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Defense, defense, defense. The Detroit Lions need so much help for their last-ranked defense they could — many would argue, should — use both of their first-round draft picks on help for that side of the ball. Another pass rusher, preferably of the interior variety, would go a long way towards completing the defensive line.

After interviewing for four head coaching vacancies over the past two seasons, the Detroit Lions are giving Aaron Glenn more security as defensive coordinator. ESPN reported Thursday that the Lions are in the process of signing Glenn to a multi-year contract extension. The Lions finished with the NFL’s 32nd-ranked defense last season, but Glenn was

Two years after acquiring Michael Brockers in a trade with the Los Angeles Rams, the Detroit Lions are releasing the veteran defensive lineman in a cost-cutting move that creates $10 million in cap space. The Lions and Brockers amicably agreed to part ways Thursday, 20 days before the start of the 2023 league year. Voted

The Detroit Lions signed former Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Mac McClain III to their 90-man roster Thursday. McClain spent most of last season on the Eagles practice squad and was with the team for its Super Bowl loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He appeared in one game in 2021, making three tackles in the Eagles’

Apple Podcasts | Spotify • Hosts: Shawn Windsor (@shawnwindsor) and Carlos Monarrez (@cmonarrez) • Producer: Andrew Hammond • Editor: Robin Chan • Executive producers: Anjanette Delgado, Kirkland Crawford • Guest: Dave Birkett, Free Press Lions beat writer • Email: swindsor@freepress.com On this episode: This week, Free Press Lions beat writer Dave Birkett is back in the guest seat to walk the guys through drafting strategies and scenarios available to

We’re a few weeks past the Super Bowl, and two months from the 2023 NFL draft. That’s a lot of time for things. The combine is next week, where some prospects will help or hurt their draft stock with their performance, and free agency in mid-March should crystalize teams’ needs. Here’s my first shot at

The annual demand for quarterbacks is running high once again, and several teams could eventually look to trade up to secure their passer of choice. GLENDALE, Ariz. – With Super Bowl 57 already receding into the desert horizon, the NFL’s offseason is officially here in force. The annual quarterback carousel has already begun spinning amid

The two-week window for NFL teams to use the franchise tag opened Tuesday, but the Detroit Lions will not be needing the device for the fifth straight year. The Lions have 15 players who will be unrestricted free agents when the 2023 league year opens March 15, including starters DJ Chark, Jamaal Williams and Alex

One of the top tight ends in the 2023 NFL draft is a big fan of the Detroit Lions, and it’s all because of what he saw on TV. “The limited knowledge I have is from watching ‘Hard Knocks,’ and Dan Campbell just seems like a great coach,” Oregon State tight end Luke Musgrave told

The Detroit Lions have lost a second assistant to the Carolina Panthers. Todd Wash, who served the past two seasons as Lions defensive line coach, is joining the Panthers in the same role, the Panthers announced Thursday. Wash, 54, worked alongside Panthers senior defensive assistant Dom Capers with both the Lions and the Jacksonville Jaguars,

Ben Johnson was eager to take the first head coaching interviews of his life after spending the past 11 years as an NFL assistant. And while Johnson’s boss encouraged him to explore his options, the Detroit Lions‘ offensive coordinator ultimately decided he was in too good a spot to leave. Johnson, in comments made to

Apple Podcasts | Spotify • Hosts: Shawn Windsor (@shawnwindsor) and Carlos Monarrez (@cmonarrez) • Producer: Andrew Hammond • Editor: Robin Chan • Executive producers: Anjanette Delgado, Kirkland Crawford • Email: swindsor@freepress.com On this episode: This week, Carlos & Shawn have the Michigan State community in their hearts and minds. Later, the guys discuss the Super Bowl, the Detroit Lions and the Detroit Pistons trade for James Wiseman. Catch

The last time the Detroit Lions had the No. 6 pick in the NFL draft, they kept their plans so secret even the player they picked was surprised to get a phone call telling him he was coming to Detroit. “Darryl Rogers called me and said, ‘Hey, congratulations, you are a Detroit Lion,’ and I

Former Detroit Lions defensive back Stanley Wilson has died at the age of 40, the team confirmed on Wednesday. According to TMZ, Wilson died while being transferred from Los Angeles County jail to a hospital that specializes in mental health on Feb. 1. Wilson collapsed during the intake process and eventually died, according to the

Now that that’s over, and you’ve had your fun imagining the Detroit Lions sharing the field with the Vikings, Eagles and the 49ers and the Chiefs, next season officially begins, and it’s time to consider what the Lions need to make a run to the playoffs — and maybe one in the playoffs. But that’s

Several years ago, I was in the Detroit Lions locker room speaking with cornerbacks about the changing nature of the NFL and how much more of a pass-friendly league it had become. Chris Houston listed all the benefits offenses enjoyed. More stringent rules against hitting the quarterback were being instituted. Very little contact was allowed

Ten thoughts on the Kansas City’s Super Bowl win over the Philadelphia Eagles, and what’s in store for 2023: Mahomes’ career best ever to this point It’s not hyperbole to say Patrick Mahomes is off to the greatest start by a player in NFL history. In five years as a starter, Mahomes has five 12-win

While metro Detroit prepares for the April return of the Michigan Panthers in Year 2 of the USFL’s reboot — now with games at Ford Field! — there’s another league revving up a reboot beginning next weekend. It’s time for the XFL, Version 3.0, which kicks off Feb. 18 in Arlington, Texas (and elsewhere). The

After ranking near the top of the NFL in games lost due to player injuries for the second straight year, the Detroit Lions will have a new director of player health and performance in 2023. Arizona Cardinals physical therapist consultant Brett Fischer announced on social media he is leaving to become director of player health

It’s tempting to imagine the Lions could beat either Super Bowl team, but fans should resist the urge to dream of a title as early as next season because they don’t have a record of sustained success. On Sunday, you’re going to plop yourself down on a couch. You’ll grab some chips and guac and