When fans think of colleges that are big NFL pipelines, the Missouri Tigers program isn’t typically one that springs quickly to mind. Yet around the mock draft universe right now, the two most common projections for the Detroit Lions and their first-round pick are from Mizzou. Cornerback Ennis Rakestraw and defensive end Darius Robinson are
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The Lions Draft Prospect of the Day features arguably the top interior defensive lineman in the 2024 NFL draft. The focus is on players who should hold some appeal to the Lions in the draft, with a focus on the more likely positions the team will be targeting. If you’re looking for quarterbacks or upper-echelon
It’s not even time for the NFL Scouting Combine yet, but one of the Detroit Lions’ pre-draft official visits is already known. Per Aaron Wilson, Canadian cornerback Qwan’tez Stiggers will be one of the Lions’ 30 pre-draft visits. Stiggers is an unusual case as a prospect who did not play college football but jumped straight
The NFL revealed the official salary cap limit for the 2024 season at a significantly higher figure than last year’s cap. The cap jumped up some $30.6 million to $255.4 million for each team. From the NFL’s press release, The NFL announced today that the 2024 Salary Cap will be $255.4 million per club, with
The Detroit Lions had one of the best offensive lines in the league last year, but a key player might not come back in 2024. Former third-round pick Jonah Jackson is currently set to hit free agency, and the one-time Pro Bowler isn’t likely to get a last-second contract. Jonah Jackson originally joined the Lions
We are at the doorstep of the NFL Scouting Combine, and before teams make their observations, there are mock drafts to dissect. The latest mock draft to show who could be entering the NFC North, specifically the Lions roster, comes from Luke Easterling of Sports Illustrated. He dropped a four-round mock draft a week before
The NFL just raised the salary cap to an all time high with an astronomical hike from $224.8 million to $255.4 million. That is just an insane amount of money and teams are about to be able to spend this year. How does it affect the Detroit Lions? Massively. This gives the Lions about $63.7
The Pittsburgh Steelers are currently in the thick of the offseason. One of their star players, linebacker TJ Watt, is utilizing the first two weeks of the offseason to rest and recover from the previous season. This is a new approach for him, as he hopes it will help him preserve his career longevity and
It would not be out of character for the Lions to trade up in the first round. They’ve did it in 2022. The thing is that it’s a costly move to do it from pick 29 this time. When they moved up with the Vikings from the 32nd pick, it cost them a first, second
Extending a player in the NFL or any professional sports league is one of the harder, more refined skills a general manager can possess. Brad Holmes ever since he took over as general manager of the Lions has shown to be among the top tier of decision-makers in the NFL. What he hasn’t had to
NFL free agency is under three weeks away and front office’s and scouting departments are putting offers and reports together for their team. The Lions especially have shown they can be active in free agency but they have never “made a splash.” PFF says that trend needs to change in 2024. Speaking on the PFF
The Detroit Lions are perhaps closer than ever to winning the franchise’s first Super Bowl title. If they are to build off last year’s incredible success, the team will have to make the right moves this offseason. With that in mind, here’s one trade, cut and signing the Lions should make. TRADE: Move down in
On the heels of an NFC Championship run, the Detroit Lions are doing everything they can to make another deep playoff run next fall. Detroit made a roster move on Thursday, ensuring at least one of their top-scoring options will again don the blue and white in 2024. Per NFL insider Ian Rapoport, the Lions
The Lions Draft Prospect of the Day rolls onward toward the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine and moves back to cornerback today. The focus is on players who should hold some appeal to the Lions in the draft, with a focus on the more likely positions the team will be targeting. If you’re looking for quarterbacks
The Detroit Lions bucked all kinds of conventional wisdom with their draft in 2023. GM Brad Holmes selected a running back, off-ball linebacker, tight end and safety with his first four picks, all in the top 45 picks of the draft. All four of them were big hits right away, position value be darned. The
The Detroit Lions re-signed kicker Michael Badgley on Thursday. The team didn’t release terms, but Badgley’s agent, Brian McLaughlin, told reporters that the agreement is for one season. Badgley was slated to become an unrestricted free agent next month. Badgley was Detroit’s kicker for the final four regular-season games and the playoffs in 2023. He
Cross one name off the lost of pending free agents for the Detroit Lions. The team announced on Thursday that it has re-signed kicker Michael Badgley. Badgley was set to be a free agent after his one-year deal in Detroit expired, but the Lions are bringing him back for a potential third season. He was
Winning a prolonged practice competition last season, Michael Badgley reclaimed his job after the Lions had previously traded for Riley Patterson. Closing the season as Detroit’s kicker again, Badgley is poised to enter the team’s offseason program in the role. The Lions are keeping Badgley, according to his agency (via NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport), by agreeing
Badgley, 28, originally signed with the Colts as an undrafted free agent out of the University of Miami in 2018, but Indianapolis waived him before the season began. Badgley signed with the Chargers in October of 2018, where he spent the next three seasons as the primary kicker. Los Angeles tendered Badgley a qualifying offer,
The Detroit Lions were one of the biggest feel-good stories of the NFL in recent memory. The team has been nothing but exceptional under coach Dan Campbell and were a half away from reaching their first-ever Super Bowl. As their offseason preparation continues, however, a QB from their NFC North rivals decided to fire shots