The Detroit Lions have gaping holes all over their roster. They have a horrible defense — one of the worst in franchise history. And they desperately need playmakers. The team’s singular strength? A young, solid offensive line, mainly because it’s the one place where they have already poured money and first-round draft picks. So what did
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With the choice of a potential franchise quarterback or any defensive prospect in the class, the Lions opted to take who they felt is the best offensive lineman in the draft and selected Oregon offensive tackle Penei Sewell. The addition of Sewell strengthens what is generally viewed as Detroit’s best unit, where he projects as the starter at right
The Detroit Lions used the No. 7 pick in the NFL Draft to pick up Penei Sewell, who was a Lions fan as a child thanks to Calvin Johnson. Offensive lineman Penei Sewell dropped to No. 7 in the NFL Draft, but he’s definitely not complaining. The Lions used their first-round pick to snatch up
You’ve heard this story before. “The Detroit Lions have a top-10 pick in the upcoming NFL draft.” The Lions are slated to pick from the No. 7 spot, but it’s what is around the Lions that makes everything so interesting. FINAL FREEP MOCK DRAFT: QBs rule the draft, pushing pass catcher down to Lions COLUMN: Meet
Show Caption Hide Caption Former Michigan football player Camaron Cheeseman talks NFL draft with Dave Birkett Former Michigan football long snapper Camaron Cheeseman talked NFL draft preparation and more Detroit Lions chatter on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press The players may have changed in my mock drafts for the Detroit Lions
Welcome to the 2021 NFL draft, three days full of celebrations, overreactions, debates, wrong predictions and much more. Follow along for live updates and a draft tracker below. The Detroit Lions have the seventh pick as they begin a new direction under general manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell. Here are three ways they
Show Caption Hide Caption Detroit Lions, NFL go to 17-game schedule, but is it all worth it? Dave Birkett, Carlos Monarrez and Shawn Windsor share their thoughts on NFL adding a 17th game to the schedule and more Detroit Lions news, March 30. Dave Birkett, Carlos Monarrez and Shawn Windsor, Detroit Free Press And so
Brad Holmes was a young area scout working in the all-important southeast region when then-St. Louis Rams general manager Billy Devaney gathered his personnel department in a conference room at team headquarters one day in training camp 2009. The Rams were coming off a 3-13 season, one of the worst teams in the NFL, and
The Detroit Lions waived tight end Hunter Bryant on Wednesday with a non-football injury designation. Durability has long been an issue for an otherwise talented player. Despite being highly productive his final season at the University of Washington in 2019, his injury history played a significant role in him going undrafted. Bryant quickly signed with
Every NFL draft produces its own drama, whether it’s a blockbuster trade or a surprising selection or an unexpected slide initiated by a leaked video of a prospect wearing a gas mask attached to a bong. But after a year unlike any other, Gil Brandt, the pioneering former Dallas Cowboys executive who is dubbed “The
Show Caption Hide Caption 2021 NFL draft: Will these prospects boom or bust? USA Today Sports’ Mackenzie Salmon breaks down the potential for three 2021 NFL draft prospects. USA TODAY The bro hugs are back. Yes, the 2021 NFL draft is mere hours away, which means the Detroit Lions will soon be on the clock. Unless, of
In what can be viewed as one of the easiest decisions of general manager Brad Holmes’ first few months on the job, the Detroit Lions are picking up the fifth-year option on center Frank Ragnow’s rookie contract. The contracts for all first-round picks carry a fifth-year team option. Franchises have until May 3 to decide on selections
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes took care of an easy piece of pre-draft housekeeping Wednesday, exercising the fifth-year option on Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow’s rookie contract. Ragnow will make a guaranteed $12.657 million in 2022 under terms of the option. NFL Network first reported the decision. MOVIN’ ON UP?: Lions reportedly tried to
In what can be viewed as one of the easiest decisions of general manager Brad Holmes’ first few months on the job, the Detroit Lions are picking up the fifth-year option on center Frank Ragnow’s rookie contract, according to an NFL Network report. The contracts for all first-round picks carry a fifth-year team option. Franchises have until
The Detroit Lions can go any direction with their top-10 pick, but they appear committed to adding a weapon for new quarterback Jared Goff. The Detroit Lions are rebuilding again, with a new head coach and a new general manager. The No. 7 overall pick on Thursday night will be a key piece in that
Show Caption Hide Caption Former Michigan football player Camaron Cheeseman talks NFL draft with Dave Birkett Former Michigan football long snapper Camaron Cheeseman talked NFL draft preparation and more Detroit Lions chatter on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press Brad Holmes has made it known he is willing to trade up in
The NFL is trying to incentivize players and team personnel to get vaccinated against COVID-19, but one prominent Detroit Lion said he has no plans to get inoculated. “I did not get vaccinated and I’m not going to,” Lions left tackle Taylor Decker said Tuesday. “I’m just not going to speak to the reasons why.
Which way will the Detroit Lions go in the first round of the draft? Will they select a quarterback at No. 7 or do they give Jared Goff a full season without a serious challenger to prove he’s capable of being the long-term solution under center? And if that’s the case, will they provide him
There’s no pressure on you, Brad Holmes. Seriously, none at all. Detroit Lions fans aren’t asking for much. Just hit a home run Thursday night in the first round of your first NFL draft as the general manager of the Lions. Or better yet, trade back and get even more picks — oh goodness, please trade
Tom Withers | Associated Press Cleveland — All those boos aimed at Commissioner Roger Goodell that have become an NFL draft tradition will be slightly muted this year. At least they’ll be heard. After going all virtual in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the three-day draft, which has grown into one of America’s biggest, non-game sporting events,