It didn’t register at first. Jack Fox was back home in Missouri, studying for an upcoming exam at the local library, the day after his grandfather’s funeral, when one of his college teammates, Trey Martin, called with tragic news. Rice defensive lineman Blain Padgett had not shown up for that morning’s workout, something totally out
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The Detroit Lions open the preseason Friday against the Buffalo Bills. Lions starters are expected to play about a quarter, though some key players may not see time at all. For players on the roster bubble, Lions coach Dan Campbell said their performance in preseason games will factor heavily into their chances of making the
Allen Park — Preseason football is back. A year after the pandemic wiped out the regular-season tuneups, the Detroit Lions will host the Buffalo Bills on Friday night at Ford Field in the first preseason game for both teams. Lions coach Dan Campbell emphasized the importance of the preseason this week, comparing it to a college
Allen Park — The Detroit Lions exhibited patience with cornerback Quinton Dunbar while he was away from the team much of training camp to address an undisclosed personal matter, but depth concerns at other spots, namely running back, forced the Lions to part ways with the veteran ahead of the team’s first preseason game on Friday.
The tattoo on his lower left leg is hard to miss: NBA legend Kobe Bryant, in his No. 24 jersey, with a halo over his head. And for Detroit Lions linebacker Austin Bryant, getting it was about more than honoring the Los Angeles Lakers star after he was killed in a helicopter crash last year.
They have been on the receiving end of regular slander for months now. Pro Football Focus ranked them 31st out of 32 units. Yahoo called them “clearly” the worst group in the NFL. And locally, the perception is about the same. But Detroit Lions receivers coach Antwaan Randle El insisted Wednesday he has not heard
Allen Park — The tattoos spread across Austin Bryant’s 6-foot-5, 250-pound frame all carry their own meanings, but one of the more recent additions — an homage to Kobe Bryant on his lower left leg — is hard to miss. “That’s also my uncle if y’all didn’t know,” he said, pausing for effect before letting
Back when he was a player-analyst for Detroit’s WXYZ-TV (Channel 7), Nate Burleson seemed destined for bigger broadcasing roles. Now, the former Detroit Lions wide receiver is joining Gayle King and Tony Dokoupil as one of the anchors of “CBS This Morning.” Burleson will replace current co-host Anthony Mason. He’ll officially start next month. Burleson talked about
Allen Park — Veteran cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman had his options in free agency. Since the spring, he had heard from the Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Houston Texans, Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks. But he passed on those opportunities, opting to sign with the Lions on Monday. “I had about six or seven teams that were calling
Allen Park — Seven years after he retired from the NFL, Nate Burleson’s career in media continues to flourish. On Wednesday, the former Detroit Lions wide receiver was named a co-host of “CBS This Morning.” Burleson guest hosted for the program in May and June and will join the show fulltime in September, where he’ll work
Coming off a physical practice Tuesday and with their first preseason game on tap Friday, the Detroit Lions dialed back the intensity of practice Wednesday. They practiced without pads and ran most of their team periods at half-speed, which made for fewer meaningful observations than usual. One player worth mentioning, though, is fullback Jason Cabinda.
Allen Park — How much do preseason games matter? For the guy fighting for a job at the end of the roster, or to earn a spot on a practice squad, they’re everything. The exhibition slate, reduced from four games to three this year, are an audition — not just for the team they currently play for, but
While one of the Detroit Lions’ highly drafted rookie defensive linemen has been an early star of training camp, the other has been nowhere to be seen. Lions coach Dan Campbell said Wednesday second-round pick Levi Onwuzurike has missed practice time this summer because of a back injury he dealt with in college. The Lions recently
Allen Park — When the Detroit Lions released their first unofficial depth chart this week, many fans were surprised to see second-round rookie Levi Onwuzurike buried deep behind several veterans. But that surprise shouldn’t exist considering Onwuzurike has barely practiced since the start of training camp. On Wednesday, two days ahead of the team’s first preseason game, Lions
Kalif Raymond’s football career was at a bit of a crossroads in 2018 when he decided to spend 24 days abroad reprioritizing his life. Raymond, who bounced between four teams in his first three NFL seasons and spent just a few weeks on the Tennessee Titans practice squad that year, traveled to Australia to visit
Allen Park — A little more than a year ago, the Detroit Lions approached Jason Cabinda about a position change. Not a subtle move, from outside linebacker to defensive end or offensive tackle to guard. No, the Lions wanted to upend Cabinda’s world, transitioning the linebacker to fullback. A three-year starter at Penn State, otherwise known
Allen Park — Detroit was the end of one journey for Kelvin Sheppard. Three years later, the eight-year NFL veteran is beginning his next as coach with the Lions. By most measures, Sheppard had a solid NFL career. A third-round draft pick out of LSU in 2011, he appeared in 107 games for five teams, including 63
Allen Park — Every individual has their own story. When it comes to Kalif Raymond, the Lions’ well-traveled receiver has a rather intriguing chapter. Back in 2018, after spending a brief amount of time as a practice squad member with the Tennessee Titans and New York Giants and being released twice, Raymond took a 24-day trip
From Matt Prater to a big question mark. That’s where the Detroit Lions stand at kicker two weeks into training camp after making a much-needed move at the position Tuesday. The Lions signed kicker Zane Gonzalez to a one-year deal, his agent Mike McCartney said on Twitter, and will have him compete with Randy Bullock
Allen Park — Through the first two weeks of training camp, the Detroit Lions’ kicking competition has been cause for concern. On Tuesday, the team made a swap at the position, signing veteran Zane Gonzalez and waiving Matthew Wright. Gonzalez will now enter a competition with Randy Bullock, who began training camp as the presumptive favorite,