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When Jameson Williams was drafted 12th overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, expectations immediately were through the roof. That wide receiver class was top-heavy as Williams was the fourth one selected in the top 12 picks. Everyone else has flashed their potential, it helps to have the reps of a top receiver, but that may

A year ago, Hendon Hooker was hobbling around the Indiana Convention Center at the NFL Scouting Combine. The Tennessee quarterback was less than three months removed from surgery to repair a torn ACL, and his future as a draft prospect was somewhat uncertain. The Detroit Lions wound up selecting Hooker in the third round of

The city of Detroit may be seeing its football team on the up-an-up but the rise the Red Wings are having cannot and should not be overlooked. Last week we saw Ben Johnson play a part in a Red Wings win, and on Tuesday night it was Aidan Hutchinson’s turn. The Red Wings faced off

The details of linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin’s new contract extension with the Detroit Lions are starting to come out. It’s a record-setting deal for the veteran LB and special teams ace. Per his agent, Brian McLaughlin, Reeves-Maybin signed a two-year contract extension with the Lions worth up to $8 million. The deal includes a $2.5 million

It’s been hard for Lions fans to let go of the season-ending loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game. A great halftime lead faded in the second half, and many fans, not to mention pundits and analysts, point to some questionable coaching decisions by Detroit head coach Dan Campbell. During his

The 2024 NFL Scouting Combine launched on Tuesday morning with a series of coaches and GMs meeting with the media here in Indianapolis. Lions head coach Dan Campbell contorted himself to a microphone and podium that was too small for his frame and fielded several questions. Coach Campbell didn’t get into much about the draft

The 2024 NFL Scouting Combine kicks off on Tuesday morning with interviews from selected GMs and coaches, including Detroit’s Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell. It’s a good time to set the baseline for expectations for which players are projecting to go in what range of April’s draft. It’s more about ascertaining which players might be

The NFL Scouting Combine is upon us which means every general manager from every team will be in the same hotel and stadium all week long. Free agency negotiations are always quietly started here but so are trade talks. For the Lions, several players are rumored to be on the market. Brad Holmes and this

Today it was announced that the Detroit Lions agreed to a contract extension with linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin. The extension was confirmed by Reeves-Maybin’s agent, Brian McLaughlin and it was announced by Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. The #Lions have agreed to a contract extension with Pro Bowl special teamer Jalen Reeves-Maybin, according to his

As we head towards the 2024 NFL Draft, I will be focusing on players that fit the Detroit Lions in a variety of ways. Whether it be a trade-up scenario, staying put with the 29th pick or even some valuable day two options for Detroit. We can all agree that one of the biggest needs

The 2024 NFL draft is two months away, and we’re in the thick of draft season, where there are no shortage of storylines involving this quarterback class and what ultimately happens with the No. 1 pick. The NFL Scouting Combine kicks off this week, where NFL general managers, scouts and staff will descend upon Indianapolis

We are just 59 days away from the 2024 NFL Draft and Lions fans for once will have a long wait for their first pick. As of right now, they are set to be the 29th overall pick in the draft. Even picking that late, this draft is set up for them to get someone

It’s almost time for the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, and that means the latest episode of the Detroit Lions Podcast helps set the stage for the coming ween. This episode breaks down what specifically to watch for with the Lions during the workouts and interviews. What’s the team looking for, and also what

Ben Johnson is known for creating brilliant offense for the Detroit Lions. It turns out Johnson, the Lions’ offensive coordinator, can also help the Detroit Red Wings light up the scoreboard. Johnson sounded the opening goal horn at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday for Detroit’s NHL matchup with the St. Louis Blues. He must have

As we get closer and closer to free agency, teams will be making surprising moves. The first “woah” cut of the 2024 calendar year came out of Miami when they parted ways with cornerback Xavien Howard. The former Baylor Bear is coming off signing a five-year deal with Miami in 2022. The Dolphins however found

When fans think of colleges that are big NFL pipelines, the Missouri Tigers program isn’t typically one that springs quickly to mind. Yet around the mock draft universe right now, the two most common projections for the Detroit Lions and their first-round pick are from Mizzou. Cornerback Ennis Rakestraw and defensive end Darius Robinson are

The Lions Draft Prospect of the Day features arguably the top interior defensive lineman in the 2024 NFL draft. The focus is on players who should hold some appeal to the Lions in the draft, with a focus on the more likely positions the team will be targeting. If you’re looking for quarterbacks or upper-echelon

It’s not even time for the NFL Scouting Combine yet, but one of the Detroit Lions’ pre-draft official visits is already known. Per Aaron Wilson, Canadian cornerback Qwan’tez Stiggers will be one of the Lions’ 30 pre-draft visits. Stiggers is an unusual case as a prospect who did not play college football but jumped straight

The NFL revealed the official salary cap limit for the 2024 season at a significantly higher figure than last year’s cap. The cap jumped up some $30.6 million to $255.4 million for each team. From the NFL’s press release, The NFL announced today that the 2024 Salary Cap will be $255.4 million per club, with

We are at the doorstep of the NFL Scouting Combine, and before teams make their observations, there are mock drafts to dissect. The latest mock draft to show who could be entering the NFC North, specifically the Lions roster, comes from Luke Easterling of Sports Illustrated. He dropped a four-round mock draft a week before