Justin Rogers The Detroit News Published 1:07 PM EDT Sep 8, 2020 Allen Park — Since being drafted by the Detroit Lions in April, cornerback Jeff Okudah has temporarily worn the No. 1 jersey he donned at Ohio State. But that was always going to change. The NFL has strict uniform restrictions, which require players to
Dave Birkett Detroit Free Press Published 6:02 AM EDT Sep 8, 2020 With the 2020 season upon us, beat writer Dave Birkett takes a position-by-position look at the Detroit Lions offense. Quarterbacks Matthew Stafford has some lofty goals in mind for 2020. Former Lions receiver Nate Burleson said on “Good Morning Football” earlier this month
Dave Birkett Detroit Free Press Published 6:59 AM EDT Sep 8, 2020 There’s more buzz about the Detroit Lions as playoff contenders this fall than there has been in recent years. How they answer these three questions will help determine how far they go: Can Matthew Stafford stay healthy in 2020? Health is such a
Justin Rogers The Detroit News Published 7:14 PM EDT Sep 7, 2020 A fiery competitor on the field, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford publicly presents himself as reserved and humble outside the white lines. So, it’s hardly surprising he downplayed a private text shared by former teammate Nate Burleson, where the quarterback made a bold
Dave Birkett Detroit Free Press Published 7:28 PM EDT Sep 7, 2020 Matthew Stafford, future NFL MVP? For the Detroit Lions quarterback, winning the award doesn’t seem the least bit far-fetched. Former Lions receiver Nate Burleson said on his “Good Morning Football” show last week that Stafford texted him earlier this summer, after co-host Peter
Dave Birkett Detroit Free Press Published 7:02 PM EDT Sep 7, 2020 For Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow, a Vikings fan growing up in Minnesota, the opportunity to block for new teammate, Adrian Peterson, is literally a dream come true. Ragnow said he spent the past day asking teammates how he should introduce himself to
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Justin Rogers The Detroit News Published 6:11 PM EDT Sep 7, 2020 Ahead of one of the most unique season openers in NFL history, Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia isn’t about to hand the Chicago Bears any informational advantage. So when it comes to discussing a possible role for running back Adrian Peterson — who was officially
Dave Birkett Detroit Free Press Published 5:30 PM EDT Sep 7, 2020 Adrian Peterson should see significant playing time when the Detroit Lions open the season Sunday against the Chicago Bears, even if Lions coach Matt Patricia is playing coy about his role. “We’ll see,” Patricia said Monday when asked how big a part of
LANDOVER, MD – DECEMBER 15: Adrian Peterson #26 of the Washington Redskins celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half at FedExField on December 15, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) Jose Ureña drills Ronald Acuña with a pitch yet again, benches warned (Video) by Mike Luciano
The Detroit News Published 2:53 PM EDT Sep 7, 2020 The Detroit Lions officially announced the signing of Adrian Peterson on Monday and in doing so also said that running back Bo Scarbrough was placed on injured reserve. That leaves a Lions running back unit of Peterson, Kerryon Johnson, D’Andre Swift, Ty Johnson and Jason
Dave Birkett Detroit Free Press Published 2:32 PM EDT Sep 7, 2020 Bo Scarbrough, who gave the Detroit Lions’ feeble running game a boost late last season, will start this season on injured reserve. The Lions placed Scarbrough on IR Monday to make room on their 53-man roster for Adrian Peterson. [ Lions sign Adrian
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Kirkland Crawford Detroit Free Press Published 1:34 PM EDT Sep 7, 2020 Former Detroit Lions tight end Michael Roberts announced on social media on Sunday that he is done with his professional football career. The 26-year-old Roberts wrote that he’s walking away “from a sport that SAVED MY LIFE!” But the injuries have been too
Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz USA TODAY Published 9:20 AM EDT Sep 7, 2020 How can an NFL team effectively evaluate a head coach in 2020? In any year, delving beyond records to determine responsibility or fault can be difficult. In a season already drastically altered by the coronavirus pandemic, however, the task is sure to be even more challenging. From navigating a
Carlos Monarrez Detroit Free Press Published 8:37 AM EDT Sep 7, 2020 Free Press sports writer Carlos Monarrez breaks down the Detroit Lions’ opponents in the NFC North for 2020, with predicted records: Chicago Bears (Predicted record: 6-10) Why they’re better than the Lions The Bears have a great, playoff-caliber defense that finished eighth overall
Carlos Monarrez Detroit Free Press Published 6:01 AM EDT Sep 7, 2020 Free Press sports writer Carlos Monarrez breaks down the Detroit Lions’ opponents in the NFC North for 2020, with predicted records: Chicago Bears (Predicted record: 6-10) Why they’re better than the Lions The Bears have a great, playoff-caliber defense that finished eighth overall
Gene Chamberlain Associated Press Published 7:40 PM EDT Sep 6, 2020 Lake Forest, Ill. – Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy saw a different version of Mitchell Trubisky than he has in the past. The explanation Nagy offered Sunday for selecting Trubisky over Nick Foles in the Bears’ quarterback competition had more to do with Trubisky’s
Marlowe Alter Detroit Free Press Published 7:55 PM EDT Sep 6, 2020 The early days of Dan Orlovsky’s first tenure with the Detroit Lions were full of losses. And funny stories of dysfunction. That’s what we learned Friday when he joined former NFL defensive end Chris Long on his “Green Light” podcast. “You were in Detroit, what
Justin Rogers The Detroit News Published 7:51 PM EDT Sep 6, 2020 The Detroit Lions kept only eight offensive linemen on their initial 53-man roster, but added some depth to the group on Sunday by re-signing guard Oday Aboushi. To make room on the roster, cornerback Mike Ford was transferred to injured reserve. He had suffered