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As the NFL world reacted to the news about Detroit Lions field goal kicker Michael Badgley’s horrific season-ending hamstring injury, it’s a reminder of how quickly an NFL season can instantly turn. The UFL – Another Option at Kicker for the Detroit Lions Badgley was expected to compete for the starting assignment in training camp

The Detroit Lions are set with their starting quarterback spot with Jared Goff. So set that they made him one of the league’s highest paid players this offseason. It seemed that the Lions were going to be totally set with Hendon Hooker at their number two spot, but it turns out that might not be

The Detroit Lions made it through just one day of training camp before the injury bug hit them Thursday. Kicker Michael Badgley suffered a season-ending leg injury while warming up for practice on Thursday, leading to the Lions placing him on injured reserve. Badgley, a former undrafted free agent out of Miami, is in his

Dan Campbell is quite the inspirational orator, but he may have met his match at Detroit Lions camp. Famous wrestling figure Hulk Hogan made an appearance at Lions training camp in Allen, Mich. on Thursday. Hogan did what he does best and cut a promo with his “new tag team partner,” Campbell. Campbell was wearing

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell has gone viral more than a few times for his fervent pregame pep talks and impassioned postgame speeches. But now the fourth-year head coach is going viral for a different reason — his teaming up with professional wrestling legend Hulk Hogan to cut a fiery promo about the Lions’

Bada, 29, signed on with Washington from Germany in April of 2020 as a part of the International Pathway program. He played in Germany’s top football division for a team known as the Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns.  He spent 2020-2022 in Washington in various stints after being released and added to the practice squad multiple times. 

Bada came to America as part of the 2020 class of International Pathways players. He had been playing American style football the German Football League in Germany for the Munich Cowboys, Ingolstadt Dukes and the Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns. The Commanders signed him and he’s spent the last four seasons with them.  Bada has only played two regular

The Detroit Lions boast one of the league’s most young and talented rosters, and as the 2024 NFL season nears, aren’t shying away from lofty expectations. On the heels of a 2023 blitzkrieg to the NFC Championship Game, the Lions believe they have the pieces in place to go at least one step further in

Per the wire, the Lions activated seven players from injured lists on Wednesday. The following is a complete list of players being activated: DB Brian Branch LB Marcus Davenport DB Carlton Davis OT Giovanni Manu WR Donovan Peoples-Jones DB Amik Robertson WR Tre’Quan Smith Davenport, 27, was drafted by the Saints in the first round

The Detroit Lions are officially back at camp and once of the biggest highlights of the first day back was definitely wide receiver Jameson Williams. He drew rave reviews from just about everyone in attendance and put some big highlights. He also threw up multiple times. 

That is if a trade goes down. Which it looks like it may not be happening. Judon said on Wednesday that his future with the Patriots was not up to him, but that he did not want to be traded becasue he’s lazy and doesn’t want to have to move.  Those are his words and

As gameday approaches at Ford Field, it is safe to say that the Detroit Lions are preparing for probably one of the most highly-anticipated games of the season: a rematch of the first round of the 2024 playoffs, the Los Angeles Rams versus the Detroit Lions. After the Lions achieved a slim 24-23 victory over

Last year we learned a lot about the Detroit Lions handling of expectations. It’s something that’s never really had to be dealt with around here. The general sense that we got from players and coaches is that they heard the noise, but they didn’t want to start believing in it too much.  This year it

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell left no doubt during spring workouts that he cares little about a so-called “Super Bowl or bust” mantra. Campbell spoke with reporters on the opening day of the club’s training camp about the mindset he wants his players to embrace. “We don’t live off reputation, we live off of

I’ll be fully honest with you guys, when the Detroit Lions made this trade, my initial thoughts were negative about the move. As time went by and I got to dig into the numbers, the film and see him talk, my thoughts have completely changed. The Lions made the right move when they traded for

Jahmyr Gibbs went into training camp last year as the second string running back behind David Montgomery, but that quickly changed his fantasy perspective. Gibbs surprised a lot of people in 2023, and he now gears up for his second season with Montgomery still in the picture. How can Gibbs take his game to the

The Detroit Lions didn’t have anyone on the NFL top 100 players list in the first drop on Monday. That went from 100 to 81. They didn’t have to wait much longer though because tight end Sam LaPorta made the list on Tuesday in the 80th spot.  If you’re not familiar with the list, this

The Detroit Lions will be beginning training camp on Wednesday. The 2024 season is just about upon us. Before we head into camp and find out what the actual roster is going to look like at the end of August, we’re going to make our pre-camp prediction on the roster, depth chart and the practice

Recently voted one of the best offensive linemen in the NFL by coaches, executives, and coaches as reported by ESPN+, Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell is focused on the one that got away. Why Detroit Lions OT Penei Sewell Can’t Let Up Sewell, the seventh overall pick in the 2021 draft, has become one

After barnstorming to the NFC Championship Game last season, and taking the San Francisco 49ers to the brink with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line, the Lions’ exciting young core has the potential to take one major step toward hoisting the franchise’s first Lombardi this season. The Lions also committed $212 million