And we’re back. As you might expect, there was a lot of movement on the first day of free agency, and we did our best to keep you updated throughout the day. The Detroit Lions joined in the frenzy Monday, re-signing three of their own, linebacker Alex Anzalone, defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs and running back
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Allen Park — The Detroit Lions have freed up $5 million in cap space by restructuring safety Tracy Walker’s contract, according to ESPN. These moves are common throughout the NFL and a restructure doesn’t mean a pay deduction. In fact, players typically welcome restructures because it converts a significant portion of their base salary into
The Detroit Lions spent the hours before the NFL’s legal tampering window opened Monday afternoon taking care of some in-house priorities. The team reached a new, two-year extension with veteran defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs shortly before taking care of six exclusive-rights free agents, including tight end Brock Wright and running back Craig Reynolds. The legal
The NFL is weighing nine rules changes and multiple bylaw changes, including several submitted by the Detroit Lions. All three of the team’s rules proposals have to do with altering the league’s officiating system. The first would see the league expand a coach’s ability to challenge personal-foul calls. It’s possible this gains some momentum with
Allen Park — Alex Anzalone was one of the first players the Detroit Lions targeted after hiring general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell in 2021. On Monday, two days before the veteran linebacker was set to hit the open market, the team kept him in the fold with a new contract. A source
When NFL owners get together later this month to discuss rules proposals, several of the changes they will be considering will have a distinct Detroit Lions feel. The Lions submitted three of the nine playing rules proposals on the ballot at the NFL’s annual spring meeting, and one of the two bylaw proposals up for
While the Chicago Bears raided two Super Bowl contenders for upgrades to their linebacking corps at the start of 2023 NFL free agency Monday, the Detroit Lions kept one of their own. The Lions and linebacker Alex Anzalone agreed to a three-year contract worth a maximum value of $18.75 million. Anzalone, who played the past
The Detroit Lions wasted little time getting help for their subpar secondary in 2023 NFL free agency. The Lions agreed to a three-year contract with former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cam Sutton, the Free Press confirmed Monday. The deal, which maxes out at $33 million and includes $22.5 million guaranteed, was finalized less than two hours
Allen Park — Alex Anzalone was one of the first players the Detroit Lions targeted after hiring general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell in 2021. On Monday, two days before the veteran linebacker was set to hit the open market, the team kept him in the fold with a new contract. A source
Derek Carr of the New Orleans Saints speaks to members of the media after signing a four-year contract with the Saints at New Orleans Saints Indoor Practice Facility on March 11, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) Today’s NFL rumors surround the whirlwind period of free agency in which Aaron Rodgers
The Detroit Lions have made their first big move of NFL free agency in 2023. Cornerback Cam Sutton is signing a three-year deal worth $33 million with $22.5 million guaranteed, the Free Press confirmed. It’s the biggest free-agent contract handed out under general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell in their three years of
The Detroit Lions have made their first big move of NFL free agency in 2023. Cornerback Cam Sutton is signing a three-year deal worth $33 million with $22.5 million guaranteed, according to NFL Network. It’s the biggest free-agent contract handed out under general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell in their three years of
Allen Park — Filling one of the team’s biggest roster needs heading into free agency, the Detroit Lions have reached an agreement with Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton. A third-round draft pick out of Tennessee in 2017, Sutton has spent all six of his seasons with the Steelers, appearing in at least 15 games each
We asked Detroit Lions fans last week to voice their opinions, and now we bring you the results of our poll. The question posed: If the Lions could make one big move in 2023 NFL free agency, who would you want them to get with their cap space? From 3,717 votes over three days, there
Rejoice! The long wait for NFL free agency 2023 is no more. We’re tracking live updates and NFL rumors, trades, breaking news, reaction and analysis from the top resources around the NFL. Beginning Monday at noon, teams can negotiate with the agents of unrestricted free agents during the two-day negotiating period prior to the official start Wednesday of the new
Allen Park — The Detroit Lions formalized the retention of six of the team’s seven exclusive-rights free agents on Monday, tendering five of those players, while signing running back Craig Reynolds to a new contract. In addition to Reynolds, the Lions tendered linebacker Anthony Pittman, long-snapper Scott Daly, defensive tackle Benito Jones and tight ends
Allen Park — At the end of last season, defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs was emphatic about his desire to remain with the Detroit Lions. On Monday, the team fulfilled that wish, re-signing him two days before he was set to become an unrestricted free agent. “We’re going to build something great here and I want
The free agent negotiating period opens at noon Monday, when, barring any last-minute deals, the Detroit Lions’ 16 unrestricted free agents can officially start speaking to other teams. The Lions don’t have any top-of-the-market free agents, but do have several starting-caliber players they hope to retain on both sides of the ball. Here’s a look
Former Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson will reportedly be making an announcement regarding his NFL future. The 2023 league year officially begins on Wednesday, March 15, but teams can begin negotiating with free agents on Monday, March 13. In terms of running backs, Miles Sanders of the Philadelphia Eagles leads the way, followed by
Jamaal Williams, Detroit Lions. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) The latest NFL rumors feature a sad post-Tom Brady landscape for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and absolute shenanigans coming from Aaron Rodgers’ world over in his native California. With the legal tampering period opening in less than 24 hours, NFL rumors were coming in hot during