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These days, losing talented players in free agency can make or break a franchise. Here’s a look at players leaving their NFC North teams: Chicago Bears Key losses: WR Darnell Mooney  Chicago had high hopes for Mooney after 81 catches, 1,055 yards and four scores in 2021 but since then, he’s had just 71 catches

Wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones‘ midseason tryout for his hometown team was enough of a success that the Lions have opted to bring him in on a new one-year deal. According to Jordan Schultz of Bleacher Report, the former five-star recruit out of Detroit’s Cass Tech HS is re-signing with the team on a deal that

The Detroit Lions need to do some more work in the receiving room. They’re still looking to find that definitive number two guy for them. They also needed to make sure that they could keep some solid depth in the building. That’s why they’re re-signing Donovan Peoples-Jones. But that signing could mean they don’t plan

The Detroit Lions need to do some more work in the receiving room. They’re still looking to find that definitive number two guy for them. They also needed to make sure that they could keep some solid depth in the building. That’s why they’re re-signing Donovan Peoples-Jones. But that signing could mean they don’t plan

Peoples-Jones, 25, was selected by the Browns with the No. 187 overall pick in the sixth round back in 2020. He signed a four-year, $3,481,606 rookie contract that included a $186,606 signing bonus.  The Browns traded him to the Lions in exchange for a 2025 sixth-round pick on October 31st, 2023. Peoples-Jones was set to

The Detroit Lions were one of the best stories of the 2023 season. They made their first NFC Championship game in decades and came close to making their first-ever Super Bowl. However, they lost in heartbreaking fashion to the San Francisco 49ers. As the offseason started, many were optimistic about their chances in 2024. ESPN’s

Check it out: Newly signed Detroit Lions CB Amik Robertson calls out NFC North wide outs in X post The NFL offseason is always full of excitement. That is, depending on who you root for and what state of affairs they are currently in. Whether it’s big-name free agent signings, blockbuster trades, or draft day

Detroit Lions‘ quarterback Jared Goff is already back in the lab in March. He’s working out and looking to get the Lions back to the NFC Championship game in 2024. He has a very special helper snapping the ball to him right now too. It’s not All-Pro center Frank Ragnow, it’s Sports Illustrated swimsuit model,

Don Majkowski threw for 289 yards and three touchdown passes to lead the Green Bay Packers to a 24-21 comeback win over the Detroit Lions. The Pack trailed 21-10 after three quarters before “The Majik Man” led the comeback just like he did so many times the previous season.  The victory improved the Packers record

SAN FRANCISCO, — A former Arizona State football standout is on the move in the NFL. Chase Lucas, a local product from Chandler High School, has carved out a solid special teams role in the NFL and is on the move after two seasons in the NFL with the Detroit Lions. Lucas appeared in 12

The San Francisco 49ers made their first defensive back signing of free agency on Friday with the addition of Chase Lucas, formerly of the Detroit Lions. Lucas, 27, joined the NFL as a seventh-round pick in 2022. He’ll reportedly be joining the 49ers on a one-year deal. Where will Lucas fit in with the 49ers,

Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 reports that the San Francisco 49ers are signing former Detroit Lions cornerback Chase Lucas. NFL Media’s Mike Garafolo adds that the deal with the defensive back and special teamer is for one year, noting, “The Lions’ 2022 seventh-rounder heads to Santa Clara after two seasons in Detroit where he performed particularly

Aaron Wilson reports that the 49ers have reached an agreement to sign DB Chase Lucas to a one-year contract on Friday.  Lucas reportedly has interest from a number of teams including the Lions, Raiders, Browns and Giants but in the end the 49ers were able to get him under contract.  Detroit declined to tender Lucas

The Detroit Lions are not done adding to their cornerback room apparently. They have another visit scheduled for this week with a free agent cornerback that grew up in Detroit and attended Ferris State.  Thomas has spent time with the Cardinals, Browns and Texans. He spent the last three season in Houston as a depth

The Detroit Lions made a big signing on Thursday when they signed arguably one of the best nose tackles in the NFL DJ Reader. The former fifth round draft pick has had quite the career and is ready to help the Lions win the Super Bowl in 2024. But that’s not all he’s looking to

The Dolphins have agreed to contracts with some familiar faces. Miami is expected to sign defensive lineman Benito Jones, according to Dianna Russini of The Athletic. The team is also expected to re-sign defensive tackle De’Shawn Hand, according to Russini. Jones spent the first two seasons of his career in Miami, although he was limited

On Thursday, the Detroit Lions added stud nose tackle D.J. Reader to a growing list of defensive upgrades this offseason. Reader joins cornerback Carlton Davis III and defensive end Marcus Davenport, but a few positions on the unit still need shoring up.  With that in mind, here are three potential moves the Lions should look

The Detroit Lions made a marquee addition, signing dominant defensive tackle DJ Reader to pair alongside emerging edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson Tuesday. According to a report from Jordan Schultz of Bleacher Report, Reader’s contract is a two-year pact worth up to $27.25 million, underscoring the Lions’ commitment to building sustained success along the line of

The Detroit Lions have needed some help along the interior of their defensive line next to Alim McNeil. The Lions tried it with Isaiah Buggs, Benito Jones, Brodric Martin, Tyson Alualu, Quinton Bohanna and Levi Onwuzurkie. Now they have solved that problem in a big way.  D.J. Reader is the mega signing that Lions fans

Following a remarkable turnaround, the Detroit Lions are placing more confidence in head coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes. On Thursday, the franchise announced that Holmes and Campbell agreed to contract extensions that keep them in Detroit through the 2027 season.  “We are thrilled to have Brad and Dan under contract for the