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• Drake London leaves with knee injury

  13-08-2022 00:48
  
  Falcons rookie receiver Drake London caught a 24-yard pass from Marcus Mariota on the opening drive, but he won’t see any more action against the Lions. London left the game with a knee injury and will not return tonight, the Falcons announced. London bounced up and ran off after safety DeShon Elliott tackled him, but [more]
  
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• Detroit Lions easing rookie CB Ennis Rakestraw into nickel corner

  10-05-2024 20:28 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Ennis Rakestraw was limited in rookie minicamp, as the Detroit Lions ease him into a nickelback role.Detroit Lions second-round pick Ennis Rakestraw Jr. was in the “starting” lineup as the team broke for their first 11-on-11 drills of rookie minicamp, but he may not have been where you would have expected him. For most of the first day of minicamp, he was lined up as the nickel—a position Rakestraw is more than comfortable with.“That’s
  
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• Detroit Lions provide some positional clarity on Giovanni Manu, Sione Vaki

  10-05-2024 19:19 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Detroit Lions assistant general manager Ray Angew provided clarity on how the team plans to use rookies Giovanni Manu and Sione Vaki. As the Detroit Lions kick off rookie minicamp, assistant general manager Ray Agnew spoke on the team’s 2024 draft class for the first time. Most notably, Agnew provided a little bit of clarity on what positions two of Detroit’s most interesting draft picks—fourth-rounders Giovanni Manu and Sione Vaki—will start
  
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• Detroit Lions sign 15 UDFAs, announce 15 rookie minicamp tryout list

  10-05-2024 15:29 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Matthew Visinsky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Detroit Lions officially announced their 2024 UDFA class and released the list of rookie minicamp tryout players. With the Detroit Lions rookie minicamp beginning on Friday, the team officially announced the list of undrafted rookies that were signed following the NFL Draft. We have been keeping a tracker of the Lions' reported 2024 UDFA signings, and even broke down in detail the 15 players that were reported joining the team.
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• Detroit Lions 2024 rookie jersey numbers revealed

  10-05-2024 15:22 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images #Lions rookie jersey numbers! We get our first look at which numbers the Lions 2024 rookies will be wearing. The Detroit Lions rookie minicamp begins on Friday, and along with that event, we will get our first look at what jersey numbers each of the 2024 rookies will be wearing.This can be an exciting moment for Lions fans, especially with the new Lions jerseys available for purchase, but it may be prudent to exercise some caution because it’s commonpla
  
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• Detroit Lions officially announced 15-player undrafted free agent class

  10-05-2024 15:06 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Matthew Visinsky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Detroit Lions officially announced their 2024 UDFA class. With the Detroit Lions rookie minicamp beginning on Friday, the team officially announced the list of undrafted rookies that were signed following the NFL Draft. We have been keeping a tracker of the Lions' reported 2024 UDFA signings, and even broke down in detail the 15 players that were reported joining the team.
  Here’s a look at the Lions official list.
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• Video: Which Lions’ rookies are you most excited to watch in 2024?

  10-05-2024 14:30 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Detroit Lions rookie minicamp kicks off Friday! Meko and Morgan break down which rookies they’re most excited to see play.We still have a long spring and summer to go, but it will get here quicker than we think. Of course, I am talking about Fall and the upcoming 2024 NFL season. And really, who can blame us as Detroit Lions fans?After a legendary draft weekend in Detroit, the city is still buzzing. The Lions’ 2024 draft class has been finalized, and on Friday we will see the rookie
  
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• Why Lions GM Brad Holmes is confident in team’s wide receivers group

  10-05-2024 13:30 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  David Rodriguez Munoz / USA TODAY NETWORK Despite losing Josh Reynolds. Lions GM Brad Holmes explained why he’s confident in the WRs Detroit currently has.When the Detroit Lions tried—and failed—to re-sign Josh Reynolds in free agency, there was a general feeling that the team would find someone else to replace his production. While Reynolds “only” caught 40 passes for 608 yards and five touchdowns last year, he was also a model player who could play any of the rece
  
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• Open thread: Is Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs already an elite back in the NFL?

  10-05-2024 12:30 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Eric Seals / USA TODAY NETWORK It’s only been one year, but has Lions’ running back Jahmyr Gibbs already cemented himself among the best in the NFL? A certain discussion on Twitter this week got me thinking. It started with a deluded writer covering the Green Bay Packers began by comparing the Packers’ roster with the Detroit Lions. The writer would go as far to say that he believes that the Packers are already better than the Lions, but beyond that, he had questions about whet
  
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• VIDEO: Lions RB coach Scottie Montgomery delivers jaw-dropping coaching moment

  09-05-2024 18:30 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK This video of Lions RB coach/assistant HC Scottie Montgomery addressing the entire team will give you chills.On the night before the 2024 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions dropped the latest episode of their award-winning docuseries “Inside the Den.” The video series offers a unique, behind-the-scenes look at how the Lions operate, and this episode—which runs one hour and 42 minutes— was focused on the entirety of the team’s incredible 2023
  
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• Lions GM Brad Holmes call Jared Goff extension a ‘high priority’

  09-05-2024 15:35 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Eric Seals / USA TODAY NETWORK Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes says Lions QB Jared Goff has “earned” an extension and a deal is currently a “high priority.” Around the NFL Draft, there were reports that no extension for Jared Goff was imminent with the Detroit Lions. However, in a recent interview with 97.1 The Ticket, Lions general manager Brad Holmes noted that it’s something they’re focused on and hopeful will get done this offseason.“He’s earned a
  
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• Notes: Lions CB Terrion Arnold gets big honor from his high school

  09-05-2024 14:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Detroit Lions rookie cornerback Terrion Arnold got a huge honor from his high school this week.He hasn’t even stepped onto the field yet, and already Detroit Lions’ rookie cornerback Terrion Arnold is winning over a lot of fans.It began with the moment Arnold became a Lion. His reaction on the phone once he realized it was the Lions that were calling to select him with the 24th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft after trading up with the Dallas Cowboys was priceless. Then, in front
  
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• Open thread: What are reasonable expectations for Jameson Williams in Year 3?

  09-05-2024 13:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Entering his third season, Jameson Williams has a clear runway to realize his potential in 2024. So what kind of production can we expect?Year 3 in the NFL was an important year for a lot of Brad Holmes’ 2021 draft class. Guys like Amon-Ra St. Brown and Penei Sewell cemented themselves as top players at their respective positions after years of high-level play—and signed contracts to match their production. For players like Derrick Barnes and Ifeat
  
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• Lions had the 2 most disruptive defensive backs in 2023

  08-05-2024 21:30 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images No defensive backs in the NFL were more disruptive than these 2 Detroit Lions last season:The 2023 Detroit Lions season certainly won’t be remembered for great defensive play. The team finished 23rd in points allowed, and they were particularly poor against the pass. Detroit allowed the sixth-most passing yards (4,205) and touchdowns (28) in the NFL.However, there were some very promising individual performances from the Lions defense that should give fans
  
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• 5Qs: Christian Mahogany is ‘one of the most competitive players I’ve covered’

  08-05-2024 15:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images We chatted with Trevor Hass of the Boston Globe, who called Lions 6th-round pick Christian Mahogany ‘one of the most competitive players I’ve covered.’In an effort to better know the Detroit Lions’ 2024 NFL Draft class, we will be spending the next couple weeks talking to writers and analysts who have covered them for the past few years at the college level.We kick off the series with the Lions’ final pick: B
  
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• Video: Which player’s improvement would help Detroit Lions the most?

  08-05-2024 14:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports Meko and Morgan are back to discuss which Lions’ player would improve the team the most by taking their game to a new level. The 2023 season for the Detroit Lions was truly a magical one. Playoff droughts were ended, expectations were reset, and the Lions came within minutes of appearing in the first Super Bowl in franchise history. The coolest part? It may just be the tip of the iceberg.Sure, things can change in a hurry from year to year in the NFL, b
  
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• Open thread: Which former Lion will have the greatest impact with their new team?

  08-05-2024 13:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK These former Detroit Lions players will find themselves on new teams in 2024. Which of them will have the most success in their new home? Many fans stop paying attention to players when they leave their team. Their support and interest die when that player dons new colors.
  However, keeping track of former Detroit Lions players can help paint a picture of the team’s offseason mindset. Which players priced themselves out of Detroit? Which players were deemed not
  
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• 2024 NFL schedule ‘expected’ release date announced

  08-05-2024 01:56 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images We now know the date and time the 2024 NFL schedule will likely be released.The 2024 NFL schedule will likely be released on Wednesday, May 15. According to Adam Schefter, teams were informed on Tuesday that the schedule is “expected to be released” then, though it’s still not official. Knowing the NFL, there will be leaks and individual announcements throughout the entirety of next week.We already know a few things about the Detroit Lions&rsquo
  
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• Detroit Lions sign veteran DT to reunite with coach Terrell Williams

  07-05-2024 23:09 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have signed DT Kyle Peko, who will reunite with DL coach Terrell Williams.The Detroit Lions announced on Tuesday that they have signed veteran defensive tackle Kyle Peko. They also confirmed the previously reported signing of safety C.J. Moore to a one-year deal.Peko, who will turn 31 before the season begins, has bounced around five different teams since entering the NFL. Most recently, he started 10 games for the Tennessee Titans last year,
  
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• Report: Lions re-signing C.J. Moore after being reinstated from suspension

  07-05-2024 19:27 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports The Detroit Lions are reportedly bringing back C.J. Moore after his reinstatement from a gambling-related suspension.According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Detroit Lions have re-signed veteran safety and special teams ace C.J. Moore to a one-year contract. Moore was recently reinstated to the NFL following an indefinite suspension in 2023 due to a violation of the league’s gambling rules.Moore originally signed with the Lions after going undra
  
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• Notes: Teddy Bridgewater already delivering inspirational speeches as HS coach

  07-05-2024 18:30 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images A big crowd showed up to watch Teddy Bridgewater in action as a high school coach, and he’s already delivering inspirational speeches.Trading in his uniform for a whistle, Teddy Bridgewater kicked off his high school football coaching career and hundreds of fans came out to see it.
  The 31-year-old former Detroit Lion drew a big crowd that lined up along the fences of Miami Northwestern High School just to watch the squad practice. Bridgewater retired followi
  
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• Detroit Lions may have picked Terrion Arnold at perfect time

  07-05-2024 17:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The Lions may have drafted Terrion Arnold at the exact right time, preventing him from landing with a divisional rival.We’ve seen a couple of Green Bay Packers fans freak out in the wake of the 2024 NFL Draft’s first round, and this bit of news isn’t likely going to make them feel any better.
  According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, who published NFL Draft whispers about every team, the Detroit Lions may have jumped to the perfect spot in th
  
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• The Matt Patricia-era Detroit Lions are almost completely gone

  07-05-2024 15:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell have almost completely erased the Matt Patricia-era Detroit Lions.When Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes took over in 2021, he tried to placate the fanbase by calling his job a “retooling” of the existing roster. Four years later, even he is admitting it was a full rebuild.“I remember I used the word ‘retool’ and I got killed because I probably should’ve used the word rebuild, but they were wonder
  
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• Lions approval poll: GM Brad Holmes (May 2024)

  07-05-2024 14:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Steven King/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Do you approve of the job Brad Holmes is doing as Detroit Lions general manager? Vote in the poll in this article.The Detroit Lions are entering 2024 as legit Super Bowl contenders.Maybe that’s all that really needs to be said about Lions general manager Brad Holmes.When he took over the team in 2021, the Lions had to start over. With only a cast-off quarterback and a few pieces on the offensive line, Holmes was tasked with rebuilding t
  
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• Open thread: What is the best upcoming Detroit Lions position battle?

  07-05-2024 13:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK With a deep roster, the Detroit Lions are going to have some intriguing battles for roster spots this offseason.The Detroit Lions’ roster is mostly set as we approach offseason activities and training camp. Of course there will be some late free agency additions and subtractions, but with the conclusion of the NFL Draft, we have a pretty good idea of what the team is going to look like to start the regular season.General manager Brad Holmes used the draft to f
  
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• Ennis Rakestraw makes good on promise to 4th grade teacher

  06-05-2024 19:15 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images Lions CB Ennis Rakestraw made a promise to high fourth grade teacher. After getting drafted, he followed through:Detroit Lions second-round pick Ennis Rakestraw Jr. dreamed of the NFL at a young age. In fact, there’s written proof of it.On Sunday night, Rakestraw shared a heartfelt letter to his fourth grade teacher, in which he promises “Mr. Gammon” that if he makes the NFL, he’ll make sure to acknowledge how much of an impact he made.Here&
  
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• Examining options for the future of the Detroit Lions offensive line

  06-05-2024 15:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK The future of the Detroit Lions offensive line could go in many directions. Let’s look at some options.The Detroit Lions offensive line is set for the 2024 season, but it’s inevitable that some changes are coming. The Lions appear ready for that, as they have drafted three offensive linemen in the past two drafts—each potentially capable of developing into a starter.But with so many possible outcomes for both the veteran players and the youth movem
  
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• Breaking down the Detroit Lions 2024 UDFA class

  06-05-2024 13:30 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Taking a closer look at what the Detroit Lions are getting in their 2024 undrafted free agent rookie class. In addition to the six selected players in the 2024 draft, the Detroit Lions have also reportedly added another 15 rookies to their roster from the undrafted free agent market.One of the unique traits of this year’s UDFA class is that general manager Brad Holmes appeared to attack positions in bunches. Amongst this class, he tar
  
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• Open thread: What are realistic expectations for the Lions’ 2024 rookies?

  06-05-2024 12:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Mandi Wright / USA TODAY NETWORK The Detroit Lions have added six draft picks to their promising roster. What are some reasonable expectations for their debut seasons? Now that the Detroit Lions have their NFL Draft class wrapped up, we can look ahead to the roles these rookies could potentially play in 2024.
  Last year, my expectations for the Lions rookies were a mixed bag. Jahmyr Gibbs had a rookie season to rival that of Alvin Kamara, earning himself a Pro Bowl nod. This was on the higher end
  
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• Notes: Lions Fan who trolled Packers friend at draft gets surprise from Kerby Joseph

  05-05-2024 22:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Remember the Lions fan who trolled the Packers fan on draft night? Kerby Joseph ended up giving him an amazing gift.One of the funniest moments from the 2024 NFL Draft weekend came on the first night when the Green Bay Packers were on the clock. Packers fans were hoping to add a safety like Cooper DeJean or an offensive lineman.Green Bay did end up taking an offensive tackle, but they surprised a lot of fans by valuing Arizona’s Jordan Morgan over other players available like Tyler Guyton
  
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