The Detroit Lions waived center Ross Pierschbacher with an injury settlement Sunday, two days after he left the team’s preseason opener against the New York Giants in the first quarter. Pierschbacher, who had taken second-team reps at center most of training camp, was hurt on the Lions’ second offensive possession. He played nine snaps before
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Detroit — Maurice Alexander knows there’s no easy path to making an NFL roster. But the Lions’ wide receiver also feels as if this is something he was born to do, and the nickname he has carried since he was an infant is merely a testament to that. That’s something Teddy Bridgewater wanted everyone to
We’re basically at the midpoint of Detroit Lions training camp, with three weeks of practice and one exhibition game in the books and two more remaining — and one more set of joint practices this week against the Jacksonville Jaguars. That means it’s time to polish off the old crystal ball for a roster prediction
Detroit — Here’s a look at who is trending up and who is trending down after the Detroit Lions’ 21-26 preseason victory over the New York Giants. ▶ Stock down: Nate Sudfeld If you were following the game through social media, you might have thought Sudfeld had one of the worst quarterbacking performances of all time.
Detroit — It’s been a long week for Nate Sudfeld. One day after the Lions brought in Teddy Bridgewater to challenge him for the backup job — concluding a rough string of joint practices for Sudfeld — he was intercepted on his first play from scrimmage and generally found it tough to get going in
Show Caption Hide Caption The News’ Justin Rogers and Nolan Bianchi discuss Lions’ preseason game against the Giants We discuss the rookies and the defense shining, Jameson Williams playing a ton and more from the Lions’ preseason opener against the Giants. Justin Rogers, The Detroit News Detroit — Peyton and Eli Manning have some simulcast
Jack Campbell’s eyes were sparkling. “I already love Detroit so much!” the Detroit Lions‘ rookie linebacker said after playing in his first preseason game, a 21-16 victory on Friday night against the New York Giants. The crowd. The loud fans in Ford Field. The game. This rookie group. Campbell just loved it. Loved all of
The Detroit Lions opened their preseason Friday night at Ford Field and the obvious question is when will Teddy Bridgewater be ready. They could’ve used the newly signed backup quarterback, but then they knew what he could do. That’s why they signed him. They aren’t sure yet what Jameson Williams can do. But they are
The Detroit Lions held 22 of their top players out of Friday’s 21-16 preseason victory over the New York Giants, which meant more time for bubble players to earn their way onto or off of the roster. Here are six players who helped or hurt their chances: Four up OLB Julian Okwara: He logged three
If that’s Julian Okwara’s new normal, Dan Campbell will be one happy coach. Okwara had three sacks and a handful of other impactful plays Friday to help the Detroit Lions beat the New York Giants in the preseason opener for both teams, 21-16, at Ford Field. The fourth-year linebacker’s big night came a little more
Detroit — There was a lot of interest in who would and wouldn’t be playing in the Detroit Lions’ preseason opener. And while there was some easy assumptions to be made, based on the fact most teams rest starters and key veterans after joint practices, coach Dan Campbell didn’t confirm any plans ahead of Friday’s
Detroit — Finally, actual football, and a lively crowd showed up at Ford Field Friday night to see their Lions, although mostly backup Lions. OK, mostly one Lion. The fans weren’t there to see Nate Sudfeld throw interceptions, although he did toss two. They weren’t necessarily there to see unheralded Maurice Alexander return a punt
Detroit — With all eyes on another undrafted receiver who’s been making noise in training camp, Lions rookie receiver Chase Cota made a name for himself in Friday night’s preseason game. Cota, who went undrafted out of Oregon, had four catches for 60 yards in the 21-16 win over the New York Giants at Ford
Detroit — The Lions’ running back rotation for Friday’s preseason opener looked quite a bit different than most would have envisioned a week earlier. Sure, first-round pick Jahmyr Gibbs was the first man up and got in some good work during the opening half before taking a seat. But after that it was Devine Ozigbo
Detroit — A week ago, Lions coach Dan Campbell said he wanted to see more consistency out of linebacker Julian Okwara. The coach got that and then some in the preseason opener as Okwara looked borderline unstoppable, racking up three sacks in the team’s 21-16 victory over the New York Giants on Friday. Okwara was
One of the best offenses in the NFL last season, the Detroit Lions have some work to do on that side of the ball this summer. At least with their second-string. Rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs showed off his explosiveness with 37 yards on seven touches in one quarter of work, but Jameson Williams and
Longtime Detroit Lions great Lomas Brown played just one game at Ford Field, making an appearance for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2002, his final NFL season. Soon enough, though, he’ll be part of the stadium’s permanent atmosphere. The former offensive tackle, who played 11 seasons with the Lions, received a surprise on Friday night
Detroit — The Detroit Lions will induct former offensive tackle and current Lions radio analyst Lomas Brown into the franchise’s “Pride of the Lions” at halftime of Week 8’s matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders on “Monday Night Football,” the team announced Friday. Brown becomes the 20th Lions great to join the “Pride of the
Kalif Raymond has been an important part of the Detroit Lions offense the past two seasons, and the Lions are betting he stays that for at least two more. The Lions signed Raymond, their second-best receiver and a second-team All-Pro punt returner last season, to a two-year contract extension Friday. The deal ties Raymond to
McDonald’s fans 🤝 Detroit Lions fans McDonald’s of Michigan announced this week they are launching a new way for fans to celebrate the Lions all season long with the best type of celebration: Free food! After every Lions game this season, including the preseason game Friday against the New York Giants, an interception by the