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Mobile, Ala. — Standing there at the 30-yard-line without his signature rec specs, one could hardly recognize Michigan State punter Bryce Baringer, as he chatted with Chicago Bears special-teams assistant Carlos Polk. But, listen to him talk about the craft, and he’s easily identified as the First-Team All-America who led the nation in net average

Mobile, Ala. — Opportunity has been ripe for the taking, but if somebody doesn’t grab the spotlight in Saturday’s game, the quarterbacks at this week’s Senior Bowl will have let the moment spoil. Without a top dog in attendance in Mobile, Ala. — projected top-10 pick Will Levis (Kentucky) withdrew from the event — the

Mobile, Ala. — You want a fear-mongering first-rounder from the SEC? They’ve got it. You want a sixth-year senior from North Dakota State with flowing red hair and a missing set of front teeth? They’ve got it. You want a balanced guard from one of the fastest offenses in the country? They’ve got that, too.

Each of the four Detroit Lions players selected to the Pro Bowl will have a role in the various skills competitions that will make up the week’s revamped festivities. Offensive linemen Frank Ragnow and Penei Sewell will participate in the “Lightning Round,” pitting 20 players against each other in a three-part challenge that will see

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions are bringing back a familiar face to coach the team’s cornerbacks next season, hiring former Pro Bowler Dre’ Bly. “I’m excited to announce that I have joined the Detroit Lions as the Cornerbacks Coach!,” Bly tweeted. “Thank you to Mrs. Sheila Ford Hamp and the rest of the Ford

Mobile, Ala. — The only certainty about the NFL Draft is that there are no certainties. And yet, if there is any foregone conclusion about the Detroit Lions’ draft plans, it’s that they’ll draft a cornerback — maybe even two or three. The team’s lack of talent at all levels of the depth chart is

Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn remains under consideration for the head-coaching vacancies in both Indianapolis and Arizona, according to various reports. CBS Sports is reporting Glenn is one of a handful of candidates getting a second interview with the Colts. Following the midseason firing coach Frank Reich — who has since taken the head

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions coaching staff continues to undergo offseason changes, as running backs coach and assistant head coach Duce Staley is departing to join the Carolina Panthers, a source familiar with the move confirmed to The Detroit News. In Carolina, Staley will reconnect with the recently hired Frank Reich. The two previously

Mobile, Ala. — Just a few months after Detroit Lions rookie James Houston took the NFL by storm, there’s another Jackson State prospect looking to make a similar impact. His name is Aubrey Miller Jr., and he’s a participant at the Senior Bowl down in Mobile, Alabama this week. He, like Houston, started his college

Mobile, Ala. — In his season-ending press conference, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes said there was “a lot of merit” to the idea of drafting a quarterback that can develop behind Jared Goff. On the first day of Senior Bowl practices Tuesday, University of Tennessee quarterback and former Heisman hopeful Hendon Hooker said a

Allen Park — A day after teammates Amon-Ra St. Brown and Penei Sewell were added to the Pro Bowl roster, Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff got the bump on Tuesday. Initially named third alternate for the NFC squad, Goff will take the place of Philadelphia Eagles starter Jalen Hurts, who will be leading his team

Mobile, Ala. — After 73 years, it was time for a change. And according to Senior Bowl executive director Jim Nagy, who opened the week’s festivities with a press conference at the Mobile Convention Center on Tuesday morning, the event’s new coaching format should ultimately be a positive for everyone involved. In years past, the

Allen Park — Sticking with the theme that’s defined Dan Campbell’s coaching staff in Detroit, the Lions are reportedly adding another longtime NFL player, Steve Heiden, to the mix. Heiden, a third-round pick in the 1999 NFL draft, played tight end for 11 seasons for the Chargers and Cleveland Browns. Throughout his career, he tallied

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions tripled their Pro Bowl participants this week with wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and offensive tackle Penei Sewell getting elevated to the roster, after the Philadelphia Eagles qualified for the Super Bowl. St. Brown replaces Eagles receiver A.J. Brown, while Sewell gets the nod in the stead of Philadelphia

Allen Park — Sticking with the theme that’s defined Dan Campbell’s coaching staff in Detroit, the Lions are reportedly adding another longtime NFL player, Steve Heiden, to the mix. Heiden, a third-round pick in the 1999 NFL draft, played tight end for 11 seasons for the Chargers and Cleveland Browns. Throughout his career, he tallied

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions tripled their Pro Bowl participants this week with wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and offensive tackle Penei Sewell getting elevated to the roster, after the Philadelphia Eagles qualified for the Super Bowl. St. Brown replaces Eagles receiver A.J. Brown, while Sewell gets the nod in the stead of Philadelphia

We’ve looked at the locals. We’ve gone over some of the top-60 talents. And now, to conclude our Senior Bowl previews, we’re taking a look at seven participants who would fit the Lions’ positional needs in later rounds. Lions general manager Brad Holmes hit on multiple late-round picks in last year’s draft, but that challenge

It’s uncommon to see truly elite prospects at the Senior Bowl, which is why the Detroit Lions were probably stoked to see two premier players at their biggest positions of need — Texas Tech defensive lineman Tyree Wilson and Illinois cornerback Devon Witherspoon — initially committed to the roster. But without much to gain from

The annual Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama is one last chance for the NFL Draft’s elder statesmen to have their day in the sun. And speaking of statesmen, there will be five players representing Michigan schools at next week’s practices and game, all of whom could use the boost in draft stock for one reason

Allen Park — Much like playing linebacker, first at the University of Alabama, and later with the Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions, Shaun Dion Hamilton wasted little time reacting after diagnosing the situation. Less than two weeks after he was cut by the Lions last summer, at just 27 years old, Hamilton exchanged his cleats