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• O'HARA'S 2018 DRAFT PREVIEW: Running backs

  14-04-2018 14:00
  The 2017 RB class made a statement that the position should not be undervalued in the draft, and an exclamation point could be added by the 2018 class that could be at least as good as last year’s.
  
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• Report: Detroit Lions poach analyst from Arizona Cardinals

  16-06-2024 00:26 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have found their front office replacement for Brandon Sosna.According to ESPN’s Seth Walder, the Detroit Lions have hired Charlie Adkins to be their new senior director of football administration. He fills the hole left by the vacancy of Brandon Sosna, who was hired as the Washington Commanders senior vice president of football operations last month. Sosna was one of the lead points on contract negotiations in Detroit, and was undoubtedly
  
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• POLL: Which 2023 Lions rookie will have the biggest Year 2 leap?

  15-06-2024 15:30 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images The Detroit Lions had some historic production out of their rookie draft class in 2023. Which player from that class will take the biggest jump in Year 2? The 2023 NFL Draft was a huge success for the Detroit Lions, who got major contributors at multiple positions and proved a lot of doubters wrong with some picks that may have been a bit questionable at the time, depending on who you ask. It turns out that general manager Brad Holmes is pretty good at his job and
  
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• Detroit Lions significantly outbid Arizona Cardinals in 1st-round trade-up

  15-06-2024 14:10 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports Per the Cardinals 2024 NFL Draft video, the Detroit Lions significantly outbid them for the 24th overall pick.It’s the time of year when NFL teams are starting to drop their behind-the-scenes videos for the 2024 NFL Draft. The Arizona Cardinals are the latest to reveal footage from their war room, and it tangentially relates to the Detroit Lions.
  The video shows the Cardinals, slated to make their second selection with the 27th overall pick—two ahead o
  
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• Report: Detroit Lions expected to sign UFL kicker Jake Bates

  15-06-2024 01:31 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Nic Antaya/UFL/Getty Images The Detroit Lions are reportedly expected to sign UFL star kicker Jake Bates. According to a report from NFL insider Aaron Wilson, the Detroit Lions are expected to sign Michigan Panthers kicker Jake Bates. Per Wilson, the signing won’t become official until Tuesday.Bates quickly became one of the most fascinating stories in the UFL this season. After not kicking a single field goal in college—serving as the kickoff specialist—Bates came int
  
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• Detroit Lions LB Jack Campbell is ‘operating like an 8-year vet’

  14-06-2024 13:30 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Detroit Lions LB Jack Campbell is poised to make a Year 2 jump and is already carrying himself like “an 8-year vet.”The Detroit Lions’ 2023 draft class has been widely praised as one of the best in the league, but first-round Jack Campbell is often left out of the picture when praising Brad Holmes’ picks. It’s not that Campbell had a rookie bad season, per se, but his performance was a bit overshadowed by the emergence of third-year lin
  
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• Open thread: Will you be watching Netflix’s ‘Receiver?’

  14-06-2024 12:17 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Will you be watching the “Receiver” series featuring Lions’ receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown on Netflix?Finally, we got a date. After the success Netflix had with last year’s “Quarterbacks” series, the much-anticipated “Receiver” series will be available to stream on July 10. And if you didn’t already know, Detroit Lions’ All-Pro wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown will be one of the players featured in this year&rsq
  
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• Lions get entire 2024 NFL Draft class under contract

  13-06-2024 18:44 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Thursday was a big day for the Detroit Lions’ entire 2024 rookie class.On Thursday, the Detroit Lions announced that first-round pick Terrion Arnold has officially signed with the team. With that signing, the Lions have now officially inked all six of their 2024 NFL Draft picks.Contract terms for Arnold were not immediately made available, but for context, here are the terms last year’s 24th overall pick (Deonte Banks) got on his rookie deal: four years,
  
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• Netflix releases trailer, premiere date for ‘Receiver’ featuring Amon-Ra St. Brown

  13-06-2024 16:48 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Netflix has set the premiere date for their summer series “Receiver” featuring Amon-Ra St. Brown. More details here —>On Thursday, Netflix announced the premiere date for their new NFL series “Receiver”, featuring Detroit Lions’ Amon-Ra St. Brown, which will be available to subscribers on July 10, 2024.
  In 2022, the Detroit Lions had a plethora of NFL Films crews around Allen Park/Ford Field as the team was featured on HBO&r
  
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• Premiere date set for Netflix’s ‘Receiver’ featuring Amon-Ra St. Brown

  13-06-2024 16:42 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Netflix has set the premiere date for their summer series “Receiver” featuring Amon-Ra St. Brown. More Details here —>On Thursday, Netflix announced the premiere date for their new NFL series “Receiver”, featuring Detroit Lions’ Amon-Ra St. Brown, which will be available to subscribers on July 10, 2024.
  In 2022, the Detroit Lions had a plethora of NFL Films crews around Allen Park/Ford Field as the team was featured on HBO&r
  
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• Video: Where does the Detroit Lions’ roster rank in the NFL?

  13-06-2024 15:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Meko and Morgan discuss PFF’s ranking of the Detroit Lions roster and debate where they think the Lions should rank.It has been a while now since the Detroit Lions have turned the proverbial corner in the NFL, yet I sometimes still find myself needing a pinch on the arm. You know, just to make sure this is all still real life.A few weeks ago, Pro Football Focus ranked their best rosters in the league from 1 to 32, listing the Lions as the sixth. And while I pe
  
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• We finally know what the Detroit Lions’ ‘villain’ mentality means

  13-06-2024 14:15 via prideofdetroit.com
  Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports What’s with the whole “villain” thing with the Detroit Lions? We finally may have an answer.Ever since Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes sported his white “villain” hoodie during the 2023 NFL Combine, fans have had two questions: Where can I get one? And what does this whole “villain” thing mean?The answer to the first question remains a mystery, but the second question—despite Holmes’ evasiveness for the la
  
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• Open thread: What are realistic expectations for Jahmyr Gibbs in 2024?

  13-06-2024 13:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images We saw glimpses of the “positionless” ability of Jahmyr Gibbs in his rookie season, but what are you hoping to see from the dynamo in Year 2? One area where the Detroit Lions really upgraded from 2022 to 2023 was at the running back position—despite what Gregg Rosenthal thought during the NFL Draft.
  “So, I think just the recognition of the little things all adding up and paying big dividends for us in offense, that’s really the p
  
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• Notes: Chris Spielman predicts big things for Brian Branch

  13-06-2024 01:14 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Detroit Lions special assistant Chris Spielman made a bold prediction for Brian Branch during an awesome podcast appearance.These days, Detroit Lions legend—and current special assistant—Chris Spielman mostly works in the shadows. If you ask him, that’s how he prefers it. He had his shot in the limelight, now it’s time to help those still active in the league. But when Spielman does step out for a second, he’s always worth listening to:
  
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• Lions new safety coach explains why Dan Campbell is special

  12-06-2024 15:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK New Lions defensive assistant Jim O’Neil told a story about his first encounter with Dan Campbell, and it explains what makes him so special. Last year, Jim O’Neil was taking a year off from coaching. After a two-year stint as the Northwestern defensive coordinator and a dozen years of NFL positional coach experience before that, he was looking to reset and figure out his next move. He decided to drop in for a couple of Detroit Lions OTA practices to rec
  
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• Video: Biggest question facing the Lions after OTAs

  12-06-2024 14:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK What is the biggest question facing the Lions now that OTAs are over? It isn’t happening as fast as some of us would like, but the NFL offseason continues to move along with organized team activities (OTAs) now in the rearview mirror.For a team like the Detroit Lions, OTAs are a chance to get a first look at some of the rookies and veterans brought in during both the NFL Draft and free agency. Beyond first-looks, it is also an opportunity to see how various pl
  
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• Patriots claim former Lions LB off waivers, illustrates depth in Detroit

  12-06-2024 13:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have one of the deepest rosters in the NFL. A statement that was substantiated after the Patriots claimed a former Lions LB. Throughout the offseason, one of the common themes from analysts and media is that the Detroit Lions have one of the deepest rosters in the NFL. On Tuesday, that point was illustrated when former Lions rookie linebacker Steele Chambers was claimed off waivers by the New England Patriots.
  At this time in the offseason,
  
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• Open thread: Which Lion will be the odd man out at EDGE in 2024?

  12-06-2024 12:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports The Lions have added a lot of backup talent at the EDGE position this offseason. Are there too many cooks in the kitchen?The Detroit Lions have turned over every rock when it comes to upgrading the talent at EDGE this offseason. They’ve signed free agent Marcus Davenport, snagged Mathieu Betts from the Canadian Football League, and are expecting James Houston, Josh Paschal, and Levi Onwuzurike (who has situationally played on the edge at OTAs) to enter 2024 i
  
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• UPDATE: Detroit Lions visit with UFL kicker Jake Bates

  11-06-2024 22:44 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Matthew Stockman/UFL/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have reportedly requested to work out UFL kicker Jake Bates.According to NFL insider Aaron Wilson, the Detroit Lions are one of several teams who have requested to work out UFL kicker Jake Bates. The other teams are the Commanders, Packers, and Ravens, per Wilson.UPDATE: Per Dave Birkett, Bates actually met with the Lions on Tuesday, but it was not a formal workout
  Bates was a sensation in his first season with the Michigan Panthers. K
  
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• Detroit Lions final OTA observations: Young players try to make impression

  11-06-2024 22:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK The Detroit Lions’ young players were on display for the final OTA of the offseason. Here are our observations from Tuesday’s practice.While the Detroit Lions were initially supposed to have an open practice on Monday, a violation of offseason rules forced the team to forfeit that practice. That pushed the schedule back a day, and the Lions were back at it on Tuesday for the final OTA session of the offseason.As promised, only young players were around f
  
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• Report: Detroit Lions request to work out UFL kicker Jake Bates

  11-06-2024 20:34 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Matthew Stockman/UFL/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have reportedly requested to work out UFL kicker Jake Bates.According to NFL insider Aaron Wilson, the Detroit Lions are one of several teams who have requested to work out UFL kicker Jake Bates. The other teams are the Commanders, Packers, and Ravens, per Wilson.Bates was a sensation in his first season with the Michigan Panthers. Kicking in the Lions’ home of Ford Field, Bates’ long leg got notoriety after booting a game-
  
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• 2 Lions preseason games to be broadcast on NFL Network

  11-06-2024 18:30 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports NFL Network will broadcast two of the Detroit Lions three preseason games—here’s what you need to know. On Tuesday, the NFL announced they would broadcast 21 live preseason games on NFL Network, including two of the Detroit Lions' three contests.Traditionally, a local Detroit television affiliate would broadcast all three of the Lions preseason games. Then, NFL Network would broadcast a replay of the game later on in the week, so those not in the Detroit
  
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• Lions News: Jack Campbell named 2024 breakout candidate

  11-06-2024 17:40 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images This could be the year for Detroit Lions LB Jack Campbell. Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell held his own in the star-studded 2023 rookie class, but it didn’t come without some growing pains.
  The 23 year old certainly didn’t do poorly, but his performance left something to be desired, says NFL.com’s Eric Edholm.
  “After a promising opener against the (Kansas City) Chiefs, Campbell had trouble in coverage. The Lions tried to moonlight hi
  
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• Beware of spring NFL headlines: Detroit Lions stories that never panned out

  11-06-2024 14:30 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK We pulled some of our own receipts to remind you: Don’t believe everything you hear in the spring.As the Detroit Lions conclude OTAs this week, with the young players still in town, now is a good time to remind people that this is the time of year in which optimism overflows.Now, for a team like Detroit who came as close as they ever have to making the Super Bowl last year, optimism is certainly warranted. On paper, their roster is better than last year’
  
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• Why the Detroit Lions should sign the UFL Offensive Player of the Year

  11-06-2024 13:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports The Detroit Lions should try to sign the UFL’s Offensive Player of the Year, Hakeem Butler.This week, a clip from the UFL went viral, and for good reason. Iconic coach Wade Phillips—-who is currently the head coach of the UFL’s San Antonio Brahmas—was talking to receiver Hakeem Butler of the St. Louis BattleHawks and let him know that he’s going to talk to NFL teams about giving him a shot.Take a look:"I'm going to tell everyone in the
  
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• POLL: Which NFL team is most likely to go worst-to-first in 2024?

  11-06-2024 12:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images It happens nearly every year... which NFL team can go from worst-to-first in their division this year? It seems like every year we see a team win their division after finishing last place the previous year. Last year, it was the Houston Texans, who finished with a 12-5 record and won the division following a three win season. In 2022, it was the Jacksonville Jaguars that made the leap. The year prior, it was the Cincinnati Bengals, and so on.
  Today’s Ques
  
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• Detroit Lions sign another Iowa linebacker

  10-06-2024 23:21 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by David Berding/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have reportedly signed former Iowa LB Ben Niemann.According to the Detroit News, the Detroit Lions are signing linebacker Ben Niemann to their 90-man roster. As of now, there is no notice of a corresponding move.UPDATE: The Lions have now announced the move, and in a corresponding transaction waived linebacker Steele Chambers.Niemann is a six-year NFL veteran who has started 21 career games. Initially undrafted out of Iowa, he spent the first
  
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• Report: Detroit Lions signing another Iowa linebacker

  10-06-2024 19:30 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by David Berding/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have reportedly signed former Iowa LB Ben Niemann.According to the Detroit News, the Detroit Lions are signing linebacker Ben Niemann to their 90-man roster. As of now, there is no notice of a corresponding move.Niemann is a six-year NFL veteran who has started 21 career games. Initially undrafted out of Iowa, he spent the first four years of his career with the Kansas City Chiefs, making 62 game appearances over that time and winning a Super
  
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• 2024 Detroit Lions depth chart: Post-minicamp edition

  10-06-2024 15:45 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Based on observations from minicamp, here is an updated depth chart for the 2024 Detroit Lions.With the end of mandatory minicamp last week, the entire Detroit Lions team won’t reconvene until the start of training camp at the end of July. So now is a good time to take a closer look at the entire roster and where it stands.
  Over the past month, we’ve gotten an inside look at the roster through OTA and minicamp practices. It’s not just an opportunit
  
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• WATCH: Detroit Lions celebrate writer Mike O’Hara’s 47 years of coverage

  10-06-2024 14:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Michigan Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies, Asheville Citizen Times via Imagn Content Services, LLC Monday marks columnist Mike O’Hara’s final day of employment. Watch the Detroit Lions’ celebration of his 47-year career here.Monday marks the final day of employment for Detroit Lions columnist Mike O’Hara. Last week, O’Hara announced his retirement after nearly 50 years in the business. He started as a “copy boy” at the Detroit News before joining
  
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