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Looking ahead to the 2024 NFL season, the Detroit Lions are expected to be legitimate contenders in the NFC. It has been a long time since that was the clear-cut expectation for this franchise. They have built the right way and are finally back to being a meaningful contender. After making it all the way

The Detroit Lions have built up their team in a lot of different places this offseason. The defensive line is going to be stronger, the offensive line is ready for the future and, of course, the secondary is is pretty much brand new after a big overhaul. But there’s one place that the Lions have

On paper it makes a lot of sense that the Lions might add Thomas. He was with Dan Campbell in New Orleans for years, so Campbell knows what to expect from him. Thomas was also an All-Pro receiver during that time. He also fits what the Lions need in terms of body size and contested

The Detroit Lions have been mostly on the forefront of handling the preseason in a new way. That’s holding the majority of starters out of preseason games. In 2023, the Lions basically played no starters at all outside of the few rookies who played and couple other guys like Jameson Williams.  The big reason why

Detroit Lions OTAs are here. It’s time to get to work on the field and start seeing what guys can do. Keep in mind that this is all without pads and with minimal to no contact, so there’s a still a ways to go, but now is a good time to start looking at some

OTAs get under way for the Detroit Lions on Tuesday and one of the big things to keep an eye on is the undrafted rookies the Lions signed after the 2024 NFL Draft. We’ll get to see which of these guys are going to have the best shots to make the 53-man roster after training

While appearing on WSVN with Josh Moser Sunday evening, long-time NFL agent Drew Rosenhaus discussed what he expects Tua’s contact to look like and how he would advise Tua if he were his agent. Pertaining to Tua’s contract, “I think it has to be in the ballpark of Jared Goff. To me they are comparable

Offensive tackle Penei Sewell leads five Detroit Lions who are on Pro Football Focus’ top players under 25 list. The fact that Detroit players make up 20 percent of the list is further proof that they have been one of the NFL’s most effective teams in drafting and developing young players over the last three

We’re getting into the heavy part of the football recruiting season as official visits will start at the end of May and run through the month of June. As a lead-up to the all-important official visits, Penn State hosted between 30 and 4o high school recruits, from various classes, on unofficial visits. The group of

Three years ago, the thought of individuals who work for the Detroit Lions being sought after by other National Football League teams would have been ridiculous. The Lions had been the league’s laughing stock for years and the organization was generally considered if not the worst, one of the worst in the NFL. Things have

Bears Chicago RB coach Chad Morton reviewed new Bears RB D’Andre Swift and detailed what creative ways they could use him other than just as a traditional back. “I’ve been watching this guy since college,” Morton said, via Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic. “He’s exciting to watch, man. That guy, he’s got so much ability.

We’re getting closer and closer to having football back. The 2024 NFL Draft is well into the rearview now and OTA’s begin for the Detroit Lions on Tuesday. As we get closer, the Lions final roster will begin to come more and more into view. We already had a way too early 53-man roster prediction

The Detroit Lions announced their presence as legitimate contenders in the NFC during the 2023 season. The plan of general manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell is bearing fruit, as they have turned the once downtrodden franchise around. Veteran quarterback Jared Goff, who was acquired in the Matthew Stafford blockbuster, has been excellent.

We’re still very early into the offseason process, but questions are ready to get answered starting this week when OTA’s start up for the Detroit Lions. We’ll be able to see just how much some players factor into bigger roles for the team and get a glimpse at who could have breakout season in 2024.

Dalton (Ga.) High School honored one of the most electric players of its football program this weekend. Jahmyr Gibbs, a former four-star running back in the 2020 recruiting cycle, brought fans to feet every Friday night playing for Dalton. He generated excitement as a back, wide receiver, return specialist, and wildcat quarterback when he touched

Lions Lions QB Jared Goff signed a lucrative contract worth over $200 million after his success in Detroit following the trade. Goff cited security and the no-trade clause as some of the most important factors of the deal. “It was mostly security. You can go back and forth on the numbers and whatnot, and that wasn’t

Whenever a player is selected in the first round of the NFL Draft, they are typically given significantly high expectations. This makes sense, however, since first-round picks are reserved for the incoming prospects with the highest potential to make an impact in the league. Back in 2012, the Rams, who were still located in St.

With the NFL’s 2024 schedule released, here are the toughest (and easiest) four-game stretches for each team in the NFC North. Chicago Bears TOUGHEST – Weeks 13 to 16: at Lions, at 49ers, at Vikings, vs. Lions  Following an eventful offseason, including the addition of No. 1 pick Caleb Williams, the franchise’s new face, expectations

Terrion Arnold has said all the right things since being drafted by the Detroit Lions, and it’s evident he’s a versatile player entering his rookie season. The former Alabama Crimson Tide defender can lineup anywhere in the secondary, but it’s evident he’s not limiting himself. It was a tongue-in-cheek moment, but Arnold let reporters know he’ll do

The Detroit Lions look to have one of the best rosters in the NFL heading into the 2024 season. They have done a great job of locking up key contributors, agreeing to long-term contract extensions with quarterback Jared Goff, wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and offensive tackle Penei Sewell. All three are core players for