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The Detroit Lions are bringing in some outside help at cornerback to help mitigate the loss of Emmanuel Moseley to a torn ACL. According to a report from Tom Pelissero, the Lions are bringing in Anthony Averett to the practice squad. Averett, 28, was last with the San Francisco 49ers during the preseason. He was

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Reinforcements to the banged-up Detroit Lions defense could be on the way very soon. No, the Lions aren’t dealing for (insert pie-in-the-sky name here) before the trade deadline. It’s coming from within the Lions’ own den. Head coach Dan Campbell gave an optimistic update on two Lions defenders who are currently on the injured reserve

[affiliatewidget_smgtolocal] The post-Week 5 edition of the NFC North watch sees more good news for the team at the top, the Detroit Lions. At 4-1, the Lions have surged out to a huge early lead in the quest to win a division title they’ve never before captured. Here’s what’s going on with the Lions’ divisional

The 2022 NFL Draft was one of the few NFL drafts in recent history where the top pick was up in the air until the card was turned in. Fans and media knew the Jaguars would take an edge rusher but which one? The major project with tremendous upside was Travon Walker out of Georgia

The Detroit Lions seem to be a force to reckon with after a convincing 45-24 win against the Carolina Panthers. With a 4-1 record for the season, they show no signs of slowing down. Despite missing key offensive players, the Lions were able to control the game. They dominated every aspect of the game, moving

Onto every parade, a little rain must fall. Unfortunately, it’s pouring on Emmanuel Moseley. The Lions cornerback left Sunday’s 42-24 blowout win over the Carolina Panthers after just two plays, clutching at his right knee. It was his Detroit debut after missing the first four games while recovering from a torn left ACL in Week

Anytime there are key injuries to a team, it’s illuminating to check how the team covers the hole. For the Detroit Lions in the Week 5 bombardment of the Carolina Panthers, replacing Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jahmyr Gibbs and Brian Branch proved pretty complex, based on the snap counts from Sunday’s game. At wide receiver, St.

If Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell were a baseball pitcher, he would be a leading candidate for the Cy Young Award. Throwing four shutouts in five starts would be an express pass to pitching’s highest honor. And that’s what Sewell has done to start the 2023 season in pass protection for Detroit. For the third

The Lions maintained the hot start to the 2023 NFL season with a commanding win over the Carolina Panthers in Week 5. The numbers that mattered the most were 42-24, the final score with Detroit coming out on top. The path to that final score can be told in many other numbers and figures from

The Detroit Lions secured their fourth victory of the season by defeating the Carolina Panthers by a score of 42-24 in Week 5. Their performance has earned them recognition as one of the better NFL teams this season. The Lions have built a deep enough team that they can overcome the absence of key players

There was a scary moment early in Sunday’s game between the Carolina Panthers and Detroit Lions. Panthers rookie offensive lineman Chandler Zavala collapsed to the Ford Field turf and lay motionless for some time. Players from both teams knelt quietly around Zavala, who was eventually carted off. He did give the anxious crowd a “thumbs

It did not take long for the Detroit Lions to assert themselves on Sunday. The Lions erupted out to a quick 14-0 lead with a few highlight-reel plays. Let’s go! [affiliatewidget_smgtolocal] First up, the Lions capped a 3-play, 81-yard drive with a smashing 42-yard run by David Montgomery. Picking up right where he left off

The Lions are back in action at Ford Field on Sunday after an extended week. Detroit is 3-1 after beating the Packers in Green Bay on Thursday night in Week 4 and they host the 0-4 Carolina Panthers. Here are some last-minute thoughts about the game rolling through my head on a chilly Sunday morning,

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A day after suffering a hamstring injury in practice, the Detroit Lions have downgraded the status of rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs from questionable to doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers. The Lions announced the change in designation on Saturday, and it’s not a good sign for Gibbs for Sunday. He was a

Saturday is final roster prep day for the Detroit Lions as they approach another Sunday game with some injury issues. The Lions made a few moves in advance of the Week 5 matchup with the Carolina Panthers in Ford Field. The most prominent move is the official activation from suspension of wide receiver Jameson Williams.

Detroit’s final injury report for Week 5 was discouraging. Two players were listed as out and another two are doubtful for Sunday’s matchup with the Carolina Panthers in Ford Field. There were also eight players officially designated questionable. The list of the walking wounded includes several key pieces of the team. Guys like left tackle

With four games in the books and a better idea of both needs and projected draft order, it’s time for the first edition of the Lions Wire’s 2024 mock draft. Detroit is 3-1 and currently holds the No. 25 overall pick in the first round, based on the NFL standings after Week 4. This projection

The Detroit Lions look to keep their hot start going when they travel to Carolina to face off against the Panthers. The Panthers themselves have had a rough start to the year but their top pick Bryce Young isn’t showing any signs of giving up nor are his teammates. Could this be a trap game