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Allen Park — The Kansas City Chiefs aren’t simply the defending Super Bowl champions. The franchise has been the model of consistency the past decade under coach Andy Reid, winning at least 10 games nine times during that stretch. Early in Reid’s tenure, much of Kansas City’s success could be tied to a star-studded defense.

Allen Park — Brad Holmes rarely has much to say about contract negotiations, but the Detroit Lions general manager didn’t close the door on getting extensions done for either guard Jonah Jackson or quarterback Jared Goff, with the team set to open the regular season next week. “We’ve kept open dialogue with their agents in

Allen Park — Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes previously admitted he didn’t like the way the team’s backup quarterback situation developed last season. In response, he signed veteran Teddy Bridgewater and drafted Hendon Hooker to solidify the short- and long-term depth chart behind starter Jared Goff. A backup quarterback can be a critical piece

Allen Park — Jameson Williams is officially on his own. The second-year Detroit Lions receiver, who received a six-game suspension for gambling back in April, has officially barred from the Lions’ facility since 4 p.m. on Tuesday, the deadline for teams to finalize their 53-man rosters. Thus brought to an end a tumultuous offseason for

Allen Park — Prior to the Dallas Cowboys trading for former No. 3 pick Trey Lance this week, the Detroit Lions were reported to be among a small group of teams that showed interest in the quarterback. But Lions general manager Brad Holmes went out of his way to shoot down that rumor during a

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions solved one of the most glaring issues with the team’s 53-man roster in a way many expected they would, re-signing veteran running back Craig Reynolds on Thursday. The team freed up the roster spot by placing outside linebacker Julian Okwara on injured reserve. When the Lions established its initial

Allen Park — A year after parting ways with the Detroit Lions, the team is bringing back quarterback David Blough as part of the practice squad. He was one of six additions to the unit announced Thursday, along with defensive lineman Quinton Bohanna, wide receiver Daurice Fountain, defensive lineman Raymond Johnson, running back Zonovan Knight

Allen Park — A year after parting ways with the Detroit Lions, the team is bringing back quarterback David Blough as part of the practice squad. Blough, undrafted out of Purdue in 2019, originally signed with the Cleveland Browns, but was traded to the Lions days after the conclusion of the preseason that year. He

Former Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson has reset the market at his position, earning a massive four-year extension worth up to $68.5 million, including $42.5 million in guarantees from the Minnesota Vikings. The team announced the deal, while the financial details came via multiple reports. A first-round pick for the Lions in 2019, Hockenson

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions began piecing together the team’s practice squad Wednesday afternoon, announcing the signing of 10 players, including the return of veteran kicker Michael Badgley. A midseason addition last year, Badgley performed well for the Lions, making 20-of-24 field-goal attempts, with a long of 53 yards, as well as all 33

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions didn’t claim any players off waivers a day after the league’s 32 teams trimmed their rosters to 53 players, but the team did see one of their cuts claimed, as cornerback Starling Thomas V was scooped up by the Arizona Cardinals. Thomas, an undrafted rookie out of UAB, would

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions have established the team’s initial 53-man roster for the 2023 season. Below is the result, followed by a list of players who were cut to achieve the end product. 53-man roster Quarterbacks: Jared Goff, Teddy Bridgewater Running backs: Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery, Jason Cabinda Wide receivers: Amon-Ra St. Brown,

The Detroit Lions announced the team’s initial 53-man roster early Tuesday evening with a handful of surprises. Here’s our immediate reaction to the Lions’ decisions. Overboard on edge rushers There are few things more valuable in the NFL than having an effective edge rush, and after years of being deficient in that department, the Lions

Associated Press Orchard Park, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin made the cut, a person with direct knowledge of the decision confirmed to The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the Bills have not announced their final cuts in paring their roster to 53 players. The NFL

Allen Park — It’s the time of the NFL season no one likes. Over the next few days, culminating with the league’s 4 p.m. deadline on Tuesday, teams are required to trim their roster from the 90 players permitted in the offseason to 53 ahead of the regular season. That means nearly 1,200 players will

Allen Park — It’s the time of the NFL season no one likes. Over the next few days, culminating with the league’s 4 p.m. deadline on Tuesday, teams are required to trim their roster from the 90 players permitted in the offseason to 53 ahead of the regular season. That means nearly 1,200 players will

Allen Park — This week, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell will meet with more than 30 players and tell them they didn’t make the team. It’s the toughest part of the job and there’s no good way to prepare for those difficult conversations. “There’s nothing worse than watching guys give

Allen Park — This week, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell will meet with more than 30 players and tell them they didn’t make the team. It’s the toughest part of the job and there’s no good way to prepare for those difficult conversations. “There’s nothing worse than watching guys give

Allen Park — Detroit Lions backup quarterback Nate Sudfeld reportedly suffered a torn ACL in the preseason finale, according to ESPN. Lions coach Dan Campbell declined to confirm the extent of Sudfeld’s injury Monday morning ahead of quarterback getting a second opinion. “Well, if it is the deal with Nate, it’s awful,” Campbell said. “I

Detroit Lions great Lem Barney is in failing health in Texas, and it’s unlikely he’ll return to Michigan amid a bitter family dispute involving his care and estate. Barney, 77, who is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, is in advanced stages of dementia. He was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and dementia in 2013, a