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Former Illini football standout out wide receiver and quarterback Isaiah Williams had his first taste of NFL action last night for the Detroit Lions. The Lions preseason kicked off last night in a 14-3 loss to the New York Giants. However, even in the loss the undrafted free agent wide receiver quickly made a name

The Detroit Lions are likely to be in the market  for a receiver very soon. Especially after there has been some clear depth issues across the board for this unit. According to Lions GM Brad Holmes, the team could be looking to add one at some point during camp. Speaking of Holmes and receivers, a guy that

There’s always that moment in movie sequels where the hero has run out of options and his only choice is to go and get the bad guy from the first movie and ask him for help. The Detroit Lions could do a football version of that story if they go this way.  Let me start

The Detroit Lions are quickly losing depth in their trenches in the preseason. The Lions will be without an offensive lineman for the season following an injury sustained in their preseason game against the New York Giants on Thursday. The Detroit Lions have lost a few players in recent weeks On July 30, the Lions

The New York Giants opened their 2024 preseason at a rainy MetLife Stadium on Thursday night against the Detroit Lions. It was a rather uneventful evening, as the Giants won the game 14-3. None of the intensity and physicality from the joint practices held during the week, where several fights broke out, carried over into

We’ve talked a lot on here about the Detroit Lions having a problem with receiver depth and that’ still a thing, but now there’s another big thing to be concerned about and that’s the Lions’ offensive line.  Obviously we know that the Lions have the best offensive line in football. There is no question about

Galvin, 24, signed with Detroit in 2023 as an undrafted free agent out of Baylor. The Lions waived him before the season in 2023 before signing him to the practice squad shortly after. Detroit went on to sign Galvin to a futures contract in January 2024. In 2023, Galvin appeared in one game for the

Sports fans consistently yearn for technology that removes mistakes from the game.  Robot umpires to call balls and strikes in baseball are usually at the top of the list. But there is also a smaller, quieter push for football to have a more scientific way to measure for first downs in football instead of trotting

Hooker, 26, opted to transfer to Tennessee after spending the first three years of his career at Virginia Tech. He started two seasons for the Volunteers and was in the thick of the Heisman race in 2022 before tearing his ACL.  The Lions selected Hooker with the No. 68 overall pick in the third round

Week 1 of the NFL preseason kicked off on Thursday, seeing the New England Patriots top the Carolina Panthers, 17-3, and the New York Giants get the better of the Detroit Lions, 14-3.  Here are some takeaways from the action.  Joe Milton shines for Patriots All four Patriots quarterbacks saw action against the Panthers, but

Hendon Hooker left Thursday’s preseason game against the New York Giants with an apparent injury. He headed to the locker room after the third quarter, and Nate Sudfield returned at quarterback afterward. Thursday night marked Hooker’s first appearance for the Detroit Lions after missing his rookie season as he recovered from a torn ACL. He

For the first time since November 2022, Detroit Lions QB Hendon Hooker put on his helmet and trotted onto the football field for a game.   And for those wondering if the former Tennessee Vols standout was rusty or would look a little bit tentative in his first time back in the huddle, that very much

The NFL confirmed on Wednesday that the Detroit Lions and New York Giants franchises have each been fined $200,000 after multiple fights broke out between the clubs earlier this week, according to pro football insider Ian Rapoport. The scuffles broke out during a shared practice between the two squads. “All NFL clubs were reminded in

The New York Giants kick off their preseason on Thursday night at 7 PM EST with a home game against the Detroit Lions. After two tough joint practice days with the Lions on Monday and Tuesday, the Giants are not expected to play their starters in their first preseason game. This will give plenty of

The 49ers’ depth at the safety position took a hit this offseason when veteran starter Tashaun Gipson departed in free agency. With a young, new up-and-comer in Ji’Ayir Brown and the veteran ballhawk reaching 34 years old, a return to San Francisco was unlikely.  That has been capitalized by the likely addition of veteran safety

Walker, 29, was drafted by the Lions in the third round out of Louisiana in 2018. After finishing a four-year, $3.51 million rookie contract, Walker agreed to a three-year, $25 million extension to stay with the Lions and avoid free agency in 2023. The Lions opted to release him back in February. He was set

According to Matt Barrows of The Athletic, the San Francisco 49ers plan to sign safety Tracy Walker, who worked out for the team during Wednesday’s practice. This move comes after the 49ers released safety Erik Harris. A corresponding roster move will be required once Walker’s signing becomes official. According to Matt Barrows of The Athletic,

The Detroit Lions and New York Giants participated in joint practices on Monday and Tuesday. Then the fights began. And they happened again and again and again. The NFL announced on Wednesday that both organizations were being docked $200,000 for their actions. Joint-practice fights have long been a tradition at NFL summer training camps and

Bears The Bears signed WR D.J. Moore to a four-year, $110 million extension with $82.635 million in injury guarantees including $66.6 million in new guarantees and $43.65 fully guaranteed at signing. (Over The Cap) Moore received a $20 million signing bonus and his deal also includes per-game and workout bonuses. (Over The Cap) Chicago HC

The NFL fined the Detroit Lions and New York Giants organizations $200,000 each on Wednesday after multiple fights during joint practices earlier this week. “All NFL clubs were reminded in a memo sent last month that fighting and unprofessional contact at joint practices would not be tolerated,” NFL Network posted on X. The network also