When the Detroit Lions traded up in the third roundtraded up in the third round of the 2023 NFL draft to select Brodric Martin, it was done with the knowledge that he was a project. The big defensive tackle from Western Kentucky needed a lot of technical refinement to flesh out his considerable physical potential.
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A former Tennessee Vols standout received an impressive NFL honor this week. Detroit Lions linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin was named the NFC special teams player of the week in Week 13 for his performance against the New Orleans Saints. Reeves-Maybin totaled four special teams tackles and graded out at 87.3 per Pro Football Focus.
We may earn a fee if you make a purchase through one of the links in this article. The USA Today Network newsroom and editorial staff were not involved in the creation of this content. What a magic carpet ride for the Detroit Lions. They’ve all but clinched their first playoff berth since 2016 and
Everyone’s been talking about it for a while now. This could be the last year that both Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn are with the Detroit Lions. Both are expected to get interviews this offseason and Johnson is expected to be one the leagues most sought after head coaching prospects. But those aren’t the only
We may earn a fee if you make a purchase through one of the links in this article. The USA Today Network newsroom and editorial staff were not involved in the creation of this content. Just three weeks after rallying for an improbable victory over the Chicago Bears, the Detroit Lions head to the Windy
The Detroit Lions walked out of New Orleans with a win last Sunday, but they also walked out banged up in two very important areas. Alim McNeill was placed on injured reserve on Tuesday and while Frank Ragnow wasn’t, the likelihood is that he will miss Sunday’s game against the Bears at least. So what
Opinions on the 2023 NFL Draft class for the Detroit Lions were wide-ranging. While many analysts liked the players they selected, as they are all excellent performers, the valuations of where players were selected and things of that nature were not thought of as highly. Regardless of what people thought at the time, it is
Warning labels are unnecessary for coach Dan Campbell and the Lions when it comes to the obstacles presented by the last-place Chicago Bears on Detroit’s desired path to its first division title since 1993. The Lions scored two touchdowns in the last three minutes to defeat the Bears 31-26 last month, and the rematch is
A lot could be decided in the NFC North this week, with the division-leading Detroit Lions looking to bury the Chicago Bears. In contrast, the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers look to keep their playoff hopes alive with victories on the road. Here are the NFC North predictions for Week 13: Detroit Lions (9-3) at
It’s been months since the Lions had James Houston available as a pass-rushing option on defense. That could change soon, according to the second-year EDGE himself. Houston talked with the media this week and updated his progress from ankle surgery. He’s been out since Week 2, when he broke his fibula while playing special teams
The Detroit Lions signed veteran defensive lineman Bruce Irvin heading into Week 13, and Irvin ended immediately made an impact. In Irvin’s Lions debut, he logged a sack and a big hit on New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr that knocked him out of the game. Apparently, Irvin impressed head coach Dan Campbell, who is
Before Craig Reynolds and his teammates take the field Sunday at 1:00 PM ET on FOX, there will be numerous player prop bets available. NFC North foes take the field in Week 14 when Reynolds and the Detroit Lions (9-3) meet the Chicago Bears (4-8) at Soldier Field. Catch all the NFL action on DISH!
Ahead of Sunday’s 1:00 PM ET game airing live on FOX, oddsmakers have posted player prop bets for Kalif Raymond. NFC North opponents play in Week 14 when Raymond and the Detroit Lions (9-3) meet the Chicago Bears (4-8) at Soldier Field. Catch all the NFL action on DISH! Kalif Raymond Week 14 Player Props
Could the Detroit Lions reunite with defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh? The Lions signed veteran defensive lineman Tyson Alualu this week, which had many Detroit fans wondering why the team didn’t merely bring back Suh, who spent the first five seasons of his career in the Motor City between 2010 and 2014. When asked about the
Remember the scene in “Raiders of the Lost Ark” where Indiana Jones and Marian are sitting in the ship cabin and she asks the grizzled explorer, “Where doesn’t it hurt?” That’s sort of the case for Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow right now. The center was the only Lions player to not participate at all
Alim McNeill has been the Lions’ best defensive tackle all season. The third-year DT was second on the team in sacks (5), tackles-for-loss (6), QB hits (9) and PFF defensive grade (88.1), trailing only Aidan Hutchinson. Now, the Lions defense is faced with the reality of playing without McNeill for at least the next four
I know a lot of Detroit Lions fans are hoping for a possible reunion with former Lions second overall pick Ndamukong Suh. This is something that’s been brought up for years since Suh left for the Dolphins after the 2014 season. There’s expectation that Suh will sign with a team at some point soon, but
Let me start this off by saying that I have no inside information on this at the moment. This is all speculation on my part. It’s a hunch if you will. It’s really the same hunch I had with Marvin Jones back in October. The end could be very near for the Lions and Isaiah Buggs.
Sunday’s road win in New Orleans was an important one for the Detroit Lions. Dan Campbell’s team raced out to a dominant first few minutes, seizing a 21-0 lead before fans got out of the beer line at the concessions. The Saints settled in and were the better team for the better part of the
The Lions escaped New Orleans with a close victory, but Detroit lost one of its best defensive players in the win. Defensive tackle Alim McNeill left the game on three separate instances and sought attention from trainers. It turned out to be worse than head coach Dan Campbell had hoped after the game. The Lions