The Detroit Lions confirmed Saturday that they are getting a big defensive addition back just ahead of the playoffs. The Lions activated safety CJ Gardner-Johnson from injured reserve on Saturday. In addition, they removed him from the injury report, suggesting he will be able to play Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings.
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Ahead of their regular season finale, the Lions will receive reinforcements on the defensive side of the ball. The team announced on Saturday that defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson and defensive tackle Alim McNeill have been activated from injured reserve. The former returned to practice Dec. 20, opening his three-week activation window. Gardner-Johnson was in line
It’s incentive season around the NFL and now is the time for players to make some extra money by hitting some of the incentives in their contract by the end of the season. Three Detroit Lions triggered their Proven Performance Escalators earlier in the week when they were voted into the Pro Bowl. One more
The Detroit Lions are gearing up for their final matchup of the year before a very anticipated post season. The Lions have not made the post season in quite some time and they have been having an amazing year in huge part to their star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. St. Brown had an incredible
After receiving interest from the Carolina Panthers last offseason (and earlier this season), Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is again reportedly drawing the eye of Panthers owner David Tepper, according to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated. Writes Breer, “A lot of folks internally in Carolina think that owner David Tepper will hand Lions OC
The big man in the middle of the Detroit defensive line is back, and so is the instigator in the secondary.. Tackle Alim McNeill and Safety C.J Gardner-Johnson have been activated by the Lions in advance of the Week 18 regular season finale against the Minnesota Vikings. McNeill had been on injured reserve for the
This season has been one for the books for the Detroit Lions, winning the NFC North for the first time since 1993. It is no coincidence that this success also correlates with replacing new coaching staff, the change from the previous head coach, Matt Patricia, to the Lion’s current head coach, Dan Campbell. After the
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The Minnesota Vikings are trying to keep their unlikely playoff hopes alive in Ford Field in Week 18. The Vikings will have to try and pull it off in Detroit without several injured players. Detroit’s finale foe ruled out six players due to injury. One of the most notable is right tackle Brian O’Neill, who
Usually entering the final week of the season, the Lions are looking to play spoiler. This year, they’re using Week 18 to get healthy before hosting a playoff game for the first time in more than 30 years. The Lions host the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Jan. 7 at 1 p.m. EST. Detroit can finish
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Over the last two weeks, C.J. Gardner-Johnson has been back at practice for the Detroit Lions. He worked his way back from a torn pectoral muscle he suffered in Week 2 this season. Since then, the Lions have been searching for production from their safety position. There was some positive play from Tracy Walker earlier
The Dallas Cowboys‘ recent victory over the Detroit Lions stirred up a controversy that left fans across the NFL outraged over the officiating. The issue that arose was with respect to the game-winning 2-point field goal which was scored by the Lions but deemed to be held invalid by the referees, as it was caught
Before Jameson Williams suits up Sunday, there will be player prop bets available for the 1:00 PM ET kickoff, live on FOX. NFC North rivals square off in Week 18 when Williams’ Detroit Lions (11-5) take the field against the Minnesota Vikings (7-9) at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. Catch all the NFL action on
Before Kalif Raymond and his teammates take the field Sunday at 1:00 PM ET on FOX, there will be numerous player prop bets available. NFC North rivals play in Week 18 when Raymond and the Detroit Lions (11-5) meet the Minnesota Vikings (7-9) at Ford Field. Catch all the NFL action on DISH! Kalif Raymond
The Detroit Lions have become one of the top stories in the NFL this season as they have dominated the NFC North. They will go into the playoffs as no worse than the No. 3 seed in the NFC playoff structure. Defensive end Aidan Hutchinson has played a huge role in Detroit’s success the past
Check out these betting insights before you place player prop wagers on Amon-Ra St. Brown for Sunday’s game, which starts at 1:00 PM ET on FOX. St. Brown’s Detroit Lions (11-5) and the Minnesota Vikings (7-9) meet in a Week 18 matchup between NFC North rivals at Ford Field. Catch all the NFL action on
The season has been a great success for the Detroit Lions, and if they can beat the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18, they will go into the NFL postseason with significant momentum However, it’s unlikely they can improve their playoff position. They are the No. 3 seed in the NFC playoff structure, and the only
The final Detroit Lions injury status report for Detroit’s Week 18 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings is now out. The Lions officially ruled out three players due to injury, with four more listed as questionable for Sunday’s regular-season finale. Wide receiver Jameson Williams is the most notable player ruled out. Williams suffered an ankle injury
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