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Cornerback Terrion Arnold was selected with pick No. 24 in the 2024 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. However, he believes the only reason he isn’t a Las Vegas Raider right now is because of a coin flip on the first night of the draft. “(The Lions) knew that the Raiders, there was a possibility

A season removed from making only the second conference title appearance in franchise history, the defending NFC North champions have few holes to fill heading into the 2024 campaign. However, there are always areas to shore up in the offseason.  With that in mind, here are three moves the Detroit Lions should make before the

Detroit Lions first-round pick Terrion Arnold claims he would’ve ended up with the Las Vegas Raiders if it weren’t for a coin flip. During a Tuesday appearance on “The Next Round” podcast, Arnold said a Raiders coach called him after the draft. He told him they held “a coin toss” between him and Georgia tight end

A former NFL player has gone pro in Colombia, but not for playing football. Former Carolina Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess has signed professionally to play basketball for the Caribbean Storm Llaneros of the Professional Colombia Basketball league. The 29-year-old Michigan alum is already showing off the ability to use his size, as well as

If you were a Michigan Wolverines fan from 2012 to 2014, then you remember Devin Funchess. He had some big seasons in Ann Arbor and his size and athleticism was enough to get him drafted in the second-round of 2015 NFL Draft.  After bouncing around the league and going on stints with the Panthers, Colts,

Terrion Arnold returned to John Paul II Catholic High School to have his high school jersey retired. Arnold was drafted by the Detroit Lions last month in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. He played three seasons with the Alabama Crimson Tide after signing as a five-star recruit. “Words can’t express this moment,”

Johnson’s impressive career spanned nine seasons, during which he led the league in receiving yards twice, earned six Pro Bowl selections, and was named to three All-Pro First Teams. His remarkable 2012 season set an NFL record with 1,964 receiving yards, a feat yet to be surpassed. However, despite his individual success and playing alongside

The Lions joined the Eagles in going cornerback-cornerback to start the draft. Beyond slot corner Brian Branch, this will effectively complete a Detroit overhaul at the position. Terrion Arnold began the Lions’ CB-CB first two rounds, with Missouri’s Ennis Rakestraw Jr. going to Detroit a day after the team traded up for the Alabama-developed cover

Kyle Peko has made his way around this site’s transaction posts over the years, bouncing to a few teams and on and off practice squads. But the veteran defensive tackle has continued to generate interest despite working mostly as a backup. A stint with the Titans last year brought new territory — regular starter run

Peko is an undrafted defensive tackle that has been in the NFL since 2016. He’s spent time with the Colts, Raiders, Broncos, Bills and Titans. The last one is the notable one. He spent two seasons with new Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams.  In 2021 he played in eight games and stated three for

The Lions encountered more gambling suspensions than any other team last year. This led to several cuts, Jameson Williams not debuting until October and some staff dismissals. C.J. Moore was among the players jettisoned following a gambling suspension; the Lions cut the veteran special-teamer last April despite having re-signed him a month earlier. The team

Moore, 28, went undrafted out of Ole Miss back in 2019. He later signed a rookie contract with the Lions and made the 53-man roster as a rookie. The Lions re-signed Moore to a one-year contract worth up to $2.4 million with $800,000 guaranteed in 2022. He returned to the Lions last year on a

The Detroit Lions didn’t do anything in terms of edge rusher outside of the signing of Marcus Davenport. That just can’t be it right? The Lions could use some more help. There’s a player out there in free agency that has some tremendous upside and is still young enough to see where that upside can

The Detroit Lions made a bold move in the first round of the NFL Draft, selecting Alabama All-American cornerback Terrion Arnold with the 24th overall pick. This pick not only adds talent to the Lions’ defense but also exemplifies the mindset that resonates with the city of Detroit. In an audio released by NFL Films,

The Detroit Lions did not have a compensatory pick in the 2024 NFL draft. They didn’t have one in the 2023 NFL Draft either. In fact, they haven’t had a compensatory pick since the 2022 NFL draft when they had three. But will they have any after the Lions lost some priority free agents? The

The Detroit Lions did not have a compensatory pick in the 2024 NFL draft. They didn’t have one in the 2023 NFL Draft either. In fact, they haven’t had a compensatory pick since the 2022 NFL draft when they had three. But will they have any after the Lions lost some priority free agents? The

Last season, Hutchinson posted 11.5 sacks in his second NFL season as the Lions barnstormed to the NFC Championship Game before coming up short against the San Francisco 49ers. While the Lions have added Marcus Davenport, last season  — and Detroit’s second-half collapse in San Francisco underscored the notion that a contender can’t have enough

Now that the dust has settled and the 2024 NFL Draft is in the books, I want to go back to reflect on something that really stood out to me a few weeks back. The Detroit Lions put out a movie that reflected on their 2023 season and in that movie there is a moment

The 2024 NFL Draft is in the books, meaning teams have mostly completed their most significant roster moves for the season. With that in mind, here’s a look at the most and least upgraded position groups for each NFC North team. Chicago Bears | Last season’s record: 7-10 Most improved position group: Quarterback The Bears

The Detroit Lions have certainly remade their cornerback room, one of their biggest weaknesses from last season. In 2023, their pass defense and 28 touchdown passes surrendered were both ranked 27th in the league. But after trading for cornerback Carlton Davis III from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and signing corner Amik Robertson from the Las