It didn’t take too long for Kerryon Johnson to find a new home. Johnson, the Detroit Lions’ second-round pick in 2018, was claimed Friday by the Philadelphia Eagles, one day after being cut by the team that drafted him, the Eagles announced. Last season, Johnson fell behind 2020 draft pick D’Andre Swift on the Lions’
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It didn’t take long for Kerryon Johnson to find a new home. The running back, waived by the Detroit Lions on Thursday, was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Eagles. Johnson, a second-round pick in 2018, appeared in 34 games during this three seasons with the Lions, rushing for 1,225 yards (4.3 yards per carry)
Kerryon Johnson, Detroit Lions. (Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports) Alex Cora has predictable response to harsh booing of Astros by Yankee fans by John Buhler Former Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson has been picked up by the Philadelphia Eagles. Former Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson has a new NFL home with the Philadelphia
When his agent called Wednesday night to tell him his record-setting extension with the Detroit Lions that had been in the works for months was close to being finalized, Frank Ragnow’s fiancee phoned his mother and invited her over to their house to celebrate. Marty Ragnow brought cookie dough and baked cookies. Jack Ragnow, Frank’s younger brother,
When his agent called Wednesday night to tell him his record-setting extension with the Detroit Lions that had been in the works for months was close to being finalized, Frank Ragnow’s fiancee phoned his mother and invited her over to their house to celebrate. Marty Ragnow brought cookie dough and baked cookies. Jack Ragnow, Frank’s younger brother,
Frank Ragnow only made it a few words into his opening remarks before he had to pause, struck by a wave of emotion as the magnitude of the moment hit him for the first time. The Detroit Lions center had so many people he wanted to thank after signing a lucrative, multi-year extension with the
Last weekend, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes said locking up center Frank Ragnow was a priority for the organization, but declined to put a timeline on the negotiations. It turned out to be five days. Ragnow and the Lions agreed to a four-year extension that will reportedly make him the NFL’s highest-paid center. NFLPA
Jeff Okudah is close to 100% recovered from the groin surgery that ended his rookie season, and, with the help of a new coaching staff, the Detroit Lions cornerback is optimistic about what that means for 2021. “It just feels like I have a different level that I wasn’t able to kind of tap into
You might not know who Kalif Raymond is. Even if you’re a pretty diehard Detroit Lions fan, you might be unaware he’s a 5-foot-8 free-agent receiver and return specialist who has one touchdown in four NFL seasons. Honestly, I wasn’t sure who he was before he spoke with Detroit reporters Thursday. Had Raymond walked up
Aaron Glenn learned plenty over the years from Bill Parcells, his Hall of Fame mentor as a coach. But there’s one lesson that Glenn, the Lions’ new defensive coordinator, never had to learn the hard way in a decorated 15-year playing career in the NFL. It’s one he’ll occasionally remind the next generation of, though,
The Detroit Lions parted ways with three scouts on Thursday, a common post-draft practice for teams with new general managers. The Lions informed college scouting coordinator Ron Miles, area scout Jay Muraco and pro scout Charles Brensinger they weren’t being retained. Miles joined the Lions in 2016 as one of former general manager Bob Quinn’s
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes had honest dialogue with quarterback Jared Goff in the buildup to the NFL draft, letting him know that the Lions would consider taking a quarterback with the No. 7 overall pick. Ultimately, the Lions went in a different direction — they took the draft’s best offensive tackle, Oregon’s Penei
Shortly after he was hired, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell offered some insight into what the team’s defense will look like, but little has been said about what changes are coming to the offense under coordinator Anthony Lynn. The last time Lynn spoke to the media, in early February, there was still a lot of
The closer the Detroit Lions get to the start of Organized Team Activities, the more unrealistic it seems the Lions and other teams will be opting out of voluntary in-person workouts this spring. Lions quarterback Jared Goff met virtually with reporters Thursday and did so from inside the team’s Allen Park practice facility. Goff said
The Detroit Lions are serious about building one of the NFL’s best offensive lines — and keeping it together for years to come. The Lions agreed to a four-year contract extension with center Frank Ragnow on Thursday that should keep him in Detroit through the 2026 season. NFL Network reported the deal is worth $13.5
Last weekend, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes said locking up center Frank Ragnow was a priority for the organization, but declined to put a timeline on the negotiations. It turned out to be five days. According to an ESPN report, the Lions and Ragnow agreed to a four-year extension that will make him the
Jermar Jefferson may have a bigger role than anticipated in the Detroit Lions backfield. The Lions informed running back Kerryon Johnson that he will be waived Thursday, a person familiar with the decision told the Free Press. NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport first reported the move. Johnson, 23, was the team’s second-round draft pick in 2018. He
Days after drafting a running back, the Detroit Lions are parting ways with Kerryon Johnson. The team has informed the former second-round pick he’s being waived, according to a league source familiar with the decision. Johnson, a workhorse at Auburn, was selected No. 43 overall in 2018. Coveting an upgrade at running back that offseason,
Days after the Detroit Lions learned tight end Josh Hill would be retiring, they’ve found a familiar face to replace him, signing veteran Darren Fells on Wednesday. Fells, a seven-year pro, returns to Detroit three years after he last played for the Lions. In 2017, the 6-foot-7, 270-pounder appeared in all 16 games, catching 17 passes
Darren Fells is back for a second tour with the Detroit Lions. Fells signed a one-year deal with the Lions on Wednesday and should take the retiring Josh Hill’s role as the team’s No. 2 tight end. Hill signed a free agent deal with the Lions in March, but told the team in recent weeks he