The NFL published the finding of its latest gambling probe, and the Detroit Lions are one of two teams affected. Four Lions players have been disciplined after a league investigation that also spread to the Washington Commanders found players violated league policy on wagering. Here’s what we know about the case: What happened? News broke
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Four Detroit Lions players, including second-year wide receiver Jameson Williams, have been suspended by the NFL for violation of the league’s gambling policy. Wide receiver Quintez Cephus and C.J. Moore have been suspended indefinitely and subsequently released by the team. Williams and wide receiver Stanley Berryhill each have been banned the first six games of
The NFL has suspended five players for violating the league’s gambling policy, including Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams. 5 NFL players got popped with hefty suspensions for betting on football, including Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams and three of his teammates. Detroit receiver Quintez Cephus and safety C.J. Moore have been suspended indefinitely,
Allen Park — Let’s be clear from the jump: The news Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams will be suspended the first six games of the season is an unequivocal gut punch. But it is not back-breaking, and in no way should it alter the franchise’s goals and aspirations of claiming its first division title in
A look at the Detroit Lions‘ depth chart for 2023, after free agency entering the April 27-29 NFL draft. The Lions added eight new players in free agency and re-signed a host of others. They lost nine players and completed a revamped secondary by trading 2020 No. 3 overall pick Jeff Okudah. But their receiver
The 88th annual National Football League Player Selection Meetings, better known to all of us as the NFL draft, is quickly approaching. This year’s 2023 event, as in years past, is basically the Super Bowl for every team that didn’t win last year’s championship. Here’s the skinny on what you need to know about the
Jalen Hurts signed a five-year, $255 million contract recently, making the Philadelphia Eagles’ star the highest paid quarterback in the league. The Eagles took him with the 53rd overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft’s second round, but almost didn’t. They were coming off an NFC East title the season before and, at that point, Carson Wentz
The NFL was different in 2015 than it is now. Or the value of running backs was, at least. But Brad Holmes still follows the same guiding principles as general manager of the Detroit Lions that he did eight years ago, when he was college scouting director of the St. Louis Rams and they took
Over the next several days, leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft, we’re taking a position-by-position look at the Detroit Lions’ roster and evaluating how the team might address each unit. Today: Safeties. ▶ Current roster: Tracy Walker, Kerby Joseph, C.J. Gardner-Johnson, C.J. Moore, Ifeatu Melifonwu, Brady Breeze ▶ Short-term need: Two out of 10 ▶ Long-term need: 4.5
Allen Park — There are many things the Lions can do in this NFL Draft. Tons of options. Lots of picks. There are a couple things they can’t do. They can’t draft Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter, whose off-field issues have sent his stock plummeting. And they can’t draft a quarterback in the first round,
Who doesn’t want to be the Detroit Lions right now? Historically, that question would probably yield an unkind answer. But after the 2022 season they had, with five picks in the top 81 selections of next week’s NFL Draft? “They’re in great shape. I don’t know if there’s many teams you’d rather be than them
Despite the red flags, the Detroit Lions are feeling much better about Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter as the draft approaches next week. It has been a tumultuous offseason for Jalen Carter, but the former Georgia defensive tackle seems to have found good graces with the Detroit Lions. Though his past is checkered, Carter had
Free Press sports reporter Dave Birkett takes a position-by-position look at the top prospects and biggest Detroit Lions needs in the 2023 NFL draft. This is the second in an eight-part series. The Lions lost leading rusher Jamaal Williams to free agency, but upgraded their backfield by signing David Montgomery to a three-year deal. Montgomery is
Brad Holmes was not shopping for trades when he dealt tight end T.J. Hockenson to the Minnesota Vikings at last year’s NFL trade deadline. “You get the call and sometimes it just lines up and it makes sense for all parties and it just did,” Holmes recalled in his annual pre-draft news conference Thursday. Holmes
Allen Park — The Detroit Lions weren’t actively shopping cornerback Jeff Okudah, according to general manager Brad Holmes. But when the Atlanta Falcons reached out to express interest in the former first-round pick, it quickly became clear to Holmes the move was the right one for all parties. “It was just the right time and
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes held his annual pre-draft news conference Thursday. Here are the highlights of his 35-minute session from Allen Park, one week from the 2023 NFL draft: • Holmes said the Lions are in a “unique” situation with an abundance of draft capital and a roster that already is expected to contend
Allen Park — Whether it’s the high-profile debate about selecting Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter at the top of the NFL Draft or adding a lesser-known prospect with character concerns in the later rounds, one thing is clear: Detroit Lions leadership, including owner Sheila Hamp, will be on the same page regarding those decisions. “That’s
Allen Park — Holding the No. 2 pick in last year’s NFL Draft, Lions general manager Brad Holmes understandably had an easier time narrowing down his options well ahead of making the selection. Even the previous year, his first on the job, the then-rookie GM had a concrete plan for the team’s first-round choice at
Apple Podcasts | Spotify • Hosts: Shawn Windsor (@shawnwindsor) and Carlos Monarrez (@cmonarrez) • Editor: Robin Chan • Executive producers: Anjanette Delgado, Kirkland Crawford • Email: swindsor@freepress.com On this episode: Free Press Lions beat writer Dave Birkett is back in the guest seat with Carlos and Shawn this week. The guys talk how certain members of the Lions organization are handling the expectations for the upcoming
Jason Hanson was a unicorn. The Detroit Lions took Hanson in the second round of the 1992 NFL draft, and Hanson went on to have an illustrious 21-year career with the team. He made two Pro Bowls, he was inducted into the Lions’ ring of honor in 2013, and he holds the NFL record for