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Allen Park — In his first public comments since withdrawing his name from head coaching interview opportunities, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson joined a podcast on the team’s official website and detailed his experiences being considered for top jobs, the interview process and why he’s more than happy to remain with the Lions in
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Nearly four years removed from his last NFL coaching position, former Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell is joining Frank Reich’s staff with the Carolina Panthers as a senior defensive assistant, according to multiple reports. Caldwell, who posted a 36-28 record in four seasons with the Lions, briefly served as quarterbacks coach and assistant head
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Several years ago, I was in the Detroit Lions locker room speaking with cornerbacks about the changing nature of the NFL and how much more of a pass-friendly league it had become. Chris Houston listed all the benefits offenses enjoyed. More stringent rules against hitting the quarterback were being instituted. Very little contact was allowed
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While metro Detroit prepares for the April return of the Michigan Panthers in Year 2 of the USFL’s reboot — now with games at Ford Field! — there’s another league revving up a reboot beginning next weekend. It’s time for the XFL, Version 3.0, which kicks off Feb. 18 in Arlington, Texas (and elsewhere). The
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After ranking near the top of the NFL in games lost due to player injuries for the second straight year, the Detroit Lions will have a new director of player health and performance in 2023. Arizona Cardinals physical therapist consultant Brett Fischer announced on social media he is leaving to become director of player health
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Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and rookie defensive end Aidan Hutchinson both finished as runner-ups for year-end awards, announced the “NFL Honors” Thursday evening. Johnson finished behind former San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans for Assistant Coach of the Year. He received 35 of 50 first-place votes after leading the No. 1 scoring
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Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and rookie defensive end Aidan Hutchinson both finished as runner-ups for year-end awards, announced the “NFL Honors” Thursday evening. Johnson finished behind former San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans for Assistant Coach of the Year. He received 35 of 50 first-place votes after leading the No. 1 scoring
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Aidan Hutchinson said being passed over for the first pick in last year’s NFL draft “will stick with me forever.” Now, the Detroit Lions defensive end has another sleight to use for motivation. Hutchinson, the second pick of last year’s draft, finished second in NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year voting announced Thursday, behind New
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