Allen Park — So much has changed since Marvin Jones last suited up for the Detroit Lions three years ago. The team has a new general manager and head coach, and a new position coach was also part of the franchise’s overhaul. The offensive coordinator, Ben Johnson, he was actually here in 2020, but was
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It’s standard fare for some teams, but when the Detroit Lions sit down for the NFL draft later this month, they will not have a depth chart — the table that lists players by position in their projected order of importance — in their draft room. Lions general manager Brad Holmes explained at the NFL’s
If the Detroit Lions want to draft Will Anderson Jr., they likely will have to trade up to get him. But that is not stopping the team from taking a look at the player considered the best edge rusher in this year’s NFL draft. The Lions hosted Anderson on a pre-draft visit, KPRC-TV in Houston
Welcome back, Detroit Lions. I trust everyone had a grand time last week in the Grand Canyon State during the NFL’s annual spring meeting in Phoenix. Judging by the reaction of fans to all of the Lions’ personnel moves so far, I’m sure the NFL had no choice but to crown them 2023 NFL Offseason
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell being in favor of the tush push is not the least bit shocking. If you are looking for the most on-brand quote possible from Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell, I think we found it, man. When asked about the controversial tush push play that is spreading across the
When push comes to shove, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell is happy the NFL is leaving one of its most controversial plays in place. Speaking at the NFL’s annual spring meeting last week, Campbell said he was pleased the league’s competition committee did not recommend a ban on the push play that rose in prominence
The Detroit Lions have a new head athletic trainer. The Lions hired Mike Sundeen from the Denver Broncos as their new head trainer, the second major addition they’ve made to their medical staff this offseason. Sundeen replaces Kevin Bastin, who served as the Lions trainer in 2014-18 then returned for a two-year term early in
Lamar Jackson may have very well played his last down as a member of the Baltimore Ravens. Although the Baltimore Ravens used the non-exclusive franchise tag on quarterback Lamar Jackson, there is a strong possibility he is playing for somebody else in 2023. I didn’t think it was possible, but the drama surrounding Jackson’s contract
The Detroit Lions are still doing their homework on Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter, but one ESPN analyst said the Lions would be the best fit for the polarizing prospect among the teams near the top of the 2023 NFL draft. “We talked about Jalen Carter earlier, where does he fit,” ESPN’s Matt Miller said
Brad Holmes would tell you the task of roster building is never finished, but after an aggressive free-agency period, the Lions general manager doesn’t have many items left on his shopping list ahead of April’s draft. Holmes checked another item off that list this week, bringing back wide receiver Marvin Jones to fill the roster
PHOENIX — The Detroit Lions are optimistic Halapoulivaati Vaitai will have a prominent role on their offensive line this fall after missing all of last season with back surgery, but are preparing for his absence just in case. Lions coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes gave favorable updates on Vaitai’s recovery at the
Make it one, two, three “homecomings” now for the Detroit Lions this offseason. Veteran wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. announced via his Twitter on Wednesday that he will be returning to Detroit, where he spent five seasons from 2016-20. NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo reported the deal is for one year with a base salary
PHOENIX — The Detroit Lions are bringing back an old friend to fill a void in their passing game. Former Lions receiver Marvin Jones announced Wednesday on Twitter he is returning to the Lions, two years after leaving for the Jacksonville Jaguars in free agency. Jones takes the place of DJ Chark, who signed a
Jerry Green was remembered as far more than just an iconic sports journalist, but also a doting family man. Troy — Jerry Green was no fan of growing old. Often times — and this has been going on for years — after reading an obituary in the sports section, he’d call the reporter who wrote
Phoenix, Ariz. — Still in the market for defensive line depth, particularly along the interior, the Detroit Lions were among several teams that explored adding free agent Calais Campbell. But on Wednesday morning, the six-time Pro Bowler decided his next NFL home, and it isn’t Detroit. According to the NFL Network, the 36-year-old Campbell has
PHOENIX — The buzz about the Detroit Lions was palpable at the NFL’s annual meeting this week. “A lot of people come up and were complimenting us on the season and rooting for us and liked the way we finished,” Lions president Rod Wood said. The Lions finished 9-8 last season and won eight of
PHOENIX — Dan Campbell called Taylor Decker a few days ago to check in on his big left tackle, and as the two talked they started reminiscing about last season and looking forward to the one ahead. The Detroit Lions won eight of their final 10 games last year to finish as one of the
PHOENIX — The No. 3 pick of the 2020 NFL draft could be the odd man out of the Detroit Lions secondary this fall, though head coach Dan Campbell insisted the Lions’ free agent additions do not necessarily spell the end of Jeff Okudah’s time in Detroit. “Just because you acquire these guys that doesn’t
Phoenix, Ariz. — Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell met with the media at the league meetings Tuesday morning. He addressed several topics, including the team’s interest in defensive tackle Calais Campbell, upcoming joint practices with the New York Giants and squashing the idea the Lions could be interested in quarterback Lamar Jackson. Here are some
Phoenix, Ariz. — When the Detroit Lions shifted the team’s headquarters to Allen Park in 2002, the state-of-the-art practice facility was the largest of its kind at the time. But as the game has continued to grow, and resource requirements expand, the Lions are weighing whether they’ve outgrown their home. The team has struggled with