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The Detroit Lions just had a phenomenal 2024 NFL Draft. They went and got their guys again for the fourth year in row and you have to be impressed with their dedication to their draft philosophy. While there were some shocking moments along the way, if you were paying attention to the Lions draft process,

The Detroit Lions doubled down on cornerbacks when they took Alabama’s Terrion Arnold in the first-round and then took Missouri cornerback Ennis Rakestraw with their second-round pick.  Rakestraw and Arnold are two totally different players with different skills. Arnold is more of ball hawk while Rakestraw is more of a shadow guy that can bat

Averett, 29, is a former fourth-round pick by the Ravens in the 2018 draft. He played out a four-year, $3.1 million rookie deal and entered unrestricted free agency in 2022. He ended up signing a one-year deal with the Raiders worth up to $4 million. From there, the 49ers signed him to a one-year contract.

The Detroit Lions were puffing out their chests before the 2024 NFL Draft began. They nailed their picks in the first two rounds last year en route to an NFC Championship Game berth. GM Brad Holmes had some holes to fill. They lost some players in free agency and are eager to show last year

The Pittsburgh Steelers are inviting veteran cornerback Anthony Averett to their rookie minicamp, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Pittsburgh needs help in the slot, and that position remains vacant with only a few options on the roster. Those include Beanie Bishop and Josiah Scott, but Averett could provide a solid player who could

The Detroit Lions could use some wide receiver depth behind Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Bleacher Report’s David Kenyon has posed an interesting candidate. Former Cincinnati Bengals wide out Tyler Boyd. Boyd is one of the top free agents remaining, and he showed last year that he still has quite a bit left in the tank

In the realm of the NFL Draft, success often hinges not solely on acquiring the top talent, but on adeptly utilizing available resources and capitalizing on the opportunities presented. The Detroit Lions epitomized this principle in their recent draft endeavors. Despite lacking the high first-round picks characteristic of their history, the Lions consistently struck gold

Undrafted free agency is almost as fun as regular free agency. The Detroit Lions have signed 14 UDFA’s so far and they may not be done. Last year they signed 15. By the way, there is no limit.  But if the Lions had one more spot left, there is a steal of a player that

The Buffalo Bills signed wide receiver Quintez Cephus, recently reinstated from a gambling suspension. Agents for the former Detroit Lions wideout announced the transaction Sunday. Terms were not disclosed. “Thank you God,” Cephus posted on X, along with the hashtag BillsMafia. Cephus, 26, was a fifth-round pick by Detroit in 2020 and caught 37 passes

He was recently reinstated by the NFL after being suspended for a year for violating the gambling policy. The Lions cut him after his suspension was announced last year.  Cephus, 26, was a three-year starter at Wisconsin before being selected by the Lions in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He signed a

Morice Norris, DB, Fresno State Bryan Hudson, C , Louisville Another pretty large offensive lineman for the Lions. Hudson is 6-foot-5 and 305 pounds. Hudson allowed no sacks and three quarterback hits for Louisville in 2023. In addition to being a good pass blocker, he showed some good stuff as a run blocker as well.

Wide receiver Quintez Cephus, who was cut by the Lions last year — immediately after the NFL handed him an indefinite suspension for violating its gambling policy — was reinstated earlier this month.  Cephus now has a new employer, with ESPN’s Adam Schefter reporting that the Wisconsin product has agreed to sign with the Bills.

With the 2024 NFL Draft officially over, let’s predict who the division winners will be next season. AFC East – Buffalo Bills The Bills came into the draft needing to address multiple holes, the biggest being the wide receiver room after trading Stefon Diggs to the Texans this offseason. Buffalo filled this need by drafting

The Detroit Lions captured magic during the 2023 NFL season. Under the guidance of Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell, Detroit completed their rebuild by returning to the playoffs and winning their first playoff game since the Clinton administration. The energy of that high-powered offense led them to the NFC Championship game, where they were a

The 2024 NFL Draft is here, making it an excellent time to highlight some of the class’ best players with scouting reports. Each report will include strengths, weaknesses and background information.  Here’s our report on Christian Mahogany. Christian Mahogany’S 2024 NFL COMBINE RESULTS Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 314 40-yard dash: 5.13 10-yard split: 1.74 Vertical jump: 32.5″

The Lions have moved up in the 2024 NFL Draft, trading up to No. 189 overall. With their new sixth-round pick, Detroit is adding LSU defensive tackle Mekhi Wingo. In return for the move, the Texans will be receiving the Lions’ No. 205 pick in the sixth round and No. 249 pick in the seventh

The Eagles are apparently determined to add as many 2025 picks as possible.  The team has made its third trade of the day, sending picks No. 132 and No. 210 to the Lions for picks No. 164, No. 201, and a 2025 fourth-round pick.  The Lions have used their pick on Utah Swiss Army knife

The Lions are making a similar move after the Dolphins sent a 2025 third-rounder to the Eagles. To climb to No. 126, Detroit is dealing a 2025 third-rounder to the Jets. The Lions are using the newly acquired choice to draft tackle Giovanni Manu, who played at the University of British Columbia (Canada). The 6-foot-8, 350-pound

The Pittsburgh Steelers need to improve their cornerback room and after two days of the 2024 NFL Draft not making a single move, many may have thought it would make sense to bring back Patrick Peterson on a one-year, team-friendly deal. The front office is certainly in the mood for a reunion, but it may not be

Alabama CB Terrion Arnold looks like everything the Detroit Lions were searching for. The Lions went 12-5 and reached the NFC Championship Game – where they led by 17 points at halftime – last season, despite some of the worst cornerback play in the National Football League. After trading for veteran Carlton Davis and signing