Days after former Michigan State defensive tackle Joel Heath landed on injured reserve with a reported ACL tear, the Detroit Lions added some needed depth along the defensive line, signing defensive tackle Brian Price. The 6-foot-3, 322-pound Price went undrafted out of the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2016 and has had seven
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Ben Hammond was a high school senior in the rural town of Pingree, Idaho, when his art teacher saw his affinity for sculpture and arranged an opportunity for him to visit the studio of a friend’s son who had made a career out of the artwork. When the sports-mad Hammond arrived at Blair Buswell’s studio,
Detroit Lions OTAs early observations: How they look under new coach Dan Campbell Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez share their thoughts after seeing the Detroit Lions in OTAs on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press Offseason is the time for expectations to run amok throughout the NFL. With the release
Dan Campbell wants players who will bite off your kneecap. His defensive coordinator is after a different body part. Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn said Thursday he appreciated rookie defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike’s colorful draft day news conference because that’s the type of player he wants on his team. “We want ass kickers,” Glenn
When T.J. Hockenson and Jahlani Tavai, the Detroit Lions‘ first two picks in the 2019 NFL draft, went out to dinner in Los Angeles earlier this spring, Hockenson made sure to order dessert at the end of his meal — and get on his good friend about not being able to do the same. After
There are things Matthew Stafford can do that few NFL quarterbacks can do. His arm talent is superb and that gives him the confidence to throw into some of the tightest windows you ever saw. Stafford also became a good leader over time for the Detroit Lions. He worked with his receivers off to the
Jamie Collins was one of a handful of players not in attendance for the Detroit Lions’ voluntary OTA practices this week, but that didn’t temper defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn’s excitement to work with the veteran linebacker. “Man I’m excited about that player,” Glenn said ahead of Thursday’s practice. “I go back and watch him when
The Detroit Lions opened organized team activities to the media Thursday for the first time this spring, and while there weren’t many competitive periods to write about — these are pad-less practices, so there were no one-on-one offense vs. defense drills — I got enough of a glimpse of Dan Campbell’s new team to share some
Allen Park — One of the first tasks in any major renovation project is to figure out what’s worth keeping. And that sure seems to be what we’re seeing play out with the Lions this spring, as a new front-office regime and new coaching staff takes inventory and decides what they’ve really got. Part of the
Allen Park — Even though it’s his first season as a defensive coordinator, Aaron Glenn comes to the Detroit Lions with all kinds of credibility. The resume is topped with an exceptional 15-year playing career. A first-round pick in 1994, he would go on to be selected to a trio of Pro Bowls, while racking
Allen Park — After just a couple practices, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell didn’t have much of a scouting report to offer on any of his players, particularly first-round draft pick Penei Sewell. “Look, he looks like a rookie,” Campbell said Thursday after a pause when asked for early impressions of the 330-pound offensive tackle.
Allen Park —T.J. Hockenson isn’t about to rest on his laurels. The Detroit Lions tight end, fresh off a Pro Bowl selection in his second season, is spending his offseason looking for opportunities to get better. Some of that is coming from film study, both of his own performance, as well as trying to learn
Allen Park — Frustrated by the league’s lack of a plan amidst surging COVID-19 cases in the state of Michigan, the Detroit Lions veteran players issued a statement through the league’s union last month indicating they wouldn’t attend the voluntary portion of the team’s offseason workouts. Yet on Thursday, 90% of Detroit’s roster was on the field
The Detroit Lions are planning for Penei Sewell to be their starting right tackle this fall, but the No. 7 pick of April’s NFL draft — a left tackle throughout his college career — said Thursday the position change is trickier than it looks. “It is not that easy,” Sewell said on Day 3 of Organized Team
Free agent running back Todd Gurley is visiting the Detroit Lions on Thursday, ESPN reported. Gurley, a three-time Pro Bowl selection and two-time first-team All-Pro, and new Lions quarterback Jared Goff played four seasons together (2016-19) with the Los Angeles Rams. The Lions visit the Rams this season on Oct. 24. Gurley, who turns 27 in August, ran
The Quick Lane Bowl is back, but it will kick off slightly earlier than in years past. The Detroit Lions announced that the bowl game at Ford Field, which was one of several that were canceled last season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will return for the 2021 season. The game will be Dec. 27 but will
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On the final day of their team’s first set of OTAs on Thursday, the Detroit Lions were reportedly taking a look at bolstering the team’s backfield, meeting with former All-Pro running back Todd Gurley, according to an ESPN report. Lions first-year general manager Brad Holmes, who came over from the Los Angeles Rams, already has
The Detroit Lions don’t seem to need a running back, but they’re kicking the tires on Todd Gurley anyway. From the start, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell has been clear he’s old school. On that note, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, free agent running back Todd Gurley is in Detroit for a visit on
Defensive tackle Joel Heath suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament during a Lions workout this week and will miss the season, the NFL Network reported Wednesday. Heath, a Michigan State product who signed with Detroit in February, was doing a bag drill during organized team activities when the injury occurred. For subscribers: Film review: Breaking down