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Allen Park — With two weeks of training camp practices and the first preseason game out of the way, we thought it would be a good time to project how the Detroit Lions’ roster could shake out ahead of the Aug. 31 deadline to cut down to 53 players. Quarterback (3) ► In: Jared Goff, Tim

Detroit — Here’s a look at who is trending up and who is trending down coming out of the Detroit Lions’ preseason loss to the Buffalo Bills on Friday night. ► Stock up: Running back Craig Reynolds Even if Reynolds had been on the roster since March, his six-carry, 49-yard performance would have been a highlight.

Detroit — If Friday’s preseason opener is indicative of much, the Detroit Lions have plenty of wrinkles to iron out ahead of next month’s season opener against the San Francisco 49ers. Carried by their reserves, the Lions managed to rally for a lead late before the Buffalo Bills countered with a long fourth-down conversion to set up

Detroit — Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff wasn’t sure he had even met Craig Reynolds, the running back the team had signed a day before Friday’s preseason game against the Buffalo Bills. That checks out. Reynolds said he was introducing himself to many of his teammates in the huddle and coaches on the sideline during the game. But despite

Detroit — The Detroit Lions are in search for a new head athletic trainer. Coach Dan Campbell confirmed after Friday’s preseason game the organization has parted ways with Dave Granito, who was in his second season with the club. The news was first reported by Woodward Sports. “That transpired,” Campbell said. “And really it’s just … felt

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions exhibited patience with cornerback Quinton Dunbar while he was away from the team much of training camp to address an undisclosed personal matter, but depth concerns at other spots, namely running back, forced the Lions to part ways with the veteran ahead of the team’s first preseason game on Friday.

Allen Park — Preseason football is back. A year after the pandemic wiped out the regular-season tuneups, the Detroit Lions will host the Buffalo Bills on Friday night at Ford Field in the first preseason game for both teams. Lions coach Dan Campbell emphasized the importance of the preseason this week, comparing it to a college

Allen Park — The tattoos spread across Austin Bryant’s 6-foot-5, 250-pound frame all carry their own meanings, but one of the more recent additions — an homage to Kobe Bryant on his lower left leg — is hard to miss. “That’s also my uncle if y’all didn’t know,” he said, pausing for effect before letting

Allen Park — Veteran cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman had his options in free agency. Since the spring, he had heard from the Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Houston Texans, Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks. But he passed on those opportunities, opting to sign with the Lions on Monday. “I had about six or seven teams that were calling

Allen Park — Seven years after he retired from the NFL, Nate Burleson’s career in media continues to flourish. On Wednesday, the former Detroit Lions wide receiver was named a co-host of “CBS This Morning.” Burleson guest hosted for the program in May and June and will join the show fulltime in September, where he’ll work

Allen Park — How much do preseason games matter? For the guy fighting for a job at the end of the roster, or to earn a spot on a practice squad, they’re everything. The exhibition slate, reduced from four games to three this year, are an audition — not just for the team they currently play for, but

Allen Park — When the Detroit Lions released their first unofficial depth chart this week, many fans were surprised to see second-round rookie Levi Onwuzurike buried deep behind several veterans. But that surprise shouldn’t exist considering Onwuzurike has barely practiced since the start of training camp. On Wednesday, two days ahead of the team’s first preseason game, Lions

Allen Park — A little more than a year ago, the Detroit Lions approached Jason Cabinda about a position change. Not a subtle move, from outside linebacker to defensive end or offensive tackle to guard. No, the Lions wanted to upend Cabinda’s world, transitioning the linebacker to fullback. A three-year starter at Penn State, otherwise known

Allen Park — Detroit was the end of one journey for Kelvin Sheppard. Three years later, the eight-year NFL veteran is beginning his next as coach with the Lions. By most measures, Sheppard had a solid NFL career.  A third-round draft pick out of LSU in 2011, he appeared in 107 games for five teams, including 63

Allen Park — Every individual has their own story. When it comes to Kalif Raymond, the Lions’ well-traveled receiver has a rather intriguing chapter. Back in 2018, after spending a brief amount of time as a practice squad member with the Tennessee Titans and New York Giants and being released twice, Raymond took a 24-day trip

Allen Park — Through the first two weeks of training camp, the Detroit Lions’ kicking competition has been cause for concern. On Tuesday, the team made a swap at the position, signing veteran Zane Gonzalez and waiving Matthew Wright. Gonzalez will now enter a competition with Randy Bullock, who began training camp as the presumptive favorite,

Allen Park — Here are some notes and observations from the Detroit Lions’ training camp practice on Tuesday. ► As always, let’s kick things off with the injury report. The Lions were missing several players, a few others were limited and two important pieces to the puzzle had to exit after getting banged up during the day’s session.

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions have had their fair share of injuries the first two weeks of training camp, but have largely avoided any issues that could be viewed as long-term concerns. The team dodged another bullet Monday after rookie running back Jermar Jefferson suffered an ankle injury. Jefferson left a special teams drill following his

Allen Park — At some point in every football player’s career, they’re going to have to deal with the injury bug. But for the past three seasons, it’s felt as if Detroit Lions defensive lineman Da’Shawn Hand has been battling an infestation. The once-promising rookie has seen his early momentum derailed by various strains and sprains. Since earning

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions know what they have in T.J. Hockenson, their young, still-improving Pro Bowler. And Darren Fells, an eight-year veteran who spent the 2017 season with the franchise, is also a known commodity. But the team’s third tight end job remains up for grabs. Although the group of contenders is relatively inexperienced, they offer