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Detroit Lions defensive lineman John Penisini announced his retirement via social media Saturday morning. “I have made the decision to retire from football,” Penisini wrote on Instagram. “I’m definitely going to miss my teammates and the coaching staff but I’m glad I got to experience it. I’m happy and excited for whatever life has for me.

Allen Park — It should come as no surprise that Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell loves competition. As the Lions’ offseason program winds down, one particular area of the roster that should produce plenty of it is the wide receiver group. Detroit has bolstered its receiving corps over the last few months, leaving plenty of intrigue

Allen Park — It’s no secret that second-overall pick Aidan Hutchinson is talented. He stands 6-feet-7-inches tall, weighs 260 pounds and logged 14 sacks in his senior season at Michigan, but at the end of the day, he’s still a rookie — and by his own admission — is still learning how to be an NFL player.

Allen Park — Here are some notes and observations from Thursday’s Detroit Lions practice, the third of the team’s three-day mandatory minicamp. ► Remember the last day of school before summer break? Maybe you’d have field day or watch a movie? Regardless, those afternoons typically focused on fun ahead of school work. In a lot of ways,

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions aren’t expecting to have one of their two first-round picks at the start of next month’s training camp. According to coach Dan Campbell, rookie wide receiver Jameson Williams isn’t expected to be far enough along in his rehab from a torn ACL suffered in January to participate at the start

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions are making a key addition to the team’s front office, hiring USC’s chief of staff of athletics Brandon Sosna. The team confirmed the hire, but coach Dan Campbell declined to provide additional details on what Sosna’s role would entail. “I would rather just go a little more in depth later on about all

Greg Beacham |  Associated Press Thousand Oaks, Calif. — Former Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford went through the Los Angeles Rams’ entire offseason program without throwing a serious pass. He still thinks he got plenty of knowledge out of the Super Bowl champions’ workouts, and he says he’ll “definitely” be ready to throw in training camp.

Allen Park — If you forgot about Trinity Benson, no one could really blame you. Acquired by the Detroit Lions via a trade days before the start of last season, the inexperienced wide receiver with zero regular-season snaps under his belt was pressed into action almost immediately. Not surprisingly, he never really found his footing,

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions’ 2022 outlook has garnered quite a bit of national optimism heading into spring workouts this season. While plenty of it is centered around second-year head coach Dan Campbell, a majority of it has to do with the strength of Detroit’s offensive line, which returns all five starters from a season

Allen Park — Here are some notes and observations from Wednesday’s Detroit Lions practice, the second of the team’s three-day mandatory minicamp. ► The starting secondary more or less feels settled, although it’s fair to say DeShon Elliott and A.J. Parker still have some work to do to lock up the second safety and nickel corner spots.

Allen Park — With a hole in the Detroit Lions’ secondary next to projected starting safety Tracy Walker, general manager Brad Holmes added fifth-year safety DeShon Elliott through free agency and third-round pick Kerby Joseph to the team this offseason. Joseph, who is listed at 6-foot-1, 203 pounds, is still wet behind the ears when it comes to

Allen Park — The nicknames aren’t exactly flattering for a football player. Especially if you’re a 330-pound defensive lineman. But Alim McNeill says he’s used to them by now, midway through his second offseason playing for Dan Campbell and the Lions. “There’s ‘Mac,’ ‘Twinkletoes’ and ‘Dancing Bear,’” he said, shaking his head Tuesday after Day

Allen Park — On draft night, Lions quarterback Jared Goff reacted like most of Detroit to the selection of Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams at No. 12 overall. Goff flipped on one of Williams’ highlight tapes and enjoyed the show. “He’s a really good player. He’s obviously extremely talented. I think what jumps off the screen, first of all, is his

Allen Park — As the Detroit Lions enter the second season of the franchise’s rebuild, they are also nearing a crossroads with one of the roster’s best players. While the Lions hold the rights to tight end T.J. Hockenson for both this season and next after exercising the fifth-year option on his rookie contract in April,

Detroit — Lions tackle Penei Sewell spent a day on Belle Isle on Sunday, learning the sport of IndyCar racing while also handling the duties of grand marshal for the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix, having a hand in the final race held on the island. Sewell, 6-foot-5 and 330 pounds, was attending his first IndyCar

Noah Trister |  Associated Press Owings Mills, Md. — Mike Macdonald is stressing versatility as he takes over the defense for the Baltimore Ravens. Macdonald is back with Baltimore, now as the defensive coordinator after he previously worked for the team as a position coach. He took a one-year hiatus from the NFL in 2021 as

Allen Park — Expectations are rising for the Lions, right or not, wise or not. An identity began to form late last season with a grinding, physical run game. For it to truly mean anything, expectations now must rise for key players, and the performances must match. If the Lions’ injured guys return healthy, especially

Allen Park — Last June, newly signed Detroit Lions edge rusher Charles Harris was, technically, an NFL veteran. By no means, however, was he thought to be a team leader. This June? Harris, a former first-round pick with the Miami Dolphins in 2017, is preparing for his age-27 season after setting career highs in starts (14), sacks (7½),

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions held a second OTA practice open to the media on Thursday. Here are some notes and observations from that practice: ► It wasn’t a perfect day by any means, but starting quarterback Jared Goff had a good practice, particularly working his previously developed connection with receiver Josh Reynolds. Goff’s best throw came

Allen Park — It doesn’t sound like a decision on who will serve as the offensive play-caller for the Detroit Lions is imminent. Coach Dan Campbell, who took over those duties from former offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn in the middle of last season, said he doesn’t anticipate making a decision on whether he’ll continue in the