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It’s been a while since Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has had to prepare for the first round of the NFL Draft. His former organization, the Los Angeles Rams, haven’t picked in the first round since 2016, and unless something changes, they aren’t scheduled to again until 2024. So with the Lions holding a

Of course talent is important when it comes to the NFL Draft, as is a prospect’s potential and schematic fit. But Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes is placing a premium on something else entering his first draft in the role. “There’s a cluster at multiple positions we would be comfortable with, but the No.

Entering his third NFL season, the Detroit Lions’ T.J. Hockenson hasn’t reached the level of George Kittle as one of the league’s top tight ends. Not yet, anyway. But, Hockenson certainly can hold his own as Kittle’s tag-team partner. Kittle starred in a commercial posted Thursday for Kingsford Hardwood Pellets, introduced as “The People’s Tight End”

Over the next several days, leading up to the 2021 NFL Draft, we’re taking a position-by-position look at the Detroit Lions’ roster and evaluating how the team might address each unit. Today: Safeties. ► Current roster: Tracy Walker, Will Harris, Dean Marlowe, C.J. Moore, Godwin Igwebuike, Bobby Price, Jalen Elliott ► Short-term need: Five out of 10 ► Long-term need:

The Lions are set to make NFL draft history next week, unless they decide to move. Or perhaps take a big risk. And no offense to Brad Holmes, Detroit’s new general manager, but that’s probably not the best way to make a first impression here, though it’d be hard to argue if Kyle Pitts or

Associated Press NFL owners on Wednesday approved eliminating overtime in preseason games and expanded selection of jersey numbers for receivers, running backs and defensive backs. The league also will allow on-field officials to get certain “objective information” from the replay official and designated members of the officiating department “when clear and obvious video evidence is

The Lions are set to make NFL draft history next week, unless they decide to move. Or perhaps take a big risk. And no offense to Brad Holmes, Detroit’s new general manager, but that’s probably not the best way to make a first impression here, though it’d be hard to argue if Kyle Pitts or

Over the next several days, leading up to the 2021 NFL Draft, we’re taking a position-by-position look at the Detroit Lions’ roster and evaluating how the team might address each unit. Today: Tight ends.  ► Current roster: T.J. Hockenson, Josh Hill, Hunter Bryant, Alize Mack, Hunter Thedford ► Short-term need: Two out of 10 ► Long-term need: Seven out of 10 ► Top prospects: Kyle

Josh Dubow  |  Associated Press The Las Vegas Raiders got angry backlash for a tweet the team sent after Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murdering George Floyd. The tweet sent by the team’s official account on Tuesday said “I CAN BREATHE 4-20-21.” Floyd told officers “I can’t breathe” more than 20 times

The Lions have their quarterback, like it or not, agree with it or not. They launched the Great Quarterback Carousel of 2021 when they traded Matthew Stafford for Jared Goff, and in the process, they bought some time. And some sanity. Every team anywhere near the top 10 of the NFL draft is scrambling and

Over the next several days, leading up to the 2021 NFL Draft, we’re taking a position-by-position look at the Detroit Lions’ roster and evaluating how the team might address each unit. Today: Cornerbacks ► Current roster: Jeff Okudah, Amani Oruwariye, Quinton Dunbar, Mike Ford, Corn Elder ► Short-term need: Five out of 10 ► Long-term need: Nine out of

In NFL circles, it’s often said you don’t truly know what you have in a player until after three seasons. With that in mind, we’ve long preferred holding off on grading a draft class until that much time has passed. Bob Quinn is gone, but his impact on the Detroit Lions’ roster figures to linger

Over the next several days, leading up to the 2021 NFL Draft, we’re taking a position-by-position look at the Detroit Lions’ roster and evaluating how the team might address each unit. Today: Offensive line. ► Current roster: Frank Ragnow, Taylor Decker, Jonah Jackson, Halapoulivaati Vaitai, Tyrell Crosby, Matt Nelson, Logan Stenberg, Dan Skipper, Evan Brown ► Short-term need:

Over the next several days, leading up to the 2021 NFL Draft, we’re taking a position-by-position look at the Detroit Lions’ roster and evaluating how the team might address each unit. Today: Edge rushers. ► Current roster: Trey Flowers, Romeo Okwara, Julian Okwara, Austin Bryant, Charles Harris, Joel Heath, Robert McCray ► Short-term need: Four out of 10 ► Long-term

Arnie Stapleton |  Associated Press Boulder, Colo. — As an underclassman, defensive end Mustafa Johnson always enjoyed rubbernecking at the University of Colorado’s annual pro day. He’d cheer on his older teammates as they were getting sized up by NFL scouts in preparation for that year’s draft — and he’d envision getting everyone’s encouragement when it

Over the next several days, leading up to the 2021 NFL Draft, we’re taking a position-by-position look at the Detroit Lions’ roster and evaluating how the team might address each unit. Today: Running backs. ► Current roster: D’Andre Swift, Jamaal Williams, Kerryon Johnson, Nick Bawden, Jason Cabinda ► Short-term need: Two out of 10 ► Long-term need: Four out of

Wayne Parry |  Associated Press Atlantic City, N.J. — Once one of the staunchest opponents of allowing people to bet legally on its games, the NFL on Thursday announced deals with three major gambling companies to become official sports betting partners. The league is partnering with Caesars Entertainment, DraftKings and FanDuel, all of which will get

Associated Press Canton, Ohio — The nine new members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame who are deceased will be honored in a television special next month. Eight men who were selected for the 2020 centennial class and one from the 2021 group will be recognized. They are Detroit Lions great Alex Karras, Bobby Dillon,

Over the next several days, leading up to the 2021 NFL Draft, we’re taking a position-by-position look at the Detroit Lions’ roster and evaluating how the team might address each unit. Today: Defensive tackles. ► Current roster: Michael Brockers, Da’Shawn Hand, Nick Williams, John Penisini, John Atkins, Jashon Cornell, Kevin Strong ► Short-term need: Three out of 10

Associated Press Cleveland — As he considered his next stop in the NFL, Jadeveon Clowney said there was something about the Browns that made them very appealing. “They’re winning,” he said. They are now, and Clowney wants to help them win it all. The dynamic free agent defensive end signed a one-year, $10 million contract with Cleveland