NFL mourns the loss of legendary coach, broadcaster and video game namesake John Madden, many are sharing their perspective on and stories about the man. During his Thursday press conference,

Amon-Ra St. Brown was one of the most productive receivers in the NFL in December, and he’s gotten a well-deserved award. In four December games, Amon-Ra St. Brown had 35 receptions for 340 yards and three touchdowns. Only one player had more receptions (Cooper Kupp-40), and only three wide receivers (Kupp, Tee Higgins and Justin

CLEVELAND, OHIO – NOVEMBER 21: D’Andre Swift #32 of the Detroit Lions runs with the ball past Sione Takitaki #44 of the Cleveland Browns during the game at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 21, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) Former Lions running back Kerryon Johnson back with Philadelphia Eagles by Brad Berreman

Jul 29, 2021; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Kerryon Johnson (34) in action during training camp at NovaCare Complex. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Lions and Dan Campbell at the top of deeper fourth down metric by Brad Berreman Former Lions running back Kerryon Johnson has gotten looks from teams in recent

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 26: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions looks on during the second quarter of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 26, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) Detroit Lions sign a couple tight ends with Brock Wright on COVID list by

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – DECEMBER 05: Brock Wright #89 of the Detroit Lions catches the ball for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on December 05, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images) Is Jared Goff a viable fantasy quarterback in Week 17 vs. Seahawks? by

Jared Goff is set to return in Week 17 against the Seattle Seahawks, but will he be usable in fantasy football championship week? With Jared Goff going on the COVID-19 list last week, so went my machinations of pointing to a Detroit Lions fantasy football super-stack in a widely favorable matchup against the Atlanta Falcons

The Lions created some cap space for the rest of the season by restructuring guard Halapoulivaati Vaitai’s contract. As injuries and COVID-19 have hit the roster, the Detroit Lions were running out of cap space. To free up some room, as first reported by ESPN’s Field Yates, they restructured guard Halapoulivaati Vaitai’s contract. The NFLPA’s

Dan Campbell has generally been very aggressive in his first season, and the record the Detroit Lions are on the verge of setting proves it. During Sunday’s loss to the Atlanta Falcons. the Detroit Lions went 3-for-4 on fourth down attempts. One of those was their third successful fake punt of the season, and they