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• Former Lions G Laken Tomlinson signing 3-year extension with 49ers

  22-06-2018 20:58 via prideofdetroit.com
  The former Lions offensive lineman appears to be working out in SF. Offensive lineman Laken Tomlinson never really worked out in Detroit. The Lions traded down in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft and selected Tomlinson with the 28th overall pick. Tomlinson only ended up playing two years for the Lions before general manager Bob Quinn traded him to the San Francisco 49ers for a 2019 fifth-round pick.Apparently Tomlinson’s new home is working out, as the 49ers are signing the guard to
  
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• Notes: Best reactions to Lions’ selection of CB Terrion Arnold

  26-04-2024 16:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Mandi Wright / USA TODAY NETWORK Detroit Lions fans were HYPED for the Terrion Arnold pick. Here are the best reactions to Thursday night’s pick.Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes did Brad Holmes things in Round 1, jumping up in the 2024 NFL draft to secure one of the top defensive prospects.
  Late Thursday evening, the Lions were still expected to make their selection at 29, when they decided to get aggressive, trading up to No. 24 to get their guy. Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold
  
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• 2024 NFL Draft grades: Detroit Lions widely praised for Terrion Arnold pick

  26-04-2024 15:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Here’s how national NFL Draft analysts graded the Detroit Lions’ pick of CB Terrion Arnold.The Detroit Lions were able to get the No. 1 cornerback on their draft board, filling a pretty significant need on their roster. Terrion Arnold comes in and immediately transforms a cornerback room that struggled for nearly all of the 2023 season.On the surface, it looks like a home-run pick for the Lions, considering Arnold was a consensus top-12 talent in the 2024 N
  
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• 2024 NFL Draft winners: Detroit Lions got the biggest ‘steal’ of Day 1

  26-04-2024 14:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Eric Seals / USA TODAY NETWORK Analytically speaking, the Detroit Lions got the biggest steal of Round 1 with their selection of Terrion Arnold Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes couldn’t believe that Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold was still on the board at pick 24 in the 2024 NFL Draft.
  “I didn’t think he was going to be there,” Holmes said after the draft. “Really, didn’t think he was going to be there calling (into the) late teens.”At that p
  
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• Grading the Detroit Lions selection of Terrion Arnold

  26-04-2024 13:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Grading the Detroit Lions’ selection of Alabama CB Terrion Arnold in the 2024 NFL Draft.With a record-setting 14 offensive players drafted in a row to kick off the first round, the defensive talent just kept making its way down the board.Brad Holmes couldn’t sit and wait around any longer.The first cornerback to come off the board was Toledo’s Quinyon Mitchell at pick No. 22 to the Philadelphia Eagles, but the No. 1 cornerback on the draft b
  
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• Survey: How would you grade the Lions’ selection of CB Terrion Arnold?

  26-04-2024 12:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Vote in our latest SB Nation Reacts poll and share your thoughts/grade on the Lions selecting CB Terrion Arnold. Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Detroit Lions fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.Day one of the 2024 NFL Draft is in the books and the Detroit Lions walked out of the first round with a player who can immediately
  
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• Instant analysis: How CB Terrion Arnold will impact the Detroit Lions

  26-04-2024 07:15 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports Exploring how first-round pick CB Terrion Arnold’s skill set will impact the Detroit Lions.With a heavy early run on offensive players in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions got aggressive and traded up to acquire a player that most experts believed shouldn’t have been available. After executing a deal with the Dallas Cowboys, the Lions acquired pick No. 24 and selected Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold.
  “He fits us like a glove,” Lion
  
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• 5 things to know about Lions first-round pick CB Terrion Arnold

  26-04-2024 06:53 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Five things you need to know about Detroit Lions first-round pick CB Terrion Arnold.On Thursday night, the Detroit Lions made former Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold their first-round selection.Here are five things to know about the newest Lions defender.1. He’s a ball-hawk
  In the past two seasons, Arnold produced 26 passes defended and six interceptions in a total of 25 games (21 starts). Averaging more than a pass defended a game is ridiculous enough,
  
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• VIDEO: Terrion Arnold’s awesome moment on draft stage in front of Lions fans

  26-04-2024 05:42 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images “I’ma help them win a Super bowl.” Terrion Arnold was AWESOME on the stage in Detroit after being drafted by the Lions. Only 13 NFL Draft prospects attended the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit. With the Lions scheduled to pick at 29, the chances were pretty low that their selection would be live there in front of a ton of Lions fans—in fact, a record-breaking amount of fans.
  But as luck would have it, the cornerbacks in this class slid in an
  
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• Trade analysis: Detroit Lions give up moderate value in first-round swap

  26-04-2024 05:20 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images The Detroit Lions made an aggressive trade up to draft Alabama CB Terrion Arnold. Let’s break down the value of the trade:The Detroit Lions traded up five spots in the first round to add Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
  Here are the terms of the trade:Lions get:Pick 24 (CB Terrion Arnold)2025 seventh-round pickCowboys:
  Pick 29
  2024 third-round pick (73)
  The trade leaves the Lions with just a total of two picks
  
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• 2024 NFL Draft results: Detroit Lions trade up, select CB Terrion Arnold

  26-04-2024 05:02 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have traded the 29th overall pick to select Alabama CB Terrion Arnold 24th overall. The Detroit Lions have traded up in the first round—going from pick 29 to 24—to select Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold.The move adds a big playmaker—arguably the best cornerback in the draft—to a secondary that could use some help after losing Cameron Sutton this offseason.
  Detroit’s cornerback room is now massively overhauled with
  
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• Detroit shatters NFL Draft Day 1 attendance record

  26-04-2024 03:43 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Mandi Wright / USA TODAY NETWORK Detroit SHOWED UP for the 2024 NFL Draft, reportedly shattering the attendance record for the opening night. After a dozen picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell addressed the massive crowd packed into Campus Martius in Downtown Detroit. He had an important message for the ravenous fans.
  Detroit had shattered the NFL Draft attendance record with an estimated 275,000 people attending the event on Thursday night. To give you a sense of just how
  
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• How Caleb Williams will impact the NFC North in 2024—and beyond

  26-04-2024 02:19 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images The Chicago Bears have drafted their quarterback of the future—for the third time in eight years. Here’s why things might be different this time around.With their first No. 1 overall pick since 1947, the Chicago Bears have drafted their next franchise quarterback in USC’s Caleb Williams. After a collegiate career stuffed with highlight reel plays, Bears general manager Ryan Poles had enough evidence and conviction to move on from Justin Fields ba
  
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• NFL draft site closes down early, as Detroiters hit maximum capacity

  26-04-2024 02:01 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Mandi Wright / USA TODAY NETWORK The 2024 NFL Draft has already reached maximum capacity in Detroit and the entrances are closed!Campus Martius in downtown Detroit got so full for Day 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft that the NFL informed fans about an hour before the draft to stop coming because they had already hit capacity.The message was sent through the “NFL OnePass” application, which was required for entry into the event. Here’s what the message said
  “NFL DRAFT SITE CLOSED.
  
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• Detroit Lions 2024 NFL Draft picks tracker

  26-04-2024 01:45 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Tracking every pick made by the Detroit Lions during the 2024 NFL draft. The 2024 NFL draft is finally here and we here at Pride of Detroit will be covering each of the Detroit Lions drafted players with an array of in-depth articles. But for those who want to be able to track the team’s progress without sorting through the front page of the website, this will offer you an alternative option.
  This tracker will give Lions fans an at-a-glance look at who the team has drafted so far, some im
  
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• 2024 NFL Draft Day 1 live open thread

  26-04-2024 01:30 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Mandi Wright / USA TODAY NETWORK Come hang out during the 2024 NFL Draft with our Day 1 live open thread.Over 150,000 fans have descended upon Detroit for the 2024 NFL Draft. And while the Detroit Lions no longer consider this event their “Super Bowl,” it’s still an incredibly important event. Lions general manager Brad Holmes has been essential to Detroit’s rise to relevancy, and his best work has been done on draft weekend.But he’ll have a much tougher challenge t
  
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• 2024 NFL Draft: What time will the Detroit Lions pick at 29?

  25-04-2024 23:30 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Mandi Wright / USA TODAY NETWORK What time are the Detroit Lions picking on draft night? We’ve got estimated times if they stay at 29, or if they trade up.For the first time in a very long time, the Detroit Lions will likely have to wait a long time to make their first selection in the NFL Draft. Entering Thursday night, they’re slated to pick 29th overall. The last time their first pick was that late in the draft was 1993 when they traded away their first-round pick and selected 33r
  
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• 4 predictions for the Detroit Lions’ 2024 NFL Draft

  25-04-2024 20:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Eric Seals / USA TODAY NETWORK Four predictions for the Detroit Lions’ 2024 NFL draft picks this weekend.It’s time to make myself look foolish again.
  [Editor’s note: A tradition unlike any other.]
  The 2024 NFL Draft is almost upon us, and the intentions of the Detroit Lions are as secret as they have ever been. With the 29th pick, so few team needs, and an unpredictable general manager, the Lions could go in nearly hundreds of different directions just on the first night of the
  
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• Notes: Mock draft roundup

  25-04-2024 19:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Eric Seals / USA TODAY NETWORK One last mock draft roundup before the 2024 NFL Draft begins later today. We made it. Well, we made it everyone: the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit is finally here!As it pertains to the Detroit Lions and their fans, many are in unfamiliar territory for the first time in a quite some time. This has led to one of the more interesting periods leading up to the draft, and created a lot of discourse around what the Lions might do when they are on the clock for the first time
  
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• Breaking down the contract details of Penei Sewell, Amon-Ra St. Brown extensions

  25-04-2024 18:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A full breakdown of the Penei Sewell and Amon-Ra St. Brown contract extensions.On Wednesday, the Detroit Lions came to an agreement on two record-breaking deals for a pair of foundational pieces to the franchise. Both Amon-Ra St. Brown and Penei Sewell got massive four-year extensions that essentially made them each the highest-paid players at their respective positions.But early reports of contracts can often be misleading and rarely tell
  
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• Video: Lions extend WR Amon-Ra St. Brown and OT Penei Sewell

  25-04-2024 17:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Meko and Morgan are back to breakdown the contract extensions for Lions’ wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and offensive tackle Penei Sewell. Detroit Lions fans around the world celebrated Wednesday when multiple pieces of breaking news dropped surrounding their franchise, and despite it being this close to the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit—it had nothing to do with the draft.Instead, general manager Brad Holmes and the rest of the Lions’ brass officiall
  
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• 2024 Grit Index: Identifying which NFL Draft prospects are ‘Dan Campbell guys’

  25-04-2024 16:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  The 2024 Grit Index. Sorting through the grittiest players in the NFL Draft and looking for Dan Campbell/Detroit Lions type guys. The Grit Index is back for the 2024 NFL Draft.The Detroit Lions organization foundation is built on the concept of grit and the players that end up on the roster tend to be a reflection of their coach, Dan Campbell. “Grit” is literally written on the wall of the team meeting room, and was a key concept during the 2023 NFL season.“It’s our core
  
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• Reacts results: Fans hoping Lions target CB early in 2024 NFL Draft

  25-04-2024 15:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Joseph Weiser/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The results from our latest SB Nation Reacts survey are in and the fans are hoping for cornerback help early in the 2024 NFL Draft. The 2024 NFL Draft is finally upon us. Earlier this week, we posted our latest SB Nation Reacts survey, asking Detroit Lions fans: Which position should the Lions draft first?Yes, we know Lions general manager Brad Holmes attacks the draft board with a “best player available” approach, but we wanted
  
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• Detroit Lions NFL Draft 2024: How to watch

  25-04-2024 14:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports A detailed look at the dates, times, TV options, and announcers for all three days of the 2024 NFL Draft. The 2024 NFL Draft kicks off its three-day event on Thursday night and we have all the coverage details you’ll want to know on how to watch, stream, or listen to the ever-expanding extravaganza. The NFL has plenty of options to watch the NFL Draft with a variety of personalities covering the big event.NFL Draft: Day 1 (Round 1)
  When: Thursday, April 25 &mdash
  
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• NFL draft rumors: Detroit Lions seeking a trade up

  25-04-2024 13:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK According to a rumor from Sports Illustrated, the Detroit Lions are seeking a trade up in the NFL Draft.With the 2024 NFL Draft almost upon us, the draft rumor mill is spinning into overdrive. Sometimes rumors this close to the draft are complete BS. But every now and then, a team’s true intentions bubble to the surface. So keep that in mind with this latest rumor.
  Because according to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer, the Detroit Lions have been recent
  
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• Discussion: Who will the Detroit Lions select in the 1st round?

  25-04-2024 12:06 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Eric Seals / USA TODAY NETWORK / USA TODAY NETWORK Time to make predictions for the Detroit Lions’ first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.Happy Draft Day!The 2024 NFL Draft will finally kick off on Thursday night right here in Detroit. It’s going to be an amazing night with our city right there in the middle of the spotlight.
  And for our Detroit Lions, it’s just another opportunity to replenish the roster with young, impressive talent. Given that the Lions spent Wednesday handi
  
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• 2024 NFL mock draft: Random names out of a hat edition

  25-04-2024 01:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Mandi Wright / USA TODAY NETWORK The best 2024 NFL first-round mock you’ll ever see: The Complete Randomized Edition:With NFL mock draft season coming to a close, it’s time to conclude the pre-draft process with the most important mock you’ll read: our annual Random Names Out of a Hat NFL mock draft, 2024 edition.This tradition goes all the way back to 2013, when site founder Sean Yuille set out to answer a very important question: Could a completely randomized draft produce be
  
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• Best reactions to Amon-Ra St. Brown, Penei Sewell contract extensions

  24-04-2024 23:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images A look at how Lions teammates and other NFL players reacted to Amon-Ra St. Brown’s and Penei Sewell’s contract extensions. In a historic day in franchise history, the Detroit Lions gave a pair of record-setting contracts to receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and offensive tackle Penei Sewell. Both members of the 2021 NFL Draft class—the first draftees of Lions general manager Brad Holmes—St. Brown and Sewell represent the young, extremely talen
  
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• Why Penei Sewell’s extension is actually a 6-year commitment by Lions

  24-04-2024 22:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Penei Sewell’s monster contract extension is actually a six-year commitment from the Detroit Lions.The Detroit Lions and Penei Sewell agreed to a four-year extensions according to several reports, but the team’s commitment to their franchise tackle is actually a little longer than that.According to NFL insider Albert Breer, before the Lions and Sewell agreed to terms on a new deal, they picked up his fifth-year option. That means with the one year remain
  
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• Report: Lions’ Penei Sewell agrees to record-setting 4-year extension

  24-04-2024 20:23 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have locked up Penei Sewell on a record-setting 4-year contract extension. The Detroit Lions have made Wednesday an iconic day in franchise history. Just a few hours after it was reported that Amon-Ra St. Brown is getting a massive four-year extension, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo is now reporting that Penei Sewell is getting a record-breaking four-year extension of his own. Per Garafolo, the deal is worth a total of $112 million, includi
  
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