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The Detroit Lions added a quarterback on Day 1 of free agency, and it was not — officially, at least — Jared Goff. The Lions agreed to a one-year deal Wednesday with former Green Bay Packers backup Tim Boyle, a source told the Free press. NFL Network reported the deal is worth $2.5 million total,

The Detroit Lions are in the market for a kicker once again. Matt Prater, the Lions kicker the past seven seasons, signed a two-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals on Wednesday. Prater, 36, was considered the top kicker available in free agency, even though he was coming off a down season in which he missed seven of

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Here’s an important note on the Detroit Lions’ pending trade for Michael Brockers: The Lions also are giving the defensive tackle a new contract. I do not have details on the new deal yet, but the bottom line is that, while this was largely a salary dump for the Los Angeles Rams, as evidenced by

Pardon us, if we’ve seen this before. Another trade, another Detroit Lions GM bringing in a player from the organization from which he came. We know how things went last time. So let’s see how Brad Holmes’ deals work out. Holmes has finalized his second trade with the Los Angeles Rams in two months, this

A couple hours after I wrote about the Detroit Lions taking their sweet time in free agency, they went out and made two moves to upgrade their roster. Late Tuesday night the Lions agreed to terms on a two-year deal with running back Jamaal Williams worth up to $7.5 million, someone I mentioned Monday on Twitter as being

If you were wondering when the Detroit Lions would start spending some money in free agency, wonder no longer. And they take a chunk out of a division rival in the process. Former Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams said on Twitter he is “grateful and blessed” to be signing with the Detroit Lions

After more than six weeks, it’s finally here. Jared Goff can finally become a member of the Detroit Lions as soon as 4 p.m. Wednesday, when the NFL’s new league year kicks off. That means the Jan. 30 deal that sent Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams for Goff and three draft picks can become

Pardon us, if we’ve seen this before. Another trade, another Detroit Lions GM bringing in a player from the organization from which he came. We know how things went last time. So let’s see how Brad Holmes’ deals work out. According to NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero, the Lions are nearing a trade for Los

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Day 2 of the free agent negotiating period was a slow one. As of late Tuesday night, the Detroit Lions still had not come to an agreement with another team’s free agent. That’s not a bad thing. Free agency is fool’s gold. About the only time it’s worthwhile is if Peyton Manning or Tom Brady

Marvin Jones’ second foray into free agency did not last long. Jones, the Detroit Lions‘ leading receiver last season with 76 catches and 978 yards, agreed to a two-year, $14.5 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Tuesday, ESPN reported. Jones is the second Lions receiver to agree to a free agent deal with the Jaguars

When Josh Hill told his oldest son he was being released by the only NFL team he’s played for, the New Orleans Saints, he was greeted with surprising enthusiasm. “He was excited,” Hill said Tuesday. “He said, ‘Let’s go somewhere where there’s snow. I’m tired of this heat down here.’ And I was like, ‘All

Day 2 of the free agent negotiating period is here and since the New England Patriots are once again digging into their bottomless pit of money to try and solve their roster problems, I figure I’d start today’s running notes and observations column by asking which approach do you prefer to free agency: the Patriots’ money-solves-everything plan

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I have to hand it to this new Detroit Lions regime. It’s full of surprises. Actually, it’s more than surprise. It’s shock. I am shocked and I’m not afraid to admit it. Chances are you’re a little shocked, too. Anyone out there who predicted the Lions would let Pro Bowl receiver Kenny Golladay walk in

The moves are flying in fast. Follow live updates, rumors and breaking news from 2021 NFL free agency via the top newsbreakers and analysts. The negotiating periods opened Monday at noon, with teams allowed to speak with free agents and agree to contracts. The new league year officially begins at 4 p.m. Wednesday; trades can then become official and free agents can

A few thoughts to wrap up Day 1 of NFL free agency: • What is Bill Belichick doing? The New England Patriots broke character in a big way Monday to become the NFL’s biggest spenders in free agency. They signed tight end Jonnu Smith, pass rusher Matt Judon and wide receiver Nelson Agholor among six

Tyrell Williams wasn’t thinking about joining a rebuild in NFL free agency. He wants to win, and thinks he can do it next season with the Detroit Lions. “I guess I don’t really see it as a rebuild,” Williams said in his introductory video conference Monday. “I feel like any team can come out there, it’s

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