<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Football - Detroit Lions - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Football - Detroit Lions news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your favorite sport!]]></description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 20:30:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[4 takeaways from Lions’ preseason loss to Chargers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The four biggest takeaways from the Detroit Lions&rsquo; preseason loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in the Hall of Fame Game.I won&rsquo;t spend time telling you to not read too much into the preseason. Chances are you have heard it all before. With that said, there are still some takeaways to be had from the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 34-7 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in the annual Hall of Fame Game played in Canton, Ohio.Let&rsquo;s jump into what w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/4-takeaways-from-lions-preseason-loss-to-chargers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/4-takeaways-from-lions-preseason-loss-to-chargers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chargers-Lions offensive report card: 2nd, 3rd-team offenses underwhelm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scott Galvin-Imagn Images Handing out offensive grades for the Lions&rsquo; first preseason game against the Chargers The Detroit Lions&rsquo; exhibition season opened with a deflating thud in a turnover-filled drubbing. Mistakes were abundant. The offense struggled to generate drives, the defense let the Chargers control the ground game and showcase Trey Lance, and the special teams units gift-wrapped field position before the opening possessions of each half. Still summer class is in session,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/chargers-lions-offensive-report-card-2nd-3rd-team-offenses-underwhelm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/chargers-lions-offensive-report-card-2nd-3rd-team-offenses-underwhelm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Why Ahmed Hassanein cried before preseason game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Despite losing to the Chargers, Detroit Lions rookie Ahmed Hassanein walked away grateful. One of the biggest factors in the Detroit Lions&rsquo; resurgence over the past few years has been changing the culture.<br />
It&rsquo;s been about finding guys who care about one another, respect the game, and truly love football. It appears they&rsquo;ve yet again struck gold with Detroit Lions rookie Ahmed Hassanein.<br />
Speaking with reporters following the Lions&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-why-ahmed-hassanein-cried-before-preseason-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-why-ahmed-hassanein-cried-before-preseason-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions vs. Chargers snap counts: What usage says about Detroit’s position battles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scott Galvin-Imagn Images A look at the Detroit Lions&rsquo; snap counts vs. the Chargers, and what it may mean for each position battle.Let&rsquo;s take a closer look at the Detroit Lions&rsquo; personnel decisions in their preseason opener against the Los Angeles Chargers. How Detroit used their players can often be a hint as to where position battles currently lie. So I&rsquo;m going to break down every position and note both how many snaps each player played, and&mdash;perhaps more notably&m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-vs-chargers-snap-counts-what-usage-says-about-detroits-position-battles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-vs-chargers-snap-counts-what-usage-says-about-detroits-position-battles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions stock report: Risers, fallers at every position vs. Chargers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Checking in on every Detroit Lions player&rsquo;s stock after their Hall of Fame preseason&nbsp;game against the Chargers. The Detroit Lions&rsquo; first preseason game of the 2025 season is in the books, and it&rsquo;s time to check in on the players who helped or hurt their stock against the Chargers.<br />
Attendance<br />
The Lions rested 28 players (including 26 starters) in the NFL&rsquo;s opening preseason game of the 2025 season, with another seven on i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-stock-report-risers-fallers-at-every-position-vs-chargers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-stock-report-risers-fallers-at-every-position-vs-chargers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Dan Campbell was encouraged by Lions backup QBs vs. Chargers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images On the surface the Detroit Lions backup quarterbacks struggled mightily against the Chargers. But coach Dan Campbell explained why he was encouraged by both performances.From the outside looking in, it&rsquo;s easy to criticize the job that Detroit Lions backup quarterbacks Kyle Allen and Hendon Hooker did against the Los Angeles Chargers. Allen completed 9-of-14 passes for 91 yards and two interceptions. Hooker went just 3-of-6 for 18 yards and a pick. Togethe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/why-dan-campbell-was-encouraged-by-lions-backup-qbs-vs-chargers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/why-dan-campbell-was-encouraged-by-lions-backup-qbs-vs-chargers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions injury updates: 2 players injured in preseason opener vs. Chargers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Dan Skipper and Kenny Yeboah suffered injuries in the Detroit Lions&rsquo; preseason opener. Here&rsquo;s the latest news on both.While it appeared on the broadcast the Detroit Lions were mostly free of injury in their preseason opener on Thursday night, it turns out two players may be dealing with something moving forward.<br />
Most notably, offensive tackle Dan Skipper was spotted in the locker room after the game with a walking boot on his left leg. T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-injury-updates-2-players-injured-in-preseason-opener-vs-chargers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-injury-updates-2-players-injured-in-preseason-opener-vs-chargers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tim Patrick still adjusting to difficulty of Detroit Lions training camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Tim Patrick admitted he&rsquo;s had some early struggles at Detroit Lions training camp.If you&rsquo;re a daily reader of our Detroit Lions training camp observations and/or viewer of our daily camp recaps on Pride of Detroit Direct, you may have noticed a lack of Tim Patrick mentions. That&rsquo;s no accident, as it&rsquo;s been a slow first week of training camp, and he&rsquo;ll be the first to point it out.As he enters Year 8 in the NFL, he&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/tim-patrick-still-adjusting-to-difficulty-of-detroit-lions-training-camp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/tim-patrick-still-adjusting-to-difficulty-of-detroit-lions-training-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Training camp observations Day 7: Superstars shine in red zone, situationals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Observations from Day 6 of the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2025 training camp include notes on The Detroit Lions welcomed the general public to Allen Park on Monday, as the team once again strapped on their pads and took the field for Day 7 of training camp.<br />
Participation Report<br />
The Lions continue to cycle players in and out of practice, with some exiting early and others returning to play. For the second straight practice, Kerby Joseph missed, and was joi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/training-camp-observations-day-7-superstars-shine-in-red-zone-situationals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/training-camp-observations-day-7-superstars-shine-in-red-zone-situationals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Graham Glasgow enjoying center challenge, confident in young guards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Graham Glasgow spoke about his love for the center position, and the budding chemistry with two young guards.From the very first day of training camp, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said he had his focus on the offensive line and how it would respond to losing both Frank Ragnow and Kevin Zeitler this offseason.&ldquo;My eyes are on the O-Line,&rdquo; Campbell said. &ldquo;I want to see what that unit&rsquo;s going to do and what&rsquo;s going to c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/graham-glasgow-enjoying-center-challenge-confident-in-young-guards/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/graham-glasgow-enjoying-center-challenge-confident-in-young-guards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions injury update: Kerby Joseph misses 2nd practice, 2 Lions return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Updates on the latest Detroit Lions injury news at training camp, including Kerby Joseph&rsquo;s absence.After a day off, the Detroit Lions returned to training camp on Monday for a long, hot day of practice. As with seemingly every practice thus far, there were some interesting injury developments.<br />
Let&rsquo;s get into it.Still on injury list:LT Taylor Decker (PUP)<br />
G Miles Frazier (PUP)<br />
DT Alim McNeill (PUP)<br />
DT Mekhi Wingo (PUP)<br />
EDGE Josh Paschal (]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-injury-update-kerby-joseph-misses-2nd-practice-2-lions-return/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-injury-update-kerby-joseph-misses-2nd-practice-2-lions-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions sign former GLIAC Defensive Back of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have signed cornerback Nick Whiteside, a local product, to add more competition and depth after the release of Stantley Thomas-Oliver. The Detroit Lions have added to their depth in the secondary by signing cornerback Nick Whiteside, a hometown product from Auburn Hills, Michigan, according to the team Monday morning.<br />
A graduate of Avondale High School, Whiteside&mdash;originally a wide receiver prospect&mdash;went on to enroll at Saginaw Val]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-sign-former-gliac-defensive-back-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-sign-former-gliac-defensive-back-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions Bubble Watch, Week 2: Several new bubble players on defense]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Our staff makes prediction for the final roster spots on defense after Week 1 of Detroit Lions training camp.Over the past week, there has been a lot of shifting on the Detroit Lions' defense. Due to injuries, some surprise performances, and just so many reserve spots up for grabs, the Lions' roster bubble is growing on defense.<br />
Last week, when we made our initial roster predictions in our weekly Bubble Watch series, we had 18 players whom we deemed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-bubble-watch-week-2-several-new-bubble-players-on-defense/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-bubble-watch-week-2-several-new-bubble-players-on-defense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions Bubble Watch, Week 2: OL training camp battle heats up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK Making predictions for the final roster spots on the Detroit Lions offense after Week 1 of training camp.With the first week of Detroit Lions training camp in the books, we&rsquo;ve already started to see the team&rsquo;s roster bubble shift. When we opened our Bubble Watch predictions last week, we assumed there were 40 players who were safe. That number has already dropped a few to 37. In other words, due to competition and some injury news, the Lions r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-bubble-watch-week-2-ol-training-camp-battle-heats-up/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-bubble-watch-week-2-ol-training-camp-battle-heats-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The hilarious story on why Amon-Ra St. Brown mistakenly wears #14]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images A counting mistake caused Amon-Ra St. Brown to sport the number 14 for the Detroit Lions.Amon-Ra St. Brown and the number 14 seem like an iconic pairing at this point. While it wasn&rsquo;t what the Detroit Lions receiver wore in college, he&rsquo;s made it look good in the NFL.But according to a story told on season two of the Netflix docuseries &ldquo;Quarterback,&rdquo; St. Brown wasn&rsquo;t really supposed to ever have that number.You&rsquo;ve probably hea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/the-hilarious-story-on-why-amon-ra-st-brown-mistakenly-wears-14/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/the-hilarious-story-on-why-amon-ra-st-brown-mistakenly-wears-14/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions News: NFL execs, coaches think VERY highly of Jahmyr Gibbs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Detroit Lions&rsquo; Jahmyr Gibbs has already gained a reputation in the league as an elite running back.Over at ESPN, they have kicked off their annual series where they poll over 70 employees from various ranks in the NFL to determine the top-10 players at every football position. That survey is given to coaches, executives, and scouts across all 32 teams.The series started on Monday with the top-10 NFL running backs, and Detroit Lions back Jahmyr Gibbs has]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-news-nfl-execs-coaches-think-very-highly-of-jahmyr-gibbs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-news-nfl-execs-coaches-think-very-highly-of-jahmyr-gibbs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ranking every player on the Detroit Lions 2025 roster: 80-71]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images In our next installment of the 2025 Detroit Lions roster rankings, we examine 10 players who have a chance to make the practice squad&mdash;and an outside chance at the 53-man roster.Our countdown of the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2025 roster. continues with players we ranked from 80 to 71. This list features some of the leftover players from Detroit&rsquo;s 2025 UDFA class, but it also features a few names from last year&rsquo;s squad. What&rsquo;s interesting abo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/ranking-every-player-on-the-detroit-lions-2025-roster-80-71/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/ranking-every-player-on-the-detroit-lions-2025-roster-80-71/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ranking the NFC North offensive lines for the 2025 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The NFC North offensive lines went through major transitions during the 2025 offseason. Do the Detroit Lions still have the best unit in the division?The Detroit Lions&rsquo; offensive line is going through a lot of changes this offseason, but they are far from the only team in transition among their front five. In fact, every team in the NFC North has made some drastic changes to their offensive line this offseason.While the Lions lost their starting center a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/ranking-the-nfc-north-offensive-lines-for-the-2025-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/ranking-the-nfc-north-offensive-lines-for-the-2025-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions trivia: Your in-5 daily game, Tuesday edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think you can figure out which Lions player we&rsquo;re talking about? You&rsquo;ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We&rsquo;re back for another day of the Pride of Detroit in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you&rsquo;re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Pride of Detroit in-5 gameIf you can&rsquo;t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this gam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-trivia-your-in-5-daily-game-tuesday-edition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-trivia-your-in-5-daily-game-tuesday-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: What do you want to see from Jared Goff in Netflix’s ‘Quarterback’?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Season two of Netflix&rsquo;s &ldquo;Quarterback&rdquo; has dropped! What are you hoping to see from Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff?On Tuesday, July 8, season two of Netflix&rsquo;s NFL docuseries &ldquo;Quarterback&rdquo; debuted. That&rsquo;s of extra interesting to Detroit Lions fans, as Jared Goff is one of three quarterbacks examined in the show, which details the 2024 season. Joe Burrow and Kirk Cousins are the other two stars of season two.<br />
For a top-10 qu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-do-you-want-to-see-from-jared-goff-in-netflixs-quarterback/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-do-you-want-to-see-from-jared-goff-in-netflixs-quarterback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions News: Watch ST coordinator Dave Fipp live out lifetime dream]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images As the son of a Navy pilot, Detroit Lions special teams coordinator Dave Fipp got an unbelievable opportunity this offseason.Special teams coordinator Dave Fipp lived out his lifelong dream of riding along with Navy&rsquo;s Blue Angels in a heartwarming video the Detroit Lions released on the Fourth of July.<br />
Fipp, the son of a former Navy pilot, grew up watching the Blue Angels in air shows back in his hometown of San Diego. He earned a commercial p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-news-watch-st-coordinator-dave-fipp-live-out-lifetime-dream/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-news-watch-st-coordinator-dave-fipp-live-out-lifetime-dream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions roster preview: Penei Sewell is ready to take things to a new level]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Already a two-time All-Pro, can Detroit Lions right tackle Penei Sewell elevate his game even further?We are getting closer to Detroit Lions football everyday, and as time marches forward this Summer, so does our roster preview series.Next up, we have one of the cornerstones of the franchise, First-Team All-Pro right tackle Penei Sewell. Entering year five of what has already been a historic start to his career, Sewell has established himself as one]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-roster-preview-penei-sewell-is-ready-to-take-things-to-a-new-level/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-roster-preview-penei-sewell-is-ready-to-take-things-to-a-new-level/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ranking every player on the Detroit Lions’ 2025 roster: 90-81]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Ed Mulholland/Getty Images Our rankings of every Detroit Lions players on the 2025 roster kicks off with players we placed in the bottom 10.As we inch toward Detroit Lions training camp, it&rsquo;s time to take inventory of the roster.For the past six seasons, we&rsquo;ve undertaken the exercise of ranking every single player on the team&rsquo;s roster. This exercise not only provides us with a nice debate on how good each player is, but it also helps put the entire roster into perspect]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/ranking-every-player-on-the-detroit-lions-2025-roster-90-81/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/ranking-every-player-on-the-detroit-lions-2025-roster-90-81/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Rank Lions by probability of returning to the Pro Bowl]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images We ranked Detroit Lions by the probability that they return to the Pro Bowl in 2025. Making one Pro Bowl is an achievement. Making two? Easier said than done.<br />
The NFL Pro Bowl has had many one-hit wonders, such as Tyler Huntley earning a nod in 2022 despite making just four starts or Mitchell Trubisky being carried by his team to a Pro Bowl appearance. Similarly, there have been many well-deserving players that, for one reason or another, have struggled to earn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-rank-lions-by-probability-of-returning-to-the-pro-bowl/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-rank-lions-by-probability-of-returning-to-the-pro-bowl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: An NFL analyst finally gave credit to Dan Campbell’s offensive mind]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Former NFL offensive lineman and three-time Super Bowl champion Mark Schlereth talked about how involved Lions&rsquo; coach Dan Campbell is on offense, and why he isn&rsquo;t worried about Detroit taking a step back in 2025.For one reason or another, there are a lot of misinformed football fans out there when it comes to Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell&mdash;at least outside the state of Michigan and the Lions fanbase.So to those people who think a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-an-nfl-analyst-finally-gave-credit-to-dan-campbells-offensive-mind/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-an-nfl-analyst-finally-gave-credit-to-dan-campbells-offensive-mind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions 2025 training camp preview: Who will win the TE3 job?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The next installment in our training camp preview series looks at the Lions&rsquo; tight ends room. In this installment of our Detroit Lions 2025 training camp preview, we examine the Lions&rsquo; tight ends room, speculate on current and future roles, and discuss how many players from this group could make the 53-man roster.<br />
Previous training camp previews:QB: Can Hendon Hooker stick at QB2?<br />
RB: Will there be any changes to the room?<br />
WR: L]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-2025-training-camp-preview-who-will-win-the-te3-job/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-2025-training-camp-preview-who-will-win-the-te3-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discussion: Where does Jahmyr Gibbs rank among all-time Detroit Lions RBs?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Terada-Imagn Images Through two seasons, where does Jahmyr Gibbs rank in Detroit Lions running back history? Could he already be cracking the top-three?This week, we&rsquo;ve already talked about how Amon-Ra St. Brown may already be considered a top-three receiver in Detroit Lions history and how Penei Sewell is in that very same conversation at offensive tackle.The next current Lions player we&rsquo;re going to talk about probably hasn&rsquo;t quite earned that high of a reputation yet, bu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/discussion-where-does-jahmyr-gibbs-rank-among-all-time-detroit-lions-rbs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/discussion-where-does-jahmyr-gibbs-rank-among-all-time-detroit-lions-rbs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ranking the receiving corps of the NFC North]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Reginek-Imagn Images The PODcast breaks down the top WR/TE corps in the Detroit Lions&rsquo; division.With preseason football just under a month away now, the ranking of things is a noble and honorable tradition. Just the other day, I got two radio hosts very mad at each other over a question of &ldquo;top-10 quarterbacks&rdquo; and they were yelling in the hallway. I feel proud. Football is nearly here.<br />
One team in the NFC North has the best wide receiver in the NFL (or second best, depen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/ranking-the-receiving-corps-of-the-nfc-north/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/ranking-the-receiving-corps-of-the-nfc-north/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions will report to training camp few day prior to rest of NFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Steven King/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Detroit Lions training camp report dates for 2025 have been revealed.As expected, the Detroit Lions are going to get a head start on training camp ahead of all but one team. This spring, the Lions opted out of two weeks of OTAs and three mandatory minicamp practices in order to accommodate for being in an extra preseason game&mdash;the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday, July 31.&ldquo;For whatever reason, the league year started one week late]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-will-report-to-training-camp-few-day-prior-to-rest-of-nfl/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-will-report-to-training-camp-few-day-prior-to-rest-of-nfl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions production team cleans house at the Michigan Emmys]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images The Detroit Lions video production team walked away with six Michigan Emmys this year.The Detroit Lions video production team has been at the top of their game for several years now. From their highly popular &ldquo;Inside the Den&rdquo; series to their excellently produced &ldquo;Under the Helmet&rdquo; documentaries, the production team officially called &ldquo;One Pride Productions&rdquo; has done a great job entertaining and informing Lions fans]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-production-team-cleans-house-at-the-michigan-emmys/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-production-team-cleans-house-at-the-michigan-emmys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions roster preview: How Sam LaPorta did more with less in Year 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Sam LaPorta&rsquo;s follow-up to a historic rookie season was about refinement and efficiency&mdash;and in Year 3, he&rsquo;ll be ready when his number gets called. With so much focus on what&rsquo;s to come&mdash;life after Frank Ragnow, a healthy defense making a big impression early on, and another breakout season for Jameson Williams on the horizon&mdash;it&rsquo;s easy to lose sight of just how impactful Sam LaPorta was in his second season. A historic ro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-roster-preview-how-sam-laporta-did-more-with-less-in-year-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-roster-preview-how-sam-laporta-did-more-with-less-in-year-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Detroit Lions nearly hired Brad Holmes over 20 years ago]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Current Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes nearly scored a job with the franchise two decades ago.The hiring of general manager Brad Holmes in 2021 may go down as one of the best moves in Detroit Lions franchise history. But nearly 20 years prior to that moment, the Lions had their first crack at Holmes, but didn&rsquo;t end up landing him.<br />
According to a story told by Holmes himself on the Field Talk Podcast, the Lions' general manager was just starting his]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/the-detroit-lions-nearly-hired-brad-holmes-over-20-years-ago/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/the-detroit-lions-nearly-hired-brad-holmes-over-20-years-ago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Which 2025 game could put the Lions on upset watch?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The Lions have a gauntlet schedule in 2025. Will they take their eye off the ball against weaker teams? The Detroit Lions enter 2025 with an absolute gauntlet of a schedule. They return to what looks to once again be one of the strongest divisions in the NFL, as well as playing powerhouse teams like the Baltimore Ravens, Kansas City Chiefs, and Philadelphia Eagles. With so many premier opponents, it&rsquo;s easy to lose sight of the games against weaker teams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-2025-game-could-put-the-lions-on-upset-watch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-2025-game-could-put-the-lions-on-upset-watch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Barry Sanders tells all about 2024 heart attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty Images Lions legend Barry Sanders revealed that he had a heart attack in 2024, and now he&rsquo;s on a mission to inform the public about preventative health.Last year, Detroit Lions legendary running back Barry Sanders revealed that he suffered a &ldquo;health scare related to my heart.&rdquo; At the time, he left it at that, while promoting the importance of being preventative with your health.This past week, Sanders revealed a lot more. He told The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-barry-sanders-tells-all-about-2024-heart-attack/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-barry-sanders-tells-all-about-2024-heart-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do the NFC North’s quarterbacks rank coming into 2025?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images How does Jared Goff compare to the young QBs around this division? Blink and you miss it. With all the hype surrounding young quarterbacks, Jared Goff still stands as the presumed top dog in the NFC North. That may change at some point, but when that might be is always a question. Goff will have to deal with a new playcaller, but so so, too, will Caleb Williams of the Chicago Bears, and it&rsquo;s practically a redshirt year for J.J. McCarthy.<br />
On this episode of the Pri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/how-do-the-nfc-norths-quarterbacks-rank-coming-into-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/how-do-the-nfc-norths-quarterbacks-rank-coming-into-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did you always believe in Dan Campbell?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Did you ever let doubt creep in when it came to Dan Campbell&rsquo;s ability to coach the Detroit Lions?As we enter Year 5 of the Brad Holmes/Dan Campbell era of the Detroit Lions, now is a good time to reflect on the past four years.<br />
Campbell has amassed a 39-28-1 record over the first four years, not including a 2-2 record in the postseason. There are a few things incredible about these accomplishments. For one, he already has the fourth best winning percentage (.581) of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/did-you-always-believe-in-dan-campbell/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2025 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/did-you-always-believe-in-dan-campbell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Majority of Lions fans planning on watching Michigan Panthers in UFL Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Wes Hale/UFL/Getty Images The Michigan Panthers are in the 2025 UFL Championship game, but will Detroit Lions fans be watching? The 2025 UFL Championship Game will be played on Saturday, June 14, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and will feature the Michigan Panthers versus the Birmingham Stallions. While this event is the pinnacle of the UFL season, the league is still very young and is still working hard to gain viewership.And that led us to this week&rsquo;s SB Nation Reacts survey question: Will]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/majority-of-lions-fans-planning-on-watching-michigan-panthers-in-ufl-championship/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2025 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/majority-of-lions-fans-planning-on-watching-michigan-panthers-in-ufl-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions trivia: Your in-5 daily game, Saturday edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think you can figure out which Lions player we&rsquo;re talking about? You&rsquo;ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We&rsquo;re back for another day of the Pride of Detroit in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you&rsquo;re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Pride of Detroit in-5 gameIf you can&rsquo;t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this gam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-trivia-your-in-5-daily-game-saturday-edition/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-trivia-your-in-5-daily-game-saturday-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions News: Jared Goff named 2025 MVP dark horse candidate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images Jared Goff is an MVP candidate, but unlike year&rsquo;s past, oddsmakers aren&rsquo;t to high on him. Still months out from the season opener, Jared Goff has yet again emerged as a dark horse candidate for the NFL&rsquo;s Most Valuable Player.<br />
&ldquo;If the Lions win like they did last season, Goff will almost certainly again deserve serious consideration,&rdquo; writes NFLcom&rsquo;s Judy Battista, who included JG on her list of potential MVP candi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-news-jared-goff-named-2025-mvp-dark-horse-candidate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-news-jared-goff-named-2025-mvp-dark-horse-candidate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brad Holmes talks Frank Ragnow’s retirement, qualities in ideal center]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Detroit Lions general manager reacted to the retirement of Frank Ragnow and talked about what he&rsquo;s looking for in an ideal center.We&rsquo;ve heard from some players and coach Dan Campbell on what the loss of Frank Ragnow could mean for the Detroit Lions going forward. But the general manager who handed Ragnow a four-year extension in 2021 has been behind the scenes since the news broke over a week ago.<br />
However, Brad Holmes joined former NFL defensive lin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/brad-holmes-talks-frank-ragnows-retirement-qualities-in-ideal-center/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/brad-holmes-talks-frank-ragnows-retirement-qualities-in-ideal-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open Thread: What Detroit-based activity should Lions’ S Kerby Joseph try next?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Lions&rsquo; safety Kerby Joseph recently popped up at a Detroit Firehouse to kick it with some of the city&rsquo;s finest. What should he do next? When you are an All-Pro like Detroit Lions&rsquo; safety Kerby Joseph, you can pop into anywhere in the city and be well-received. Especially in a city like Detroit, where athletes are revered and taken care of within the community.So when Joseph and his brother randomly showed up at a Detroit Firehouse,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-detroit-based-activity-should-lions-s-kerby-joseph-try-next/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-detroit-based-activity-should-lions-s-kerby-joseph-try-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO: Discussing Za’Darius Smith’s potential return to Detroit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Meko and Morgan are back on the Pride of Detroit YouTube Channel, discussing Za&rsquo;Darius Smith&rsquo;s recent comments expressing his desire to return to the Lions.I never thought I'd be saying this while writing about the Detroit Lions, but man, a big shoutout to Kash Doll.On a serious note, dating Kash Doll may not directly end up helping to facilitate defensive end Za&rsquo;Darius Smith&rsquo;s desire to return to the Motor City, but it certa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-discussing-zadarius-smiths-potential-return-to-detroit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-discussing-zadarius-smiths-potential-return-to-detroit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions Hidden Gems: 3 Secret Superstars on the 2025 roster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Harry How/Getty Images With so many changes in the offseason for the Lions, which three Secret Superstars will help to maintain Dan Campbell&rsquo;s standard?&ldquo;Brain Drain.&rdquo; It&rsquo;s the one term that every Lions fan is already sick and tired of hearing.Of course, when you lose two of the best coordinators in the NFL in Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn to their own well-deserved head coaching jobs, that&rsquo;s going to be a story. It doesn&rsquo;t help that center Frank Ragnow,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-hidden-gems-3-secret-superstars-on-the-2025-roster/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-hidden-gems-3-secret-superstars-on-the-2025-roster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions mailbag: How does Frank Ragnow’s retirement impact future re-signings?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images Can the Detroit Lions afford to keep more players now that Frank Ragnow&rsquo;s contract will come off the books?One of the bigger challenges facing the Detroit Lions in the upcoming years is the ability to retain all of the talent they currently have. General Manager Brad Holmes has talked about this issue several times over the past year, noting that difficult decisions are headed his way.Detroit has been able to find success through the draft, cashing in on cheap roo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-mailbag-how-does-frank-ragnows-retirement-impact-future-re-signings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-mailbag-how-does-frank-ragnows-retirement-impact-future-re-signings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Which upset are the Lions most likely to pull off in 2025?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The Lions enter 2025 with a slew of road games against powerhouse teams. Which is the most likely to end in a victory for Detroit?The Detroit Lions enter 2025 staring down an absolute gauntlet of a schedule. They play in what is expected to once again be one of the league&rsquo;s strongest divisions, as well as facing several of the league&rsquo;s most notorious powerhouses on the road.Of course, we can&rsquo;t really ever refer to Detroit as underdogs. It&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-upset-are-the-lions-most-likely-to-pull-off-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-upset-are-the-lions-most-likely-to-pull-off-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions trivia: Your in-5 daily game, Wednesday edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think you can figure out which Lions player we&rsquo;re talking about? You&rsquo;ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We&rsquo;re back for another day of the Pride of Detroit in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you&rsquo;re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Pride of Detroit in-5 gameIf you can&rsquo;t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this gam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-trivia-your-in-5-daily-game-wednesday-edition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-trivia-your-in-5-daily-game-wednesday-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Survey: Will you be watching the Michigan Panthers in the UFL Championship?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Stew Milne/UFL/Getty Images Our latest SB Nation Reacts survey asks fans about their interest in Michigan&rsquo;s other professional football team. Welcome to another installment in SB Nation&rsquo;s Reacts survey series. This week, we are asking Detroit Lions fans one question: Will you be watching the Michigan Panthers in the UFL Championship?<br />
You may not have noticed, but near the end of March&mdash;right in between the NFL&rsquo;s free agency and draft events&mdash;the United Footba]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/survey-will-you-be-watching-the-michigan-panthers-in-the-ufl-championship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/survey-will-you-be-watching-the-michigan-panthers-in-the-ufl-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Detroit Lions offensive line may look after Frank Ragnow’s retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images It&rsquo;s not easy replacing an All-Pro center. The Detroit Lions were already in the process of replacing one solid starter on the offensive line, but now they need to do it with two. After OTAs, a new picture is emerging of what the new line could look like, but there&rsquo;s still a lot of concern across the land as to how this will all piece together before training camp.<br />
On this episode of the Pride of Detroit PODcast, the whole crew is back together and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/how-detroit-lions-offensive-line-may-look-after-frank-ragnows-retirement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/how-detroit-lions-offensive-line-may-look-after-frank-ragnows-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Za’Darius Smith makes clear he still wants to sign with Detroit Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Free agent pass rusher Za&rsquo;Darius Smith made it very clear he wants to re-sign with Detroit Lions.For those hoping the Detroit Lions bring back Za&rsquo;Darius Smith for the 2025 season, you aren&rsquo;t the only one. The veteran pass rusher said publicly this week that he wants to continue to play in Detroit this upcoming season.<br />
&ldquo;We both know where I want to be,&rdquo; Smith told USA TODAY at the BET Awards. &ldquo;Hopefully I can get b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/zadarius-smith-makes-clear-he-still-wants-to-sign-with-detroit-lions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/zadarius-smith-makes-clear-he-still-wants-to-sign-with-detroit-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions News: Detroit rookie nails painting Lions logo from memory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Not too shabby. Lifelong Detroit Lions fan turned draft pick Isaac TeSlaa did not disappoint when it came to painting the Lions logo from memory.<br />
Each year, the NFL challenges a few rookies to attempt to paint their new team logo without he help of a picture. We&rsquo;ve seen some brutal attempts, but TeSlaa, in my opinion, did a pretty great job.<br />
rookies drawing their team logos from memory will never get old pic.twitter.com/keZSzKXeJu&mdash; NFL (@NFL) June 8]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-news-detroit-rookie-nails-painting-lions-logo-from-memory/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-news-detroit-rookie-nails-painting-lions-logo-from-memory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 UFL Championship Game to feature 6 former Detroit Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images Check out which former-Lions will be part of the 2025 UFL Championship Game. The UFL will play its second championship game on Saturday, June 14, at 8 p.m. ET. The game will feature the local Michigan Panthers team as they take on the DC Defenders. For many, the Panthers&rsquo; inclusion in the championship game may be enough for Detroit Lions fans to tune in. However, if you need a little more push to watch, there are a handful of former Lions players who will]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-ufl-championship-game-to-feature-6-former-detroit-lions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-ufl-championship-game-to-feature-6-former-detroit-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Who is your favorite current Lions player?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Detroit Lions have several lovable players. Who is your current favorite?With the sudden retirement of center Frank Ragnow, Detroit Lions fans have lost not only a great player, but one of the more beloved people on the team&rsquo;s roster.The good news is, by design, the Lions have been accumulating a ton of players like Ragnow over the past five years: extremely talented on the field and an inspiration off it. General manager Brad Holmes and c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-who-is-your-favorite-current-lions-player/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-who-is-your-favorite-current-lions-player/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Terrion Arnold making an impact on new Detroit Lions veterans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Normally it&rsquo;s veterans helping young players in this league, but Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold is reversing that role with two new players.Terrion Arnold was one of the many players who we didn&rsquo;t end up seeing on the field during OTAs, as the Detroit Lions were overly cautious with many players during their spring practices. However, talking to some of the players who were in attendance, it appears the second-year cornerback is still mana]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/terrion-arnold-making-an-impact-on-new-detroit-lions-veterans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/terrion-arnold-making-an-impact-on-new-detroit-lions-veterans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Center of Attention: Frank Ragnow’s Case for the Pride of the Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Making the case for Frank Ragnow&rsquo;s enshrinement into the Lions Hall of Fame Frank Ragnow&rsquo;s unexpected retirement sent a wave of emotion through the Detroit Lions fanbase. He was still playing at an elite level&mdash;dominating the trenches, anchoring the offensive line, and embodying the team&rsquo;s gritty identity with remarkable durability. After years of doing the dirty work, Ragnow has stepped away&mdash;and now he deserves the spotlight. Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/center-of-attention-frank-ragnows-case-for-the-pride-of-the-lions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2025 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/center-of-attention-frank-ragnows-case-for-the-pride-of-the-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injury updates: Amon-Ra St. Brown’s clean-up surgery, Malcolm Rodriguez’s timeline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images Detroit Lions injury updates following the final practice of spring OTAs. The Detroit Lions wrapped up their spring Organized Team Activities (OTAs) on Thursday, and in a post-scrimmage scrum with the media, All-Pro wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown revealed that he has not been practicing due to an off-season clean-up procedure.&ldquo;I had a surgery on my knee after the season, &ldquo; St. Brown said. &ldquo;Just to clean some stuff up. So, I&rsquo;ve been rehabbing t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/injury-updates-amon-ra-st-browns-clean-up-surgery-malcolm-rodriguezs-timeline/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/injury-updates-amon-ra-st-browns-clean-up-surgery-malcolm-rodriguezs-timeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions swap out CBs ahead of second week of 2025 OTAs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kyle Ross/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Lions are shuffling around some secondary depth as they ready themselves for another round of OTAs The Detroit Lions are set to begin their second week of Organized Team Activities (OTAs) on Tuesday and have made a roster transaction ahead of the next wave of practices. On Monday, the Lions announced that they had signed cornerback Divaad Wilson and released UDFA rookie Gavin Holmes.Wilson began his college career at the University of Georg]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-swap-out-cbs-ahead-of-second-week-of-2025-otas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-swap-out-cbs-ahead-of-second-week-of-2025-otas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions salary cap: How Frank Ragnow’s retirement impacts Detroit’s future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirthmon F. Dozier / USA TODAY NETWORK Exploring the Lions salary cap implications following the retirement of Frank Ragnow. The Detroit Lions All-Pro center Frank Ragnow announced his retirement on Monday, leaving fans with several questions about the team&rsquo;s future. While the team will surely have a competition to find his on-field replacement during training camp, the financial implications following his retirement are clearer but not yet solidified.<br />
Ragnow was selected in the first roun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-salary-cap-how-frank-ragnows-retirement-impacts-detroits-future/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-salary-cap-how-frank-ragnows-retirement-impacts-detroits-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With Frank Ragnow retiring, what’s next for the Lions?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Breaking down the impact&mdash;and outlook&mdash;for the Detroit Lions in wake of Frank Ragnow&rsquo;s sudden retirement. The rumors of a Frank Ragnow retirement had been swirling for a year or two, but the grim possibility became a reality on Monday: the All-Pro center and cornerstone of the Detroit Lions offense has retired.<br />
Whether or not the Lions coaches and front office knew about the move prior to free agency and the 2025 NFL Draft is unclear, but what]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/with-frank-ragnow-retiring-whats-next-for-the-lions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/with-frank-ragnow-retiring-whats-next-for-the-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions All-Pro center Frank Ragnow retiring]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images The Detroit Lions All-Pro center Frank Ragnow&rsquo;s career has come to a close. In a somewhat shocking move, Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow has announced that he&rsquo;s retiring. The 2018 first-round pick announced on Instagram that he is calling it quits after just seven seasons in the NFL.<br />
Here&rsquo;s his full message:These past couple of months have been very trying as I&rsquo;ve come to the realization that my football journey is ending and I&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-all-pro-center-frank-ragnow-retiring/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-all-pro-center-frank-ragnow-retiring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions OTA Week 1 recap: Biggest storylines, everything we learned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images We break down everything we learned from the first week of Detroit Lions OTAs.Half of the Detroit Lions Organized Team Activity practices are in the books. Coach Dan Campbell made the difficult decision to cut their spring program short after being named to the Hall of Fame Game at the end of July&mdash;meaning their training camp will start a bit early this year.On Friday, I got the opportunity to watch Detroit&rsquo;s third of six OTA practices an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-ota-week-1-recap-biggest-storylines-everything-we-learned/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-ota-week-1-recap-biggest-storylines-everything-we-learned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the Lions did not make any Post-June 1 designations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images June 1 designations can provide teams immediate cap relief, but the Lions elected not to use the option in 2025.It&rsquo;s June 2, and that means the NFL world is discussing how NFL teams have taken advantage of their Post-June 1 designations, clearing much-needed salary cap space for their franchises. However, in 2025, the Detroit Lions chose not to utilize any June 1 designations, and they were correct in doing so. Let&rsquo;s discuss w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/why-the-lions-did-not-make-any-post-june-1-designations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/why-the-lions-did-not-make-any-post-june-1-designations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revisiting, grading the Detroit Lions’ biggest roster moves of 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images A look back at the Detroit Lions&rsquo; biggest roster moves of 2024&mdash;and whether GM Brad Holmes made the right decision.Based on our most recent approval poll, most Detroit Lions fans are pretty darn happy with the job General Manager Brad Holmes is doing. He&rsquo;s currently sitting on a 96 percent approval rating&mdash;which is actually the lowest it&rsquo;s been in nearly three years. That just goes to show you how high the bar Holmes has set for h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/revisiting-grading-the-detroit-lions-biggest-roster-moves-of-2024/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/revisiting-grading-the-detroit-lions-biggest-roster-moves-of-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Penei Sewell wants to somehow get even bigger, stronger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Detroit Lions right tackle Penei Sewell wants to get bigger and stronger. That should be scary for defensive linemen everywhere.It&rsquo;s hard to imagine that two-time All-Pro right tackle Penei Sewell has much room to improve after four years in the NFL. But at just 24 years old, the Detroit Lions offensive lineman isn&rsquo;t the type to rest on his laurels.This offseason, Sewell has taken on a goal of getting ever stronger than before.&ldquo;Personally, I w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/penei-sewell-wants-to-somehow-get-even-bigger-stronger/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2025 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/penei-sewell-wants-to-somehow-get-even-bigger-stronger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: How many sacks will Aidan Hutchinson have in 2025?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Now that he&rsquo;s fully cleared, let&rsquo;s predict how many sacks Detroit Lions EDGE Aidan Hutchinson will have in 2025.With the news that Detroit Lions star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson has been cleared for football activities, the next three months will be spent preparing for the 2025 football season. Unlike some other injured Lions players, who will spend the majority of the offseason rehabbing, Hutchinson is expected to be able to just focus on foot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-how-many-sacks-will-aidan-hutchinson-have-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2025 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-how-many-sacks-will-aidan-hutchinson-have-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How ‘miserable’ hospital stay gave Aidan Hutchinson new perspective on life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Detroit Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson took what was a miserable situation and turned it into something positive.Aidan Hutchinson had never spent a day in a hospital, let alone two.But after breaking his tibia and fibula against the Cowboys in Week 6, as his team flew home to Detroit, Hutchinson had to stay back in Dallas for emergency surgery. Given the marvels of modern medicine, it was just a two-day stay at the hospital for Hutchinson, but even that was far to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/how-miserable-hospital-stay-gave-aidan-hutchinson-new-perspective-on-life/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/how-miserable-hospital-stay-gave-aidan-hutchinson-new-perspective-on-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isaac TeSlaa, Amon-Ra St. Brown share their hatred of Green Bay Packers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Detroit Lions rookie receiver Isaac TeSlaa will fit right in with his hatred of the Green Bay Packers.We all know that Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown hates the Green Bay Packers. He&rsquo;s even got the shirt to prove it.<br />
It probably comes as no surprise that St. Brown&rsquo;s newest teammate&mdash;third-round pick Isaac TeSlaa&mdash;happens to share those same sentiments. TeSlaa, a Michigan native and lifelong Lions fan, shared his h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/isaac-teslaa-amon-ra-st-brown-share-their-hatred-of-green-bay-packers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/isaac-teslaa-amon-ra-st-brown-share-their-hatred-of-green-bay-packers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions 1st-round pick Tyleik Williams already impressing DJ Reader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images DJ Reader is already raving about Tyleik Williams&rsquo; intelligence.Let&rsquo;s start this off with something very clear and obvious: it&rsquo;s impossible to know how Detroit Lions defensive Tyleik Williams will be as an NFL player before he&rsquo;s even taken a single padded rep in practice. I know that. You know that. Good, we got that out of the way.<br />
That said, the Lions&rsquo; first-round pick is already starting to impress some of the player]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-1st-round-pick-tyleik-williams-already-impressing-dj-reader/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-1st-round-pick-tyleik-williams-already-impressing-dj-reader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Who would be the Lions’ all-time best flag football player?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirthmon F. Dozier / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Sticking with the current offseason theme, who do you think would be the Lions&rsquo; best flag football player of all-time? Personally, I am pretty excited about the news of flag football being included in the 2028 Olympics. And while it isn&rsquo;t the real thing in terms of 11-on-11 football, it is a way to further the game on a global scale.For a player like Detroit Lions star running back Jahmyr Gibbs&mdash;already one of the league&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-who-would-be-the-lions-all-time-best-flag-football-player/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-who-would-be-the-lions-all-time-best-flag-football-player/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson says he’s ‘fully cleared’ from injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Aidan Hutchinson confirmed he is fully cleared from his injury and ready to participate in Detroit Lions OTAs.Aidan Hutchinson no longer has any restrictions from his injury suffered last October. The Detroit Lions defensive end told media on Thursday during his first press conference since the injury that he is medically cleared for everything.&ldquo;I got cleared a while back, and I&rsquo;m just rolling with the boys now,&rdquo; Hutchinson said. &ldquo;And it f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-de-aidan-hutchinson-says-hes-fully-cleared-from-injury/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-de-aidan-hutchinson-says-hes-fully-cleared-from-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 2025 season can prove Dan Campbell is an elite coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images With a new set of coordinators, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell can cement himself as a top head coach in football.It&rsquo;s list season!We&rsquo;re starting to see some NFL analysts produce their offseason content to fill time, and that means ranking players, positions, coaches, and everything in between. The Detroit Lions are likely to top several of those lists, but one person out there still seems to draw some skepticism: Lions coach Dan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/the-2025-season-can-prove-dan-campbell-is-an-elite-coach/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/the-2025-season-can-prove-dan-campbell-is-an-elite-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mailbag: How confident should Lions fans be in their new coordinators?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Garza / USA TODAY NETWORK Should Detroit Lions fans be confident in new offensive coordinator John Morton and defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard? We debate.As NFL analysts begin to make their predictions for the 2025 NFL season, you can already sense some skepticism about the Detroit Lions. While even the most jaded talking head will admit that the Lions roster remains one of the best in the NFL, the biggest source of doubt comes from the change at both coordinator positions.The loss of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/mailbag-how-confident-should-lions-fans-be-in-their-new-coordinators/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/mailbag-how-confident-should-lions-fans-be-in-their-new-coordinators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking down contract details of Lions’ 1st-round pick Tyleik Williams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Breaking down Detroit Lions 1st-round pick Tyleik Williams&rsquo; rookie contract.On Wednesday, the Detroit Lions announced that they had signed 2025 first-round pick Tyleik Williams to his rookie contract. That puts six of the Lions&rsquo; seven draft picks now under contract. The lone exception is second-round pick Tate Ratledge. As a reminder, second-round picks typically take the longest to sign their first NFL contract because there is more wig]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/breaking-down-contract-details-of-lions-1st-round-pick-tyleik-williams/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/breaking-down-contract-details-of-lions-1st-round-pick-tyleik-williams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Should the tush push be banned?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Was the NFL right in keeping the tush push, or does it need to get banned? Polling Detroit Lions fans.On Wednesday, the tush push ban died a calamitous death. After months and months and months of debate, the NFL did not get the votes they needed to ban the controversial play. While the majority of team owners wanted the play out of the game, the league requires two-thirds votes to pass new bylaws, and they came up two votes short (22-10).The Detroit Lions were one o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-should-the-tush-push-be-banned/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-should-the-tush-push-be-banned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why keeping the tush push is a win for the Detroit Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The tush push is here to stay, and that&rsquo;s good news for the Detroit Lions.On Wednesday, the NFL opted not to ban the tush push. The proposal, initially submitted by the Green Bay Packers, was aimed to disallow the play made popular by the Philadelphia Eagles in which quarterback Jalen Hurts would run a quarterback sneak in a short-yardage situation and have a player or two (typically from the backfield) push him from behind to gain addit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/why-keeping-the-tush-push-is-a-win-for-the-detroit-lions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/why-keeping-the-tush-push-is-a-win-for-the-detroit-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions withdraw their playoff reseeding proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images After making some tweaks to their playoff seeding proposal, the Detroit Lions decided to nix the whole thing. The Detroit Lions have withdrawn their proposal to revise NFL playoff seeding rules, which aimed to prioritize regular-season records over division titles to determine playoff positions. This initiative sought to address scenarios like the 2024 season, where the 14-3 Minnesota Vikings, despite their strong record, were seeded fift]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-withdraw-their-playoff-reseeding-proposal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-withdraw-their-playoff-reseeding-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions approval poll: Dan Campbell (May 2025)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Time for our periodic Detroit Lions fan approval poll for head coach Dan Campbell.The face of the Detroit Lions for the past four years has been head coach Dan Campbell. Typically, being the face of this organization means being the target of constant criticism, and while Campbell has received a fair share, he has seemed to accomplish the impossible: becoming a universally-loved Detroit Lions head coach.If you look at our most recent approval polls of Dan Camp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-approval-poll-dan-campbell-may-2025/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-approval-poll-dan-campbell-may-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building the best Detroit Lions flag football team for the 2028 Olympics]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Reginek-Imagn Images With NFL players now permitted to play in the 2028 Summer Olympics flag football event, here is our list of the best Detroit Lions players to participate.The year is 2028 and our beloved Detroit Lions are coming off their NFL-record third straight Super Bowl victory. They&rsquo;ve conquered tackle football and now have their sights on flag football, Los Angeles, and the 2028 Summer Olympics. Team USA has decided to relinquish their roster spots to &ldquo;America&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/building-the-best-detroit-lions-flag-football-team-for-the-2028-olympics/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/building-the-best-detroit-lions-flag-football-team-for-the-2028-olympics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Several Detroit Lions players already want in for Olympic flag football]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images On Tuesday, the NFL passed a bylaw permitting league players to participate in the 2028 Summer Olympics in an event new to the Olympics: flag football. Per the resolution&mdash;which passed unanimously&mdash;each team can send a maximum of one player per country to play in the Olympics. The National Olympic Committee is allowing teams to be size of 10 player maximum, so there will not be a ton of spots available for NFL players.<br />
However, tw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/several-detroit-lions-players-already-want-in-for-olympic-flag-football/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/several-detroit-lions-players-already-want-in-for-olympic-flag-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: How many divisional games will the Lions win in 2025?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Now that the schedule is out, let&rsquo;s dive into each NFC North matchup for the Detroit Lions in 2025.The Detroit Lions 2025 schedule is set in stone, and that means it&rsquo;s time to dive into game-by-game predictions. We can always do that before the schedule&rsquo;s out, but it&rsquo;s hit or miss. Playing in Lambeau in Week 1 and Week 18 are two very different situations with potentially opposite outcomes. Let&rsquo;s take a look at this year&rsquo;s m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-how-many-divisional-games-will-the-lions-win-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-how-many-divisional-games-will-the-lions-win-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you guess this Lions edge rusher in today’s in-5 trivia game?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think you can figure out which Lions player we&rsquo;re talking about? You&rsquo;ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We&rsquo;re back for another day of the Pride of Detroit in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you&rsquo;re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Pride of Detroit in-5 gameIf you can&rsquo;t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this gam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-lions-edge-rusher-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-lions-edge-rusher-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: PFF list proves Lions still have tremendous, young core]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images PFF dropped the top 25 players under 25 years old, and the Detroit Lions dominate the list.Every now and then, I see nonsense about the Detroit Lions&rsquo; Super Bowl window closing. And while it&rsquo;s true that general manager Brad Holmes&rsquo; job will get more difficult with less draft capital and more costly contracts to balance, it bears repeating just how good and young the core of the Lions&rsquo; personnel is.Thankfully, PFF did this masterfully by]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-pff-list-proves-lions-still-have-tremendous-young-core/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-pff-list-proves-lions-still-have-tremendous-young-core/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Jameson Williams poised for a breakout season?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams could be the weapon offensive coordinator John Morton&rsquo;s always wanted With the Detroit Lions looking towards a new offensive coordinator, there&rsquo;s always room for more to step up. Wide receiver Jameson Williams took big steps in 2024, but with new coordinator John Morton singing his praises, there&rsquo;s a lot to like about the pair. Morton always liked to take the top off defenses, but largely lacked the firepower]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/is-jameson-williams-poised-for-a-breakout-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/is-jameson-williams-poised-for-a-breakout-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: What will the Lions’ starting offensive line look like in 2025?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Predicting which players will hold starting spots on the 2025 Detroit Lions offensive line.Just over a month ago, I asked readers to predict the Detroit Lions&rsquo; two starting guards. The most common answer at the time was Christian Mahogany and Graham Glasgow. But if we&rsquo;re being honest, that question was extremely premature&mdash;and I admitted as much.Now that the NFL Draft has come and gone, with the Lions drafting two potential starting guards, th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-will-the-lions-starting-offensive-line-look-like-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-will-the-lions-starting-offensive-line-look-like-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why OL coach Hank Fraley chose to return to Detroit Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images Detroit Lions offensive line coach Hank Fraley was a finalist for the Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator job, but he explained why coming back to Detroit was the right move.This offseason, the Detroit Lions&rsquo; coaching staff was picked apart by other teams, but one critical coach opted to stay with the team despite opportunities elsewhere.<br />
Lions offensive line coach Hank Fraley interviewed several times for the Seattle Seahawks offensive coo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/why-ol-coach-hank-fraley-chose-to-return-to-detroit-lions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/why-ol-coach-hank-fraley-chose-to-return-to-detroit-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking down the Detroit Lions’ non-NFC North opponents’ offseasons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images Checking in on offseason decisions made by some of the Lions 2025 opponentsWith the 2025 NFL schedule now official and the Detroit Lions&rsquo; slate set, it&rsquo;s a good time to revisit key offseason moves made by their upcoming opponents. While the NFC North rivals have been under the microscope all offseason, what about the rest? This primer breaks down some of the smartest&mdash;and most questionable&mdash;decisions made by the Lions&rsquo; non-divisiona]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/breaking-down-the-detroit-lions-non-nfc-north-opponents-offseasons/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/breaking-down-the-detroit-lions-non-nfc-north-opponents-offseasons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATE: Tweak to Lions’ playoff rule proposal to face voting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Steven King/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Detroit Lions&rsquo; rule proposal to change NFL playoff seeding will be debated again next week.During the owners meetings down in Florida earlier in the offseason, zero of the Detroit Lions&rsquo; three rule proposals for the 2025 season passed. The league declined the proposal to get rid of automatic first downs on illegal contact, and the opted to table their other two proposals&mdash;a change to how injured reserve works and a drasti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/update-tweak-to-lions-playoff-rule-proposal-to-face-voting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/update-tweak-to-lions-playoff-rule-proposal-to-face-voting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discussion: Which Detroit Lions player will improve most in 2025?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Which Detroit Lions players will take the biggest jump in performance during the 2025 season?They say every NFL player&rsquo;s biggest jump happens between Year 1 and Year 2. After a season spent preparing for the draft and learning an NFL playbook, Year 2 provides the relief and comfort of a familiar routine. That allows players to slow down, stop overthinking, and just focus on football.But for the Detroit Lions, we&rsquo;ve seen big improvements in just ab]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/discussion-which-detroit-lions-player-will-improve-most-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/discussion-which-detroit-lions-player-will-improve-most-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: David Montgomery makes huge off-the-field accomplishment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Lions&rsquo; running back David Montgomery finished up his college degree at Iowa State University.A lot of people have goals of going back to finish school once the enter the NFL Draft. Naturally, life gets busy for players once their professional careers begin, so sometimes those plans to finish their education falls to the backburner.For Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery, nobody would blame him if he waited until his playing days were over to finish]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-david-montgomery-makes-huge-off-the-field-accomplishment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-david-montgomery-makes-huge-off-the-field-accomplishment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Which 2025 Lions home game would be best to see live?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images Which Detroit Lions home game are you most looking forward to?The Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2025 schedule is out, and earlier this week we asked which road game would be the best to attend. The road schedule is pretty gnarly, in every definition of that road. Not only do Lions fans have he opportunity to see some iconic stadiums like Arrowhead or The Linc, but there are some pretty exciting primetime games being played away from home.<br />
But there&rsquo;s n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-2025-lions-home-game-would-be-best-to-see-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2025 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-2025-lions-home-game-would-be-best-to-see-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions 2025 preseason schedule: Opponents announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images A look at the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2025 preseason schedule and list of opponents.Hidden within the Detroit Lions 2025 schedule drop was the announcement of the team&rsquo;s four preseason opponents. We already knew the Lions would open all of the NFL&rsquo;s preseason schedule with the Hall of Fame Game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, July 31. However, now we know the other three opponents for the Lions&rsquo; preseason schedule, and whi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-2025-preseason-schedule-opponents-announced/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-2025-preseason-schedule-opponents-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: What’s the worst part of the Lions’ 2025 schedule?]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports Breaking down the worst parts of the 2025 Detroit Lions schedule. Since Wednesday, we have highlighted a lot of good things about the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2025 schedule. I shared the six things I love. John Whiticar noted that the Lions are getting an advantage when it comes to the bye week. There was a hidden benefit when it comes to travel, and while the strength of schedule looks impossibly hard, the rest advantage is significant.Now it&rsquo;s time to talk abou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-whats-the-worst-part-of-the-lions-2025-schedule/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2025 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-whats-the-worst-part-of-the-lions-2025-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Lions’ playoff rule proposal will face voting next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Steven King/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Detroit Lions&rsquo; rule proposal to change NFL playoff seeding will be debated again next week.During the owners meetings down in Florida earlier in the offseason, zero of the Detroit Lions&rsquo; three rule proposals for the 2025 season passed. The league declined the proposal to get rid of automatic first downs on illegal contact, and the opted to table their other two proposals&mdash;a change to how injured reserve works and a drasti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-lions-playoff-rule-proposal-will-face-voting-next-week/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-lions-playoff-rule-proposal-will-face-voting-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Detroit Lions coaches have ‘full faith’ in Marcus Davenport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Injuries have negatively impacted Marcus Davenport&rsquo;s career or late, but Lions coaches are confident he can move past them. The Detroit Lions have faced a lot of questions about their depth at defensive end and who will start opposite Aidan Hutchinson. Marcus Davenport has always seemed to be the answer for the starting job, although that has come with plenty of skepticism. Due to injuries, Davenport has played in just six games over the past two years,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/why-detroit-lions-coaches-have-full-faith-in-marcus-davenport/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/why-detroit-lions-coaches-have-full-faith-in-marcus-davenport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions provide clarity on Ennis Rakestraw’s, Avonte Maddox’s role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions defensive coaches provided some very important news about the depth chart in the secondary.The Detroit Lions' secondary made some significant strides last year, but they are entering 2025 with a couple of significant questions. For one, Detroit doesn&rsquo;t have clear, defined depth behind their two All-Pro-caliber safety. Additionally, the role of second-year cornerback Ennis Rakestraw&mdash;who missed most of his rookie season with injury]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-provide-clarity-on-ennis-rakestraws-avonte-maddoxs-role/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-provide-clarity-on-ennis-rakestraws-avonte-maddoxs-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: What is the most anticipated game on the Lions’ 2025 schedule?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eric Hartline-Imagn Images Now that the schedule has been released, which of the Lions&rsquo; regular season games are you most looking forward to?With the 2025 NFL regular season schedule now released, it feels like a good time to break out the calendar and start circling some dates. For the Detroit Lions and their 12 nationally televised games, it looks like it could be another exciting year.They get out of the gates with a tough stretch including a couple of NFC North foes, followed by a trip]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-is-the-most-anticipated-game-on-the-lions-2025-schedule/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-is-the-most-anticipated-game-on-the-lions-2025-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions’ 2025 schedule has HUGE rest differential advantage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tork Mason / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Detroit Lions have one more significant advantage with their 2025 NFL schedule.While the Detroit Lions are entering the 2025 NFL season with a historically-challenging road schedule, they do have an underlying advantage: they lead the league in net rest differential. According to ESPN&rsquo;s Brian Burke, the Lions boast a +13-day net rest edge over their opponents. This means that, cumulatively, Detroit will have 13 more days of rest than the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-2025-schedule-has-huge-rest-differential-advantage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-2025-schedule-has-huge-rest-differential-advantage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO: Breaking down Lions’ OL Miles Frazier’s film]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Meko and Morgan are back on the Pride of Detroit YouTube channel breaking down Lions&rsquo; draft pick Miles Frazier&rsquo;s film from his time at LSU.Meko and I (Morgan) are back over on the Pride of Detroit YouTube Channel breaking down more tape from the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2025 draft class. Next up, we have offensive lineman Miles Frazier out of Louisiana State University.Selected in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft at 171st overall, the L]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-breaking-down-lions-ol-miles-fraziers-film/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-breaking-down-lions-ol-miles-fraziers-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL strength of schedule: Detroit Lions road slate historically hard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images The Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2025 schedule is hard... their road schedule is grueling.No matter how you slice it, the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2025 schedule looks pretty darn difficult. And while perception of schedule rarely meets reality&mdash;as Ty Schalter pointed out in last week&rsquo;s Pride of Detroit Direct Newsletter&mdash;the fact remains that Detroit has a lot of teams who are perceived as very talented on their slate this fall.There are several ways to me]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-strength-of-schedule-detroit-lions-road-slate-historically-hard/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-strength-of-schedule-detroit-lions-road-slate-historically-hard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions get schedule advantage in own AND opponents’ bye week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images The Detroit Lions finally got themselves some Bye Week luck with the 2025 NFL schedule. The Detroit Lions managed to avoid the bye week blues.<br />
With the official release of the 2025 NFL schedule, we now have a clear picture of which teams Detroit will face and when. Equally important, however, is the bye week. This week off can provide much needed recovery for a weary and injured team.<br />
The 2024 Lions were not fortunate in this regard. Their bye week came at the ear]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-get-schedule-advantage-in-own-and-opponents-bye-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-get-schedule-advantage-in-own-and-opponents-bye-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 takeaways from Lions 2025 schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Taking a deep look at how the Detroit Lions faired with the release of their 2025 schedule. We&rsquo;ve known the opponents for months, and now we've got the rest of the details. The when and in what order were figured out on Wednesday night as the Detroit Lions learned what their 2025 schedule looks like. Before we knew the order of the games, the Lions' schedule appeared daunting at first glance. Based on last season&rsquo;s opponents&rsq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/5-takeaways-from-lions-2025-schedule/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/5-takeaways-from-lions-2025-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you guess this Lions safety in today’s in-5 trivia game?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think you can figure out which Lions player we&rsquo;re talking about? You&rsquo;ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We&rsquo;re back for another day of the Pride of Detroit in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you&rsquo;re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Pride of Detroit in-5 gameIf you can&rsquo;t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this gam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-lions-safety-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-lions-safety-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Which 2025 Lions road games do you want to attend?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The full 2025 Detroit Lions schedule dropped Wednesday night. Which away games are you circling?The 2025 NFL schedule is finally here, and you can find all the details on the Detroit Lions&rsquo; upcoming games here. The Lions were in high demand, getting five primetime games and 12 nationally televised games. Boy, how the tables have turned the last few years.Question of the day: Which 2025 Lions road games do you want to attend?This year, it feels like there]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-2025-lions-road-games-do-you-want-to-attend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-2025-lions-road-games-do-you-want-to-attend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions open as favorites over Packers in Week 1 showdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images The Lions open the 2025 season as road favorites over the Packers in Week 1. The 2025 NFL regular season schedule was released on Wednesday night, and the Detroit Lions will kick things off at Lambeau Field, where they&rsquo;ll take on their division rival Green Bay Packers.The Lions and the Packers both made the playoffs in 2024, and each is considered a strong contender for the NFC North crown in 2025. But recent history has been on the side of Detroit,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-open-as-favorites-over-packers-in-week-1-showdown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 03:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-open-as-favorites-over-packers-in-week-1-showdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 things I love about the Detroit Lions’ 2025 schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images A breakdown of the best things from the 2025 Detroit Lions schedule release.On Wednesday, the NFL dropped the 2025 schedule for all 32 teams.Here are the six things I like most about the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2025 schedule.Weather for away games is not as bad as anticipatedThe Lions knock out four away games in the first six weeks of the season at Packers, Ravens, Bengals, and Chiefs&mdash;all played by mid-October. All of those games had the potential to be cold-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/6-things-i-love-about-the-detroit-lions-2025-schedule/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 02:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/6-things-i-love-about-the-detroit-lions-2025-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL schedule: Detroit Lions game-by-game predictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Erik Schlitt and Jeremy Reisman once again make their game-by-game projections for the upcoming Detroit Lions season. The Detroit Lions 2025 schedule has been released, and it&rsquo;s once again time to make some way-too-early predictions for the season.For the fourth season in a row, Jeremy Reisman and I have made our game-by-game predictions of the Lions&rsquo; schedule. And while their individual game predictions have not always been spot on, we have a prett]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-schedule-detroit-lions-game-by-game-predictions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 02:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-schedule-detroit-lions-game-by-game-predictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions 2025 full schedule release has 12 nationally-televised games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A look at the Detroit Lions full schedule for the 2025 NFL season.The Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2025 schedule has been officially released, and there are some really interesting quirks to the schedule this year. Most notably, the Lions will be playing on both Thanksgiving and Christmas this year&mdash;sharing those honors with the Kansas City Chiefs. On Thanksgiving, the Lions will face off against the Green Bay Packers. On Christmas, the Lions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-2025-full-schedule-release-has-12-nationally-televised-games/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-2025-full-schedule-release-has-12-nationally-televised-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL schedule leaks: Lions, Chiefs face off in primetime again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images The Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs are set to face off on &ldquo;Sunday Night Football&rdquo; in Week 6.According to a report from Jordan Schultz, the Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs will face off on &ldquo;Sunday Night Football&rdquo; in Week 6 of the regular season. The game is set to be played in Arrowhead Stadium and will air on NBC.It&rsquo;s the second time in three years the two teams will face off in primetime in Kansas City. In 2023, the two]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-schedule-leaks-lions-chiefs-face-off-in-primetime-again/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-schedule-leaks-lions-chiefs-face-off-in-primetime-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL schedule 2025: Detroit Lions to play on both Thanksgiving, Christmas]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time since 1999, the Detroit Lions will play on both Christmas and Thanksgiving in 2025.Get ready to spend your holidays with the Detroit Lions. In addition to their annual Thanksgiving Day game, the Lions will be playing on Christmas this year. Minnesota Vikings reporter Ben Goessling reported on Wednesday that the Detroit Lions will face off against the Minnesota Vikings (in Minnesota) on December 25. The game will be televised on Netflix.<br />
The Lions are part of a tripleheader on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-schedule-2025-detroit-lions-to-play-on-both-thanksgiving-christmas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-schedule-2025-detroit-lions-to-play-on-both-thanksgiving-christmas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions 2025 schedule does have 1 hidden benefit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK The Detroit Lions schedule of opponents looks difficult, but there is one benefit when it comes to their away games.If you&rsquo;ve taken a look at the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2025 opponents, you know that it&rsquo;s not exactly an easy slate of games. Their away schedule, alone, features seven outdoor games and seven contests against teams who made the playoffs in 2024&mdash;Bears and Bengals being the only exceptions.But, as revealed by Bill Speros, the Lions&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-2025-schedule-does-have-1-hidden-benefit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-2025-schedule-does-have-1-hidden-benefit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL schedule leak: Detroit Lions to open season on road vs. rival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tork Mason-Imagn Images The Detroit Lions will reportedly kick off their 2025 NFL schedule with a divisional game against the Green Bay Packers.The first leak of the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2025 season has dropped and it&rsquo;s a big one. According to Jordan Schultz, the Lions will open the season on the road against the Green Bay Packers.The Lions and Packers are both coming off somewhat successful seasons. Both teams made the playoffs last year, with the Lions winning the one seed while posting]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-schedule-leak-detroit-lions-to-open-season-on-road-vs-rival/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-schedule-leak-detroit-lions-to-open-season-on-road-vs-rival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions believe Jameson Williams headed towards breakout season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images Detroit Lions coaches are raving about the progress Jameson Williams has made, and believe there&rsquo;s an entirely new level he&rsquo;ll hit in 2025.It&rsquo;s fair to call 2024 a breakout season for Detroit Lions first-round pick Jameson Williams. After a lengthy rehab from a torn ACL, some early struggles on the field, and a pair of setbacks via suspensions, Williams needed to prove his worth and did. Williams reached 1,001 yards during the regular se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-believe-jameson-williams-headed-towards-breakout-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-believe-jameson-williams-headed-towards-breakout-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Will Jameson Williams’ receiving yardage be higher or lower in 2025?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The Lions WR is quickly becoming a pillar of this offense, and the new offensive staff is well aware.All eyes are on the NFL&rsquo;s schedule release slated to happen Wednesday night when we find out when and where the Detroit Lions play their opponents in 2025. You can track all the rumors on that here. In the meantime, though, we got several substantive press conferences from Lions coaches on Tuesday, and there was a lot to love.The Lions are turning over a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-will-jameson-williams-receiving-yardage-be-higher-or-lower-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-will-jameson-williams-receiving-yardage-be-higher-or-lower-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions sign defensive end from rookie minicamp tryouts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have signed UDFA defensive end Keith Cooper Jr.On Monday, the Detroit Lions announced they had signed three players from rookie minicamp tryouts: tight end Luke Deal, wide receiver Malik Taylor, and defensive lineman Raequan Williams. Tuesday, they announced they&rsquo;ve added one more.<br />
Undrafted rookie defensive lineman Keith Cooper Jr. has signed with the Lions and is now part of the 53-man roster.Cooper was initially reported as a UDFA sign]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-sign-defensive-end-from-rookie-minicamp-tryouts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-sign-defensive-end-from-rookie-minicamp-tryouts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Lions make list of top matchups on the 2025 NFL schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The people are yet again excited to see what the Lions are made of. As football fans gear up for the 2025 NFL schedule release Wednesday, several media outlets are selecting their top must-see games of the season.<br />
NFL.com&rsquo;s Kevin Patra ranked the matchup between the Detroit Lions at the Philadelphia Eagles as his second-most anticipated game of the year.<br />
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s the matchup we didn&rsquo;t get last postseason. The Lions and the Eagles were the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-lions-make-list-of-top-matchups-on-the-2025-nfl-schedule/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-lions-make-list-of-top-matchups-on-the-2025-nfl-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Predicting the Detroit Lions 2025 schedule release]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images We break down notes from rookie minicamp and give our predictions and desires for the 2025 Detroit Lions schedule. NFL schedule release is a funny thing, being released in spurts and fits, but we all wait for it because it means preparing for trips and speculating on the nature of a season. It&rsquo;s not about who, it&rsquo;s the when that matters in it all. With just a couple days to go, we&rsquo;re going to speculate, and we&rsquo;ll hit notes about Detroi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/predicting-the-detroit-lions-2025-schedule-release/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/predicting-the-detroit-lions-2025-schedule-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All the Detroit Lions 2025 schedule news, leaks, rumors in one place]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images All of the 2025 NFL schedule release news, rumors, and dates for the Detroit Lions.We&rsquo;ll soon know the entirety of the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2025 schedule. This week, the NFL is rolling out the schedule with leaks and news every day, culminating in the full release at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May 14.When it comes to the Lions, we already know their 2025 opponents. That is no surprise for anyone. They play the NFC North twice, the NFC East, the AFC North, and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/all-the-detroit-lions-2025-schedule-news-leaks-rumors-in-one-place/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/all-the-detroit-lions-2025-schedule-news-leaks-rumors-in-one-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL schedule rumors 2025: ‘Every network wants the Lions’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images According to Joe Buck, every television network wants a piece of the Detroit Lions for the 2025 NFL schedule.On Tuesday morning, ABC&rsquo;s &ldquo;Good Morning America&rdquo; dropped the latest 2025 NFL schedule news. With the help of announcers Joe Buck and Troy Aikman in studio, they announced that the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles will face off on &ldquo;Monday Night Football&rdquo; in Week 10 of the season.But after that an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-schedule-rumors-2025-every-network-wants-the-lions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-schedule-rumors-2025-every-network-wants-the-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions 2025 Thanksgiving opponent down to 6 candidates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images With another NFL schedule leak, the Detroit Lions&rsquo; possible opponents on Thanksgiving is down to six teams.The Detroit Lions will host their 86th Thanksgiving Day classic, hoping to improve their overall record on the holiday of 38-45-2.But before we can start predicting wins and losses, we need to know who their opponent will be on Thanksgiving. This year, the Lions host eight different teams at Ford Field for the 2025 NFL season: the Bears,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-2025-thanksgiving-opponent-down-to-6-candidates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-2025-thanksgiving-opponent-down-to-6-candidates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Who should be the Detroit Lions’ Week 18 opponent?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images Which team should the Detroit Lions close out their 2025 NFL schedule with?The last game of the regular season can sometimes mean everything for a team. Last year, the Detroit Lions won the division and the NFC&rsquo;s one seed in a huge game against the Minnesota Vikings. While that one seed didn&rsquo;t end up being as handy as you&rsquo;d think in the playoffs, it was still one of the biggest regular season victories in franchise history.That&rsquo;s al]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-who-should-be-the-detroit-lions-week-18-opponent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-who-should-be-the-detroit-lions-week-18-opponent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions announce return of behind-the-scenes draft video in hilarious way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirby Lee-Imagn Images &ldquo;Inside the Den&rdquo; is coming back to give a behind-the-scenes look at the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2025 NFL Draft.The Detroit Lions documentary &ldquo;Inside the Den&rdquo; has become a wildly popular series of videos for fans. The inside look at how the Lions franchise operates gives a unique perspective of the players, coaches, and administration in ways that felt impossible under previous, less transparent regimes.The most popular episodes of &ldquo;Inside the Den]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-announce-return-of-behind-the-scenes-draft-video-in-hilarious-way/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 02:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-announce-return-of-behind-the-scenes-draft-video-in-hilarious-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions sign 3 players from rookie minicamp tryouts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Detroit Lions made four roster moves following 2025 rookie mini-camp. The Detroit Lions roster is officially up to 90 players. On Monday, the team announced they had signed three players who were at rookie minicamp as tryout players over the weekend, releasing another. Tight end Luke Deal, wide receiver Malik Taylor, and defensive lineman Raequan Williams are all now officially part of the team. In order to make room for those players, the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-sign-3-players-from-rookie-minicamp-tryouts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-sign-3-players-from-rookie-minicamp-tryouts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aidan Hutchinson spotted at Lions offseason workouts for first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images For the first time this offseason, Aidan Hutchinson was spotted at the Detroit Lions&rsquo; offseason program.For a few weeks now, the Detroit Lions have been posting photo galleries of daily offseason workouts, but there has been one noticeable absence. Defensive end Aidan Hutchinson hadn&rsquo;t shown up in a single photo gallery since Detroit started their offseason program on April 22. But for Monday&rsquo;s gallery (May 12), Hutchinson was front and center as the L]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/aidan-hutchinson-spotted-at-lions-offseason-workouts-for-first-time/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/aidan-hutchinson-spotted-at-lions-offseason-workouts-for-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Glenn talks Dan Campbell, daily Jameson Williams visits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Aaron Glenn talked about how Dan Campbell and daily visits with Jameson Williams helped prepare him for being a head coach.This past weekend, Aaron Glenn ran his first-ever rookie minicamp. The former Detroit Lions defensive coordinator turned New York Jets coach is just beginning to lay the foundation for what he hopes will be a new era of successful Jets football.<br />
On Saturday, Glenn met with the New York media, and immediately credited Lions coach Dan Campbell for having]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/aaron-glenn-talks-dan-campbell-daily-jameson-williams-visits/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/aaron-glenn-talks-dan-campbell-daily-jameson-williams-visits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions will NOT play in NFL season opener vs. Eagles]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Philadelphia Eagles will open the 2025 season against the Dallas Cowboys, not the Detroit Lions.The first game of the 2025 NFL schedule has been released. We always knew that the Philadelphia Eagles would open the season on Thursday night at home&mdash;as the league&rsquo;s Super Bowl champions. However, their opponent hadn&rsquo;t been revealed until Monday morning.On Monday, it was announced the Eagles will open the season against the Dallas Cowboys.<br />
There was a good chance the Detroit Li]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-will-not-play-in-nfl-season-opener-vs-eagles/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-will-not-play-in-nfl-season-opener-vs-eagles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: How many primetime games will the Lions have in 2025?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images How many primetime games will the Detroit Lions have in 2025? Are the Detroit Lions ready for another season in the national spotlight?<br />
Last season, the Lions played seven primetime games. They played on &ldquo;Sunday Night Football&rdquo; against the Los Angeles Rams (Week 1), Houston Texans (Week 10), and Minnesota Vikings (Week 18). They had a pair of back-to-back Thursday games in Week 13 and Week 14, the first of which was the annual Thanksgiving Day gam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-how-many-primetime-games-will-the-lions-have-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-how-many-primetime-games-will-the-lions-have-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Detroit Lions NFL schedule: When to expect leaks, full release]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Everything you need to know about the 2025 NFL schedule release and what it means for the Detroit Lions.The NFL schedule release has become one of the bigger days of the offseason. But the NFL is apparently no longer happy with the schedule release being a single moment on a single day. So this year, the NFL has a full week of scheduled releases of games for the 2025 season.When it comes to the Detroit Lions, we already know the opponents for all 17 games. But th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-detroit-lions-nfl-schedule-when-to-expect-leaks-full-release/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-detroit-lions-nfl-schedule-when-to-expect-leaks-full-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions GM Brad Holmes delivers powerful speech at his alma mater]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes delivered a powerful speech at his alma mater: North Carolina A&amp;T State.Over the weekend, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes went back to his roots. He traveled back to his alma mater North Carolina A&amp;T State University to deliver the commencement speech to the graduating class.You can see a short clip of it&mdash;courtesy of the Greensboro News &amp; Record&mdash;via YouTube or bel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-gm-brad-holmes-delivers-powerful-speech-at-his-alma-mater/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2025 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-gm-brad-holmes-delivers-powerful-speech-at-his-alma-mater/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NotesL D.J. Reed thrilled to be playing with 2 elite Lions safeties]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images Lions&rsquo; cornerback D.J. Reed went to Twitter to tell people how excited he is to be playing with safeties Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch.Detroit Lions&rsquo; cornerback D.J. Reed is no stranger to playing in a talented secondary. Originally drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in 2018, Reed spent two years in Seattle, and the last three seasons of his career with the New York Jets.<br />
Reed now joins a talented and young secondary in Detroit, and judging by a few re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notesl-dj-reed-thrilled-to-be-playing-with-2-elite-lions-safeties/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2025 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notesl-dj-reed-thrilled-to-be-playing-with-2-elite-lions-safeties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: D.J. Reed thrilled to be playing with 2 elite Lions safeties]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images Lions&rsquo; cornerback D.J. Reed went to Twitter to tell people how excited he is to be playing with safeties Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch.Detroit Lions&rsquo; cornerback D.J. Reed is no stranger to playing in a talented secondary. Originally drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in 2018, Reed spent two years in Seattle, and the last three seasons of his career with the New York Jets.<br />
Reed now joins a talented and young secondary in Detroit, and judging by a few re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-dj-reed-thrilled-to-be-playing-with-2-elite-lions-safeties/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2025 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-dj-reed-thrilled-to-be-playing-with-2-elite-lions-safeties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions News: Detroit tops 2025 NFL running back rankings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images Sonic and Knuckles are the cream of the top. The title for best running back room in the league goes to the Detroit Lions, per one CBS Sports analyst.<br />
Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, nicknamed Sonic and Knuckles, rushed for a combined 2,000+ yards and 25 touchdowns last season, cementing themselves as the best running back duo in the NFL.<br />
&ldquo;While Montgomery is the power to this backfield, Gibbs is the lightning and is just now grasping the peak of hi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-news-detroit-tops-2025-nfl-running-back-rankings/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2025 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-news-detroit-tops-2025-nfl-running-back-rankings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Ahmed Hassanein does not count against Detroit Lions roster... yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Detroit Lions 6th-round pick Ahmed Hassanein doesn&rsquo;t count against the roster due to a little-known rule.On Friday, the Detroit Lions announced they had signed four of their seven drafted players from the 2025 NFL Draft. One of those players was defensive end Ahmed Hassanein, the first Egyptian-native player to have ever been drafted in the NFL.On the NFL&rsquo;s transaction list for Friday, Hassanein showed up as a roster exemption, as an int]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/why-ahmed-hassanein-does-not-count-against-detroit-lions-roster-yet/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/why-ahmed-hassanein-does-not-count-against-detroit-lions-roster-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Which Lions rookie had the most encouraging debut in minicamp?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Our selections for most encouraging performances from Detroit Lions rookie minicamp.First impressions aren&rsquo;t everything, but they are something.<br />
On Friday, the 2025 Detroit Lions rookie class took the field for the first of three rookie minicamp practices. That&rsquo;s the only practice we&rsquo;ll get to see from a media standpoint, so that will be our lasting impression of this rookie class until they take the field with the veterans during]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-lions-rookie-had-the-most-encouraging-debut-in-minicamp/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2025 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-lions-rookie-had-the-most-encouraging-debut-in-minicamp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions rookie minicamp observations: Notes on each draft pick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Breaking down the Detroit Lions&rsquo; first rookie minicamp of 2025 and how each draft pick performed.The Detroit Lions rookie class took the field on Friday morning for the first of three rookie minicamp practices. This was the only of the three that will be opened to the media, so I took as detailed notes as I possibly could.<br />
Here are my biggest takeaways from practice, particularly with Detroit&rsquo;s seven 2025 draft picks.Note: For a full list of parti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-rookie-minicamp-observations-notes-on-each-draft-pick/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-rookie-minicamp-observations-notes-on-each-draft-pick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions first-round pick Tyleik Williams limited in rookie minicamp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Detroit Lions rookie defensive tackle Tyleik Williams was limited in his first action, as part of the team&rsquo;s plan for the first-round pick.Detroit Lions first-round pick Tyleik Williams was limited in his first NFL action on the opening day of rookie minicamp. When the team opened up with 11-on-11 walkthroughs, Williams was given limited reps at nose tackle. Then, when the team moved to individual drills, Williams worked one-on-one with a trainer on the hill at the b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-first-round-pick-tyleik-williams-limited-in-rookie-minicamp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-first-round-pick-tyleik-williams-limited-in-rookie-minicamp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions rookie minicamp: Tate Ratledge getting early center looks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Detroit Lions second-round pick Tate Ratledge is already getting significant looks at center.On Friday morning, Detroit Lions assistant general manager Ray Agnew mentioned that he was excited about second-round pick Tate Ratledge&rsquo;s versatility on the interior offensive line.&ldquo;The first thing you see: this is a big man when you see him. He&rsquo;s long, tall, big man. But you love the versatility of the player. He can play multiple]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-rookie-minicamp-tate-ratledge-getting-early-center-looks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-rookie-minicamp-tate-ratledge-getting-early-center-looks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Detroit Lions WR trying out for New Orleans Saints]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images After nearly two season with the Detroit Lions, Donovan Peoples-Jones is getting a new opportunity with the New Orleans Saints.While the Detroit Lions kick off rookie minicamp this weekend, one former Lions receiver is trying out for another team.Donovan Peoples-Jones will participate in New Orleans Saints rookie minicamp as one of 16 tryout players. The Saints receiver room currently consists of Chris Olave, Brandin Cooks, Cedrick Wilson Jr., and Rashid Shahe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/former-detroit-lions-wr-trying-out-for-new-orleans-saints/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/former-detroit-lions-wr-trying-out-for-new-orleans-saints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions sign 10 UDFAs, announce rookie minicamp tryout list]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lenny Padilla/Sentinel Contributor / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Detroit Lions officially announced their 2025 UDFA class and released the list of players trying out during rookie minicamp. With the Detroit Lions rookie minicamp beginning on Friday, the team officially announced the list of undrafted rookies that were signed following the 2025 NFL Draft. We have been keeping a tracker of the Lions' reported 2025 UDFA signings and even broke down the details of the 10 players reported]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-sign-10-udfas-announce-rookie-minicamp-tryout-list/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-sign-10-udfas-announce-rookie-minicamp-tryout-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions reveal jersey numbers for 2025 NFL Draft class, UDFAs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Garza / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images A look at the jersey numbers for the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2025 draft picks and UDFAs.As the Detroit Lions prepare to start rookie minicamp this weekend, the team revealed initial jersey numbers for their entire class of seven NFL Draft picks and their 10 undrafted rookie class (UDFAs). I say initial because it&rsquo;s important to remember that rookies often change their jersey number once the roster is trimmed from 90 to 53 players. Right now, the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-reveal-jersey-numbers-for-2025-nfl-draft-class-udfas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-reveal-jersey-numbers-for-2025-nfl-draft-class-udfas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Should the Lions try to sign Jadeveon Clowney?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images Do you think the Lions should try and sign defensive end Jadeveon&nbsp;Clowney now that he is a free agent? For a while now, many people around NFL circles have had only a few questions for Detroit Lions&rsquo; general manager Brad Holmes. After all, with one of the most complete and talented rosters in the NFL, there isn&rsquo;t really much to pick apart.<br />
However, one specific area that people have been wondering about for some time is the defensive end position opposite]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-should-the-lions-try-to-sign-jadeveonclowney/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-should-the-lions-try-to-sign-jadeveonclowney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions rookie minicamp preview: 5 things to watch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images Detroit Lions rookie minicamp begins Friday. Here are five things to watch for.The Detroit Lions open up their set of three rookie minicamp practices on Friday morning. It will be the first opportunity for both the media and Lions coaches to see the 2025 NFL Draft class&mdash;plus the 11 reported UDFA signings&mdash;in action at Allen Park.Here are five things I&rsquo;ll be keeping an eye out for during Friday&rsquo;s practice.How will the Lions be using Isaac Te]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-rookie-minicamp-preview-5-things-to-watch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-rookie-minicamp-preview-5-things-to-watch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 things to know about Lions 7th-round pick Dominic Lovett]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dale Zanine-Imagn Images A dive deep into everything you should know about Detroit Lions 7th-round pick WR Dominic Lovett.We&rsquo;ve come to the end of the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2025 draft class when it comes to our &ldquo;5 things to know&rdquo; series. Before we get into Lions seventh-round pick Dominic Lovett, make sure you catch up on the series below.<br />
Previously:5 things to know about Tyleik Williams<br />
5 things to know about Tate Ratledge<br />
5 things to know about Isaac TeSlaa<br />
5 things to know a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/5-things-to-know-about-lions-7th-round-pick-dominic-lovett/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/5-things-to-know-about-lions-7th-round-pick-dominic-lovett/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions mailbag: Projecting what the defensive line will look like]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK We break down what the Detroit Lions defensive line may look like and how they may treat subpackage personnel.Without a doubt, the biggest question mark on the Detroit Lions is their defensive line. Lions general manager Brad Holmes has pumped a lot of resources into the position&mdash;drafting Alim McNeill, Levi Onwuzurike, Aidan Hutchinson, Josh Paschal, James Houston, Brodric Martin, Mekhi Wingo, and now Tyleik Williams&mdash;but there are still plenty]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-mailbag-projecting-what-the-defensive-line-will-look-like/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-mailbag-projecting-what-the-defensive-line-will-look-like/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: What is the Lions’ biggest strength for 2025?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Where are the Detroit Lions the strongest and the deepest on their 2025 roster?With most of the roster building done for the 2025 NFL season, it&rsquo;s time to take inventory on the Detroit Lions players. We&rsquo;ve already compiled an estimated depth chart, and projected what the 53-man roster may look like.But let&rsquo;s take a bird&rsquo;s eye view of the roster rather than getting into the nitty gritty.The best teams in the NFL have a specifi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-is-the-lions-biggest-strength-for-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-is-the-lions-biggest-strength-for-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: ESPN insider gives important context to Lions’ selection of Isaac TeSlaa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images ESPN reporter Jeremy Fowler provided some very important context to the Detroit Lions&rsquo; surprising selection of WR Isaac TeSlaa.Without a doubt, the most controversial pick of the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2025 NFL Draft was their third-round selection of Arkansas receiver Isaac TeSlaa. Not only did the Lions take him ahead of many projections of his draft position, but they used a pair of future third-round picks to move up from 102 to 70 to acquire him (and t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-espn-insider-gives-important-context-to-lions-selection-of-isaac-teslaa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-espn-insider-gives-important-context-to-lions-selection-of-isaac-teslaa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions’ Dan Jackson was one of the best college football stories]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brett Davis-Imagn Images Five things to know about new Detroit Lions safety Dan Jackson, who was drafted in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft.Now a few weeks removed for the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2025 draft, it&rsquo;s time to finish out our &ldquo;5 things to know&rdquo; series with the team&rsquo;s seventh-round picks.While Georgia&rsquo;s Dan Jackson and Dominic Lovett may not be in line for starting jobs, both have good chances to make the initial 53-man roster this year. They both can]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-dan-jackson-was-one-of-the-best-college-football-stories/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-dan-jackson-was-one-of-the-best-college-football-stories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO: What Kerby Joseph’s contract structure means for Detroit Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Meko and Morgan are back on the Pride of Detroit YouTube channel breaking down Lions&rsquo; safety Kerby Joseph&rsquo;s contract extension.Meko and I (Morgan) are back over on the Pride of Detroit YouTube Channel giving our thoughts on Detroit Lions&rsquo; safety Kerby Joseph&rsquo;s contract extension. If you are looking for a written breakdown of the deal, be sure to check out Jeremy&rsquo;s article that details everything you need to know.We do o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-what-kerby-josephs-contract-structure-means-for-detroit-lions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-what-kerby-josephs-contract-structure-means-for-detroit-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: What has been Brad Holmes’ best draft day trade?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Brad Holmes has been very active on draft day every year. Which trade was your favorite?Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes never shies away from trading for players he likes, whether that&rsquo;s moving up or down. It can come at a steep cost, but that is easily forgotten if the picks pan out. While there was a less than enthusiastic response to the price the Lions paid to trade up 32 spots in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft for WR Isaac TeSlaa, Br]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-has-been-brad-holmes-best-draft-day-trade/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-has-been-brad-holmes-best-draft-day-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How did the Detroit Lions’ 2025 draft picks score on the Grit Index?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Taking a closer look at the Lions 2025 draft class and how they fit into the Grit Index. The Detroit Lions acquired seven new players in the 2025 NFL Draft, bringing in another batch of youth to help strengthen the roster. Some players will immediately challenge for starting roles, while others will compete for situational/reserve roles or roster spots in general, but each of them fits the Lions organization in their own way.<br />
This offseason,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/how-did-the-detroit-lions-2025-draft-picks-score-on-the-grit-index/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/how-did-the-detroit-lions-2025-draft-picks-score-on-the-grit-index/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions approval poll: GM Brad Holmes (Post-2025 NFL Draft)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Do you approve of the job Lions general manager Brad Holmes has done in four years of work?When it comes to popular sports figures in Detroit, it doesn&rsquo;t get much bigger than Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes. Now entering his fifth season with the team, Holmes has built up a roster that is unlike anything we&rsquo;ve seen in Detroit for at least six or seven decades.<br />
The Lions are coming off their most successful regular se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-approval-poll-gm-brad-holmes-post-2025-nfl-draft/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-approval-poll-gm-brad-holmes-post-2025-nfl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 Georgia writers share insights on Lions ‘gritty’ guard Tate Ratledge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Tapping two Georgia writer&rsquo;s to get key information on the Lions new guard acquisition, Tate Ratledge.The Detroit Lions traded up three spots to grab Georgia guard Tate Ratledge in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, a move that could pay dividends on the offensive line immediately and in the future.<br />
Offensive linemen often don&rsquo;t get as much media coverage as other position groups during the pre-draft process, so I spoke with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2-georgia-writers-share-insights-on-lions-gritty-guard-tate-ratledge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2-georgia-writers-share-insights-on-lions-gritty-guard-tate-ratledge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: What was the Detroit Lions’ best offseason addition?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Now that the Detroit Lions have made most of their roster moves via free agency and the NFL Draft, what was their best move?When it comes to the Detroit Lions&rsquo; offseason additions, the team didn&rsquo;t come away with a bounty of new faces. That was mostly by design. Lions general manager Brad Holmes made it clear that they are in savings mode&mdash;attempting to keep as many core players around via re-signings while also saving cap space for future exten]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-was-the-detroit-lions-best-offseason-addition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-was-the-detroit-lions-best-offseason-addition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State of the Detroit Lions’ 2025 roster: Position battles, depth analysis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Steven King/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Breaking down the 2025 Detroit Lions roster, biggest position battles ahead, and assessing the team&rsquo;s depth at each position.With the 2025 NFL Draft in the rearview mirror, most of the Detroit Lions&rsquo; roster acquisition is done. There will still likely be a signing or two before training camp, but what you see with the Lions 2025 depth chart is pretty much what you&rsquo;re going to get this season.So on this week&rsquo;s episode o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/state-of-the-detroit-lions-2025-roster-position-battles-depth-analysis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/state-of-the-detroit-lions-2025-roster-position-battles-depth-analysis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Detroit Lions draft roundtable: Best Lions pick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Our staff makes their pick for the best 2025 Detroit Lions draft pick.To conclude our 2025 Detroit Lions draft roundtable, our staff selected their favorite pick from the team&rsquo;s seven selections. Lions general manager Brad Holmes has seemingly hit on at least two or three picks every single draft, and this one figures to be no different.Before we get into our selections, catch up on our seven-part draft recap below:Previous roundtables:Biggest surprise fr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-detroit-lions-draft-roundtable-best-lions-pick/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-detroit-lions-draft-roundtable-best-lions-pick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 free agents the Detroit Lions could sign post-draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images A look at eight free agents the Detroit Lions may be interested in after the 2025 NFL Draft.Halfway through the 2025 NFL Draft, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes reminded the media that the player acquisition phase does not end with the draft.&ldquo;We&rsquo;ll keep looking. I mean, we&rsquo;ll turn over every stone. There are other avenues in the player acquisition process, so it doesn&rsquo;t stop at the draft,&rdquo; Holmes said.Though the Lions are]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/8-free-agents-the-detroit-lions-could-sign-post-draft/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/8-free-agents-the-detroit-lions-could-sign-post-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking down the Detroit Lions 2025 UDFA class]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Taking a closer look at what the Detroit Lions are getting in their 2025 undrafted free agent rookie class. In addition to the seven selected players in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions have also reportedly added another 11 rookies to their roster from the undrafted free agent (UDFA) market.This year&rsquo;s UDFA class comes in twos. Amongst this class, Lions general manager Brad Holmes targeted a pair of running backs, wide receivers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/breaking-down-the-detroit-lions-2025-udfa-class/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/breaking-down-the-detroit-lions-2025-udfa-class/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Will every 2025 Lions draft pick make the initial 53-man roster?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Derick E. Hingle/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have a stacked roster right now. Can every 2025 NFL Draft pick make the final 53-man roster?The Detroit Lions are entering rare territory for the Brad Holmes regime: not every draft pick is safe.<br />
From Holmes&rsquo; debut 2021 draft class all the way up to 2024, only one Lions draft pick (James Houston) failed to make the initial 53-man roster in their rookie season&mdash;barring injured players like Hendon Hooker. Jermar Jefferson in 2021]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-will-every-2025-lions-draft-pick-make-the-initial-53-man-roster/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-will-every-2025-lions-draft-pick-make-the-initial-53-man-roster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: The Athletic’s data and math gives Lions’ 2025 draft class an ‘F’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Athletic didn&rsquo;t love the Lions&rsquo; 2025 draft class, giving them a grade of an F based off their combined data. I understand this is part of the NFL draft process: assigning grades to a group of players who have not taken any snaps in the league. With that said, and stop me if you have heard this before, but there are people out there that have a lot to say about the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2025 draft class. Among them, Austin M]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-the-athletics-data-and-math-gives-lions-2025-draft-class-an-f/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2025 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-the-athletics-data-and-math-gives-lions-2025-draft-class-an-f/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions 2025 draft roundtable: Least favorite pick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Our staff makes their pick for least favorite Detroit Lions pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.At this point in time, it&rsquo;s hard to doubt Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes. He&rsquo;s built up so much goodwill with an incredible hit rate in his first four NFL drafts that if you criticize a pick, you&rsquo;re playing against the odds.That said, we all are entitled to our opinions, and even the best talent evaluators turn out to be wrong from time to time. S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-2025-draft-roundtable-least-favorite-pick/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2025 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-2025-draft-roundtable-least-favorite-pick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video reveals Detroit Lions received trade-down call in 1st round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images The Detroit Lions received a call from the Philadelphia Eagles to trade down in the first round, but Brad Holmes wasn&rsquo;t interested.The Detroit Lions 2025 NFL Draft could have gone a million different ways than it did, and it&rsquo;s start with the first round. On Thursday night, the Lions stayed patient, stikcing with their original 28th overall pick and selecting Ohio State defensive tackle Tyleik Williams.But a video from the Philadelphia Eagles&mdash;&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-reveals-detroit-lions-received-trade-down-call-in-1st-round/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-reveals-detroit-lions-received-trade-down-call-in-1st-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Which Round 3 or later Lions pick will have biggest rookie impact?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Derick E. Hingle/Getty Images Which of the Lions&rsquo; five final draft pick will have the biggest rookie impact in 2025? The Detroit Lions are at a point in their roster development where they no longer expect anyone other than their first&mdash;and maybe second&mdash;picks in the NFL Draft to come in and be immediate starters. Detroit came into the 2025 NFL Draft with really only one or two starting spots available on the roster, and every other draft pick was likely made with a rota]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-round-3-or-later-lions-pick-will-have-biggest-rookie-impact/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2025 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-round-3-or-later-lions-pick-will-have-biggest-rookie-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roundtable: Which Lions draft pick are you most excited to see in training camp?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Tyler Ingham/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Our staff makes their pick for Detroit Lions 2025 draft pick we&rsquo;re most excited to see in training camp.With the NFL Draft behind us, Detroit Lions training camp will be here before you know it. While rookie minicamp and OTAs will give us a taste of the 2025 Lions team, the limitations on practice at that point in the offseason will restrict our ability to scout both the team and individual players.<br />
So if we want to see what the Lions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/roundtable-which-lions-draft-pick-are-you-most-excited-to-see-in-training-camp/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/roundtable-which-lions-draft-pick-are-you-most-excited-to-see-in-training-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: What is the Lions’ biggest post-draft need?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Taking a look at the Detroit Lions&rsquo; biggest needs following the 2025 NFL Draft.Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes says he doesn&rsquo;t draft for need.&ldquo;I think you can get in trouble chasing these sometimes and then you&rsquo;re dependent on a rookie,&rdquo; Holmes said prior to the 2025 NFL Draft and countless times before that.Yet when you look at the Lions&rsquo; draft class this year, it covered many of the team&rsquo;s long-term needs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-is-the-lions-biggest-post-draft-need/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2025 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-is-the-lions-biggest-post-draft-need/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Film breakdown: What Tyleik Williams is bringing to Detroit Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Breaking down Lions&rsquo; first round pick Tyleik Williams&rsquo; tape from his 2024 season at Ohio State University. First up in our film review of the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2025 draft class is first-round pick and defensive tackle out of Ohio State, Tyleik Williams. If you are looking for a video to go along with this written film study, be sure to check out our work over on the Pride of Detroit YouTube channel.After spending t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/film-breakdown-what-tyleik-williams-is-bringing-to-detroit-lions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/film-breakdown-what-tyleik-williams-is-bringing-to-detroit-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: What are you hoping to see in the Detroit Lions’ 2025 schedule?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tork Mason / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images What are you hoping to see in the Lions&rsquo; 2025 regular season schedule when it drops on May 14th?With the 2025 NFL Draft now in the rearview, many NFL fans are now setting their sights on May 14, which is set to be the league&rsquo;s schedule release day. In the past, not much was made of the occasion, but over the last several years, much like they do with anything and everything&mdash;the NFL has made the event must-see content.<br />
For the Detr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-are-you-hoping-to-see-in-the-detroit-lions-2025-schedule/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-are-you-hoping-to-see-in-the-detroit-lions-2025-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO: Detroit Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson looks ready to go]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images It&rsquo;s been just under seven months since his injury, and now Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson looks close to 100%.Ever since his brutal leg injury against the Dallas Cowboys last October, we&rsquo;ve been patiently awaiting the return of Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson. A month ago at The Masters golf tournament, Hutchinson revealed he was in the final stages of his rehab, and that appears to have been the truth.<br />
On Thursday, Impact Sports Performanc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-detroit-lions-aidan-hutchinson-looks-ready-to-go/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-detroit-lions-aidan-hutchinson-looks-ready-to-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions draft roundtable 2025: What was the best value pick?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Joseph Weiser/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Our staff makes their pick for the most valuable selection made in the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2025 NFL Draft.The Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2025 draft wasn&rsquo;t really about value. Detroit was aggressive in grabbing three top-70 players, trading up twice with negative trade value. No one will care if the players they grabbed hit, but by some metrics Detroit&rsquo;s picks quite literally had the lowest value in the league.Regardless, that wasn&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-draft-roundtable-2025-what-was-the-best-value-pick/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-draft-roundtable-2025-what-was-the-best-value-pick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 LSU writers share thoughts on Lions’ drafted guard Miles Frazier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gus Stark/LSU/University Images via Getty Images A pair of LSU writers gave us the background on Detroit Lions&rsquo; 5th-round pick Miles Frazier.The Detroit Lions saw a steal in the fifth round in LSU&rsquo;s Miles Frazier. Despite already trading up to take a guard in the second round, the Lions went ahead and exchanged a sixth and seventh-rounder to move up and take Frazier.<br />
So, who is this player the Lions were so excited to give up draft capital for? I spoke with LSU football writ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2-lsu-writers-share-thoughts-on-lions-drafted-guard-miles-frazier/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2-lsu-writers-share-thoughts-on-lions-drafted-guard-miles-frazier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All-22 film breakdown: What Tate Ratledge brings to Detroit Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dale Zanine-Imagn Images Meko and Morgan are back on the Pride of Detroit YouTube channel breaking down the All-22 tape of Lions&rsquo; second-round pick Tate Ratledge. Looking to learn even more about the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2025 draft class? Well, you&rsquo;re in luck! Meko and I (Morgan) are back with more draft-related content, this time breaking down All-22 from the Lions&rsquo; second-round pick, Tate Ratledge out of the University of Georgia.After already breaking down what first-round p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/all-22-film-breakdown-what-tate-ratledge-brings-to-detroit-lions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/all-22-film-breakdown-what-tate-ratledge-brings-to-detroit-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Lions hold top-5 spot in post-draft power rankings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images A look at how the newest additions affect the Lions&rsquo; spot in power rankings. The 2025 NFL Draft is in the books and new Lions have joined the pride.<br />
Recent grades from national media reflect many aren&rsquo;t too high on Detroit&rsquo;s selections, so how might this affect their take on the Lions&rsquo; status in NFL power rankings?<br />
Here&rsquo;s a handful of power rankings I found from various outlets.<br />
NFL.com&rsquo;s Eric Edholm: No. 5&ldquo;It&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-lions-hold-top-5-spot-in-post-draft-power-rankings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-lions-hold-top-5-spot-in-post-draft-power-rankings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everything Lions GM Brad Holmes said about each 2025 draft pick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images A detailed breakdown of the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2025 draft class&mdash;as told by Lions GM Brad Holmes.We can stand here all we want and try to break down the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2025 NFL Draft class all we want. But isn&rsquo;t it better to just hear it from the man who drafted them himself?Lions general manager Brad Holmes met with the media after every night of the draft, he talked to FOX 2 Detroit&rsquo;s Dan Miller, and he already]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/everything-lions-gm-brad-holmes-said-about-each-2025-draft-pick/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/everything-lions-gm-brad-holmes-said-about-each-2025-draft-pick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brad Holmes says Isaac TeSlaa was his favorite WR in the 2025 NFL Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes says Isaac TeSlaa was his favorite WR in the class&mdash;not necessarily the best.Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes knows that his most questioned pick in the 2025 NFL Draft was Arkansas wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa&mdash;particularly after a costly trade up in the third round.But during a radio appearance on 97.1 The Ticket this week, Holmes admitted that while he may not have been the best receiver in this year&rsquo;s class,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/brad-holmes-says-isaac-teslaa-was-his-favorite-wr-in-the-2025-nfl-draft/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/brad-holmes-says-isaac-teslaa-was-his-favorite-wr-in-the-2025-nfl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Draft roundtable: What is a pick the Lions should have made?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images What&rsquo;s a pick the Detroit Lions should have&mdash;but didn&rsquo;t&mdash;make in the 2025 NFL Draft? Our staff makes their choices.When looking back on NFL Draft results, sometimes it&rsquo;s not the decision that a general manager made, but a decision they didn&rsquo;t make that sank their careers. For example, the New York Jets selected safety Jamal Adams with the sixth overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. Adams turned out to be an All-Pro defender and t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-draft-roundtable-what-is-a-pick-the-lions-should-have-made/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-draft-roundtable-what-is-a-pick-the-lions-should-have-made/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Which team has the best 2025 NFL Draft class?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Picking out who we think had the best 2025 NFL Draft class.To fully enjoy the 2025 NFL Draft, the best method is to completely admit that you know nothing. Even if you&rsquo;re a draft junkie and spend months grinding film, reading profiles, and running your own mock drafts, it pales in comparison to the information NFL teams have&mdash;and they routinely mess it up. Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes not-so-subtlety tried to remind fans and media of this after the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-team-has-the-best-2025-nfl-draft-class/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-team-has-the-best-2025-nfl-draft-class/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you guess this Lions guard in today’s in-5 trivia game?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think you can figure out which Lions player we&rsquo;re talking about? You&rsquo;ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We&rsquo;re back for another day of the Pride of Detroit in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you&rsquo;re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Pride of Detroit in-5 gameIf you can&rsquo;t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this gam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-lions-guard-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-lions-guard-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Terrion Arnold trolls Green Bay at the 2025 NFL Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Terrion Arnold trolled Packers fans on the stage&mdash;and in the streets&mdash;of the 2025 NFL Draft.If you watched Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft, you already know that Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2024 first-round pick, Terrion Arnold, was in Green Bay for the event. Arnold announced the Lions&rsquo; third-round pick of WR Isaac TeSlaa. Before he announced the pick, he did a great job trolling the Packers fans in attendance:.@ArnoldTerrion let 'em know #NFLDraft on NFL]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-terrion-arnold-trolls-green-bay-at-the-2025-nfl-draft/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-terrion-arnold-trolls-green-bay-at-the-2025-nfl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions cut mandatory minicamp, announce rookie minicamp dates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions will not have mandatory minicamp this year, likely as a result of getting the Hall of Fame game.On Wednesday, the NFL announced updated offseason schedules for each team, including the new announcement of rookie minicamps across the league. For the Detroit Lions, their seven draft picks, and 11 undrafted rookie signings, rookie minicamp will begin on Friday, May 9, and run through May 11.This will be the media&rsquo;s first opportunity to wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-cut-mandatory-minicamp-announce-rookie-minicamp-dates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-cut-mandatory-minicamp-announce-rookie-minicamp-dates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking down Lions’ uniquely-structured Kerby Joseph 4-year extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images Breaking down all the details of the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 4-year extension for safety Kerby Joseph.Last month, we broke down the contracts for cornerback D.J. Reed and linebacker Derrick Barnes, pointing out a relatively new strategy the Detroit Lions are implementing: option bonuses.In short, option bonuses are decisions that teams make by a certain date to keep the player on the team (exercise the option bonus) or cut the player before the option bonus kicks in.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/breaking-down-lions-uniquely-structured-kerby-joseph-4-year-extension/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/breaking-down-lions-uniquely-structured-kerby-joseph-4-year-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking down Lions’ uniquely-structure Kerby Joseph 4-year extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images Breaking down all the details of the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 4-year extension for safety Kerby Joseph.Last month, we broke down the contracts for cornerback D.J. Reed and linebacker Derrick Barnes, pointing out a relatively new strategy the Detroit Lions are implementing: option bonuses.In short, option bonuses are decisions that teams make by a certain date to keep the player on the team (exercise the option bonus) or cut the player before the option bonus kicks in.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/breaking-down-lions-uniquely-structure-kerby-joseph-4-year-extension/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/breaking-down-lions-uniquely-structure-kerby-joseph-4-year-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL Draft NFC North Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The 2025 NFL Draft is officially over. How did each team in the NFC North do to try to win the division? Another year, another NFL Draft has come and gone. While the atmosphere wasn&rsquo;t as electric and energetic as last year in Detroit, Green Bay did an alright job hosting the draft in 2025.The Detroit Lions won the NFC North divisional title in back-to-back years for the first time, and the other teams in the NFC North will try their best to stop the Lio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-draft-nfc-north-review/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-draft-nfc-north-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions GM Brad Holmes explains recent aggression in middle rounds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Why have the Detroit Lions made aggressive trade ups in three consecutive drafts? Lions GM Brad Holmes sheds some light on the situation.The Detroit Lions have been anything but passive in the middle rounds of the draft in the last three years. In 2023, Lions general manager Brad Holmes packaged two fifth-round picks to go from 122 to 96 in order to grab defensive tackle Brodric Martin. Last year, the Lions spent a future third-round pick in order to grab British Columbia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-gm-brad-holmes-explains-recent-aggression-in-middle-rounds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-gm-brad-holmes-explains-recent-aggression-in-middle-rounds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Lions draft roundtable: Which UDFA will have the biggest impact?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Todd F. Michalek/Syracuse Athletics/University Images via Getty Images Our staff makes their picks for the best Detroit Lions undrafted rookie free agent signings in the 2025 class.For the past 14 years, the Detroit Lions have had at least one undrafted rookie make their initial 53-man roster. But with the team&rsquo;s strong and deep roster, is this the year that streak finally ends?In the next installment of our 2025 Detroit Lions draft recap roundtable, our staff makes their choices]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-lions-draft-roundtable-which-udfa-will-have-the-biggest-impact/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-lions-draft-roundtable-which-udfa-will-have-the-biggest-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boise State writers: Ahmed Hassanein is an ‘incredible fit’ in Detroit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Two Boise State writers reflect on Ahmed Hassanein&rsquo;s incredible journey to the NFL, and talk about his potential with the Detroit Lions Ahmed Hassanein immediately won over the hearts of every Detroit Lions fan when he was drafted in the sixth-round. Sure, fans rejoiced the moment a pass rusher was selected, but the excitement truly came once we first heard him speak in his introductory press conference.<br />
I&rsquo;ve seen very few football players with as much he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/boise-state-writers-ahmed-hassanein-is-an-incredible-fit-in-detroit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/boise-state-writers-ahmed-hassanein-is-an-incredible-fit-in-detroit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Which Lions draft pick will have the most impact in 2025?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The Lions entered this draft with fewer holes than usual. Which draft pick will contribute the most in their rookie year?The Detroit Lions entered the 2025 NFL Draft with fewer holes in their roster than we have seen in any recent memory. There was no guarantee that whoever they selected in round one, let alone two, three, and beyond, would be a starter, let alone a star. That&rsquo;s a far cry from the years where any draft pick within the first two days was]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-lions-draft-pick-will-have-the-most-impact-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-lions-draft-pick-will-have-the-most-impact-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions waive former 7th-round pick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images The Detroit Lions announced they cut former seventh-round pick WR Antoine Green.With 11 reported UDFA signings reportedly agreed to, the Detroit Lions roster was on the verge of hitting 91&mdash;one over the maximum limit this time of year. The team rectified that on Tuesday afternoon, announcing that Lions wide receiver Antoine Green has been waived.Green was selected in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Unfortunately, Green&rsquo;s career in Detroit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-waive-former-7th-round-pick/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-waive-former-7th-round-pick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Detroit Lions’ trade up for Isaac TeSlaa almost never happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images The Detroit Lions made a massive trade on Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft, but it almost never happened.Without a doubt, the most polarizing move the Detroit Lions made in the 2025 NFL Draft was their aggressive trade up from 102 to the 70th pick in order to draft Arkansas wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa. That pick received the lowest grade from our fans, and it&rsquo;s running away with the vote for &ldquo;least favorite pick,&rdquo; both due to the perceived reach and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/the-detroit-lions-trade-up-for-isaac-teslaa-almost-never-happened/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/the-detroit-lions-trade-up-for-isaac-teslaa-almost-never-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All-22 film breakdown: What Tyleik Williams brings to Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Meko and Morgan are back on the Pride of Detroit YouTube channel breaking down the All-22 tape of Lions&rsquo; first-round pick Tyleik Williams. Looking to learn even more about the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2025 draft class? Well, you&rsquo;re in luck! Meko and I (Morgan) are back with more draft-related content, this time breaking down All-22 from Lions first-round draft pick Tyleik Williams.We dive into the tape from Williams&rsquo; impressive final season at Ohio Stat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/all-22-film-breakdown-what-tyleik-williams-brings-to-lions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/all-22-film-breakdown-what-tyleik-williams-brings-to-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Detroit Lions draft roundtable: What was the biggest surprise?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Our staff picks out the biggest surprises from the 2025 Detroit Lions draft.As we continue to dig into the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2025 draft class, we wanted to give the entire staff a voice to share their overall thoughts on how Brad Holmes and company performed over the weekend.<br />
This is the first installment in a seven-part series of Lions draft superlatives. Here are the seven questions we&rsquo;re going to answer over the course of the next week.<br />
Favorite Lio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-detroit-lions-draft-roundtable-what-was-the-biggest-surprise/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-detroit-lions-draft-roundtable-what-was-the-biggest-surprise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arkansas writer shares thoughts on Lions draft pick Isaac TeSlaa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images Arkansas beat writer Jackson Fuller shares his thoughts on Lions WR Isaac TeSlaa The Detroit Lions traded a 2025 third-round pick and two 2026 third-round picks in order to select Isaac TeSlaa, a wide receiver out of Arkansas.TeSlaa is a Michigan native who played collegiately at Hillsdale College before transferring to the SEC. The Lions met with him throughout the pre-draft process and clearly loved him enough to add him to the squad. He has been touted for hi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/arkansas-writer-shares-thoughts-on-lions-draft-pick-isaac-teslaa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/arkansas-writer-shares-thoughts-on-lions-draft-pick-isaac-teslaa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions drafted 3 top “sleepers,” according to college coaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Tyler Ingham/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Detroit Lions may have found three significant sleepers in the 2025 NFL Draft.A few weeks before the 2025 NFL Draft, ESPN&rsquo;s Adam Rittenberg spoke to several college coaches to figure out which draft prospects were being slept on. After his conversations, Rittenberg came up with a list of 28 total &ldquo;sleepers&rdquo;&mdash;draft prospects who are better than the attention they&rsquo;re getting.<br />
It turns out the Detroit Lions woul]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-drafted-3-top-sleepers-according-to-college-coaches/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-drafted-3-top-sleepers-according-to-college-coaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions updated depth chart: Post-2025 NFL Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here&rsquo;s an updated look at the Detroit Lions&rsquo; depth chart following the conclusion of the 2025 NFL Draft. With the 2025 NFL Draft behind us, it&rsquo;s an ideal time to take a look at the Detroit Lions roster and project where the team&rsquo;s new players fit into the depth chart. During the draft, the Lions acquired seven new draft picks to their roster, and another reported 11 undrafted free agents&mdash;though that will put the team at 91 players, meaning one is reported incorrect]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-updated-depth-chart-post-2025-nfl-draft/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-updated-depth-chart-post-2025-nfl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 winners from the Detroit Lions’ 2025 NFL Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Bad news for some players can be good news for others. Here are 7 players that benefitted from the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2025 NFL Draft. Things are not all doom and gloom for the Detroit Lions depth chart.<br />
While some players are at risk of losing a starting role or a roster spot, this post-draft period also highlights how beneficial the NFL Draft was for others. The Lions only had so many draft picks to play with, meaning not every position was addressed. The d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/7-winners-from-the-detroit-lions-2025-nfl-draft/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/7-winners-from-the-detroit-lions-2025-nfl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you guess this Lions d-lineman in today’s in-5 trivia game?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think you can figure out which Lions player we&rsquo;re talking about? You&rsquo;ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We&rsquo;re back for another day of the Pride of Detroit in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you&rsquo;re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Pride of Detroit in-5 gameIf you can&rsquo;t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this gam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-lions-d-lineman-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-lions-d-lineman-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[POLL: What was your least favorite Detroit Lions 2025 draft pick?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Which selection in the 2025 Detroit Lions draft class was your least favorite?No general manager is perfect, but Detroit Lions&rsquo; Brad Holmes has been close.<br />
It&rsquo;s impossible to deny the amazing job Holmes has done the minute he took over the personnel department in 2021. He had a plan and he stuck to it. In a manner of three years, the Lions became one of the most competitive teams in football, and they stand to enter their third straight season with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/poll-what-was-your-least-favorite-detroit-lions-2025-draft-pick/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/poll-what-was-your-least-favorite-detroit-lions-2025-draft-pick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions fans hand out grade for selection of Tyleik Williams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Examining the grade Lions fans assign to their 2025 first-round draft pick. Immediately following the Detroit Lions' first-round selection of Ohio State defensive tackle Tyleik Williams, we published an SB Nation Reacts Survey asking fans for their grade of the pick.Most fans expected the Lions to draft a defensive lineman with their first selection&mdash;falling in line with the betting odds from the good folks over at FanDuel Sportsbook, who also]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-fans-hand-out-grade-for-selection-of-tyleik-williams/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-fans-hand-out-grade-for-selection-of-tyleik-williams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 NFL mock draft: Early mock draft picks for Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images Looking at 2026 NFL mock drafts early to see who you might need to keep your eye in this fall. Now that the 2025 NFL Draft is over, the focus can transition to the 2026 NFL Draft, right? Oh yeah, a whole season must be played before we can get there. While that will be entertaining, it is fun to take a peek at what next year&rsquo;s draft could look like.<br />
Sure, these things aren&rsquo;t as accurate as the mock drafts in March, but it&rsquo;s a chance for people to prep]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2026-nfl-mock-draft-early-mock-draft-picks-for-lions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2026-nfl-mock-draft-early-mock-draft-picks-for-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Watch Detroit Lions 6th-round pick get engaged on draft day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Now THAT is one good day. New Detroit Lions defensive end Ahmed Hassanein checked not one but two major milestones off his list on Saturday.<br />
First, the Lions selected the edge rusher in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, leading to one of the most intense draft-day calls I&rsquo;ve ever seen.<br />
"I will die for you coach. I just want you to believe in me."Ahmed Hassanein, the Lions' 6th round pick, already seems like a good culture fit for a team coached by D]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-watch-detroit-lions-6th-round-pick-get-engaged-on-draft-day/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-watch-detroit-lions-6th-round-pick-get-engaged-on-draft-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reaching and edge: The top storylines of the Lions 2025 draft class]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Breaking down everything that changed with the Lions this weekend The 2025 NFL Draft is in the books, and the Detroit Lions have over a half-dozen new athletes committed to wearing Honolulu blue.<br />
Questions remain for the Lions, and the media and fans have plenty to ask about things like edge rushers (did the Lions do enough, and will Ahmed Hassanein be a revelation in the sixth round or depth?) and aggressive trades (is Brad Holmes falling too much in love with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/reaching-and-edge-the-top-storylines-of-the-lions-2025-draft-class/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/reaching-and-edge-the-top-storylines-of-the-lions-2025-draft-class/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 Detroit Lions players facing uphill battle after 2025 NFL Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Now that the NFL Draft is wrapped up, there are many players that will need to step up to secure their role for 2025. The NFL Draft is an opportunity for a team to accumulate more young talent in hopes of pushing towards a future Super Bowl title. Though the draft can be a happy moment for the new faces entering the NFL, it can also present a new challenge for returning players.<br />
Positional battles will play out in the months leading up to the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/6-detroit-lions-players-facing-uphill-battle-after-2025-nfl-draft/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/6-detroit-lions-players-facing-uphill-battle-after-2025-nfl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 OSU writers share thoughts on Lions 1st-round pick Tyleik Williams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Three Ohio State beat writers reflect on Tyliek Williams&rsquo; collegiate career When our favorite NFL team drafts a player, we immediately have questions of: &ldquo;Who is this guy? What kind of player is he? What kind of person is he?&rdquo; Tyleik Williams, who the Detroit Lions selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, may be a bit of an unknown to the casual Lions fan (especially as most people in Michigan aren&rsquo;t exactly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/3-osu-writers-share-thoughts-on-lions-1st-round-pick-tyleik-williams/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/3-osu-writers-share-thoughts-on-lions-1st-round-pick-tyleik-williams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: How many immediate starters did the Lions draft in 2025?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A look at which of the 2025 Detroit Lions draft picks could start immediately.As teams get better, the number of available starting roles diminishes. The 2021 Detroit Lions, kickstarting a rebuild, had to rely on players from Day 3 to fill their roster vacancies. However, as the Lions have turned things around, those starting opportunities have disappeared for many rookies. In 2024, the Lions&rsquo; only immediate starter was cornerba]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-how-many-immediate-starters-did-the-lions-draft-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-how-many-immediate-starters-did-the-lions-draft-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Detroit Lions have one of the most athletic draft classes of 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images By several metrics, the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2025 NFL Draft class is one of the most athletic in the NFL.The Detroit Lions made seven picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, and they got themselves a whole bunch of athletes. When it comes to size, speed, and strength, the Lions roster just got a huge influx at all three.According to Pride of Detroit alum, and creator of RAS (Relative Athletic Score), Kent Lee Platte, the Lions&rsquo; draft class ranked 10th in average RAS]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/the-detroit-lions-have-one-of-the-most-athletic-draft-classes-of-2025/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2025 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/the-detroit-lions-have-one-of-the-most-athletic-draft-classes-of-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Draft 2025: How Dominic Lovett will impact the Detroit Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Steve Limentani/ISI Photos/Getty Images Exploring how the Lions&rsquo; Georgia slot receiver, Dominic Lovett, fits into the current roster. With their final pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions selected their third player from the University of Georgia: slot receiver Dominic Lovett.Dominic Lovett, Slot WR, Georgia<br />
After two seasons at Missouri, where he led the Tigers in receiving, Lovett transferred to Georgia to take his game to the next level. While he maintained a starting]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-draft-2025-how-dominic-lovett-will-impact-the-detroit-lions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2025 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-draft-2025-how-dominic-lovett-will-impact-the-detroit-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL Draft Grades: Detroit fills in gaps, aims to remain top threat in NFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tork Mason / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images What grade does the Detroit Lions' 2025 draft class get now that the 2025 NFL Draft is over? After a disappointing finish to their best season ever, the Detroit Lions aimed to add talent to their roster to prevent making the same mistake again in 2025. The biggest obstacle the team had to overcome last season was the numerous injuries, and depth was more important to them than any other team in the league. While the holes on the roster heading into]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-draft-grades-detroit-fills-in-gaps-aims-to-remain-top-threat-in-nfl/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2025 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-draft-grades-detroit-fills-in-gaps-aims-to-remain-top-threat-in-nfl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How 7th-round pick Dan Jackson will impact the Detroit Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images Exploring how the Lions&rsquo; safety, Dan Jackson, fits into the current roster. After selecting multiple players on the defensive line, the Detroit Lions spent their first seventh-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft on a player in the secondary, selecting Georgia safety Dan Jackson.Dan Jackson, Safety, Georgia<br />
Jackson walked on to Georgia&rsquo;s scout team in 2019 and, after two seasons, worked his way into a special teams role. He spent the next three seas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/how-7th-round-pick-dan-jackson-will-impact-the-detroit-lions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/how-7th-round-pick-dan-jackson-will-impact-the-detroit-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does Lions GM Brad Holmes have a reach problem in the NFL Draft?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Analyzing Lions general manager Brad Holmes&rsquo; history of reaches in the NFL Draft.The Detroit Lions have not shied away from bold moves in the NFL draft under general manager Brad Holmes. Whether it&rsquo;s a 20-spot trade-up in the first round to grab a speedy wide receiver coming off a torn ACL or throwing positional value into the trash by grabbing a running back with the 12th overall pick, the Lions have ruffled some feathers and bucked some norms over]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/does-lions-gm-brad-holmes-have-a-reach-problem-in-the-nfl-draft/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/does-lions-gm-brad-holmes-have-a-reach-problem-in-the-nfl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Draft 2025: How Ahmed Hassanein will impact the Detroit Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty Images Exploring how the Lions&rsquo; new edge rusher, Ahmed Hassanein, fits into the current roster. The Detroit Lions drafted their fourth trench player in the 2025 NFL Draft when they selected Boise State&rsquo;s Ahmed Hassanein, an edge defender, in the sixth round. He&rsquo;s young and relatively inexperienced, but he was extremely productive in his final season with the Broncos and has an insane work ethic with a large developmental ceiling.<br />
Ahmed Hassa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-draft-2025-how-ahmed-hassanein-will-impact-the-detroit-lions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-draft-2025-how-ahmed-hassanein-will-impact-the-detroit-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Draft grades 2025 roundup: Detroit Lions rank among worst classes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images According to most NFL analysts, the Detroit Lions have one of the worst 2025 NFL Draft classes in the league.Can Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes prove them all wrong again?The grades are in for the 2025 NFL Draft classes, and the Lions are near the bottom of the class again. The general consensus around the Lions&rsquo; class revolves around two main criticisms: Detroit took too long to address their need at edge defender and they reached for several]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-draft-grades-2025-roundup-detroit-lions-rank-among-worst-classes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2025 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-draft-grades-2025-roundup-detroit-lions-rank-among-worst-classes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Detroit Lions 53-man roster prediction: Post-draft edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The 2025 NFL Draft is in the books. With many new players joining the Lions, how could the 53-man roster play out? The 2025 NFL Draft has wrapped and the Detroit Lions have made plenty of moves. Though some additional wheeling and dealing could arise in the coming days, weeks, and months, the bulk of their roster has been set. Do we have some clarity regarding what the Lions&rsquo; 53-man roster will look come the regular season, or has the draft led to more uncertainty?<br />
W]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-detroit-lions-53-man-roster-prediction-post-draft-edition/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-detroit-lions-53-man-roster-prediction-post-draft-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: What was the best pick in the Lions’ 2025 draft?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images What was your favorite pick in the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2025 draft class?With the 2025 NFL Draft in the books, it&rsquo;s time to break down the Detroit Lions&rsquo; class of seven players. Over the next week and beyond, we&rsquo;ll be crushing tape, looking over stats and data, conferring with college writers and coaches, and looking to any and all resources to get to know the new Lions players better.<br />
But why not take a look at our own first impressions. I&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-was-the-best-pick-in-the-lions-2025-draft/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2025 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-was-the-best-pick-in-the-lions-2025-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Lions signing nephew of Za’Darius Smith to UDFA deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Detroit Lions are signing UDFA Jackson Meeks&mdash;who just so happens to be the nephew of free agent EDGE Za&rsquo;Darius Smith.The Detroit Lions are reportedly signing an undrafted rookie with an interesting tie to another NFL player. According to NFL Network&rsquo;s Tom Pelissero, the Lions are signing former Syracuse and Georgia wide receiver Jackson Meeks to an undrafted rookie deal worth $200,000 guaranteed. But what makes this s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-lions-signing-nephew-of-zadarius-smith-to-udfa-deal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2025 03:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-lions-signing-nephew-of-zadarius-smith-to-udfa-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grading Lions’ selection of Dominic Lovett]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by John Korduner/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Grading the Detroit Lions&rsquo; selection of Georgia wide receiver Dominic Lovett in the 2025 NFL Draft. The end of the 2025 NFL Draft is here. Three long days of seeing who would be the newest players to arrive in Detroit are now over. The Detroit Lions finished the draft by selecting another wide receiver and another player from the University of Georgia: Dominic Lovett.<br />
This pick is a little bit of a combo for the future at the receiver]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/grading-lions-selection-of-dominic-lovett/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2025 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/grading-lions-selection-of-dominic-lovett/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grading Lions’ selection of Dan Jackson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Steve Limentani/ISI Photos/Getty Images Grading the Detroit Lions&rsquo; selection of Georgia safety Dan Jackson in the 2025 NFL Draft. The defense for the Detroit Lions could use all the bodies they can get after the injuries they suffered in 2024. Safety was a position group that could use more bodies, and in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Lions selected Dan Jackson, a safety out of Georgia. The selection gives Detroit depth at a position that has question marks behind i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/grading-lions-selection-of-dan-jackson/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2025 01:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/grading-lions-selection-of-dan-jackson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Detroit Lions UDFA tracker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Tracking every single undrafted 2025 player who has signed or agreed to a contract with the Detroit Lions. With the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2025 draft in the books, the next phase of player acquisition begins: undrafted rookie free agency. Every draft-eligible player who was not selected in the seven rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft is now eligible to sign with any team.<br />
This year, the Lions may be a little less active than normal. Typically their class is somewhere b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-detroit-lions-udfa-tracker/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2025 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-detroit-lions-udfa-tracker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Detroit Lions draft class: List, analysis of all 7 picks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirby Lee-Imagn Images A full list of the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2025 draft class.The Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2025 draft class is complete. After three days of patience, trades, and intense moments, the Lions have come out with seven new players.While Lions general manager Brad Holmes says he doesn&rsquo;t like to draft for immediate need, he managed to knock out all of the team&rsquo;s most pressing positions. Although it may not have been in the order some fans wanted or expected, Detroit drafted a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-detroit-lions-draft-class-list-analysis-of-all-7-picks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2025 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-detroit-lions-draft-class-list-analysis-of-all-7-picks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions select Georgia WR Dominic Lovett with final 2025 draft pick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Steve Limentani/ISI Photos/Getty Images The Detroit Lions added a slot receiver with their final pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.With their final pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions have selected Georgia wide receiver Dominic Lovett.Lovett is the team&rsquo;s third pick from the University of Georgia, joining second-round pick (guard) Tate Ratledge, and other seventh-round pick Dan Jackson (safety).Lovett is a slot receiver, standing at 5-foot-10 and 185 pounds. He played two years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-select-georgia-wr-dominic-lovett-with-final-2025-draft-pick/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2025 00:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-select-georgia-wr-dominic-lovett-with-final-2025-draft-pick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 things to know about new Lions DE Ahmed Hassanein’s awesome story]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images New Detroit Lions EDGE Ahmed Hassanein has an amazing story. Here are 5 things to know about the 6th-round pick.The Detroit Lions finally got their edge rusher in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Boise State&rsquo;s Ahmed Hassanein is a fascinating prospect with a couple of very productive seasons and one of the most unique stories in this year&rsquo;s class.<br />
Here are five things to know about Lions sixth-round pick Ahmed Hassanein.Ahmed Hassanein is the first]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/5-things-to-know-about-new-lions-de-ahmed-hassaneins-awesome-story/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2025 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/5-things-to-know-about-new-lions-de-ahmed-hassaneins-awesome-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Terrion Arnold trade finalized at the 2025 NFL Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images The Detroit Lions are preparing to make another run at a Super Bowl in 2025. Detroit has been a very active mover in the draft over the past few years. One of the biggest trades last season was the Lions&rsquo; move up with the Cowboys, which netted Detroit cornerback Terrion Arnold. That trade will finally reach its conclusion with Detroit&rsquo;s extra pick in the seventh round.<br />
Original terms of the Terrion Arnold trade<br />
Lions receive: 2024 first-round pick (24, CB Te]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/terrion-arnold-trade-finalized-at-the-2025-nfl-draft/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2025 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/terrion-arnold-trade-finalized-at-the-2025-nfl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit selects gritty Georgia safety Dan Jackson in 7th round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Detroit Lions grabbed a gritty safety in Dan Jackson in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft.The Detroit Lions have selected Georgia safety Dan Jackson with the 230th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.Jackson fills one of Detroit&rsquo;s final remaining needs, as the Lions only have Kerby Joseph, Brian Branch, Morice Norris, Erick Hallett, and Loren Strickland at the position. Jackson could contend for the third safety role on the team,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-selects-gritty-georgia-safety-dan-jackson-in-7th-round/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2025 00:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-selects-gritty-georgia-safety-dan-jackson-in-7th-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grading Lions’ selection of Ahmed Hassanein]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty Images Grading the Detroit Lions&rsquo; selection of Boise State defensive end Ahmed&nbsp;Hassanein in the 2025 NFL Draft. All offseason, fans of the Detroit Lions have been begging the team to sign or draft a defensive end to help the defensive line. Despite drafting defensive tackle Tyleik Williams in the first round, fans still wanted an edge, and finally, their prayers have been answered.In the sixth round at pick 196 in the 2025 NFL Draft, Lions general]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/grading-lions-selection-of-ahmedhassanein/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/grading-lions-selection-of-ahmedhassanein/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Draft 2025: How Miles Frazier will impact the Detroit Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gus Stark/LSU/University Images via Getty Images Exploring how the Lions&rsquo; new guard, Miles Frazier, fits into the current roster. The Detroit Lions traded up for the third time in the 2025 NFL Draft and once again went back to the trenches, drafting LSU guard Miles Frazier with pick No. 171 in the fifth round.Miles Frazier, G, LSU<br />
The Detroit Lions packaged picks No. 182 and 228 in a trade with the New England Patriots and acquired pick No. 171 in order to select Frazier. Accordin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-draft-2025-how-miles-frazier-will-impact-the-detroit-lions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-draft-2025-how-miles-frazier-will-impact-the-detroit-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somehow, the Donovan Peoples-Jones trade is finally finished]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK The trade between the Browns and Lions is finally, mercifully in the books. Who were the players that changed hands? The Detroit Lions are entering the 2025 NFL Draft with seven picks to use. However, only three of those selections are their own original picks, due to a variety of trades and a third-round compensatory pick.<br />
One of those trades came all the way back at the 2023 trade deadline, when the Lions sent a 2025 Day 3 pick to the Cleveland Browns for wide rec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/somehow-the-donovan-peoples-jones-trade-is-finally-finished/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/somehow-the-donovan-peoples-jones-trade-is-finally-finished/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions finally draft an edge rusher with Boise State’s Ahmed Hassanein]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty Images Detroit Lions have finally added an edge rusher with Boise State Ahmed Hassanein in the sixth round.The Detroit Lions have finally drafted an edge defender!With the 196th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Lions have selected Ahmed Hassanein, edge defender out of Boise State.At 6-foot-2, 267 pounds, Hassanein is short but strong. He&rsquo;s a high-character player&mdash;ranking in the second tier of our Grit Index&mdash;and a team captain at Boise]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-finally-draft-an-edge-rusher-with-boise-states-ahmed-hassanein/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-finally-draft-an-edge-rusher-with-boise-states-ahmed-hassanein/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Carlton Davis trade wraps up at the 2025 NFL Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images The trade between the Buccaneers and Lions is in the books. Who were the players taken with the 2025 NFL Draft picks?In hopes of repeating their success from 2023, the Detroit Lions made a splash last offseason, shoring up their secondary by trading for Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis.<br />
A six-year starter in Tampa Bay, Davis was entering the final year of his deal, and had missed 16 games over the past three years, adding some risk for Detroit. Nonetheless,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/the-carlton-davis-trade-wraps-up-at-the-2025-nfl-draft/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/the-carlton-davis-trade-wraps-up-at-the-2025-nfl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grading Lions’ selection of Miles Frazier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gus Stark/LSU/University Images via Getty Images Grading the Detroit Lions&rsquo; selection of LSU guard Miles Frazier in the 2025 NFL Draft. The trenches in Detroit continue to get built through the draft under the Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes. Despite drafting guard Tate Rutledge in the second round, the Lions returned to the well and drafted guard Miles Frazier from LSU with the 171st pick of the 2025 NFL Draft. The Lions had to move up to snag Frazier, trading away pick]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/grading-lions-selection-of-miles-frazier/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/grading-lions-selection-of-miles-frazier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 things to know about new Detroit Lions G Miles Frazier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by John Rivera/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Here&rsquo;s everything you need to know about Detroit Lions fifth-round pick Miles Frazier. The Detroit Lions moved up 11 spots on Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft to select LSU guard Miles Frazier in the fourth round.Here are five things to know about the newest Lions offensive lineman.He played almost every offensive line position in college<br />
Frazier projects to be a guard at the NFL level, but he has plenty of experience playing every position]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/5-things-to-know-about-new-detroit-lions-g-miles-frazier/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/5-things-to-know-about-new-detroit-lions-g-miles-frazier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions trade up again, select guard Miles Frazier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gus Stark/LSU/University Images via Getty Images The Detroit Lions have traded up to draft another guard: LSU&rsquo;s Miles Frazier.The Detroit Lions traded up from 182 (sixth round) to 171 (fifth round) to select LSU guard Miles Frazier.<br />
The move up cost Detroit one of their seventh-round picks (228 overall). They have two more remaining (230, 244).<br />
Frazier is the second guard the Lions have taken in the 2025 NFL Draft, joining second-round pick Tate Ratledge out of Georgia.Frazier was]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-trade-up-again-select-guard-miles-frazier/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-trade-up-again-select-guard-miles-frazier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Isaac TeSlaa’s family goes CRAZY after Lions draft hometown WR]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images Just an absolutely awesome reaction from Isaac TeSlaa&rsquo;s family when the Detroit Lions&mdash;their hometown team&mdash;drafted him in the third roudn.Wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa&rsquo;s been a Detroit Lions fan all of his life. So much so that when he took a top-30 visit to the Lions facility prior to the 2025 NFL Draft, he showed up in a Lions jersey he&rsquo;s had since eighth grade.So when he&mdash;and his surrounding friends and family&mdash;got the news]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/watch-isaac-teslaas-family-goes-crazy-after-lions-draft-hometown-wr/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/watch-isaac-teslaas-family-goes-crazy-after-lions-draft-hometown-wr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It may be 2025, but the 2023 D’Andre Swift trade is complete]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Full results from the D&rsquo;Andre Swift trade Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft is off and running, and that means teams adding players to their roster in the final four rounds. It also means teams will close the books on all those trades that included Day 3 draft picks as compensation, with one of those trades that has finally come to a conclusion is the April 2023 deal that sent D&rsquo;Andre Swift from the Detroit Lions to the Philadelphia Eagles.The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/it-may-be-2025-but-the-2023-dandre-swift-trade-is-complete/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/it-may-be-2025-but-the-2023-dandre-swift-trade-is-complete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Draft 2025: Detroit Lions Day 3 live chat, open thread]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Joshua Applegate/Getty Images Come chat with fellow Detroit Lions fans in our 2025 NFL Draft Day 3 live chat. The final day of the 2025 NFL Draft has arrived and it could be a busy one for the Detroit Lions. They enter the day with five Day 3 picks.Round 6, Pick 6 (182 overall)<br />
Round 6, Pick 20 (196 overall)<br />
Round 7, Pick 12 (228 overall)<br />
Round 7, Pick 14 (230 overall)<br />
Round 7, Pick 28 (244 overall)Now, given Lions general manager Brad Holmes has a propensity to trade up, and with only]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-draft-2025-detroit-lions-day-3-live-chat-open-thread/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-draft-2025-detroit-lions-day-3-live-chat-open-thread/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 things to know about new Detroit Lions WR Isaac TeSlaa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by William Purnell/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Everything you need to know about Detroit Lions&rsquo; third-round pick WR Isaac Teslaa.The Detroit Lions made an aggressive move on Friday night to jump 32 spots in the third round to grab Arkansas wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa. Here are five things you should know about the Lions&rsquo; latest wide receiver.He&rsquo;s an athletic freakAt 6-foot-3, 214 pounds, TeSlaa is one of the biggest wide receivers in this year&rsquo;s class. Truly, on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/5-things-to-know-about-new-detroit-lions-wr-isaac-teslaa/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/5-things-to-know-about-new-detroit-lions-wr-isaac-teslaa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions war room sends message with matching hoodies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explaining the Detroit Lions war room and their matching hoodies for the 2025 NFL Draft. The Detroit Lions war room fit was on point for another year. As captured by NFL Network cameras after the team selected Arkansas wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa in the third round, everyone in the Lions&rsquo; war room was wearing matching black hoodies. On the front of the hoodie were the letters H, W, and S crossed out.via the NFL Network broadcast<br />
The Lions have been notorious over the past few years for sen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-war-room-sends-message-with-matching-hoodies/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-war-room-sends-message-with-matching-hoodies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top highlights of new Detroit Lions WR Isaac Teslaa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Checking out a compilation of highlights and interviews of Lions draft pick Isaac Teslaa. We knew going into the 2025 NFL Draft that wide receiver could be on the table for the Detroit Lions at some point. And while they have one of the better pass-catching duos in the league in All-Pro receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams, there was still a need for a long-term plan at the X-position once veteran Tim Patrick is no longer on the roster.<br />
After already trading up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/top-highlights-of-new-detroit-lions-wr-isaac-teslaa/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/top-highlights-of-new-detroit-lions-wr-isaac-teslaa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Draft Day 2 grades: Detroit Lions get mixed reviews]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dale Zanine-Imagn Images NFL analysts really liked one Detroit Lions pick from Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft. The other... not so much.If immediate fan reaction was any indication, the Detroit Lions&rsquo; moves on Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft were about as polarizing as you can get. While many praised the selection of Georgia guard Tate Ratledge in the first round&mdash;82% of Pride of Detroit readers gave it an &ldquo;A&rdquo; &mdash;fans were clearly not as enthusiastic for Detroit&rsquo;s pick]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-draft-day-2-grades-detroit-lions-get-mixed-reviews/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-draft-day-2-grades-detroit-lions-get-mixed-reviews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions GM Brad Holmes defends decision not to draft EDGE on Day 1, 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes faced a lot of heat for not selecting a defensive end. Here&rsquo;s what he had to say about it.As Round 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft dwindled down, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes approached the podium Friday night to break down the two picks he made on Day 2: Tate Ratledge and Isaac TeSlaa. Initially, the media questions he faced were on those two players, but it quickly turned to the topic of defensive end&mdash;where the L]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-gm-brad-holmes-defends-decision-not-to-draft-edge-on-day-1-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-gm-brad-holmes-defends-decision-not-to-draft-edge-on-day-1-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions Day 3 mock draft: 5 projects to close out 2025 draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Projecting Detroit&rsquo;s five remaining picks of the 2025 NFL Draft.The Detroit Lions beefed up their trenches on both sides of the ball with Tyleik Williams and Tate Ratledge while finding a new athletic weapon on offense in Isaac TeSlaa. In true Brad Holmes fashion, several trades were made that shook up Detroit&rsquo;s draft picks for the third and final day of the 2025 NFL Draft.<br />
The Lions now sit with two picks in the sixth round and t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-day-3-mock-draft-5-projects-to-close-out-2025-draft/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-day-3-mock-draft-5-projects-to-close-out-2025-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you guess this Lions QB in today’s in-5 trivia game?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think you can figure out which Lions player we&rsquo;re talking about? You&rsquo;ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We&rsquo;re back for another day of the Pride of Detroit in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you&rsquo;re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Pride of Detroit in-5 gameIf you can&rsquo;t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this gam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-lions-qb-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-lions-qb-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL Draft: How Isaac TeSlaa will impact the Detroit Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images Exploring how the Lions&rsquo; new wide receiver, Isaac TeSlaa, fits into the current roster. The Detroit Lions took a break from adding to their trenches to trade up and acquire Arkansas wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft. TeSlaa, who grew up in Hudsonville, Michigan, will now get a chance to play for the team he has watched since he was a kid.&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t know if I have the words right now,&rdquo; TeSlaa told the media followin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-draft-how-isaac-teslaa-will-impact-the-detroit-lions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 06:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-draft-how-isaac-teslaa-will-impact-the-detroit-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 things to know about new Detroit Lions G Tate Ratledge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A few things you should know about Detroit Lions second-round pick Tate Ratledge.The Detroit Lions drafted Georgia guard Tate Ratledge with the 57th overall pick after trading up a few spots to grab him.Here are five things you need to know about the Lions&rsquo; newest guard.Ratledge is a fantastic leaderRatledge was one of my standouts from the NFL Combine press conferences. Mainly, his defense of his quarterback as a team captain. Carson]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/5-things-to-know-about-new-detroit-lions-g-tate-ratledge/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 06:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/5-things-to-know-about-new-detroit-lions-g-tate-ratledge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grading Detroit Lions’ trade up + selection of WR Isaac TeSlaa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images The Detroit Lions moved up 32 picks for a receiver they liked, but the move wasn&rsquo;t cheap. The Detroit Lions are once again locking in on their guy and making a move. Just minutes after trading up for second-round pick Tate Ratledge, the Lions moved up 32 picks in the third to select Arkansas WR Isaac TeSlaa.TeSlaa is a familiar name to those entrenched in the local Michigan football scene. He played at Hillsdale College from 2020-2022 before transferring]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/grading-detroit-lions-trade-up-selection-of-wr-isaac-teslaa/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 05:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/grading-detroit-lions-trade-up-selection-of-wr-isaac-teslaa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions massive trade up for Isaac TeSlaa was actually near-even value]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by William Purnell/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Detroit Lions actually got much better value than you may think for their big trade up for Isaac TeSlaa.On the surface, it looks like the Detroit Lions paid out a mini-fortune to draft Arkansas wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa at the top of the third round. As a reminder, here are the trade terms the Lions made with the Jacksonville Jaguars.<br />
Lions receive:Pick 70 &mdash; WR Isaac TeSlaa<br />
Pick 182 (sixth round)<br />
2026 sixth-round pickJaguars re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-massive-trade-up-for-isaac-teslaa-was-actually-near-even-value/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 04:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-massive-trade-up-for-isaac-teslaa-was-actually-near-even-value/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL Draft: How Tate Ratledge will impact the Detroit Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dale Zanine-Imagn Images Exploring how the Lions&rsquo; new offensive guard, Tate Ratledge, fits into the current roster. The Detroit Lions continue to bolster their trenches in the 2025 NFL Draft and have selected Georgia offensive guard Tate Ratledge with pick No. 57 in the second round. Let&rsquo;s take a look at his background and traits and discuss how his addition will impact the Lions roster in 2025 and beyond.<br />
Round 2, pick 57: Tate Ratledge, RG, Georgia<br />
The Lions originally held pick No]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-draft-how-tate-ratledge-will-impact-the-detroit-lions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 04:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-draft-how-tate-ratledge-will-impact-the-detroit-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instant reactions to the Lions’ selection of Tate Ratledge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Check out the instant reactions to the Lions&rsquo; 2025 second-round draft pick.The Detroit Lions traded up late in the second round to select Georgia guard Tate Ratledge with the 57th overall pick. It addresses a clear need for the Lions while also being a tremendous value.Ratledge was on several folks&rsquo; radars entering day two as a great fit for Detroit:I predicted Ratledge to Detroit, read more about him here: https://t.co/bFoNxM3sbE&mdash; Max Gerber]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/instant-reactions-to-the-lions-selection-of-tate-ratledge/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 04:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/instant-reactions-to-the-lions-selection-of-tate-ratledge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions trade up again, select Arkansas WR Isaac TeSlaa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Derick E. Hingle/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have made another aggressive move to trade up and select Arkansas WR Isaac TeslaaThe Detroit Lions traded up in the third round&mdash;their second trade up in the 2025 NFL Draft&mdash;to select Arkansas wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa.Here are the terms of the trade.<br />
Lions receive:<br />
Pick 70<br />
Pick 182 (sixth round)Jaguars receive:Pick 1022026 third-round pick<br />
2026 third-round pickTeSlaa was having a strong career with Hillsdale college, producing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-trade-up-again-select-arkansas-wr-isaac-teslaa/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 03:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-trade-up-again-select-arkansas-wr-isaac-teslaa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Top highlights of new Lions guard Tate Ratledge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brett Davis-Imagn Images Checking out a compilation of highlights and interviews of Lions draft pick Tate Ratledge.It almost wouldn&rsquo;t feel like a draft weekend without the Detroit Lions making a trade to move up and get their guy. And near the end of the second round, Lions general manager Brad Holmes made his move, trading up to 57th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft to select guard Tate Ratledge out of the University of Georgia.Ratledge was a three-year starter at right guard down in Athens,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/watch-top-highlights-of-new-lions-guard-tate-ratledge/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 03:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/watch-top-highlights-of-new-lions-guard-tate-ratledge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grading the Lions’ second-round selection of Tate Ratledge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images The Detroit Lions saw are planning for the present and the future by trading up for G Tate Ratledge at No. 57.The Detroit Lions saw their guy and staked their claim on Friday night, trading up from the 60th overall pick to number 57 to select Georgia G Tate Ratledge. The Lions gave up picks 60 and 130 (a late fourth rounder) for picks 57 and 230 (a seventh rounder) from the Denver Broncos.Ratledge is the fourth guard off the board this weekend, but make no mist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/grading-the-lions-second-round-selection-of-tate-ratledge/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 03:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/grading-the-lions-second-round-selection-of-tate-ratledge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions lose moderate value in 2nd-round trade up for Tate Ratledge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images According to several NFL Draft trade charts, the Detroit Lions lost a fair amount of value in their trade up in the second round to draft Tate Ratledge.The Detroit Lions moved up three spots in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft in order to take Georgia offensive guard Tate Ratledge. The price to move up from 60 to 57, was swapping a fourth-round pick (130) with the Denver Broncos&rsquo; seventh-round pick (230).<br />
According to several trade chart models&mdas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-lose-moderate-value-in-2nd-round-trade-up-for-tate-ratledge/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 03:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-lose-moderate-value-in-2nd-round-trade-up-for-tate-ratledge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions trade up, select Tate Ratledge, G, Georgia in second round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images The Detroit Lions made an aggressive trade up to select Georgia guard Tate Ratledge in the second round.The Detroit Lions have traded up three spots from 60 to 57 and selected Georgia guard Tate Ratledge.Here are the terms of the trade:Lions get:Pick 57<br />
Pick 230Broncos get:<br />
Pick 60<br />
Pick 130Ratledge was one of the highest scorers on our Grit Index, and a standout at the NFL combine both for his interview and his performance on the field.Tate Ratledge is a OG pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-trade-up-select-tate-ratledge-g-georgia-in-second-round/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 02:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-trade-up-select-tate-ratledge-g-georgia-in-second-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Draft 2025: Day 2 live chat, open thread]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Hang out during Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft in our live chat/open thread.Day 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft is in the books, but there is a whole lot more of drafting to be had. There are 257 picks in this year&rsquo;s draft. Only 32 picks have been made so far. That&rsquo;s just 12.45% of the players who will hear their name called this weekend.Day 2 begins at 7 p.m. ET and is televised on ESPN, NFL Network, and ABC. As of right now, the Detroit Lions hold a second-r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-draft-2025-day-2-live-chat-open-thread/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-draft-2025-day-2-live-chat-open-thread/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OSU DL coach reveals Tyleik Williams’ 2 superpowers, makes Aaron Donald comparison]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK Buckeyes DL coach Larry Johnson GUSHED over Detroit Lions first-round pick Tyleik Williams.Ohio State defensive line coach Larry Johnson has coached some impressive defensive linemen in his day. He&rsquo;s helped launch the NFL careers of Penn State legends Tamba Hali and Courtney Brown. As a Buckeye, Johnson coached up the likes of Nick and Joey Bosa, Chase Young, and Sam Hubbard. On Thursday night, Johnson watched the next defensive linemen he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/osu-dl-coach-reveals-tyleik-williams-2-superpowers-makes-aaron-donald-comparison/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/osu-dl-coach-reveals-tyleik-williams-2-superpowers-makes-aaron-donald-comparison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL Draft: 7 Scenarios for the Detroit Lions on Day 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images Looking at starter-level quality pairs to add to the Tyleik Williams draft class. As anticipated, when the Detroit Lions were on the clock at Pick No. 28, many of the first-round-level trench players were already off the board. But general manager Brad Holmes thought highly enough of Ohio State defensive tackle Tyleik Williams to have the conviction to pull the trigger on the versatile shop-wrecker.<br />
Now, with Day 2 ahead, we identify a few potential starte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-draft-7-scenarios-for-the-detroit-lions-on-day-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-draft-7-scenarios-for-the-detroit-lions-on-day-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO: Detroit Lions war room reacts to Tyleik Williams pick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images Brad Holmes, Dan Campbell and the rest of the Detroit Lions&rsquo; NFL Draft war room react to the selection of Tyleik Williams.One of the best parts of NFL Draft week under Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has been watching the Lions&rsquo; war room react to getting the players they wanted. We&rsquo;ve seen aggressive hugs, slamming of tables, and just about everything short of a literal backflip.On Friday, the Lions dropped their latest video for the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-detroit-lions-war-room-reacts-to-tyleik-williams-pick/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-detroit-lions-war-room-reacts-to-tyleik-williams-pick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL is planning on changing Detroit Lions kickoff time on Thanksgiving]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images The NFL is planning to make a slight change to the Thanksgiving Day schedule.This year, the Detroit Lions will celebrate its 86th year playing on Thanksgiving Day. However, there could be one notable change for the 2025 season.NFL commissioner Roger Goodell told Pat McAfee on &ldquo;The Pat McAfee Show&rdquo; Friday that they are planning on slightly moving the kickoff time from its traditional 12:30 p.m. kickoff.&ldquo;We&rsquo;re going to move,&rdqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-is-planning-on-changing-detroit-lions-kickoff-time-on-thanksgiving/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-is-planning-on-changing-detroit-lions-kickoff-time-on-thanksgiving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 best prospects available for Detroit Lions on Day 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images A look at the best remaining 2025 NFL Draft prospects available for the Detroit Lions on Day 2. The Detroit Lions enter Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft with two selections, Nos. 60 and 102. Last year, Detroit had just one pick (No. 61) to make on the second day after moving up in the first round to select Terrion Arnold. But with that extra capital gained from the New York Jets hiring Aaron Glenn, the gears are already turning for general manager Brad Holmes ahead of Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/10-best-prospects-available-for-detroit-lions-on-day-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/10-best-prospects-available-for-detroit-lions-on-day-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Reactions to the Detroit Lions’ selection of Tyleik Williams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images A look at what national writers are saying about Detroit Lions first-round pick Tyleik Williams.The first round of the NFL Draft is over and the pick is in. Defensive lineman Tyleik Williams is heading to the Motor City.A round-up of grades from the media shows their feelings about the pick are pretty lukewarm. Take a look.<br />
CBS Sports&rsquo; Pete Prisco: C+<br />
&ldquo;They needed depth and more help on their defensive line and Williams is a player who scouts kept]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-reactions-to-the-detroit-lions-selection-of-tyleik-williams/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-reactions-to-the-detroit-lions-selection-of-tyleik-williams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Draft: What time will the Detroit Lions pick on Day 2?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images A look at the projected times the Detroit Lions will make their picks in Rounds 2 and 3 of the 2025 NFL DRaft.The Detroit Lions enter Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft with two picks in hand: their second-round pick (60 overall) and the final pick of the night in Round 3&mdash;102 overall.With the Day 2 of the draft kicking off at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, it could be another long night for Lions fans wondering what they&rsquo;ll do with their first three picks.The Lion]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-draft-what-time-will-the-detroit-lions-pick-on-day-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-draft-what-time-will-the-detroit-lions-pick-on-day-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions exercise 5th-year options for Aidan Hutchinson, Jameson Williams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Both of the Detroit Lions&rsquo; first-round picks for the 2022 NFL Draft have had their 5th-year option exercised.Per Field Yates of ESPN, the Detroit Lions have reportedly exercised the fifth-year option for both of their first-round picks from the 2022 NFL Draft: defensive end Aidan Hutchinson and wide receiver Jameson Williams.The news comes as no surprise, as general manager Brad Holmes notified during the owners meetings in early April that the team was]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-exercise-5th-year-options-for-aidan-hutchinson-jameson-williams/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-exercise-5th-year-options-for-aidan-hutchinson-jameson-williams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Draft grades 2025: Detroit Lions get mediocre marks for Tyleik Williams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Lawrence Iles/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A look at the Day 1 NFL Draft grades for the Detroit Lions and the Tyleik Williams pick.As we all know by now, NFL Draft grades are about as meaningless as analysis gets in the immediacy after a selection. We need not look farther than the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2023 draft class, which was widely panned at the time for its unconventional picks and poor positional value, among other criticism. That draft class has already netted the Lions four]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-draft-grades-2025-detroit-lions-get-mediocre-marks-for-tyleik-williams/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-draft-grades-2025-detroit-lions-get-mediocre-marks-for-tyleik-williams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions Day 2 mock draft: Plenty of trench talent left]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images Exploring the Lions potential options on Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft. With their 28th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions filled a major need by selecting Ohio State defensive lineman Tyleik Williams.<br />
With defensive tackle now crossed off of their wishlist, The Lions still have a few more positions of need to address on the second day of the Draft. With plenty of prospects still available, here&rsquo;s how the next two rounds could go for De]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-day-2-mock-draft-plenty-of-trench-talent-left/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-day-2-mock-draft-plenty-of-trench-talent-left/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Draft grades: Lions get clean fit, debatable value in Tyleik Williams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images The Detroit Lions chose fit over flash with the selection of Tyleik Williams, but was pick No. 28 a bit too soon for the defensive tackle? In years past, Brad Holmes has shown a willingness to move up and down in the first round. Big swings like 32 to 12 for Jameson Williams in 2022, or a willingness to move back and wait for his prospect to fall to him like Jahmyr Gibbs in 2023. But in 2025, Holmes let the board come to him with the Lions&rsquo; first-round pic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-draft-grades-lions-get-clean-fit-debatable-value-in-tyleik-williams/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-draft-grades-lions-get-clean-fit-debatable-value-in-tyleik-williams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL Draft: How Tyleik Williams will impact the Detroit Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty Images Exploring how the Lions new defensive tackle, Tyleik Williams, fit into the current roster. The Detroit Lions bolstered their trenches in the 2025 NFL Draft by selecting Ohio State defensive tackle Tyleik Williams. Let&rsquo;s take a look at his background and traits and discuss how his addition will impact the Lions roster in 2025 and beyond.<br />
Round 1, pick 28: Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State<br />
At 6-foot-3, 334 pounds, Williams&rsquo; superpower is his a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-draft-how-tyleik-williams-will-impact-the-detroit-lions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 06:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-draft-how-tyleik-williams-will-impact-the-detroit-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL Draft: Best highlights of new Lions DT Tyleik Williams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Checking out a compilation of highlights and interviews of Lions draft pick Tyleik Williams. The Detroit Lions have added some juice to their defensive front by drafting defensive tackle Tyleik Williams with the 28th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Williams is a big, physical defensive lineman that has been battled-tested against some of the best competition in college football at Ohio State. He is strong enough to two-gap, and has the quick-twitch to play the th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-draft-best-highlights-of-new-lions-dt-tyleik-williams/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-draft-best-highlights-of-new-lions-dt-tyleik-williams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes shuts down Jameson Williams trade rumors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images The Detroit Lions do not appear to have any intentions of trading Jameson Williams.For the past few weeks, speculation has spread about the Detroit Lions potentially trading wide receiver Jameson Williams. After Day 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft, Lions general manager Brad Holmes emphatically shut down that conversation&ldquo;No, that&rsquo;s something that we have never entertained. I don&rsquo;t know where that report came from, but that&rsquo;s not a conversation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-gm-brad-holmes-shuts-down-jameson-williams-trade-rumors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 06:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-gm-brad-holmes-shuts-down-jameson-williams-trade-rumors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[POLL: What grade do you give the Lions’ pick of Tyleik Williams?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Our latest SB Nation Reacts survey asks fans to grade the Lions first round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Detroit Lions selected Ohio State defensive tackle Tyleik Williams with the No. 28 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, and SB Nation wants to know what grade fans would give the selection.<br />
Williams is arguably the best run-stuffing defensive lineman in this draft, which will fit in perfectly with the Lions&rsquo; defensive philosophy. A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/poll-what-grade-do-you-give-the-lions-pick-of-tyleik-williams/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 05:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/poll-what-grade-do-you-give-the-lions-pick-of-tyleik-williams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 things to know about Lions 1st-round pick Tyleik Williams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Steve Limentani/ISI Photos/Getty Images Five things to know Tyleik Williams, the Detroit Lions&rsquo; first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.With the 28th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions selected Ohio State defensive tackle Tyleik Williams.Here are five quick things to know about the newest Lions defensive lineman<br />
Tyleik Williams was one of the best run defenders in this year&rsquo;s class<br />
Williams posted an 88.6 PFF run defense grade in 2024, which ranked eighth among all]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/5-things-to-know-about-lions-1st-round-pick-tyleik-williams/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 05:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/5-things-to-know-about-lions-1st-round-pick-tyleik-williams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions NFL Draft 2025: Detroit selects Tyleik Williams, DL, Ohio State]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Detroit shores up the defensive linen at pick No. 28.With the 28th pick in the 2025 Draft, the Lions select Tyleik Williams, the defensive lineman out of Ohio State. Here&rsquo;s what he brings to the team.Stats &amp; Accolades<br />
2021: Played in 12 games as a reserve (16 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, five sacks, two pass breakups, forced fumble). Honorable Mention All-Big Ten.2022: Played in 13 games as a reserve (21 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, sack, two pass break]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-nfl-draft-2025-detroit-selects-tyleik-williams-dl-ohio-state/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 05:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-nfl-draft-2025-detroit-selects-tyleik-williams-dl-ohio-state/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Draft 2025: First round live chat, open thread]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Come join our live chat during Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft.It&rsquo;s finally time for the 2025 NFL Draft, and your Detroit Lions are currently slated to make their selection 28th overall. For months and months, we have speculated on which positions and players they may prefer from this year&rsquo;s class. The time for speculation is over.On Thursday night&mdash;with television coverage starting at 8 p.m. ET&mdash;the draft will kick off in Green Bay. Playe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-draft-2025-first-round-live-chat-open-thread/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-draft-2025-first-round-live-chat-open-thread/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions 2025 NFL Draft picks tracker, results, full coverage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images Tracking every pick made by the Detroit Lions during the 2025 NFL draft. The 2025 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 track the team&rsquo;s progress without sorting through the website's front page, this will offer an alternative option.<br />
This tracker will give Lions fans an at-a-glance look at who the team has drafted]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-2025-nfl-draft-picks-tracker-results-full-coverage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-2025-nfl-draft-picks-tracker-results-full-coverage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL Draft rumor tracker: Sifting through Detroit Lions fact, fiction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images There are already several rumors regarding the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2025 NFL Draft. Let&rsquo;s try to separate fact from fiction.With the 2025 NFL Draft now just hours away, reporters are dropping every last piece of information they have on what teams are doing, who&rsquo;s calling who, and predictions for what will happen Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.It&rsquo;s incredibly hard to know who to trust during this team. Are teams feeding inaccurate information]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-draft-rumor-tracker-sifting-through-detroit-lions-fact-fiction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-draft-rumor-tracker-sifting-through-detroit-lions-fact-fiction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Join the Pride of Detroit live 2025 NFL Draft show!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images We are back and live to cover the first three rounds of the draft! Pride of Detroit is happy to return to live-streaming platforms Thursday and Friday nights for the 2025 NFL Draft. We will be live starting with the first overall pick and go through the night until the Lions spend their picks, and give instant reaction on all of it to our live audience. Be the first to hear our quick podcast hits and instant reactions.<br />
Throughout the night we&rsquo;ll be join]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/join-the-pride-of-detroit-live-2025-nfl-draft-show/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/join-the-pride-of-detroit-live-2025-nfl-draft-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO: Reacting to the Kerby Joseph contract extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Meko and Morgan are back on the Pride of Detroit YouTube channel reacting to the contract extension for Lions&rsquo; safety Kerby Joseph.These draft-week contract extensions are starting to become a thing for the Detroit Lions, with the newest iteration being a four-year, $86 million deal for All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph.Last year the news broke of the Lions re-signing two other All-Pros, right tackle Penei Sewell and receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, just]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-reacting-to-the-kerby-joseph-contract-extension/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-reacting-to-the-kerby-joseph-contract-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL Draft preview: 9 players the Lions should target on Day 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images We&rsquo;ve talked a ton about the first round in the 2025 NFL Draft, but the Detroit Lions should consider these eight players on Day 2.The 2025 NFL Draft has no real consensus for back-half Day 1 prospects. It has made it interesting to try to gameplan out, as the mock draft industry is wont to do; there are plenty of guys who I will not be shocked showing up on Friday what belonged on Thursday, and the inverse is also true.<br />
That said, I tried to find eight]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-draft-preview-9-players-the-lions-should-target-on-day-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-draft-preview-9-players-the-lions-should-target-on-day-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL Draft preview: 8 players the Lions should target on Day 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images We&rsquo;ve talked a ton about the first round in the 2025 NFL Draft, but the Detroit Lions should consider these eight players on Day 2.The 2025 NFL Draft has no real consensus for back-half Day 1 prospects. It has made it interesting to try to gameplan out, as the mock draft industry is wont to do; there are plenty of guys who I will not be shocked showing up on Friday what belonged on Thursday, and the inverse is also true.<br />
That said, I tried to find eight]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-draft-preview-8-players-the-lions-should-target-on-day-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-draft-preview-8-players-the-lions-should-target-on-day-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch the 2025 NFL Draft: TV, streaming, announcer options]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Logan Bowles/Getty Images How to watch the 2025 NFL Draft on TV, online, and everything else you need to know about the first round.The 2025 NFL Draft is finally here, and the next three days are going to be a marathon of news and excitement.We here at Pride of Detroit will have plenty of coverage here on the website&mdash;and live-streaming during the first two days on our Twitch and YouTube pages. But for those that are looking to watch it live on television or streaming online, consi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/how-to-watch-the-2025-nfl-draft-tv-streaming-announcer-options/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/how-to-watch-the-2025-nfl-draft-tv-streaming-announcer-options/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL Draft: What time will the Detroit Lions pick at 28?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mandi Wright / USA TODAY NETWORK What time are the Detroit Lions picking on draft night? We&rsquo;ve got estimated times if they stay at 28, or if they trade up. The Detroit Lions enter the 2025 NFL Draft possessing the No. 28 overall pick in the first round. Typically, that means it&rsquo;ll be a long night for Lions fans waiting in anticipation of general manager Brad Holmes selection. However, as we saw in last year&rsquo;s draft, just because the Lions start the night with a bottom-five pick]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-draft-what-time-will-the-detroit-lions-pick-at-28/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-draft-what-time-will-the-detroit-lions-pick-at-28/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions fans split on favorite defensive lineman in the 2025 NFL Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brett Davis-Imagn Images Checking in on the results of our latest SB Nation Reacts Lions survey. With the 2025 NFL Draft just a day away, all eyes are focused on what teams will do at the big event. With the draft dominating the NFL media cycle, earlier this week, in our latest SB Nation Reacts survey, we asked Detroit Lions fans the following question:<br />
Which DL should the Detroit Lions select in the 2025 NFL Draft?<br />
This questions stemmed for the previous week&rsquo;s SB Nation Reacts survey, wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-fans-split-on-favorite-defensive-lineman-in-the-2025-nfl-draft/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-fans-split-on-favorite-defensive-lineman-in-the-2025-nfl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions updated depth chart: Pre-2025 NFL Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images Here&rsquo;s an updated look at the Detroit Lions&rsquo; depth chart ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. With the 2025 NFL Draft ready to kickoff, now is a great time to take a look at the Detroit Lions roster with an updated depth chart.This version of the Lions depth chart is a bit unique. As always, we will lists/ranks all the players, highlighting the team's current projected starters (bolded). But for this pre-NFL Draft we will also identify potential needs at]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-updated-depth-chart-pre-2025-nfl-draft/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-updated-depth-chart-pre-2025-nfl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final 2025 NFL mock draft: Random names out of a hat edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Our annual tradition of a completely random NFL mock draft continues with our 2025 version.It has become a time-honored tradition of more than a decade for one of our final NFL mock drafts to be a completely randomized version.Originally created by site founder Sean Yuille to see if a random mock draft could produce a pick better than disgraced Detroit Lions general manager Matt Millen, I&rsquo;ve taken up the helm with the goal of mocking mock drafts. Here&rsq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/final-2025-nfl-mock-draft-random-names-out-of-a-hat-edition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/final-2025-nfl-mock-draft-random-names-out-of-a-hat-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Who should the Lions take in the 1st round of the 2025 NFL Draft?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Logan Bowles/Getty Images Time to plant your flag. Who are you hoping the Detroit Lions select in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.The day is finally here. The 2025 NFL Draft is now just hours away, and while this weekend may not be as exciting for Detroit Lions fans as it has been in the past, it&rsquo;s still a critical day for the franchise. With more and more extensions getting signed in Detroit, it will be on general manager Brad Holmes to complement those pricey contracts wit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-who-should-the-lions-take-in-the-1st-round-of-the-2025-nfl-draft/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-who-should-the-lions-take-in-the-1st-round-of-the-2025-nfl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions players react to Kerby Joseph’s mega-extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images Detroit Lions teammates flooded social media with reactions to Kerby Joseph&rsquo;s record-breaking extension.On Wednesday evening, news broke that Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph has agreed to a four-year, $86 million extension. The average per year of $21.5 million is now the highest in the NFL among all safeties. It&rsquo;s fair to say that his teammates are pretty excited about it.<br />
Across Twitter and Instagram, several of Joseph&rsquo;s teammates&mdash;bot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-players-react-to-kerby-josephs-mega-extension/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 02:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-players-react-to-kerby-josephs-mega-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions extend Kerby Joseph on record-breaking, 4-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have made Kerby Joseph the highest-paid safety in football.The Detroit Lions have reportedly given safety Kerby Joseph a record-breaking extension. According to several reports, the Lions and Joseph have agreed to a four-year, $86 million extension. That breaks the previous average per year record set by Antoine Winfield Jr., who signed a four-year, $84.1 million deal last offseason.Last year, Joseph had a career season. Not only did he lead]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-extend-kerby-joseph-on-record-breaking-4-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-extend-kerby-joseph-on-record-breaking-4-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions release QB Jake Fromm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images The Lions released QB Jake Fromm as they head into the NFL Draft.The Detroit Lions announced that they have released quarterback Jake Fromm one day ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. With this move, the Lions roster now sits at 73 players heading into the big event.<br />
Originally drafted in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Bills, Fromm bounced between the Bills, Giants and Commanders over his first four years in the NFL before landing in Detroit last training camp. D]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-release-qb-jake-fromm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-release-qb-jake-fromm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the Detroit Lions should select OG Tyler Booker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Here&rsquo;s why the Detroit Lions should draft offensive guard Tyler Booker with the 28th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Detroit Lions identity lies in their offensive line. The bullies in the trenches are the core foundation of a powerful organization and are the main catalysts in all of the Lions recent success. And while the Lions boast one of the top offensive lines in the NFL, they recognize its value and have vowed to keep the unit a strength.<br />
&ldquo;Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/why-the-detroit-lions-should-select-og-tyler-booker/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/why-the-detroit-lions-should-select-og-tyler-booker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 POD Community Mock Draft: Full results of 2-round mock]]></title><description><![CDATA[All 64 picks revealed from our 2025 two-round NFL mock draft as created by our community members.The 2025 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft has come to a close. Thanks to the help of 31 commenters on the site, we were able to get through two full rounds of our 2025 NFL mock draft. You can see the grades our POD community gave each first round pick with our 2025 community mock draft tracker.But below are all 64 picks made, and the commenter who made each pick.<br />
Titans (Erwin NCL) &mdash; QB	C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-pod-community-mock-draft-full-results-of-2-round-mock/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-pod-community-mock-draft-full-results-of-2-round-mock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions will open 2025 preseason with Hall of Fame Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Chargers will face off in the 2025 Hall of Fame preseason game. Date, time and ticket information here.The Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Chargers will open the NFL 2025 preseason with the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio. The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the matchup&mdash;which will take place on Thursday, July 31 at 8 p.m. ET&mdash;on Wednesday afternoon.Typically, the participants are chosen based]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-will-open-2025-preseason-with-hall-of-fame-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-will-open-2025-preseason-with-hall-of-fame-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 potentially surprising first-round candidates for the Detroit Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by CFP/Getty Images Running through NFL Draft scenarios to brace Detroit Lions fans for the inevitable unexpected decision. We&rsquo;ve officially reached that point in the NFL Draft cycle where Detroit Lions fans know the usual suspects mocked to Detroit &mdash; and most have locked in their own favorite targets. But if Brad Holmes has taught us anything over the past four drafts, it&rsquo;s this: he doesn&rsquo;t draft for need, and he definitely doesn&rsquo;t care about your mock draft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/10-potentially-surprising-first-round-candidates-for-the-detroit-lions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/10-potentially-surprising-first-round-candidates-for-the-detroit-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Draft rumor: Early position run could hurt Detroit Lions’ 1st-round options]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images One ESPN insider believes there could be an early run on a position of need for the Detroit Lions.The 2025 NFL Draft rumor mill continues to run into overdrive. It&rsquo;s important to be careful with rumors this close to the draft, as it becomes more and more difficult to navigate fact from fiction. Oftentimes, late rumors are last-ditch efforts for teams to throw the rest of the league off their tracks. But sometimes NFL insiders wait until the final moments]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-draft-rumor-early-position-run-could-hurt-detroit-lions-1st-round-options/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-draft-rumor-early-position-run-could-hurt-detroit-lions-1st-round-options/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions mailbag: How high should Detroit consider trading up in the NFL Draft?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tork Mason / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Detroit Lions may need to trade up to get an elite talent in the 2025 NFL Draft. Should they do it? And if so, what&rsquo;s the limit.If you&rsquo;ve consumed a lot of 2025 NFL Draft coverage this spring, you&rsquo;ve undoubtedly heard someone talk about the lack of high-end talent in this year&rsquo;s draft class. If you haven&rsquo;t heard it, here&rsquo;s a smattering of opinions about the class:&ldquo;But there&rsquo;s a twist with this cla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-mailbag-how-high-should-detroit-consider-trading-up-in-the-nfl-draft/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-mailbag-how-high-should-detroit-consider-trading-up-in-the-nfl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the Detroit Lions should draft Grey Zabel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Derick E. Hingle/Getty Images Here&rsquo;s why the Lions should draft Grey Zabel with the 28th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.Do you remember the old days of being a Detroit Lions fan? The days of having top-10 selections in the draft, and at least having some idea of what was likely to happen on draft night? Well, one of the few drawbacks of consistently winning in the NFL is saying goodbye to those days.Combine that with the fact that this class has plenty of question marks beyond the top]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/why-the-detroit-lions-should-draft-grey-zabel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/why-the-detroit-lions-should-draft-grey-zabel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions 7-round mock: Drafting only players who met with Detroit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Langley/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Mocking the Detroit Lions 2025 Draft class with only the prospects they have met with With the 2025 NFL Draft just days away, the Detroit Lions have done their due diligence on many of this year&rsquo;s draft prospects. Not only have they met with some of the top names in this year&rsquo;s class, but the team has spent a lot of time meeting with the more unknown players who have a chance to hear their names called on Day 3.<br />
Detroit has repo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-7-round-mock-drafting-only-players-who-met-with-detroit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-7-round-mock-drafting-only-players-who-met-with-detroit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: How much of this year’s NFL Draft will you watch?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eric Seals / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Lions find themselves in a different position than years past in this year&rsquo;s draft. Will that change your watch plans? The Detroit Lions find themselves in a somewhat unfamiliar spot in this year&rsquo;s NFL Draft. They pick relatively late, like they did last year. However, this time, there&rsquo;s no guarantee that even a first-round draft pick is going to be a starter. The Lions are good, and their roster is deep. That means they can m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-how-much-of-this-years-nfl-draft-will-you-watch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-how-much-of-this-years-nfl-draft-will-you-watch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Draft 2025: Why the Detroit Lions should select Mykel Williams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Why the Detroit Lions should draft&mdash;and even trade up for&mdash;Georgia EDGE Mykel Williams in the 2025 NFL Draft.The way things currently stand, it&rsquo;s quite possible the Detroit Lions are prepared to start Marcus Davenport opposite Aidan Hutchinson in Week 1. But as we all know, that is a precarious game to play for the Lions. While Davenport plays the exact style they want out of an edge-setting defensive end, injuries have limit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-draft-2025-why-the-detroit-lions-should-select-mykel-williams/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-draft-2025-why-the-detroit-lions-should-select-mykel-williams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO: Seven-round Detroit Lions mock draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Meko and Morgan are back on the Pride of Detroit YouTube channel doing their first and only seven-round mock draft ahead of this week&rsquo;s 2025 NFL Draft. If you have been following Pride of Detroit for a while now, then it&rsquo;s probably no secret that I personally do not love mock drafts like so many others do. I think sometimes we as fans and analysts can get too wrapped up in them, and that they can skew fact from fiction ahead of the actual 2025]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-seven-round-detroit-lions-mock-draft/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-seven-round-detroit-lions-mock-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Lions president Rod Wood takes clever shot at Packers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images According to the City of Green Bay&rsquo;s estimates, this year&rsquo;s attendance totals won&rsquo;t even come close to Detroit&rsquo;s last year&mdash;and Lions president Rod Wood let &lsquo;em know.The 2025 NFL Draft is just a few days away and while Green Bay is hosting this year&rsquo;s event, Lions president Rod Wood isn&rsquo;t too concerned Detroit&rsquo;s hosting job last year will be rivaled.<br />
Last year, Detroit blew draft attendance records out o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-lions-president-rod-wood-takes-clever-shot-at-packers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-lions-president-rod-wood-takes-clever-shot-at-packers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[POLL: Which DL should the Lions select in the first round of the draft?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by John Adams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The 2025 NFL Draft is chock-full of defensive linemen. Which player would be the best selection for the Detroit Lions in the first round?We&rsquo;re back with another edition of our SB Nation Reacts Survey. With the 2025 NFL Draft just days away, we continue to keep our focus on the big event, and once again have turned to the good folks over at FanDuel Sportsbook to help formulate our question:<br />
Last week, we learned that FanDuel Sportsbook ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/poll-which-dl-should-the-lions-select-in-the-first-round-of-the-draft/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/poll-which-dl-should-the-lions-select-in-the-first-round-of-the-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 trade-back proposals for Detroit Lions in the 2025 NFL Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Breaking down four trade-back options for the Detroit Lions in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.It&rsquo;s the week of the NFL Draft, and the rumor mill is starting to churn out some interesting tidbits of information from &ldquo;sources.&rdquo;<br />
With the Detroit Lions holding the No. 28 overall pick in this year&rsquo;s NFL Draft, they find themselves in prime position to trade down with a team eager to secure a quarterback&mdash;and that fifth-year option&m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/4-trade-back-proposals-for-detroit-lions-in-the-2025-nfl-draft/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/4-trade-back-proposals-for-detroit-lions-in-the-2025-nfl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you guess this Lions DB in today’s in-5 trivia game?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think you can figure out which Lions player we&rsquo;re talking about? You&rsquo;ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We&rsquo;re back for another day of the Pride of Detroit in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you&rsquo;re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Pride of Detroit in-5 gameIf you can&rsquo;t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this gam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-lions-db-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-lions-db-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Detroit Lions draft preview: Safety depth, flexibility needed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images One of the Detroit Lions&rsquo; biggest immediate needs is safety depth, and the 2025 NFL Draft has options.We&rsquo;re closing out our 2025 Detroit Lions draft preview with a position the team may not be eager to draft. In Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch, the Lions arguably have the best safety duo in the NFL. However, there are questions about depth, and with neither Joseph nor Branch signed long-term, the future at safety is still up in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-detroit-lions-draft-preview-safety-depth-flexibility-needed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-detroit-lions-draft-preview-safety-depth-flexibility-needed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: How will the Lions surprise during the 2025 NFL Draft?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports The Detroit Lions seem to make a surprising move in every draft. What will they do in 2025?For the past three years, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has had an ace up his sleeve on draft weekend.In 2022&mdash;after weeks of planning&mdash;the Lions moved up 20 spots in the first round to select wide receiver Jameson Williams. The following year, he shocked many by selecting running back Jahmyr Gibbs&mdash;and nearly taking him with the sixth overall pick b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-how-will-the-lions-surprise-during-the-2025-nfl-draft/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-how-will-the-lions-surprise-during-the-2025-nfl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO: Detroit Lions show off massive upgrades to locker room]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images The Detroit Lions locker room has gone under massive upgrades for the 2025 season, and we got our first sneak peek.On Monday afternoon, the Detroit Lions shared a video of the massive upgrades made to their locker room at the team&rsquo;s facility in Allen Park. The video shows Honolulu Blue lights illuminating the floor from underneath each locker, and an all-black theme to the room. Padded chairs adorn each individual locker, while it appears players will also]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-detroit-lions-show-off-massive-upgrades-to-locker-room/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 01:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-detroit-lions-show-off-massive-upgrades-to-locker-room/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Lions had top-30 visit with grittiest RB in 2025 NFL Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have shown some interest in Cam Skattebo, arguably the most physical back in the 2025 NFL Draft.The deadline has passed for NFL teams to host draft prospects for top-30 visits to their facility. However, reports are still trickling in regarding visits that have already taken place. And according to NFL Network&rsquo;s Ian Rapoport, the Detroit Lions were one of the last teams to meet with Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo.If the name sou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-lions-had-top-30-visit-with-grittiest-rb-in-2025-nfl-draft/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-lions-had-top-30-visit-with-grittiest-rb-in-2025-nfl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the Detroit Lions should pick LB Jihaad Campbell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gary Cosby Jr. / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images There&rsquo;s not many linebacker prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft that look and play like Alabama&rsquo;s Jihaad Campbell The Detroit Lions are no stranger to placing value in linebacker on Day 1 of the NFL Draft, regardless what the positional value logic axioms might dictate. Brad Holmes was more than happy to spend his 18th overall selection in 2023 on Jack Campbell, a move widely panned that turned into vindication quickly in Campbell&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/why-the-detroit-lions-should-pick-lb-jihaad-campbell/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/why-the-detroit-lions-should-pick-lb-jihaad-campbell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 ways the NIL era is changing Detroit Lions’ NFL Draft process]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mandi Wright / USA TODAY NETWORK The Detroit Lions have admitted the NIL era has changed how they approach the NFL Draft. Here&rsquo;s how it could impact the 2025 NFL Draft.The Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) era in college football has been earth-shattering in how the NCAA operates, but it also has a profound impact on how NFL teams approach the draft. With college players no able to profit off their likeness and make millions of dollars before they even enter the NFL, it has a ripple effect a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/3-ways-the-nil-era-is-changing-detroit-lions-nfl-draft-process/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/3-ways-the-nil-era-is-changing-detroit-lions-nfl-draft-process/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL Draft rumors: Could Detroit Lions trade down with QB-needy team?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by John Smolek/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Cleveland Browns could be a key piece in the 2025 NFL Draft in regards to the Detroit Lions trading down in the first round. With just a few days until the 2025 NFL Draft, the rumor mill is chugging along. While it&rsquo;s certainly lying season for many of these rumors, ESPN&rsquo;s Adam Schefter is considered one of the most plugged-in insiders, and he dropped a bundle of draft rumors on Monday.If you&rsquo;re looking for insight into w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-draft-rumors-could-detroit-lions-trade-down-with-qb-needy-team/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-draft-rumors-could-detroit-lions-trade-down-with-qb-needy-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Detroit Lions draft preview: Future nickel CB could be a target]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ricardo B. Brazziell/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Detroit Lions don&rsquo;t have a huge need at cornerback, but the 2025 NFL Draft class could provide some long-term help at nickel.For the past several offseason, the Detroit Lions have targeted the cornerback position as both a short and long-term position of need. Now, in 2025, it seems they are well set up for both. But with a little closer look at the depth chart and contract lengths, there does appear to be one]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-detroit-lions-draft-preview-future-nickel-cb-could-be-a-target/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-detroit-lions-draft-preview-future-nickel-cb-could-be-a-target/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL mock draft: Detroit Lions get another ‘Dirtbag’ guard at pick No. 60]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Jordon Kelly/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images With pick No. 60 in the 2025 POD Community Mock Draft, the Detroit Lions select... Our 2025 Pride of Detroit Community Mock is nearing its conclusion and the Detroit Lions are back on the clock with the No. 60 overall pick.If you missed it earlier, the Lions landed Boston College edge rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku with pick No. 28 in this mock draft series. You can see how the rest of the picks leading up to this moment, including the fan-voted g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-mock-draft-detroit-lions-get-another-dirtbag-guard-at-pick-no-60/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-mock-draft-detroit-lions-get-another-dirtbag-guard-at-pick-no-60/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discussion: Which bubble player could lose their roster spot after the draft?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images The NFL Draft often pushes a player or two off the roster. Who could that be for the 2025 NFL Draft?The NFL Draft is a team&rsquo;s best opportunity to add talent. However, the drafting of said talent could also throw a few roster spots into jeopardy.<br />
At this time of year, projecting the depth chart for Week 1 is a nigh impossible task, but once you factor in the obvious starters and sure-fire depth pieces of the Detroit Lions, you can start to visualize whi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/discussion-which-bubble-player-could-lose-their-roster-spot-after-the-draft/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/discussion-which-bubble-player-could-lose-their-roster-spot-after-the-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Polynesian Football Pride featuring Lions’ star Penei Sewell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Fox Sports Films is releasing, &ldquo;Culture of Winning: Polynesian Football Pride,&rdquo; featuring Lions&rsquo; star right tackle Penei Sewell.If you are a Detroit Lions fan or simply a fan of the game of football, you may want to be near a TV this afternoon. Premiering today, Sunday, April 20th at 2 PM ET, Fox presents, &ldquo;Culture of Winning: Polynesian Football Pride.&rdquo;The project was executive produced by Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-polynesian-football-pride-featuring-lions-star-penei-sewell/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2025 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-polynesian-football-pride-featuring-lions-star-penei-sewell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL mock draft: 11 best Round 2 options for the Detroit Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Exploring 11 options for the Detroit Lions in the second round of our 2025 NFL mock draft.The Detroit Lions are on the clock again in our 2025 Pride of Detroit Community Mock. With their 28th overall selection, Erik Schlitt opted to draft Boston College edge defender Donovan Ezeiruaku. Now he faces a tough decision in the second round.<br />
I&rsquo;m not going to list all of the 59 picks below, but if you want to see who has been selected thus far, you can check out o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-mock-draft-11-best-round-2-options-for-the-detroit-lions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-mock-draft-11-best-round-2-options-for-the-detroit-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions draft preview: Adding long-term LB not out of question]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Jordon Kelly/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Detroit Lions don&rsquo;t have an immediate need at linebacker, but it remains a long-term one, and there are several tempting candidates in the 2025 NFL Draft.The Detroit Lions love linebacker perhaps more than any other team in the NFL. They spent a first-round pick on one in 2023 (Jack Campbell), they just handed another an extension (Derrick Barnes), and despite having a bunch of special teams players on the roster already, they adde]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-draft-preview-adding-long-term-lb-not-out-of-question/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-draft-preview-adding-long-term-lb-not-out-of-question/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grit Index: NFL Draft’s top defensive backs who are ‘Dan Campbell guys’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dale Zanine-Imagn Images Sorting through the grittiest defensive backs in the 2025 NFL Draft and looking for Detroit Lions-type guys. The Grit Index positions series rollout concludes by taking a look at the grittiest defensive backs in the 2025 NFL Draft. If you missed any of our previous articles in this series, make sure you check out:Introduction to the Grit Index<br />
Offensive skill playersOffensive linemenInterior defensive linemen<br />
Edge rushers<br />
Linebackers<br />
Tier 1<br />
Only a handful of players make]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/grit-index-nfl-drafts-top-defensive-backs-who-are-dan-campbell-guys/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/grit-index-nfl-drafts-top-defensive-backs-who-are-dan-campbell-guys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Majority of fans expect Detroit Lions to select a trench player early]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Checking in on the results of our latest SB Nation Reacts Lions survey. With the 2025 NFL Draft less than a week away, all eyes are focused on what teams will do at the big event. With that on our mind, earlier this week, in our latest SB Nation Reacts survey, we asked Detroit Lions fans the question:<br />
What position will the Detroit Lions draft first?<br />
To give fans options, we turned to the good folks over at FanDuel Sportsbook, to help us with some c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/majority-of-fans-expect-detroit-lions-to-select-a-trench-player-early/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/majority-of-fans-expect-detroit-lions-to-select-a-trench-player-early/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: What is the Lions’ best late 1st-round pick of all time?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A look back at the history of the Detroit Lions selecting near the bottom of the first round in the NFL Draft.The Detroit Lions are in unfamiliar territory. For decades, the NFL Draft was one of the most exciting offseason events for Lions fans, as they were typically selecting somewhere in the top 10. Every year, they had a chance at picking the best offensive or defensive player in the entire draft class&mdash;and sometimes they did!But now the Lions are selecting near the bottom of the first]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-is-the-lions-best-late-1st-round-pick-of-all-time/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2025 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-is-the-lions-best-late-1st-round-pick-of-all-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Lions draft preview: Incredible EDGE class fits team’s biggest need]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images The Detroit Lions&rsquo; biggest need just so happens to match with the 2025 NFL Draft&rsquo;s deepest position.Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes may say he doesn&rsquo;t draft for need, but in 2025, he may not have much of a choice. The 2025 NFL Draft class is filled with defensive end talent that drives deep into Day 2. And while Detroit could get by in 2025 without adding an immediate impact player at defensive end, the extreme long-term need there is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-lions-draft-preview-incredible-edge-class-fits-teams-biggest-need/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2025 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-lions-draft-preview-incredible-edge-class-fits-teams-biggest-need/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What makes an A+ draft for the Lions?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images Setting goalposts and breaking down the aims of Detroit Are you ready to draft? It&rsquo;s finally here, and all the nattering and nonsense will soon vanish. Brad Holmes urged everyone to sit back and enjoy the show, but that will never happen; the chase is always greater than the catch, and people want to know if it&rsquo;s going to rain tomorrow.<br />
This is the final preview episode of the Pride of Detroit PODcast, because after that it&rsquo;s reviewing the d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/what-makes-an-a-draft-for-the-lions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/what-makes-an-a-draft-for-the-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[POD Community Mock Draft: Breaking down 2nd round picks]]></title><description><![CDATA[A look at the the second-round picks made in our 2025 NFL mock draft made by our Pride of Detroit community.Our 2025 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft concluded its first round earlier this week. Now it&rsquo;s time to dive into the second round. Our selected Pride of Detroit commenters have been working behind the scenes to make their picks for 31 teams, while Erik Schlitt is representing the Detroit Lions.If you missed the entire first round, you can see all of the selections made from 1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-draft-breaking-down-2nd-round-picks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2025 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-draft-breaking-down-2nd-round-picks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Grit Index: NFL Draft’s top linebackers who are ‘Dan Campbell guys’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images Sorting through the grittiest linebackers in the 2025 NFL Draft and looking for Detroit Lions-type guys. The Grit Index series rollout continues with the grittiest linebackers in the 2025 NFL Draft. If you missed any of our previous articles in this series, make sure you check them out:Introduction to the Grit Index<br />
Offensive skill playersOffensive linemenInterior defensive linemen<br />
Edge rushers<br />
Tier 1<br />
Only a handful of players make it to the top tier of the Grit Ind]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-grit-index-nfl-drafts-top-linebackers-who-are-dan-campbell-guys/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-grit-index-nfl-drafts-top-linebackers-who-are-dan-campbell-guys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions Mock Draft Roundup 12.0: Final predictions all over the place]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Taking a closer look at the prospects from the 2025 NFL Draft class that have been projected to the Detroit Lions over the past week. With less than a week until the 2025 NFL Draft, we&rsquo;re delivering our final Mock Draft Roundup of the offseason. Unfortunately, if you&rsquo;re looking for clarity on who the Detroit Lions will select, you&rsquo;re going to have to sift through a lot of overreactions to general manager Brad Holmes&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-mock-draft-roundup-120-final-predictions-all-over-the-place/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-mock-draft-roundup-120-final-predictions-all-over-the-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Which NFL Draft prospect did you completely whiff on?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Time to admit your biggest NFL Draft mistakes.The start of the2025 NFL Draft is less than a week away. It&rsquo;s one of the most exciting weeks in the offseason, as the dreams of hundreds of young men become a reality, and fans of NFL teams rally behind the new players in the hopes they&rsquo;ll eventually help lead their team to a Super Bowl.For months, fans and analysts have made their opinions known about which college players they like]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-nfl-draft-prospect-did-you-completely-whiff-on/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2025 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-nfl-draft-prospect-did-you-completely-whiff-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: What was your biggest takeaway from Brad Holmes’ pre-draft presser?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Lions&rsquo; general manager Brad Holmes spoke with the media ahead of next week&rsquo;s NFL Draft. What was your biggest takeaway? We are nearly there. With the 2025 NFL Draft just days away, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes had his pre-draft press conference this week to help set the table ahead of next weekend.And similarly to Lions coach Dan Campbell, Holmes seems to do his best with telling it like it is with the media. Howeve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-was-your-biggest-takeaway-from-brad-holmes-pre-draft-presser/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-was-your-biggest-takeaway-from-brad-holmes-pre-draft-presser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL Draft preview: Great DT depth could help Detroit Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Andy Altenburger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Detroit Lions have a need at defensive tackle, and the 2025 NFL Draft class offers many options on all three days.There&rsquo;s been no shortage of talk about improving the Detroit Lions&rsquo; defensive line in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft. And while Lions general manager Brad Holmes may have spoken this week about how they are not overly concerned with drafting for need, this year&rsquo;s class of players offers several prospects wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-draft-preview-great-dt-depth-could-help-detroit-lions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-draft-preview-great-dt-depth-could-help-detroit-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grit Index: NFL Draft’s top edge rushers who are ‘Dan Campbell guys’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by CFP/Getty Images Sorting through the grittiest edge rushers in the 2025 NFL Draft and looking for Detroit Lions-type guys. The Grit Index series rollout continues with the grittiest edge rushers in the 2025 NFL Draft. If you missed any of our previous articles in this series, make sure you check out:Introduction to the Grit Index<br />
Offensive skill playersOffensive linemen<br />
Interior defensive linemen<br />
It&rsquo;s important to remember that this entire system is based on collecting data from d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/grit-index-nfl-drafts-top-edge-rushers-who-are-dan-campbell-guys/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/grit-index-nfl-drafts-top-edge-rushers-who-are-dan-campbell-guys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO: Addressing the Jameson Williams trade discourse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Meko and Morgan are back on the Pride of Detroit YouTube channel addressing some of the discourse taking place around Lions&rsquo; receiver Jameson Williams. Meko Scott and I (Morgan Cannon) are back on the Pride of Detroit YouTube channel discussing the Detroit Lions hosting University of Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden on a pre-draft visit. In short, we breakdown why we believe this is simply Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes doing his due diligen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-addressing-the-jameson-williams-trade-discourse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-addressing-the-jameson-williams-trade-discourse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions mailbag: Would Detroit consider a DB at 28 if a top talent fell?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Could the Detroit Lions take &ldquo;Best Player Available&rdquo; to an extreme in the 2025 NFL Draft?It&rsquo;s been a weird week when it comes to defensive backs, the 2025 NFL Draft, and the Detroit Lions.It started with former Michigan cornerback Will Johnson. Once presumed a top-10 pick before a 2024 season didn&rsquo;t go as planned, Johnson held a pre-draft workout this week, and some NFL draft experts were not impressed. There are som]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-mailbag-would-detroit-consider-a-db-at-28-if-a-top-talent-fell/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-mailbag-would-detroit-consider-a-db-at-28-if-a-top-talent-fell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Rodgers slams former Lions DC Aaron Glenn for lack of respect in Jets meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Ed Mulholland/Getty Images Aaron Rodgers didn&rsquo;t hold back on his feeling with Aaron Glenn after the Jets head coach opted to part ways with the veteran quarterback.Aaron Rodgers is back in the news, as the NFL quarterback contemplates his football future. On Thursday, Rodgers joined the &ldquo;Pat McAfee Show&rdquo; to talk about where he&rsquo;s currently at and how things have unfolded this offseason.One of the more interesting parts of the conversation surrounded his departure]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/aaron-rodgers-slams-former-lions-dc-aaron-glenn-for-lack-of-respect-in-jets-meeting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/aaron-rodgers-slams-former-lions-dc-aaron-glenn-for-lack-of-respect-in-jets-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[POD Community Mock Draft: With the 32nd pick, the Eagles select...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images With the 32nd pick in the Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft, the Eagles select...The first round is coming to a close in our 2025 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft. While there is still a full round left in our mock, this is the end of our individual picks post. After this, we&rsquo;ll run through all the picks that run up to the Detroit Lions&rsquo; pick at 60 overall, let Erik Schlitt explain his pick for Detroit, and then reveal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-draft-with-the-32nd-pick-the-eagles-select/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-draft-with-the-32nd-pick-the-eagles-select/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 things we learned from Lions GM Brad Holmes’ pre-draft presser]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images A recap of Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes&rsquo; press conference before the 2025 NFL Draft.Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes held his annual pre-draft press conference on Thursday morning. While these are largely uninformative media sessions, as NFL teams attempt to hide their intentions for next week&rsquo;s 2025 NFL Draft, Holmes is generally one of the more honest and open general managers in the NFL.So let&rsquo;s dive into wha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/5-things-we-learned-from-lions-gm-brad-holmes-pre-draft-presser/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/5-things-we-learned-from-lions-gm-brad-holmes-pre-draft-presser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions GM Brad Holmes sends clear message about drafting for need, pass rushers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes talked about drafting for needs, and his thoughts on adding a pass rusher. The Detroit Lions don&rsquo;t draft for immediate need, and general manager Brad Holmes wants you to know that. During his pre-draft press conference, Holmes reiterated&mdash;several times&mdash;that chasing need is something this team isn&rsquo;t interested in doing, and hasn&rsquo;t been how they&rsquo;ve operated in the past.When one reporter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-gm-brad-holmes-sends-clear-message-about-drafting-for-need-pass-rushers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-gm-brad-holmes-sends-clear-message-about-drafting-for-need-pass-rushers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Grit Index: Mason Graham headlines a strong DT NFL Draft class]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Sorting through the grittiest interior defensive linemen in the 2025 NFL Draft and looking for Detroit Lions-type guys. The Grit Index has returned and we&rsquo;re unveiling the results in a new series of articles. We have already examined the grittiest offensive skill players and offensive linemen in the 2025 NFL Draft class, and next up, we take a look at which interior defensive linemen should be on the Detroit Lions radar.<br />
In a recent article, we detailed how our]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-grit-index-mason-graham-headlines-a-strong-dt-nfl-draft-class/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-grit-index-mason-graham-headlines-a-strong-dt-nfl-draft-class/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL Draft: Why the Detroit Lions should pick Derrick Harmon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Brian Murphy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Here&rsquo;s why the Detroit Lions should draft Derrick Harmon with the 28th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. The start of 2025 NFL Draft is just one week away and for a second year in a row, there&rsquo;s only one certainty for the Detroit Lions: uncertainty. In a draft where there&rsquo;s little consensus beyond the top-15 or so picks, it&rsquo;s hard to get a sense of which prospects might be available once the Lions are on the clock. That gre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-draft-why-the-detroit-lions-should-pick-derrick-harmon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-draft-why-the-detroit-lions-should-pick-derrick-harmon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Who are the best offensive draft prospects for Lions?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images We&rsquo;ve talked a lot about pairing the Detroit Lions with a defensive prospect. But which 2025 NFL Draft player on offense would look best in Detroit? Last year, the Detroit Lions had the best offense in football, averaging a league-high 33.2 points per game. In 2025, they are returning 10 of 11 starters on offense, while several key components of their scoring attack (Jahmyr Gibbs, Jameson Williams, Sam LaPorta) are still young and growing. Even with the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-who-are-the-best-offensive-draft-prospects-for-lions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-who-are-the-best-offensive-draft-prospects-for-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you guess this Lions WR in today’s in-5 trivia game?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think you can figure out which Lions player we&rsquo;re talking about? You&rsquo;ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We&rsquo;re back for another day of the Pride of Detroit in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you&rsquo;re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Pride of Detroit in-5 gameIf you can&rsquo;t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this gam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-lions-wr-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-lions-wr-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dane Brugler makes unorthodox pick for Detroit Lions in 7-round mock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sarah Kloepping/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Dane Brugler&rsquo;s 2025 NFL mock draft gives the Detroit Lions a first-round pick that we haven&rsquo;t seen suggested very often.Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has said time and time again that they don&rsquo;t truly approach the draft with immediate needs in mind. He said as much recently during the owners meetings two weeks ago.&ldquo;We&rsquo;re not a needs-based drafting team,&rdquo; Holme said. &l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/dane-brugler-makes-unorthodox-pick-for-detroit-lions-in-7-round-mock/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/dane-brugler-makes-unorthodox-pick-for-detroit-lions-in-7-round-mock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Potential Lions draft pick scouting report: LSU DE Sai’vion Jones]]></title><description><![CDATA[Film observations for LSU DE Sai&rsquo;vion Jones &mdash; a potential Detroit Lions target in the 2025 NFL Draft. Sai&rsquo;vion (say-vee-ahn) Jones is a long-levered, heavy-handed defensive end prospect who consistently opens up a can of whoop-ass. His play is the exact style that could appeal to Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes as a fit for Kelvin Sheppard&rsquo;s defense in the late Day 2 or early Day 3 range. Below are my observations of Jones&rsquo; game, broken down into positive]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/potential-lions-draft-pick-scouting-report-lsu-de-saivion-jones/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/potential-lions-draft-pick-scouting-report-lsu-de-saivion-jones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[POD Community Mock Draft: With the 31st pick, the Chiefs select...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Sean Arbaut/Getty Images With the 31st pick in the Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft, the Kansas City Chiefs select...Our Pride of Detroit 2025 Community Mock Draft is nearing the end of the first round (we&rsquo;re doing two full rounds), and as is typically the case, the Kansas City Chiefs are one of the final teams to pick.Their three-peat was thwarted by the Philadelphia Eagles in embarrassing fashion, leaving the Chiefs with a pretty big chip on their shoulder heading into 2025]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-draft-with-the-31st-pick-the-chiefs-select/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-draft-with-the-31st-pick-the-chiefs-select/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Experts explain what makes Dan Campbell speeches so powerful]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Lions head coach&rsquo;s speeches include several elements professors are teaching their students to include in their own assignments. It&rsquo;s likely even the most casual football fan has had a fiery Dan Campbell locker room speech come across their social media feed.<br />
The impassioned speeches, going viral week after week as watchers are moved by his powerful, heartfelt words. As part of a new initiative &ldquo;Peak&rdquo; that covers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-experts-explain-what-makes-dan-campbell-speeches-so-powerful/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-experts-explain-what-makes-dan-campbell-speeches-so-powerful/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[POLL: What position will the Detroit Lions draft first?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Checking in with Detroit Lions fans for our latest SB Nation Reacts survey. We&rsquo;re back with another edition of our SB Nation Reacts Survey. This week, we&rsquo;re looking forward to the NFL Draft, and turning to the good folks over at FanDuel Sportsbook to help formulate our question:What position will the Detroit Lions draft first?<br />
For this question, we are looking for fans to predict the position of the first player the Lions select in the 2025 NFL Draf]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/poll-what-position-will-the-detroit-lions-draft-first/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/poll-what-position-will-the-detroit-lions-draft-first/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Grit Index: NFL Draft’s top ‘Dan Campbell guys’ on the offensive line]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images Sorting through the grittiest offensive linemen in the 2025 NFL Draft and looking for Detroit Lions-type guys. The Grit Index has returned and we&rsquo;re unveiling the results in a new series of articles. We have already examined the grittiest offensive skill players in the 2025 NFL Draft class, and next up, we take a look at which offensive linemen should be on the Detroit Lions radar.<br />
In a recent article, we detailed how our process of developing the Grit Index]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-grit-index-nfl-drafts-top-dan-campbell-guys-on-the-offensive-line/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-grit-index-nfl-drafts-top-dan-campbell-guys-on-the-offensive-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Detroit Lions draft preview: Guard arguably biggest long-term need]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Guard is one of the Detroit Lions&rsquo; biggest needs in the 2025 NFL Draft. Here are some players that may interest them.Way back during his end-of-season press conference in January, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes said he would not ignore the team&rsquo;s offensive line this offseason.&ldquo;That&rsquo;s the engine for us,&rdquo; Holmes said. &ldquo;And so, I don&rsquo;t care how good we ever get on the offensive line, that one right there is too]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-detroit-lions-draft-preview-guard-arguably-biggest-long-term-need/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-detroit-lions-draft-preview-guard-arguably-biggest-long-term-need/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discussion: Which Lions pass rusher will make the biggest jump in 2025?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images The Lions are returning several familiar faces at EDGE. Who will improve the most in 2025?The Detroit Lions are returning several familiar faces at EDGE in 2025. Some of them were battered by injuries, some were late additions, and some just need more time to blossom. Regardless, the Lions have an assortment of players whose production in 2025 will be somewhat of a wild card.Question of the day: Which Lions pass rusher will make the biggest jump in 2025?For s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/discussion-which-lions-pass-rusher-will-make-the-biggest-jump-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/discussion-which-lions-pass-rusher-will-make-the-biggest-jump-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO: The latest on Za’Darius Smith, Aidan Hutchinson, and a Lions mock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images Meko and Morgan are back on the Pride of Detroit YouTube channel discussing the comments from Lions&rsquo; defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, and several other topics as we approach the 2025 NFL Draft. Meko Scott and I (Morgan Cannon) are back on the Pride of Detroit YouTube channel discussing comments from Detroit Lions&rsquo; star edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson on where he is with his injury rehab, along with a few more relevant draft topics as we get]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-the-latest-on-zadarius-smith-aidan-hutchinson-and-a-lions-mock/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-the-latest-on-zadarius-smith-aidan-hutchinson-and-a-lions-mock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aidan Hutchinson provides huge injury update, reflects on journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Ben Jared/PGA TOUR via Getty Images Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson is in the very last stages of rehab, and explained a new perspective he&rsquo;s gained from the entire experience.A couple weeks back, Detroit Lions star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson shared a video of him running at the team facility, indicating he was near the end of the rehab from his broken leg. This past weekend, Hutchinson was at The Masters golf tournament and sat down with reporter Marty Smith, and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/aidan-hutchinson-provides-huge-injury-update-reflects-on-journey/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/aidan-hutchinson-provides-huge-injury-update-reflects-on-journey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[POD Community Mock Draft: With the 29th pick, the Commanders select..]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images With the 29th pick in the Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft, the Washington Commanders select...Now that the Detroit Lions domino has fallen, with Erik Schlitt selecting Boston College edge defender Donovan Ezeiruaku at 28 overall, it&rsquo;s time to finish out the first round in our 2025 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft. If you haven&rsquo;t been following along, this is our site-wide mock draft where commenters from Pride of Detroit act as genera]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-draft-with-the-29th-pick-the-commanders-select/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-draft-with-the-29th-pick-the-commanders-select/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Grit Index: NFL Draft’s top ‘Dan Campbell guys’ at QB, RB, WR, TE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Sorting through the grittiest offensive skill players in the 2025 NFL Draft and looking for Dan Campbell/Detroit Lions-type guys. The Grit Index has returned and we&rsquo;re unveiling the results in a new series of articles. First up, we take a look at the offensive skill players in the 2025 NFL Draft class.<br />
In a recent article, we detailed how our process of developing the Grit Index has evolved over the past three offseasons, but the CliffsNotes version is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-grit-index-nfl-drafts-top-dan-campbell-guys-at-qb-rb-wr-te/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-grit-index-nfl-drafts-top-dan-campbell-guys-at-qb-rb-wr-te/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL Draft preview: The best OL, DL prospects for all 3 days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images Wrapping up our draft preview series with the heart and soul of big boy football You can never go wrong with the trenches when it comes to the NFL draft. Offensive and defensive linemen alike always retain top value in any draft year, and for the 2025 class there&rsquo;s few positions that really stand out quite like the big boys. This is where football is won and lost, and every team worth their salt knows it. The Detroit Lions know it too, and we highly anticipate they&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-draft-preview-the-best-ol-dl-prospects-for-all-3-days/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-draft-preview-the-best-ol-dl-prospects-for-all-3-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Grit Index: Our improved character metric for the NFL Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Taking a closer look at the evolution of the Grit Index&mdash;our improved character metric&mdash;for the 2025 NFL Draft class.The Grit index returns for the 2025 NFL Draft, marking its third evolution since its conception in 2023. For the Detroit Lions, &ldquo;Grit&rdquo; is a fundamental and defining role of the organization.<br />
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s our core foundation, men. Grit,&rdquo; Campbell told the team during the season opener of HBO&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-grit-index-our-improved-character-metric-for-the-nfl-draft/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-grit-index-our-improved-character-metric-for-the-nfl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Which NFL Draft prospect should the Lions trade up for?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Roger Wimmer/ISI Photos/Getty Images Breaking down the top 2025 NFL Draft prospects that the Detroit Lions should consider trading up for.Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has made one thing pretty darn clear throughout his four years of draft: if there&rsquo;s a prospect that he likes, he&rsquo;s not going to be afraid to go and get him. In four drafts, he&rsquo;s traded up for the following prospects:<br />
LB Derrick Barnes<br />
WR Jameson Williams<br />
S Brian BranchDT Brodric MartinCB Terr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-nfl-draft-prospect-should-the-lions-trade-up-for/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-nfl-draft-prospect-should-the-lions-trade-up-for/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions host potential first-round WR for pre-draft visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Bruce Yeung/Getty Images The Detroit Lions reportedly hosted Texas WR Matthew Golden&mdash;one of the top skill position players&mdash;for a pre-draft visit.Much of the conversation surrounding the Detroit Lions and who they may pick in the 2025 NFL Draft is focused on the offensive and defensive lines, but the team is doing their due diligence on one of the best skill position prospects this year&rsquo;s class has to offer. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Lions hosted Tex]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-host-potential-first-round-wr-for-pre-draft-visit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-host-potential-first-round-wr-for-pre-draft-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 draft preview: Lions need a specific type of offensive tackle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Matthew Visinsky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A look at the Detroit Lions&rsquo; need at offensive tackle, and some 2025 NFL Draft prospect who may fit them.At the NFL owners meetings a couple weeks back, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes noted that the Lions are not done adding to their offensive line.&ldquo;We still need to make sure that he (Christian MahoganY) has competition, and it&rsquo;s part of&mdash;we bring (Ka)yode (Awosika) back and we&rsquo;ll still be looking]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-draft-preview-lions-need-a-specific-type-of-offensive-tackle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-draft-preview-lions-need-a-specific-type-of-offensive-tackle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Lions should draft Kenneth Grant in 2025 NFL Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Detroit Lions would get a big boost to their interior defensive line with the addition of Kenneth Grant in the 2025 NFL Draft. Note: This article kicks off our 2025 NFL Draft preview series, where our staff makes their case for several different candidates for the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 28th overall pick.Are you surprised I want to see a Michigan Wolverine in the Honolulu blue? Thankfully, one of the biggest needs for the Detroit Lions he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/why-lions-should-draft-kenneth-grant-in-2025-nfl-draft/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/why-lions-should-draft-kenneth-grant-in-2025-nfl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL mock draft: Detroit Lions get productive pass rusher at 28]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images With pick No. 28 in the 2025 POD Community Mock Draft, the Detroit Lions select... Our 2025 Pride of Detroit Community Mock is well underway, and over the past couple of weeks, we have seen members of our community make selections for the first 27 picks, thus putting the Detroit Lions on the clock. If you missed any of the previous sections, you can check all of them out, including the fan-voted grades, in our Community Mock Draft Tracker.<br />
As we do every year in this]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-mock-draft-detroit-lions-get-productive-pass-rusher-at-28/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-mock-draft-detroit-lions-get-productive-pass-rusher-at-28/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Should the NFL expand the NFL Draft?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mandi Wright / USA TODAY NETWORK The seven-round NFL Draft has been the staple for decades now. Is it time for the draft to grow? What&rsquo;s better than the NFL Draft? How about more NFL Draft?<br />
Realistically, the draft is not everyone&rsquo;s cup of tea. After all, football is won in February, not the late-April draft. Yet for those that dive deep into scouting reports and mock drafts, it adds another level of intrigue to an otherwise long offseason. The early rounds of the draft have the grea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-should-the-nfl-expand-the-nfl-draft/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-should-the-nfl-expand-the-nfl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Holly Campbell wishes Dan a Happy Birthday in awesome video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Happy birthday to Lions coach Dan Campbell.Happy birthday to the head football coach of the Detroit Lions, the one and only&mdash;Daniel Allen Campbell. After many trials and tribulations, this city found their football coach in 2021, and alongside general manager Brad Holmes&mdash;the duo has transformed the organization in only a few short years.And while Campbell doesn&rsquo;t have social media himself, his wife, Holly Campbell, has an Instagram, giving us]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-holly-campbell-wishes-dan-a-happy-birthday-in-awesome-video/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-holly-campbell-wishes-dan-a-happy-birthday-in-awesome-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[POD Community Mock: Who should the Lions take at 28?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Breaking down several options the Detroit Lions have in the first round of our 2025 NFL mock draft.The Detroit Lions are on the clock in our Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft. Erik Schlitt has made his pick, but before we get to it, let&rsquo;s discuss the options available, and see who you would pick in this case.<br />
Here&rsquo;s a look at how the first 27 picks in the draft have gone:<br />
Titans	&mdash; QB Cam WardBrowns &mdash; QB Shedeur Sanders<br />
Giants	&mdash; WR/CB Travis Hunter<br />
Patriots &mda]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-who-should-the-lions-take-at-28/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-who-should-the-lions-take-at-28/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Who is your favorite Day 2 option for the Lions?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sarah Kloepping/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images We talk plenty about the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. But who are the best Detroit Lions options on Day 2?The majority of pre-draft coverage surrounds the first round. It&rsquo;s understandable, as it obviously has the most team-altering talent, and, quite frankly, it&rsquo;s hard to drum up excitement over players beyond the top 40 or 50.But NFL general managers can&rsquo;t think that way. The NFL Draft is a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-who-is-your-favorite-day-2-option-for-the-lions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-who-is-your-favorite-day-2-option-for-the-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[POD Community Mock Draft: With the 26th pick, the Rams select...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Andy Altenburger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images With the 26th pick in the Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft, the Los Angeles Rams select...The Detroit Los Angeles Rams are up in the 2025 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft&mdash;where you, the reader, participates in our site-wide mock. The Rams have done a pretty fantastic job rebuilding after going all in for the 2021 Super Bowl. For an &ldquo;eff them picks&rdquo; team, they&rsquo;ve found some fantastic contributors in the d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-draft-with-the-26th-pick-the-rams-select/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2025 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-draft-with-the-26th-pick-the-rams-select/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Detroit Lions draft preview: Could Lions surprise with a tight end?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images A look at the 2025 NFL Draft options for the Detroit Lions, even though it&rsquo;s not a huge position of immediate need.An offensive weapon like tight end seems like a bit of a luxury when talking about the Detroit Lions&rsquo; options in the 2025 NFL Draft, but general manager Brad Holmes has lived by &ldquo;best player available&rdquo; for most of his career. And with some interesting roster decisions in the not-so-distant future, I would not take tight en]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-detroit-lions-draft-preview-could-lions-surprise-with-a-tight-end/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-detroit-lions-draft-preview-could-lions-surprise-with-a-tight-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Excluding Hutchinson, who is biggest Lions’ priority re-signing?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Which Detroit Lions player should be at the front of the line when it comes to getting an extension?Detroit Lions general manager was blunt last week at the NFL owners meetings: the reason the Lions weren&rsquo;t active during free agency was that they are already earmarking cap space to use for re-signing some of their best players&mdash;many of which are due for a huge raise from their rookie contracts.&ldquo;We had so many of these young players that have]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-excluding-hutchinson-who-is-biggest-lions-priority-re-signing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2025 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-excluding-hutchinson-who-is-biggest-lions-priority-re-signing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[POD Community Mock Draft: With the 25th pick, the Texans select..]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images With the 25th in the Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft, the Houston Texans select...Our commenters are continuing to shine in our 2025 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft&mdash;where we replace NFL general managers with members from our community.We&rsquo;re getting pretty close to the Detroit Lions&rsquo; pick, as the Houston Texans are on the clock with the 25th pick in the mock. The Texans are suddenly relevant in a challenging AFC, but they still haven&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-draft-with-the-25th-pick-the-texans-select/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2025 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-draft-with-the-25th-pick-the-texans-select/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions Mock Draft Roundup 11.0: Picks converge 2 weeks out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gary Cosby-Imagn Images Taking a closer look at the prospects from the 2025 NFL Draft that have been projected to the Detroit Lions over the past week. With less than two weeks until the 2025 NFL Draft, analysts are finally narrowing the options for the Detroit Lions. Of the 40 mock drafts we examined for this week&rsquo;s mock Draft Roundup, every projection was for an offensive or defensive lineman.While all eyes are in the trenches, which trench player the Lions will target is still a complet]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-mock-draft-roundup-110-picks-converge-2-weeks-out/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-mock-draft-roundup-110-picks-converge-2-weeks-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huge majority of Lions fans taking the over for 2025 wins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Checking in on the results of our latest SB Nation Reacts Lions survey. 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.Earlier this week, the folks over at FanDuel Sportsbook released their odds for each NFL team&rsquo;s projected win totals for the 2025 season]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/huge-majority-of-lions-fans-taking-the-over-for-2025-wins/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2025 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/huge-majority-of-lions-fans-taking-the-over-for-2025-wins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[POD Community Mock: With the 24th pick, the Vikings select...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by David Buono/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images With the 24th pick in the Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft, the Minnesota Vikings select...It&rsquo;s the Minnesota Vikings&rsquo; turn in the 2025 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft. Last year looked like it was going to be an improbably successful season for the Vikings, especially after losing rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy to a season-ending injury in the preseason. Alas, Sam Darnold fell down to reality in the end of the season]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-with-the-24th-pick-the-vikings-select/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-with-the-24th-pick-the-vikings-select/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: What are your plans for night 1 of the NFL Draft?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images What are your plans for night one of the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin? With just under two weeks remaining until night one of the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin, now feels like a good time to start thinking about initial plans on how, and where to watch.How many people are planning to make the trip west to watch in person? While Green Bay isn&rsquo;t too far from Michigan, it would likely be a bit of a letdown after such an amazing experienc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-are-your-plans-for-night-1-of-the-nfl-draft/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-are-your-plans-for-night-1-of-the-nfl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Athletic 3-round mock: Lions add flexibility in the trenches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images The Athletic&rsquo;s Nick Baumgardner keeps Detroit&rsquo;s focus in the trenches for his latest 3-round Mock Draft. We&rsquo;re less than two weeks away from the 2025 NFL Draft and analysts are producing mock drafts at a fever-pitch rate. It can be tough to sort through the wash with so many ideas flooding the market, so it&rsquo;s worth highlighting mock drafts that make sense for the Detroit Lions.While Nick Baumgardner&rsquo;s position at The Athletic has him cov]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/the-athletic-3-round-mock-lions-add-flexibility-in-the-trenches/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/the-athletic-3-round-mock-lions-add-flexibility-in-the-trenches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[POD Community Mock Draft: With the 23rd pick, the Packers select...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Steve Limentani/ISI Photos/Getty Images With the 23rd pick in the Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft, the Green Bay Packers select...The 2025 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft has reached the most hated team in the NFL (according to me): the Green Bay Packers.<br />
The Packers will host this year&rsquo;s draft, much to the dismay of... anyone that actually wants to go to the draft. But this is what things have become for the Packers: the offseason is suddenly their Super Bowl again. C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-draft-with-the-23rd-pick-the-packers-select/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-draft-with-the-23rd-pick-the-packers-select/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Detroit Lions draft preview: Plenty of WR options available]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images The Detroit Lions could pick a WR in the 2025 NFL Draft as early as their 28th overall pick.Under general manager Brad Holmes, the Detroit Lions have drafted a wide receiver in three of four years. While the Lions return their top four receivers from last year, the team has not hidden their intentions of adding to the position group this offseason, and they&rsquo;ll need to in order to simply sport a full roster come training camp.<br />
So let&rsquo;s look at the cu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-detroit-lions-draft-preview-plenty-of-wr-options-available/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-detroit-lions-draft-preview-plenty-of-wr-options-available/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you guess this Lions defensive back in today’s in-5 trivia game?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think you can figure out which Lions player we&rsquo;re talking about? You&rsquo;ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We&rsquo;re back for another day of the Pride of Detroit in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you&rsquo;re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Pride of Detroit in-5 gameIf you can&rsquo;t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this gam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-lions-defensive-back-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-lions-defensive-back-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[POD Community Mock Draft: With the 22nd pick, the Chargers select...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images With the 22nd pick in the Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft, the Los Angeles Chargers select...Folks around these parts know Jim Harbaugh and all the antics surrounding him. In his first year with the Los Angeles Chargers, it was mostly positive shenanigans. Taking over a 5-12 squad, Harbaugh helped Los Angeles jump to 11-6 last year, including a playoff appearance. Still, there is a ton of work to do with a Chargers team that hasn&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-draft-with-the-22nd-pick-the-chargers-select/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-draft-with-the-22nd-pick-the-chargers-select/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions mailbag: Does Detroit’s pre-draft visits list reveal draft plans?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images Breaking down the Detroit Lions&rsquo; pre-draft visit list and what it may mean for their 2025 NFL Draft plans.This week, the Detroit Lions had their local pro day. While reports on participants are not comprehensive and may include one or two players who didn&rsquo;t actually show up, we currently have a reported list of about 30 players who were invited to the event. On top of that, some of the Lions&rsquo; top-30 and local visits are starting to leak to the m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-mailbag-does-detroits-pre-draft-visits-list-reveal-draft-plans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-mailbag-does-detroits-pre-draft-visits-list-reveal-draft-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[POD Community Mock Draft: With the 21st pick, the Steelers select...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images With the 21st pick in the POD Community Mock Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers select...The Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft&mdash;our annual mock draft created by commenters on this site&mdash;has arrived at Pick 21. The Pittsburgh Steelers are on the clock, and as of this publishing, we don&rsquo;t even know who their quarterback will be for 2025. As it stands, Mason Rudolph stands atop the depth chart, while the Steelers play &ldquo;wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-draft-with-the-21st-pick-the-steelers-select/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-draft-with-the-21st-pick-the-steelers-select/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL draft scouting report: UCLA DE Oluwafemi Oladejo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dylan Widger-Imagn Images Film observations for UCLA DE Oluwafemi Oladejo&mdash;a potential Detroit Lions target in the 2025 NFL Draft. Oluwafemi Oladejo is an unpolished edge rusher prospect with desirable versatility and burst off the edge. He went from an off-ball linebacker&mdash;who was fifth in the Pac-12 conference in total tackles (91) at Cal as a sophomore in 2022&mdash;to an outside linebacker edge rusher after Week 2 this season. There, he finished fourth in the Big Ten in tackles for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-draft-scouting-report-ucla-de-oluwafemioladejo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-draft-scouting-report-ucla-de-oluwafemioladejo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: When should the Lions address WR in the 2025 NFL Draft?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have a long-term need at wide receiver. Should the Lions address it in the 2025 NFL Draft? If so, when?We&rsquo;re exactly two week from the 2025 NFL Draft, and the majority of the discussion for the Detroit Lions has been about the trenches.It makes a lot of sense for a couple of reasons. One, the Lions have shown that they value the trenches on each side of the ball&mdash;with one of their main philosophies being to establish the run on of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-when-should-the-lions-address-wr-in-the-2025-nfl-draft/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-when-should-the-lions-address-wr-in-the-2025-nfl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Detroit Lions draft preview: Late-round RB could be sneaky need]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Thien-An Truong/ISI Photos/Getty Images The Detroit Lions are set at running back for the next few years... but they could still pick one late in the 2025 NFL Draft. Our 2025 Detroit Lions needs-based draft preview continues with the running back position. Lions general manager Brad Holmes has not hesitated to invest in the position, despite analytic communities insisting running backs weren&rsquo;t worth spending valuable draft capital on&mdash;nor using cap space. It has certainly pai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-detroit-lions-draft-preview-late-round-rb-could-be-sneaky-need/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-detroit-lions-draft-preview-late-round-rb-could-be-sneaky-need/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With the 20th pick in the POD Community Mock Draft, the Broncos select...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images With the 20th pick in the Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft, the Denver Broncos select...We have officially entered the 2024 playoff teams section of our 2025 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft. Technically, we did that with the last pick by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but for the remaining selections in the first round, these teams will be looking to add the final piece or pieces to go from playoff team to championship team.<br />
Up next are]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/with-the-20th-pick-in-the-pod-community-mock-draft-the-broncos-select/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/with-the-20th-pick-in-the-pod-community-mock-draft-the-broncos-select/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Taylor Decker training with Giovanni Manu this offseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Detroit Lions veteran Taylor Decker is helping youngster Giovanni Manu work out and improve.Detroit Lions left tackle Taylor Decker is doing his part to help the younger players on his team.Over on Instagram, the veteran offensive lineman shared of a video of him working out at the AMDG Performance Center&mdash;a private training center in Arizona where he typically works out during the offseason.But this year, he had a friend with him: 2024 fourth-round pick Giovan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-taylor-decker-training-with-giovanni-manu-this-offseason/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-taylor-decker-training-with-giovanni-manu-this-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Lions hosted former 2nd-round EDGE for free agency meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have reportedly hosted former Bears EDGE DeMarcus Walker on a free agency visit.According to ESPN&rsquo;s Jeremy Fowler, the Detroit Lions hosted free agency defensive end DeMarcus Walker for a free agency visit last week. Walker is currently scheduled for another free agency visit with the Giants on Thursday.Walker was originally a second-round draft pick for the Denver Broncos in 2017. He would spend all four years of his rookie contract wit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-lions-hosted-former-2nd-round-edge-for-free-agency-meeting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-lions-hosted-former-2nd-round-edge-for-free-agency-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions have choice of DL in Mel Kiper’s latest NFL mock draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images In Mel Kiper Jr.&rsquo;s latest mock draft draft, the Detroit Lions have plenty of high-value defensive line options at 28.Many Detroit Lions fans are hoping to see their team draft a defensive lineman when they&rsquo;re on the clock with the 28th pick of the 2025 NFL Draft in two weeks. That&rsquo;s exactly what they do in Mel Kiper Jr.&rsquo;s latest mock draft, but what&rsquo;s perhaps most interesting is the numerous options the Lions hav]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-have-choice-of-dl-in-mel-kipers-latest-nfl-mock-draft/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-have-choice-of-dl-in-mel-kipers-latest-nfl-mock-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[POD Community Mock: With the 19th pick, the Buccaneers select...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Matthew Maxey/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images With the 19th pick in the POD Community Mock Draft, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have selected...The Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft rolls on, and at pick 19 the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are on the clock.It&rsquo;s been an interesting resurgence for the Bucs ever since Tom Brady took them to a Super Bowl. With the ressurection of Baker Mayfield&rsquo;s career, Tampa has been relevant, but not quite good enough to be a true contender. Riding a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-with-the-19th-pick-the-buccaneers-select/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-with-the-19th-pick-the-buccaneers-select/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL Draft preview: Could the Lions be in the market for a late QB?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Our 2025 Detroit Lions draft preview series begins with a look at the team&rsquo;s need at quarterback.With the 2025 NFL Draft just about two weeks away, we&rsquo;re kicking off a series assessing the Detroit Lions&rsquo; needs at each position. In addition to that, we&rsquo;re going to look at the top available prospects at each position and a handful of mid-to-late round options to fill Detroit&rsquo;s needs.<br />
We&rsquo;re starting with the quarterback position]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-draft-preview-could-the-lions-be-in-the-market-for-a-late-qb/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-draft-preview-could-the-lions-be-in-the-market-for-a-late-qb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread Which pre-draft visit are you most excited about?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The list of Detroit Lions pre-draft visits is starting to fill up. Which prospect are you most excited about?As we approach two weeks until the draft, the list of prospects making visits to the Detroit Lions is starting to fill up. This includes everything from day one prospects to local guys who have undrafted free agent prospects. You can track all of the Lions&rsquo; known pre-draft prospect visits here.Question of the day: Which prospect&rsquo;s pre-draft visit are you]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-pre-draft-visit-are-you-most-excited-about/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-pre-draft-visit-are-you-most-excited-about/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you guess this Lions receiver in today’s in-5 trivia game?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think you can figure out which Lions player we&rsquo;re talking about? You&rsquo;ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We&rsquo;re back for another day of the Pride of Detroit in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you&rsquo;re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Pride of Detroit in-5 gameIf you can&rsquo;t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this gam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-lions-receiver-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-lions-receiver-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 POD Community Mock: With the 18th pick, the Seahawks select...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images With the 18th pick in the Pride of Detroit 2025 Community Mock Draft, the Seahawks select...The Seattle Seahawks are up next in our 2025 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft&mdash;where you, the readers, get a chance to participate in the site&rsquo;s biggest mock draft of the year.Representing the Seahawks in our mock this year is detroitdude14. While the Seahawks haven&rsquo;t seen a ton of success as of late, they have been drafting re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-pod-community-mock-with-the-18th-pick-the-seahawks-select/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-pod-community-mock-with-the-18th-pick-the-seahawks-select/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reacts Survey: Will the Lions win over or under 10.5 games this season?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Checking in with Detroit Lions fans for our latest SB Nation Reacts survey. 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.Our SB Nation Reacts Survey is back for a special offseason edition. As you may have seen, the good folks over at FanDuel Sportsbook have released their latest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/reacts-survey-will-the-lions-win-over-or-under-105-games-this-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/reacts-survey-will-the-lions-win-over-or-under-105-games-this-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO: Should the Lions trade up or down?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Meko and Morgan are back on the Pride of Detroit YouTube channel, this time joined by Ryan Mathews to discuss whether or not the Lions should make a trade in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Meko Scott and I (Morgan Cannon) are back on the Pride of Detroit YouTube channel, and are joined by Senior Editor at Pride of Detroit, the one and only Ryan Mathews.Ryan joins us to discuss the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft, including the prospect of the Detroit Lions maki]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-should-the-lions-trade-up-or-down/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-should-the-lions-trade-up-or-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions to host 2 safeties on pre-draft visits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Lee Coleman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images With Ifeatu Melifonwu departing in free agency, the Lions are bringing in two NFL Draft prospects as possible replacement options. After losing defensive back Ifeatu Melifonwu in free agency, the Detroit Lions are likely on the lookout for a third safety option, and they&rsquo;ve met with a few 2025 NFL Draft prospects that could fill the role&mdash;with two of them headed to Allen Park for a pre-draft visit.<br />
According to a report from NFL Ne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-to-host-2-safeties-on-pre-draft-visits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-to-host-2-safeties-on-pre-draft-visits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions News: Analyst says 18-game NFL season seems inevitable]]></title><description><![CDATA[Set Number: X164677 TK1 One analyst maps out how the NFL could add an additional game to the regular season. It may not be this year, it may not be next year, but some are saying an 18-game regular season is on the horizon.<br />
Per CBS Sports&rsquo; Jonathan Jones, the increase wasn&rsquo;t necessarily talked about during the NFL&rsquo;s annual league meetings last week, but it didn&rsquo;t really need to be.<br />
&ldquo;As one source pointed out in the lobby of the famed Breakers hotel in Palm Beach, th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-news-analyst-says-18-game-nfl-season-seems-inevitable/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-news-analyst-says-18-game-nfl-season-seems-inevitable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL free agency recap: Which NFC North teams got better, worse?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images Breaking down the NFC North key additions and losses in free agency, and seeing which teams improved.With NFL free agency more or less over, it&rsquo;s time to look at the teams that matter most to the Detroit Lions: their NFC North rivals. The Lions remain the division title holder for their second straight offseason, but the Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, and Minnesota Vikings all made some splash signings this free agency.But factoring in the players t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-free-agency-recap-which-nfc-north-teams-got-better-worse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-free-agency-recap-which-nfc-north-teams-got-better-worse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[POD Community Mock: With the 17th pick, the Bengals select...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Lee Coleman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images With the 17th pick in the Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals select...We&rsquo;re getting closer and closer to the Detroit Lions&rsquo; pick in our 2025 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft, where POD commenters get to act as NFL general managers.<br />
We&rsquo;re currently at Pick 17 in the draft, owned by the Cincinnati Bengals. Somehow, the Bengals have missed the playoffs for the past two seasons, when everything lo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-with-the-17th-pick-the-bengals-select/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-with-the-17th-pick-the-bengals-select/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discussion: What was the Detroit Lions’ worst offseason move?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Joseph Weiser/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images What was the Detroit Lions&rsquo; worst offseason move of 2025 so far?Back on Sunday, we explored the Detroit Lions&rsquo; best moves of the offseason. There was a variety of answers&mdash;from re-signing Levi Onwuzurike and Tim Patrick to very team-friendly deals to getting D.J. Reed at a price cheaper than Carlton Davis got to their rebuilding of a coaching staff after getting poached from several teams.Now it&rsquo;s time to select our l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/discussion-what-was-the-detroit-lions-worst-offseason-move/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/discussion-what-was-the-detroit-lions-worst-offseason-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL Draft: Best LB, DB fits for Detroit Lions on each day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Jason Clark/Getty Images Our favorite fits for the Detroit Lions when it comes to the linebacker and defensive back positions in the 2025 NFL Draft.Our 2025 NFL Draft preview series continues on the PODcast. Last week, we kicked things off by looking at the skill position players we liked on Days 1, 2, and 3 of the draft. This week, we start looking at the Detroit Lions&rsquo; options on defense.While the linebacker position isn&rsquo;t a huge immediate need, it is a significant future]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-draft-best-lb-db-fits-for-detroit-lions-on-each-day/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-draft-best-lb-db-fits-for-detroit-lions-on-each-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[POD Community Mock: With the 15th pick, the Falcons select...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by CFP/Getty Images With the 15th pick in the Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft, the Falcons select...The Pride of Detroit 2025 Community Mock Draft rolls along with the 15th pick, currently held by the Atlanta Falcons.The Falcons shocked the entire draft community last year by taking Michael Penix with the eighth overall pick despite signing Kirk Cousins to a massive deal just a month prior. While the book is far from written on Penix, the move did little to help the Falcons pull out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-with-the-15th-pick-the-falcons-select/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-with-the-15th-pick-the-falcons-select/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Detroit Lions pre-draft, top-30 visit tracker + local Pro Day invitees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images A full list of the Detroit Lions&rsquo; pre-draft visits for the 2025 NFL Draft, including top-30 visits and local Pro Day invites.One of the most important part of the NFL Draft scouting process is the meetings. For a team like the Detroit Lions&mdash;who place football character above all else&mdash;getting to know a draft prospect on an intimate level is critical. Whether it&rsquo;s a top-30 meeting at their own facility or a formal meeting at the NFL Combi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-detroit-lions-pre-draft-top-30-visit-tracker-local-pro-day-invitees/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-detroit-lions-pre-draft-top-30-visit-tracker-local-pro-day-invitees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Which NFL records could be broken in the near future?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images After Alex Ovechkin broke an impossible record over the weekend, are there any iconic NFL records that could be broken soon?A major mark in hockey&rsquo;s record book just fell. Could we something similar happen in football in the near future?<br />
On Sunday afternoon, Alexander Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals broke the longstanding NHL goal record, reaching 895 career goals to topple Wayne Gretzky. One of the most prestigious titles in hockey history now has a n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-nfl-records-could-be-broken-in-the-near-future/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-nfl-records-could-be-broken-in-the-near-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you guess this Lions defensive lineman in today’s in-5 trivia game?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think you can figure out which Lions player we&rsquo;re talking about? You&rsquo;ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We&rsquo;re back for another day of the Pride of Detroit in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you&rsquo;re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Pride of Detroit in-5 gameIf you can&rsquo;t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this gam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-lions-defensive-lineman-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-lions-defensive-lineman-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[POD Community Mock: With the 14th pick, the Colts select...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Matthew Visinsky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images With the 14th pick in the POD Community Mock Draft, the Indianapolis Colts select... Our Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft rolls on. If you&rsquo;re unfamiliar, this is the side-wide mock draft in which we let our commenters and community participate in a mock that will run for two full rounds and take us right up to the NFL Draft.Thus far, we have 13 picks in, which means it&rsquo;s time for the Indianapolis Colts to make their deci]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-with-the-14th-pick-the-colts-select/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2025 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-with-the-14th-pick-the-colts-select/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Terrion Arnold’s number change is actually a heartfelt gesture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images Lions&rsquo; cornerback Terrion Arnold is changing his number to 6 to honor his late Alabama teammate, Khyree Jackson. One story that came out of the number shakeup the Detroit Lions released earlier this week was a touching gesture by Lions&rsquo; cornerback Terrion Arnold.<br />
Having played his college football at the University of Alabama, Arnold remains close with plenty of former Crimson Tide teammates, including Minnesota Vikings&rsquo; cornerback K]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-terrion-arnolds-number-change-is-actually-a-heartfelt-gesture/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-terrion-arnolds-number-change-is-actually-a-heartfelt-gesture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Changing NFL playoff seeding wasn’t actually the Detroit Lions’ idea]]></title><description><![CDATA[HAL HABIB / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The NFL playoff seeding rule proposal was under the Detroit Lions&rsquo; name, but it actually wasn&rsquo;t their idea.Last week during the NFL owners meeting, teams discussed whether they should change current playoff seedings to no longer give division winners an automatic home game&mdash;a rule proposed by the Detroit Lions. Ultimately, the league owners opted to table the discussion for the next meetings in May, but Lions team president Rod Wood]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/changing-nfl-playoff-seeding-wasnt-actually-the-detroit-lions-idea/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2025 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/changing-nfl-playoff-seeding-wasnt-actually-the-detroit-lions-idea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[POD Community Mock: With the 13th pick, the Dolphins select...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images With the 13th pick in the POD Community Mock Draft, the Miami Dolphins select...If you haven&rsquo;t been paying attention our Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft is well underway. The draft is an opportunity for our most valued commenters and community members to participate in a site-wide mock draft, and display their draft knowledge to our audience.<br />
We&rsquo;re up to Pick 13 in the Community Mock Draft, which means the Miami Dolphins are on the clock. Acting]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-with-the-13th-pick-the-dolphins-select/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-with-the-13th-pick-the-dolphins-select/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: What has been the Detroit Lions’ best offseason move?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jim Rassol-Imagn Images The NFL offseason is far from over, but the Detroit Lions have made a ton of decisions thus far. What has been your favorite. The NFL offseason has slowed to a crawl. The coaching carousel is far in the rear-view mirror, free agency has dried up, and with the Senior Bowl and NFL Combine behind us, the only real NFL Draft things to talk about is relatively boring pro days and the endless wave of mock drafts.<br />
So now is as good of a time as any to take inventory of the Detro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-has-been-the-detroit-lions-best-offseason-move/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2025 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-has-been-the-detroit-lions-best-offseason-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[POD Community Mock: With the 12th pick, the Cowboys select...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dale Zanine-Imagn Images With the 12th pick in the POD Community Mock Draft, the Dallas Cowboys select...The Dallas Cowboys haven&rsquo;t made the NFC Championship since 1995.<br />
That doesn&rsquo;t really have anything to do with our 2025 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft, but it remains one of my favorite NFL facts. If the Cowboys&rsquo; late conference championship appearance was a person, it would likely have some back issues by now.Anyways, attempting to pull the Cowboys out of this &ldquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-with-the-12th-pick-the-cowboys-select/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2025 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-with-the-12th-pick-the-cowboys-select/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mailbag: How many draft ‘hits’ do Lions need to offset high-value contracts?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Detroit Lions are about to hand out another batch of huge contracts. So how good does Brad Holmes need to be in the NFL Draft to offset those deals?This week, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes made it clear that his cap management strategy right now is primarily motivated by discipline. While it may be tempting to spend all of Detroit&rsquo;s current cap space on a big-name player or two that could push the Lions over the top]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/mailbag-how-many-draft-hits-do-lions-need-to-offset-high-value-contracts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/mailbag-how-many-draft-hits-do-lions-need-to-offset-high-value-contracts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[POD Community Mock: With the 11th pick, the 49ers select...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Matthew Visinsky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images With the 11th pick in the Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft, the 49ers select...It&rsquo;s the San Francisco 49ers&rsquo; pick in our 2025 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft.<br />
It&rsquo;s been a wild offseason for the 49ers. While most of their core pieces remain intact, there was significant attrition across the rest of the team&rsquo;s roster. While I don&rsquo;t necessarily think the 49ers are in complete rebuild, they definitely]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-with-the-11th-pick-the-49ers-select/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2025 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-with-the-11th-pick-the-49ers-select/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aidan Hutchinson provides very promising injury update video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson shared a video of him working out, and it shows tremendous progress from his leg injury.When we last saw Aidan Hutchinson running, he was still clearly favoring his injured leg. Hutchinson broke his tibia and fibula way back on October 13 in the Detroit Lions&rsquo; Week 6 game against the Dallas Cowboys.<br />
On Friday, Hutchinson shared another video of him working out at the Lions&rsquo; team facility at Allen Park, and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/aidan-hutchinson-provides-very-promising-injury-update-video/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2025 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/aidan-hutchinson-provides-very-promising-injury-update-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions Mock Draft Roundup 10.0: Offensive line options increasing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Matthew Visinsky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Taking a closer look at the prospects from the 2025 NFL Draft that have been projected to the Detroit Lions over the past week. We&rsquo;re less than three weeks away from the NFL Draft and things still seem very wide open for the Detroit Lions. Most analysts have narrowed the Lions projected targets down to only a handful of positions, but there are still a variety of options at each.In this week&rsquo;s Mock Draft Roundup, we examined]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-mock-draft-roundup-100-offensive-line-options-increasing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-mock-draft-roundup-100-offensive-line-options-increasing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Who will be the Detroit Lions’ starting guards in Week 1?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images The Detroit Lions are going to have some shakeups on the offensive line, but at this point it&rsquo;s not clear who will play where.Down at the NFL owners meetings, the Detroit Lions noted that they are thinking about some shakeups on the offensive line. We already know the Lions will need to replace one starter, as veteran Kevin Zeitler left in free agency this year.At this point, it&rsquo;s not entirely clear who the Lions intend to start at either guard pos]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-who-will-be-the-detroit-lions-starting-guards-in-week-1/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2025 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-who-will-be-the-detroit-lions-starting-guards-in-week-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you guess this Lions defensive tackle in today’s in-5 trivia game?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think you can figure out which Lions player we&rsquo;re talking about? You&rsquo;ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We&rsquo;re back for another day of the Pride of Detroit in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you&rsquo;re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Pride of Detroit in-5 gameIf you can&rsquo;t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this gam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-lions-defensive-tackle-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-lions-defensive-tackle-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[POD Community Mock: With the 10th pick, the Bears select...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images With the 10th pick in the POD Community Mock Draft, the Chicago Bears select...While the Green Bay Packers are probably still the biggest Detroit Lions rival, the Chicago Bears are already making a pretty good case for 2025. With former Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson taking the Bears head coach job&mdash;and ruffling some feathers since he&rsquo;s been there&mdash;I know many Lions fans are wishing terrible things on the Bears franchise.But in th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-with-the-10th-pick-the-bears-select/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-with-the-10th-pick-the-bears-select/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Potential Lions draft pick scouting report: Oregon DE Jordan Burch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images Film observations for Oregon DE Jordan Burch&mdash;a potential Detroit Lions target in the 2025 NFL Draft. Jordan Burch is a defensive end prospect that has ideal height, weight, and length for the Lions defensive system and could be an outstanding Day 2 fit for the team. Below are my observations of the former five-star recruits game, including positive traits, deficient traits, and other observations from his tape.<br />
Oregon DE Jordan Burch<br />
Measurables:<br />
Height: 6-foot-4]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/potential-lions-draft-pick-scouting-report-oregon-de-jordan-burch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/potential-lions-draft-pick-scouting-report-oregon-de-jordan-burch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[POD Community Mock: With the 9th pick, the Saints select...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gus Stark/LSU/University Images via Getty Images With the 9th pick in the Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft, the New Orleans Saints select...The Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft&mdash;our annual mock draft that is controlled by you, the reader&mdash;is ready to close out the top 10. Up next is the New Orleans Saints with the ninth overall pick.<br />
Representing the Saints in our mock this year is commenter GM in Exile. It will be up to them to help turn around this New Orleans team]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-with-the-9th-pick-the-saints-select/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-with-the-9th-pick-the-saints-select/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Should the Lions trade up, down, or stay put in the NFL Draft?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images Trade up? Trade down? Stay put? Which option would you prefer for the Detroit Lions in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft? The Detroit Lions are set to enter the 2025 NFL Draft with seven total selections at their disposal, including picks 28, 60, 102, 130, 196, 228, and 244. Since becoming general manager, Brad Holmes has taken a roster devoid of talent and stock it full of mainstays and fixtures through the draft. Cornerstones of the franchise like Penei Sewell, A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-should-the-lions-trade-up-down-or-stay-put-in-the-nfl-draft/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-should-the-lions-trade-up-down-or-stay-put-in-the-nfl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jameson Williams, Jahmyr Gibbs among several Lions changing numbers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images Several Detroit Lions players are changing their numbers for the 2025 NFL season.The Detroit Lions announced on Thursday that eight different players are changing their jersey numbers with the team, while also announcing the numbers for the incoming players from free agency.Most notably, Jameson Williams is switching from No. 9 to the No. 1 jersey, while running back Jahmyr Gibbs has gone from No. 26 to No. 0.It&rsquo;s no surprise that Williams eventuall]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/jameson-williams-jahmyr-gibbs-among-several-lions-changing-numbers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/jameson-williams-jahmyr-gibbs-among-several-lions-changing-numbers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 POD Community Mock: With the 8th pick, the Panthers select...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Pimentel/ISI Photos/Getty Images With the 8th pick in the POD Community Mock, the Carolina Panthers select...It&rsquo;s time for the Carolina Panthers to make their pick in our 2025 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft. Acting as the Panthers general manager this year is commenter BigFan_19.The Panthers are a fascinating team to draft for this year. While last year&rsquo;s 5-12 season was a massive disappointment for Carolina, they did go 4-5 down the stretch and may have some]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-pod-community-mock-with-the-8th-pick-the-panthers-select/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-pod-community-mock-with-the-8th-pick-the-panthers-select/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO: Recapping biggest Detroit Lions news from NFL owners meetings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jim Rassol-Imagn Images Meko and Morgan are back on the Pride of Detroit YouTube channel discussing the topics surrounding the Lions after the NFL owners meetings in Florida.Meko Scott and I (Morgan Cannon) are back on the Pride of Detroit YouTube channel, discussing the NFL owners meetings and what was said by various members of the Detroit Lions&rsquo; front office, including general manager Brad Holmes, and coach Dan Campbell.<br />
We touched on Holmes&rsquo; comments surrounding the cornerback ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-recapping-biggest-detroit-lions-news-from-nfl-owners-meetings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-recapping-biggest-detroit-lions-news-from-nfl-owners-meetings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions 2025 OTAs, minicamp dates revealed—with 1 fewer week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions&rsquo; offseason program dates have been announced, and they involve one fewer week of practices than normal.On Thursday afternoon, the NFL announced offseason workout dates for all 32 teams. That includes OTAs (Organized Team Activities) and mandatory minicamp.For the Detroit Lions, it all begins later this month on April 22. By rule, teams with a returning head coach cannot begin their offseason program until the third Monday of April (Apr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-2025-otas-minicamp-dates-revealedwith-1-fewer-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-2025-otas-minicamp-dates-revealedwith-1-fewer-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[POD Community Mock: With the 7th pick, the Jets select...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images With the 7th pick in the Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft, the New York Jets select...The 2025 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft rolls on as we head toward the back half of the top-10. As a reminder, this mock draft is created by you, the viewer. We&rsquo;ve gathered 31 of our most valued commenters and community members to act as NFL general managers, with our own Erik Schlitt acting as general manager for the Detroit Lions.<br />
But we&rsquo;re still f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-with-the-7th-pick-the-jets-select/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-with-the-7th-pick-the-jets-select/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions considering offensive line mix up in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports The Detroit Lions are thinking about making some shakeups on the offensive line, but it may depend on what happens over the next month.Earlier this week, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes said they aren&rsquo;t likely done adding to their offensive line, with a veteran signing or NFL Draft addition possible over the next month. In addition to that, it sounds like the Lions may play around with the players they already have on the roster.We know Detroit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-considering-offensive-line-mix-up-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-considering-offensive-line-mix-up-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL Draft: Community mock tracker, selections, grades]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tracking all of the selections and draft grades in our 2025 POD Community Mock Draft.Over the past weekend, we started our 2025 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft. If you haven&rsquo;t been following, our Community Mock Draft allows the most active and loyal members of our community to participate as NFL general managers. All 32 teams are represented by a commenter from this site&mdash;other than the Detroit Lions, who are represented by our own managing editor Erik Schlitt.This post will al]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-draft-community-mock-tracker-selections-grades/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-draft-community-mock-tracker-selections-grades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: What is the biggest Lions takeaway from the NFL owners meetings?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jim Rassol-Imagn Images What was the one biggest takeaway from the Detroit Lions&rsquo; media sessions at the 2025 NFL owners meetings.The NFL owners meetings can be a marathon of information for every team. Not only does the league make some pretty significant rule changes every year, but each franchise lets key members of their organization meet with the media over two or three days.<br />
For the Detroit Lions, that typically means coach Dan Campbell, general manager Brad Holmes, and team president]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-is-the-biggest-lions-takeaway-from-the-nfl-owners-meetings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-is-the-biggest-lions-takeaway-from-the-nfl-owners-meetings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[POD Community Mock: With the 6th overall pick, the Raiders select...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images With the sixth pick in the Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft, the Raiders select... There have already been some surprises in the Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft&mdash;our annual mock draft that allows our commenters to take over and act as NFL general managers.The real NFL Draft always seems to come with some early surprises, as well, and the source of many of those twists has often been the Las Vegas Raiders. This year, the Raiders hold the sixth o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-with-the-6th-overall-pick-the-raiders-select/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-with-the-6th-overall-pick-the-raiders-select/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dan Campbell breaks down every Detroit Lions’ free agency signing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images Dan Campbell&mdash;and Brad Holmes&mdash;broke down all of the Detroit Lions&rsquo; newest signings in free agency.One of the perks of the NFL annual owners meetings is that fresh off of NFL free agency, coaches can offer their thought processes on adding new players. While the Detroit Lions had a pretty modest class this year, coach Dan Campbell still offered valuable insight into the new players this year.Here&rsquo;s a breakdown of what he said this week.CB]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/dan-campbell-breaks-down-every-detroit-lions-free-agency-signing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/dan-campbell-breaks-down-every-detroit-lions-free-agency-signing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions not moving practice facility, but more upgrades coming]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Lions won&rsquo;t be moving from their Allen Park practice facility, but more upgrades are coming in 2025.A few years back, Detroit Lions team president and CEO Rod Wood told reporters the team was in the very early stages of exploring options to find a new home for their training facility, currently located in Allen Park. But after spending the past two years renovating their current home, Wood said on Tuesday that the team no longer has relocation plans.<br />
&ldquo;We have no plans to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-not-moving-practice-facility-but-more-upgrades-coming/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-not-moving-practice-facility-but-more-upgrades-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[POD Community Mock: With the 5th overall pick, the Jaguars select...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images With the fifth pick in the Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft, the Jaguars select... The Jacksonville Jaguars are on the clock in our 2025 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft.It&rsquo;s been a rough go for the Jaguars ever since it looked like they were on the precipice of becoming a new AFC powerhouse. Back in 2017, Doug Marrone led the Jaguars to an improbable run to the AFC Championship in his first year, and they took a 20-10 lead in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-with-the-5th-overall-pick-the-jaguars-select/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-with-the-5th-overall-pick-the-jaguars-select/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions to host EDGE prospect with perfect RAS score on top-30 visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lions are hosting an edge rusher with unlimited potential. According to a report from The Draft Network&rsquo;s Ryan Fowler, the Detroit Lions are expected to host Texas A&amp;M edge rusher Shemar Stewart on a &ldquo;top&rdquo; 30 visit in Allen Park on Wednesday. Stewart made waves at this year&rsquo;s NFL Combine after his collective athletic testing landed him a perfect 10.0 RAS (Relative Atheltic Score).Tracking which NFL Draft prospects meet with teams can be an inexact science. Teams]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-to-host-edge-prospect-with-perfect-ras-score-on-top-30-visit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-to-host-edge-prospect-with-perfect-ras-score-on-top-30-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Where would you like to see the Lions play an international game?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Lions are expecting to play an international game in 2026. Where do you want to see them go?The Detroit Lions are expecting to host an international game in 2026. It has been a decade since we last saw them play abroad, so the timing makes sense. In previous years, that meant a trip across the pond to London to play in Wembley Stadium. However, as the NFL has expanded its international presence in recent years, the options have opened up. Where]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-where-would-you-like-to-see-the-lions-play-an-international-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-where-would-you-like-to-see-the-lions-play-an-international-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions think 2026 international game is ‘highly likely’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The Detroit Lions are clearly expecting to play an international game during the 2026 NFL season.The NFL recently announced that there will be a total of seven international games for the 2025 season, and with all seven host teams already announced, we can deduce the Detroit Lions won&rsquo;t play overseas this upcoming season. But team president Rod Wood spoke at the NFL owners meetings on Tuesday and said they are fully expecting to be on the international slate next yea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-think-2026-international-game-is-highly-likely/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-think-2026-international-game-is-highly-likely/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL considering 2 amendments to Detroit Lions rule proposals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty Images No Detroit Lions rule proposals were accepted at the league meetings this week, but amendments to their rules could gain traction in May&rsquo;s meetings.As we previously reported, the NFL failed to approve all three of the Detroit Lions&rsquo; proposed rule changes for the 2025 season, but there is some hope that amendments to two of their propositions could be passed before the start of the season.<br />
The Lions&rsquo; proposed rule change to eliminate autom]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-considering-2-amendments-to-detroit-lions-rule-proposals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-considering-2-amendments-to-detroit-lions-rule-proposals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO: Kent Lee Platte talks RAS, previews Detroit Lions’ 2025 Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images Meko and Morgan are back on the Pride of Detroit YouTube channel discussing the upcoming NFL Draft, and are joined by the creator of RAS himself, Kent Lee Platte.Meko Scott and I (Morgan Cannon) are back on the Pride of Detroit YouTube channel, discussing the 2025 NFL Draft alongside the creator of RAS (Relative Athletic Score), Kent Lee Platte.We dive into all things draft-related as it pertains to the Detroit Lions, starting off with Kent explaining how RAS]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-kent-lee-platte-talks-ras-previews-detroit-lions-2025-draft/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-kent-lee-platte-talks-ras-previews-detroit-lions-2025-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: NFL can now flex Thursday night games with shorter notice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images NFL owners voted to allow less notice when flexing Thursday Night games, which could lead to it happening more often. NFL owners have tweaked flex scheduling rules to allow for less advanced notice when deciding whether to flex a Thursday night game, per NFL Media.<br />
This will be the third year the NFL is able to flex Thursday night games. Under the first two seasons from 2023-24, a Thursday night game could only be flexed if it was scheduled for Weeks 13 throug]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-nfl-can-now-flex-thursday-night-games-with-shorter-notice/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-nfl-can-now-flex-thursday-night-games-with-shorter-notice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATE: Detroit Lions go 0-for-3 on 2025 NFL rule proposals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Weber-Imagn Images The NFL will not be getting rid of automatic first downs on defensive holding and illegal contact penalties for the 2025 season.One rule proposal that the Detroit Lions made this year at the NFL owners meetings was denied by vote on Tuesday and will not pass. Detroit offered a rule change to stop automatic first downs from being awarded on defensive holding and illegal contact penalties, but it did not get the votes necessary to pass.Prior to the vote, Lions coach Dan C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/update-detroit-lions-go-0-for-3-on-2025-nfl-rule-proposals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/update-detroit-lions-go-0-for-3-on-2025-nfl-rule-proposals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dan Campbell provides injury update, expectations for Alim McNeill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images It sounds like Detroit Lions DT Alim McNeill is not expected to be ready by the start of the 2025 season.One of the biggest injury losses the Detroit Lions suffered during the 2024 season was when defensive tackle Alim McNeill suffered a torn ACL in Detroit&rsquo;s Week 15 game against the Buffalo Bills. Not only did that injury immediately hurt an already-depleated defense, but because it happened in mid-December, it was clear this long-term injury c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/dan-campbell-provides-injury-update-expectations-for-alim-mcneill/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/dan-campbell-provides-injury-update-expectations-for-alim-mcneill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Detroit Lions proposal denied by NFL owners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Weber-Imagn Images The NFL will not be getting rid of automatic first downs on defensive holding and illegal contact penalties for the 2025 season.One rule proposal that the Detroit Lions made this year at the NFL owners meetings was denied by vote on Tuesday and will not pass. Detroit offered a rule change to stop automatic first downs from being awarded on defensive holding and illegal contact penalties, but it did not get the votes necessary to pass.Prior to the vote, Lions coach Dan C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/new-detroit-lions-proposal-denied-by-nfl-owners/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/new-detroit-lions-proposal-denied-by-nfl-owners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dan Campbell wants Detroit Lions to get younger at wide receiver]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell hinted that the team may be interested in drafting a receiver this year.The Detroit Lions have a strong core of wide receivers as they enter the 2025 season. Amon-Ra St. Brown is a two-time All-Pro who is signed through the 2028 season. Jameson Williams has blossomed into a 1,000-yard receiver, Tim Patrick is back after being the most reliable X receiver the team has had under Dan Campbell, and Kalif Raymond is a versatile depth who has pla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/dan-campbell-wants-detroit-lions-to-get-younger-at-wide-receiver/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/dan-campbell-wants-detroit-lions-to-get-younger-at-wide-receiver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions still seeking veteran offensive lineman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Lions GM Brad Holmes made it clear that Detroit is not done adding to their offensive line.After the 2024 season concluded, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes promised he wouldn&rsquo;t neglect the team&rsquo;s offensive line, committing to keep one of the team&rsquo;s biggest strengths a strength.<br />
&ldquo;That&rsquo;s the engine for us, and so I don&rsquo;t care how good we ever get on the offensive line, that one right there is too important for not onl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-still-seeking-veteran-offensive-lineman/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-still-seeking-veteran-offensive-lineman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Do you approve of Brad Holmes’ approach to free agency?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eric Seals / USA TODAY NETWORK Now that we&rsquo;ve heard Brad Holmes talk about his free agency. do you approve of his strategy for the Detroit Lions in 2025?To say that the Detroit Lions actions in free agency drew mixed reviews from fans would probably be an understatement. While it was pretty easy to understand what the Lions were doing&mdash;saving money for upcoming extensions while focusing on bringing back players they like and trust&mdash;not everyone agreed with the philosophy. Some ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-do-you-approve-of-brad-holmes-approach-to-free-agency/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-do-you-approve-of-brad-holmes-approach-to-free-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[POD Community Mock: With the 4th pick, the Patriots select...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Christopher Hook/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images With the 4th pick in the Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft, the New England Patriots select...The New England Patriots are in full rebuild mode. With new head coach Mike Vrabel back in Foxborough, the Patriots went crazy in free agency in an effort to build a dynasty once again. They certainly have a lot of new faces in town, but if they are truly going to reclaim their spot atop the AFC East, they&rsquo;re going to need to start dra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-with-the-4th-pick-the-patriots-select/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-with-the-4th-pick-the-patriots-select/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Cominsky retires from NFL, cites medical reasons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images &ldquo;The Commish&rdquo; is calling it a career as injuries are forcing him into an early retirement. After six years in the NFL&mdash;-and most recent three with the Detroit Lions&mdash;defensive lineman John Cominsky is medically retiring from the NFL. He announced the news on social media.<br />
Cominsky was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft, playing in 27 games (starting one) over his first three seasons in the league. In 2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/john-cominsky-retires-from-nfl-cites-medical-reasons/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/john-cominsky-retires-from-nfl-cites-medical-reasons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL Draft: Skill position fits for Detroit Lions on all 3 days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images We start our 2025 Detroit Lions draft preview with a sneaky depth need among the skill groups. The owners&rsquo; meetings mark the final leg of news for the NFL before the calendar truly flips completely towards the NFL Draft, so now is as good of a time as any to start our NFL draft preview series. This marks the first of four podcasts we will do on the Detroit Lions and their draft needs.<br />
With a high-powered offense, it might be silly to talk about the Lions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-draft-skill-position-fits-for-detroit-lions-on-all-3-days/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-draft-skill-position-fits-for-detroit-lions-on-all-3-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions still keeping in touch with Za’Darius Smith’s agent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images The Detroit Lions released Za&rsquo;Darius Smith due to his cost, but Brad Holmes appears open to a reunion at a lower price. One of the players, unfortunately, lost in the fold of the Detroit Lions&rsquo; modest approach to free agency was defensive end Za&rsquo;Darius Smith. Despite offering 4.0 sacks and 36 pressures in eight games for the Lions after Detroit traded for him at the deadline, Smith was cut earlier this offseason before his option bonus kick]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-still-keeping-in-touch-with-zadarius-smiths-agent/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-still-keeping-in-touch-with-zadarius-smiths-agent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions GM Brad Holmes offers challenge to 2 third-year players]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Detroit Lions general manager had a message and a challenge for both Hendon Hooker and Brodric Martin.While Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has had a stellar resume when it comes to his four draft classes, two third-round picks from the 2023 NFL Draft stand out as rare question marks: quarterback Hendon Hooker and defensive tackle Brodric Martin. While both picks were made with long-term improvements in mind&mdash;both were clear developmental prosp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-gm-brad-holmes-offers-challenge-to-2-third-year-players/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-gm-brad-holmes-offers-challenge-to-2-third-year-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions GM Brad Holmes explains why team didn’t spend much in free agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Lions GM Brad Holmes explained why the team was not interested in spending a ton of money in free agency this year.During his media session at the NFL owners meetings, it&rsquo;s clear Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes wanted to convey a message to fans about their modest free agency period over the last month.&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t know if I was as clear as I could have been at the combine, but I tried to kind of let our fans know that we were not going]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-gm-brad-holmes-explains-why-team-didnt-spend-much-in-free-agency/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-gm-brad-holmes-explains-why-team-didnt-spend-much-in-free-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jameson Williams expected to get 5th-year option, but future beyond is unclear]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Lions GM Brad Holmes made it clear the team intends to pick up Jameson Williams&rsquo; 5th-year option, but his future beyond 2026 is unclear. Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes made it pretty clear his intentions are to activate the fifth-year rookie option for receiver Jameson Williams.<br />
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s heading that way, that we&rsquo;re, you know, most likely gonna be doing that,&rdquo; Holmes said Monday at the NFL owners meetings in Florida. &ldqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/jameson-williams-expected-to-get-5th-year-option-but-future-beyond-is-unclear/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/jameson-williams-expected-to-get-5th-year-option-but-future-beyond-is-unclear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Glenn: Detroit Lions getting ‘man’s man‘ in D.J. Reed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images Jets head coach Aaron Glenn had some very positive thingsto say about the new Detroit Lions cornerback.Aaron Glenn and cornerback D.J. Reed just missed crossing paths in New York, as they headed in opposite directions this offseason. Reed, a former Jets cornerback, signed a three-year, $48 million contract with the Detroit Lions in the team&rsquo;s biggest free agency move since Brad Holmes took over in 2021. Glenn, the former Lions defensive coordinator, took]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/aaron-glenn-detroit-lions-getting-mans-man-in-dj-reed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/aaron-glenn-detroit-lions-getting-mans-man-in-dj-reed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kalif Raymond takes pay cut, restructure—eliminating 2026 cap hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images Kalif Raymond sees his 2025 guarantees double as he helps the Detroit Lions eliminate a 2026 cap hit. The Detroit Lions and wide receiver/punt returner Kalif Raymond have agreed to a contract restructuring that has benefits for both parties.<br />
Over his first five seasons as a professional, Raymond bounced around practice squads and active rosters of multiple teams. Then in 2021, he signed with the Lions during this regime's first season in Detroit. Not only]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/kalif-raymond-takes-pay-cut-restructureeliminating-2026-cap-hit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/kalif-raymond-takes-pay-cut-restructureeliminating-2026-cap-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[POD Community Mock: With the third pick, the Giants select...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images With the third pick in the POD Community Mock Draft, the New York Giants select...On the surface, the New York Giants look like a team primed to take a quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft. While they did sign Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston this offseason, neither of them fix the Giants&rsquo; long-term problem at the position that has persisted ever since Eli Manning retired.But in the 2025 Pride of Detroit Community Draft, the board has not fallen favorabl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-with-the-third-pick-the-giants-select/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-with-the-third-pick-the-giants-select/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discussion: What is your opinion of NFL mock drafts?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images It&rsquo;s NFL mock draft season, as we&rsquo;re a month away from the actual event. Is it all just a waste of time or did you enjoy all of the mocks?With the 2025 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft underway, it marks the fast-approaching date that is the NFL Draft. While us readers and writers do not call the shots on draft day, mock drafts are an avenue that many utilize to put themselves in the shoes of general managers.<br />
In the end, it is just fantasy,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/discussion-what-is-your-opinion-of-nfl-mock-drafts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/discussion-what-is-your-opinion-of-nfl-mock-drafts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[POD Community Mock: With the 2nd pick, the Browns select...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images With the second pick in the 2025 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft, the Cleveland Browns select...One quarterback is off the board in our 2025 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft. The Tennessee Titans have predictably taken Cam Ward off the board.So what do the Cleveland Browns do?Their quarterback situation has been a mess longer than many of you have been alive, but every other passer in this draft class comes with significant questions. Will Cleveland pivo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-with-the-2nd-pick-the-browns-select/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-with-the-2nd-pick-the-browns-select/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[POD Community Mock: With the 1st overall pick, the Titans select...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Our 2025 NFL Community Mock Draft kicks off with an expected pick from the Tennessee Titans.The 2025 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft kicks off with the Tennessee Titans on the clock. As of now, there doesn&rsquo;t appear to be too much mystery surrounding their pick. As for right now, Fanduel Sportsbook has Miami quarterback Cam Ward as the heavy favorite to be the first overall pick (-1350). The next best odds are Penn State pass rusher Abdul Carter, who]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-with-the-1st-overall-pick-the-titans-select/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pod-community-mock-with-the-1st-overall-pick-the-titans-select/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: What was the Lions’ worst draft pick under Brad Holmes?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images After looking at his best draft picks, time to look at the worst Detroit Lions picks under Brad Holmes.On Saturday, we talked about the best Detroit Lions draft picks under general manager Brad Holmes. It was a difficult conversation to have, because there are so many great answers. I landed on Amon-Ra St. Brown based on talent and what round he was taken (fourth), but plenty of you made strong cases for Penei Sewell, Aidan Hutchinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, Kerby Joseph,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-was-the-lions-worst-draft-pick-under-brad-holmes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-was-the-lions-worst-draft-pick-under-brad-holmes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you guess this Lions specialist in today’s in-5 trivia game?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think you can figure out which Lions player we&rsquo;re talking about? You&rsquo;ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We&rsquo;re back for another day of the Pride of Detroit in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you&rsquo;re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Pride of Detroit in-5 gameIf you can&rsquo;t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this gam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-lions-specialist-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-lions-specialist-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: What is the best Lions draft pick of the Brad Holmes era?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Maximilian Haupt/picture alliance via Getty Images A look back at Brad Holmes&rsquo; best draft picks as Detroit Lions GM. The final day of the 2025 NFL Draft is exactly four weeks away. Over the next month, we&rsquo;ll be writing, analyzing, and talking about that weekend, dissecting possibilities and players that may intrigue the Detroit Lions. Heck, that process really started weeks&mdash;if not months&mdash;ago.But before we get to that exciting weekend, let&rsquo;s take a moment an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-is-the-best-lions-draft-pick-of-the-brad-holmes-era/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-is-the-best-lions-draft-pick-of-the-brad-holmes-era/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions Mock Draft Roundup 9.0: Could a non-lineman tempt the Lions?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brett Davis-Imagn Images Taking a closer look at the prospects from the 2025 NFL Draft that have been projected to the Detroit Lions over the past week. We&rsquo;re less than a month away from the 2025 NFL Draft and while many beat writers are honing in on who their teams may select, draft analysts are starting to get a bit squirrelly.This is the time of the year when things typically begin to narrow down, but of the 37 mock drafts we explored, 16 prospects were repeated from last week and an ad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-mock-draft-roundup-90-could-a-non-lineman-tempt-the-lions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-mock-draft-roundup-90-could-a-non-lineman-tempt-the-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions re-sign veteran offensive lineman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have re-signed offensive guard Kayode Awosika.The Detroit Lions have announced that they have re-signed veteran interior offensive lineman Kayode Awosika to an undisclosed contract. Awosika was scheduled to be a restricted free agent, but the Lions elected to forego that option and instead signed him to a new contract.<br />
After spending his rookie season with the Eagles, Awosika joined Philadelphia&rsquo;s practice squad in his second year as a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-re-sign-veteran-offensive-lineman/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 21:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-re-sign-veteran-offensive-lineman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Jake Bates reflects on jump from UFL to NFL as Michigan Panthers open season Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images Spring football returns to Ford Field. As the Michigan Panthers prepare for their season opener this Sunday, former star kicker turned Detroit Lion Jake Bates is throwing his support behind the UFL.ESPN&rsquo;s Eric Woodyard put together a great look back on Bates&rsquo; journey from the UFL, or United Football League, to the NFL.&ldquo;That league did for me what it&rsquo;s built for,&rdquo; Bates said, per Woodyard. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s built to give people a stage and I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-jake-bates-reflects-on-jump-from-ufl-to-nfl-as-michigan-panthers-open-season-sunday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 17:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-jake-bates-reflects-on-jump-from-ufl-to-nfl-as-michigan-panthers-open-season-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions extend partnership with Ford Field beyond next decade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images The Detroit Lions&rsquo; home will remain named &ldquo;Ford Field&rdquo; until at least 2036.The Detroit Lions and Ford Motor Company have extended their partnership with Ford Field through the 2036 season, the team announced on Friday.&ldquo;Renewing our relationship with Ford Motor Company has always been a top priority for us,&rdquo; Lions president and CEO Rod Wood said in an official statement. &ldquo;Ford was an integral partner in our move back to downtown]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-extend-partnership-with-ford-field-beyond-next-decade/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 16:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-extend-partnership-with-ford-field-beyond-next-decade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Questions: Breaking down Rock Ya-Sin’s strengths, weaknesses during time with Colts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Detroit Lions bolstered their secondary by signing veteran cornerback Rock Ya-Sin. We spoke with Colts expert Chris Shepherd to break down his strengths, weaknesses, and how he might fit in Detroit&rsquo;s defense. As the free agency craze reached its lull, the Detroit Lions continued to build out their depth in the secondary by signing veteran cornerback Rock Ya-Sin, who most recently played for the San Francisco 49ers in 2024. A forme]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/5-questions-breaking-down-rock-ya-sins-strengths-weaknesses-during-time-with-colts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/5-questions-breaking-down-rock-ya-sins-strengths-weaknesses-during-time-with-colts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: How do you feel about the Lions not playing overseas in 2025?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images What are your thoughts on the Lions putting off their overseas trip for at least another season? With the NFL&rsquo;s push towards making football and even more global game, it is only a matter of time until the Detroit Lions make their way overseas for a regular season matchup. However, we can safely say that trip will not be taking place in 2025, with NFL executive vice president of player health and safety Jeff Miller noting that the league will have seven i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-how-do-you-feel-about-the-lions-not-playing-overseas-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-how-do-you-feel-about-the-lions-not-playing-overseas-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions LB Alex Anzalone reminds everyone how unique his skillset is]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Detroit Lions LB Alex Anzalone was arguably the best NFL linebacker when it came to this aspect of the game.It&rsquo;s no secret that the Detroit Lions like to play man coverage a lot&mdash;arguably more than any other team. Typically that discussion is surrounded around the type of cornerbacks the Lions deploy, but don&rsquo;t forget that linebacker play is also a big part of that gameplan. Our own Al Karsten pointed out that fact on Twitter, noticing that Li]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-lb-alex-anzalone-reminds-everyone-how-unique-his-skillset-is/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-lb-alex-anzalone-reminds-everyone-how-unique-his-skillset-is/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you guess this Lions lineman in today’s in-5 trivia game?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think you can figure out which Lions player we&rsquo;re talking about? You&rsquo;ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We&rsquo;re back for another day of the Pride of Detroit in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you&rsquo;re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Pride of Detroit in-5 gameIf you can&rsquo;t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this gam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-lions-lineman-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-lions-lineman-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Detroit Lions WR reunites with Aaron Glenn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Former Lions WR Josh Reynolds will be reunited with Aaron Glenn as a New York Jet. Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds is reuniting with former Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn. Per several reports, Reynolds is signing a one-year deal with the New York Jets on a contract with $2.75 million guaranteed and worth up to $5 million.Reynolds was a key part of Detroit&rsquo;s rise under general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell. The Lion]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/former-detroit-lions-wr-reunites-with-aaron-glenn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/former-detroit-lions-wr-reunites-with-aaron-glenn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What new contract details say about 6 Lions free agent signings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images New contract details are out, and it gives a look into how much the Detroit Lions value some of their free agent signings.The next batch of Detroit Lions contract details are in, and they offer a little more perspective on the team&rsquo;s overall roster and the chances these players end up making an impact on the 2025 season. By looking at overall contract terms&mdash;and more specifically, guaranteed money&mdash;you can get a sense whether these players will]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/what-new-contract-details-say-about-6-lions-free-agent-signings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/what-new-contract-details-say-about-6-lions-free-agent-signings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Are you still in favor of the new, dynamic NFL kickoff rules?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFL is trying to make the &ldquo;dynamic&rdquo; kickoff a permanent rule change. Are you in favor of that?Last year, the NFL made a drastic change to the kickoff. In an effort to increase the amount of returns while keeping the play as safe as possible, they adopted a complicated new kickoff that had been trial run in the XFL.They found some success, but not as much as they wanted. Kickoff returns went from 21.8% in 2023 to just 32.8%. By the end of the season, many teams were not bothering]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-are-you-still-in-favor-of-the-new-dynamic-nfl-kickoff-rules/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-are-you-still-in-favor-of-the-new-dynamic-nfl-kickoff-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Potential Lions draft pick scouting report: Arkansas DE Landon Jackson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images Film observations for Arkansas DE Landon Jackson&mdash;a potential Detroit Lions target in the 2025 NFL Draft.With the NFL Draft fast approaching, I&rsquo;m breaking down potential Detroit Lions draft prospects. Landon Jackson has the prototypical look of a Lions defensive end, carries the leadership pedigree as a two-time Arkansas captain, and, based on film study, could be a strong complementary piece opposite Aidan Hutchinson. Below are my observations on Jackson&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/potential-lions-draft-pick-scouting-report-arkansas-de-landon-jackson/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/potential-lions-draft-pick-scouting-report-arkansas-de-landon-jackson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ESPN analyst believes Detroit Lions have had top-5 offseason, free agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Al Pereira/Getty Images The Detroit Lions may not have made a ton of splashy free agency moves, but one ESPN writer believes they&rsquo;ve been savvy with their spending.The Detroit Lions haven&rsquo;t made a ton of free agency &ldquo;winners&rdquo; lists this offseason because of their modest spendings. They have only signed seven external free agents this offseason&mdash;only one of whom got a deal longer than a single year or averaged over $4 million a season. Those &ldquo;winners&rd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/espn-analyst-believes-detroit-lions-have-had-top-5-offseason-free-agency/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/espn-analyst-believes-detroit-lions-have-had-top-5-offseason-free-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Should the Lions trade up or down in the first round of the NFL Draft?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The Detroit Lions have shown they&rsquo;re not afraid to trade up in the past. Will that continue in 2025?Brad Holmes and the Detroit Lions have made one thing clear through this regime&rsquo;s tenure: if they like a guy, they&rsquo;re not afraid to pay up to get him. The Lions paid a pretty penny to move up 20(!) spots in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft to get Jameson Williams. Then, in 2024, the Lions moved up five spots to snag Terrion Arnold in front of the recor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-should-the-lions-trade-up-or-down-in-the-first-round-of-the-nfl-draft/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-should-the-lions-trade-up-or-down-in-the-first-round-of-the-nfl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you guess this versatile Lion in today’s in-5 trivia game?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think you can figure out which Lions player we&rsquo;re talking about? You&rsquo;ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We&rsquo;re back for another day of the Pride of Detroit in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you&rsquo;re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Pride of Detroit in-5 gameIf you can&rsquo;t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this gam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-versatile-lion-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-versatile-lion-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video: Breaking down most common Lions picks in NFL mock drafts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Meko and Morgan are back on the Pride of Detroit YouTube channel, breaking down the latest batch of NFL mock drafts from around the internet. Meko Scott and I (Morgan Cannon) are back on the Pride of Detroit YouTube channel, breaking down the latest mock drafts from around the internet, and what we think of who experts are mocking to the Detroit Lions.We begin by discussing where we think the value is in this particular class, and why the trenches may be where]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-breaking-down-most-common-lions-picks-in-nfl-mock-drafts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-breaking-down-most-common-lions-picks-in-nfl-mock-drafts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions News: PFF believes Detroit had top-5 value free agent signing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images PFF continues to praise the Detroit Lions for one particular free agency move.The Detroit Lions may not have been recognized for many splashy signings in free agency this year, but PFF is impressed with at least one low-cost move they made.Re-signing Levi Onwuzurike to a one-year, $4 million contract made their list of the top five best value signings in 2025 NFL free agency.&ldquo;The Lions get Onwuzurike back on a one-year, &ldquo;prove it&rdquo; deal, as past]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-news-pff-believes-detroit-had-top-5-value-free-agent-signing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-news-pff-believes-detroit-had-top-5-value-free-agent-signing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sam LaPorta on ‘hurt’ of losing Ben Johnson, first impressions of John Morton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta shared his thoughts about losing Ben Johnson, and his first meeting with new OC John Morton.Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is down in Mexico this week for the NFLPA Classic Golf Tournament, and Kay Adams caught up with him for a five-minute conversation. While the interview was a lot about the tournament and friendly rivalries with tight ends like Packers&rsquo; Tucker Kraft, LaPorta did give a little insight into Detroit&rsquo;s change]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/sam-laporta-on-hurt-of-losing-ben-johnson-first-impressions-of-john-morton/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/sam-laporta-on-hurt-of-losing-ben-johnson-first-impressions-of-john-morton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft: Pairings, deadlines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our 2025 POD Community Mock Draft is underway! Here is everyone who is participating.Our 2025 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft is underway! From now until draft day, members of our comment section will represent all 32 teams in the draft, allowing our community to run their own collective mock! It&rsquo;s also an opportunity for those members to write their own articles explaining their first round picks. Our own Erik Schlitt will represent the Detroit Lions.Over the past week, I&rsquo;ve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-pride-of-detroit-community-mock-draft-pairings-deadlines/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 15:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-pride-of-detroit-community-mock-draft-pairings-deadlines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions roster construction: How Detroit is spending cap space on defense]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Breaking down how the Detroit Lions are utilizing their cap space for their 2025 defensive players.On Monday, we looked at the Detroit Lions&rsquo; positional spending on offense. It came as little surprise that the Lions were spending a lot on offense&mdash;particularly at the running back and offensive line positions.Now it&rsquo;s time to look at the defense. Detroit has been criticized both locally and nationally for not addressing this]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-roster-construction-how-detroit-is-spending-cap-space-on-defense/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-roster-construction-how-detroit-is-spending-cap-space-on-defense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: What is an underrated Lions need for the 2025 NFL Draft?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images What is a Detroit Lions&rsquo; long-term need that not enough people are talkinga bout?Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has often conveyed the message that they don&rsquo;t approach the NFL Draft with needs in mind. Their primary goal is to get good football players, and then figure out how they can fit within their overall plans after. That strategy certainly seems to have worked thus far, as Holmes&rsquo; drafting history over the past four]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-is-an-underrated-lions-need-for-the-2025-nfl-draft/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-is-an-underrated-lions-need-for-the-2025-nfl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Derrick Barnes’, D.J. Reed’s contracts are identically structured]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Derrick Barnes&rsquo; and D.J. Reed&rsquo;s new contracts with the Detroit Lions share something in common. Here&rsquo;s what... and why.Last week, we broke down the contract of Detroit Lions free agent addition D.J. Reed. It was notable because it was structured a little differently than we&rsquo;ve seen in previous Lions contracts. Most notably, instead of Reed having a high salary in the final season of his three-year contract, the Lions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/why-derrick-barnes-dj-reeds-contracts-are-identically-structured/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 20:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/why-derrick-barnes-dj-reeds-contracts-are-identically-structured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Detroit Lions’ best, worst, most surprising free agency moves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images Breaking down our favorite, least favorite, and most head-scratching moves for the Detroit Lions in 2025 free agency.The Detroit Lions didn&rsquo;t have the most active free agency, but what they did is still worth parsing through. What positions the Lions did and didn&rsquo;t focus on are worth exploring, and how they subverted our expectations needs to be explained.<br />
So on this week&rsquo;s PODcast, we recapped Lions free agency by handing out some]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/the-detroit-lions-best-worst-most-surprising-free-agency-moves/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/the-detroit-lions-best-worst-most-surprising-free-agency-moves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions roster construction: How Detroit is spending cap space on offense]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Breaking down how the Detroit Lions are utilizing their cap space for their 2025 offensive players.With free agency nearing its close, it&rsquo;s time to take inventory on the Detroit Lions and how they have constructed their 2025 roster. One way to do that is to look at the depth chart and players currently under contract. Erik Schlitt has you covered with our 2025 contract tracker here.<br />
Another way to do that is to look at how the Lions are spending their cappe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-roster-construction-how-detroit-is-spending-cap-space-on-offense/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-roster-construction-how-detroit-is-spending-cap-space-on-offense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Have the Lions gotten better or worse in free agency?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images With most of free agency over, it&rsquo;s time to assess the Detroit Lions&rsquo; roster movement.Is it enough?<br />
That is the question at the forefront of every Lions fan entering the 2025 season. The Detroit Lions went 15-2, but still fell short of the title game. With the calendar flipped, many viewed free agency as the time for Detroit to restock and reload. Not only was the bar set high with 15 wins, but they still need to overcome that heartbreaking playoff l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-have-the-lions-gotten-better-or-worse-in-free-agency/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-have-the-lions-gotten-better-or-worse-in-free-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your daily Lions trivia game, Monday edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think you can figure out which Lions player we&rsquo;re talking about? You&rsquo;ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We&rsquo;re back for another day of the Pride of Detroit in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you&rsquo;re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Pride of Detroit in-5 gameIf you can&rsquo;t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this gam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/your-daily-lions-trivia-game-monday-edition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/your-daily-lions-trivia-game-monday-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Former NFL player thinks CB Terrion Arnold is due for a big year 2 jump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Former NFL player Brian Baldinger breaks down film to show why he believes Lions&rsquo; cornerback Terrion Arnold is due for a big jump in his second year as a pro. By most accounts, Detroit Lions&rsquo; cornerback Terrion Arnold had a bit of an up-and-down rookie season. And in most instances, that is to be expected for cornerbacks cutting their teeth in the NFL. After all, it is one of the most difficult positions to make the college-to-pro transition, with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-former-nfl-player-thinks-cb-terrion-arnold-is-due-for-a-big-year-2-jump/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2025 16:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-former-nfl-player-thinks-cb-terrion-arnold-is-due-for-a-big-year-2-jump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tim Patrick contract details: Another big bargain for Detroit Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Breaking down Tim Patrick&rsquo;s new contract with the Detroit Lions, and how team friendly it s.Last year, the Detroit Lions struggled to find their third starting wide receiver in training camp. The battle between Antoine Green, Donovan Peoples-Jones, and Daurice Fountain bore no fruit, leaving Detroit scrambling to find an answer among other team&rsquo;s cuts.<br />
That&rsquo;s when the had former Broncos receiver Tim Patrick fall into their lap, and it couldn&rsq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/tim-patrick-contract-details-another-big-bargain-for-detroit-lions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/tim-patrick-contract-details-another-big-bargain-for-detroit-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Did the Lions improve their cornerback room?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kara Durrette/Getty Images The Detroit Lions made three notable changes in their cornerback room. Were they improvements/The Detroit Lions did not make a ton of changes when it came to free agency. It&rsquo;s clear Lions general manager Brad Holmes&rsquo; primary objective was to keep as much of the team together as possible. Including tenders, futures signings and re-signings, the Lions retained a total of 29 players, while only seven have signed with another team right now.When it com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-did-the-lions-improve-their-cornerback-room/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-did-the-lions-improve-their-cornerback-room/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Do you want the Lions to play on opening night in 2025?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images Would you want the Lions to play the Eagles on the NFL&rsquo;s opening night? It seems like forever ago now when the Detroit Lions beat the Kansas City Chiefs to open up the 2023 season. The Lions were fresh off a strong finish in 2022 where they ended the season on a 6-2 run, and the Chiefs were celebrating their latest Super Bowl championship.The Lions ended up spoiling Kansas City&rsquo;s evening, and the image of Brian Branch returning an intercep]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-do-you-want-the-lions-to-play-on-opening-night-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Mar 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-do-you-want-the-lions-to-play-on-opening-night-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions mock draft roundup 8.0: Focus stays in the trenches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images Taking a closer look at the prospects from the 2025 NFL Draft that have been projected to the Detroit Lions over the past week. With NFL free agency slowing down and rosters filling up, mock drafts are shifting gears to provide a more informed look at where teams stand heading into the 2025 NFL Draft.While this certainly narrows the focus for several teams, that's not the case for the Detroit Lions. With the Lions' roster in such good shape and a general manager who d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-mock-draft-roundup-80-focus-stays-in-the-trenches/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-mock-draft-roundup-80-focus-stays-in-the-trenches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions adding another veteran CB and Detroit native]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kara Durrette/Getty Images The Detroit Lions are adding another solid veteran cornerback in former Eagle Avonte Maddox.The Detroit Lions aren&rsquo;t done adding to their cornerback room. After signing both Rock Ya-Sin and Khalil Dorsey on Thursday, the Lions have reportedly signed veteran cornerback Avonte Maddox, as well.<br />
Maddox was drafted in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft and has spent all seven seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles. Over that time he has primarily spent his time comp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-adding-another-veteran-cb-and-detroit-native/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 18:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-adding-another-veteran-cb-and-detroit-native/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO: Should the Lions offer Jameson Williams a contract extension?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images Meko and Morgan are back on the Pride of Detroit YouTube channel, discussing whether or not the Lions should re-sign Lions&rsquo; wide receiver Jameson Williams when the time comes. Meko Scott and I (Morgan Cannon) are back on the Pride of Detroit YouTube channel, discussing more about the salary cap, including whether or not the Detroit Lions should re-sign wide receiver Jameson Williams after the 2025 season.We discuss the Lions&rsquo; core group of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-should-the-lions-offer-jameson-williams-a-contract-extension/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-should-the-lions-offer-jameson-williams-a-contract-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pride of Detroit’s 2025 NFL Community Mock Draft sign-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our commenter-run 2025 NFL mock draft begins next week! Here&rsquo;s how to sign up and be a part of it!The Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft is back for the 2025 offseason! It&rsquo;s an opportunity for you the reader to participate in a site-wide mock draft that will start soon and carry us to the actual 2025 NFL Draft on April 24.Every year, we select the most well-behaved and active members from our Pride of Detroit comment section to represent all 32 teams for a collective two-round mo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pride-of-detroits-2025-nfl-community-mock-draft-sign-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pride-of-detroits-2025-nfl-community-mock-draft-sign-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions mailbag: Will Detroit eventually have to trade away talent?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images The Detroit Lions may have to make some tough roster decisions ahead. Does that eventually mean trading away talent?It&rsquo;s not easy having an abundance of talent in the NFL. In the salary cap era, the league has purposely tried to make it hard for one team to hoard all of the talent, even if that team managed to find those players all on their own through the draft. It&rsquo;s only a matter of time before teams have to make tough decisions on talented playe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-mailbag-will-detroit-eventually-have-to-trade-away-talent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-mailbag-will-detroit-eventually-have-to-trade-away-talent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Questions: Roy Lopez’s workload is key to success with Detroit Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images Roy Lopez brings the kind of assignment-sound accountability that the Detroit Lions covet, but how can they get the most out of their newest defensive lineman? In the thick of free agency, the Detroit Lions signed Roy Lopez, a defensive lineman formerly of the Arizona Cardinals. After learning a bit more about Lopez, it came as no surprise the Lions coveted a tough, high-motor player with a strong track record in the trenches. Lopez has proven himself as a stout r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/5-questions-roy-lopezs-workload-is-key-to-success-with-detroit-lions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/5-questions-roy-lopezs-workload-is-key-to-success-with-detroit-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Which Detroit Lions player is the biggest bargain?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Looking at the best bargains on the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2025 roster.In order to manage a salary cap, NFL general managers have to wage a balance between paying their highly-talented players and finding meaningful contributors at a discounted rate. That&rsquo;s what makes free agency a difficult journey for many teams. Yes, there are talented players out there, but can they fit within your budget?The easiest way to find manageable contracts is through the cost]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-detroit-lions-player-is-the-biggest-bargain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-detroit-lions-player-is-the-biggest-bargain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions re-sign ‘incredible’ special teams cornerback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Bailey Hillesheim/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Lions return a key special teams starter and depth player at cornerback. The Detroit Lions are bringing back cornerback Khalil Dorsey. The team announced on Thursday he has re-signed for the 2025 season, but did not offer any contract details.Dorsey entered the league in 2020 as an undrafted prospect with the Baltimore Ravens. After a couple of years in Baltimore, Dorsey eventually found his way onto the Lions&rsquo; practice squad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-re-sign-incredible-special-teams-cornerback/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 21:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-re-sign-incredible-special-teams-cornerback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Detroit Lions signing former 2nd-round cornerback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images The Detroit Lions are adding veteran cornerback depth with former second-round pick Rock Ya-Sin.The Detroit Lions are reportedly adding some cornerback depth in free agency. Per Mike Garafolo, former San Francisco 49ers corner Rock Ya-Sin has agreed to a deal with the Lions. No contract terms were immediately available.Ya-Sin entered the NFL as the Indianapolis Colts&rsquo; second-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. He played for three years with the Colts, appe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-detroit-lions-signing-former-2nd-round-cornerback/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 19:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-detroit-lions-signing-former-2nd-round-cornerback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions CB D.J. Reed contract details: Everything you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Breaking down all the details of D.J. Reed&rsquo;s contract with the Detroit Lions.The numbers for D.J. Reed&rsquo;s three-year, $48 million contract are finally in, and they are pretty much on par with the originally reported numbers. Indeed, the full value of the deal is $48 million and the reported $32 million guaranteed is accurate.However, there are a couple of interesting nuances to the deal and the structure gives us some insight into how the Detroit Lio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-cb-dj-reed-contract-details-everything-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-cb-dj-reed-contract-details-everything-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions News: What people are saying about the Lions proposed rule changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Detroit&rsquo;s three rule change proposals have created some buzz. Once again the Detroit Lions are in the mix to make some changes in the NFL with three rule proposals.<br />
Jeremy&rsquo;s got a breakdown here to check out first, but a basic overview: one rule would get rid of automatic first downs on illegal contact and defensive holding penalties. Another rule would change playoff seeding to be based on regular-season records &mdash; division winners wouldn&rsquo;t automati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-news-what-people-are-saying-about-the-lions-proposed-rule-changes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-news-what-people-are-saying-about-the-lions-proposed-rule-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle Allen contract breakdown: Deal gives insight into Lions backup QB situation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images A deeper look at Kyle Allen&rsquo;s contract with the Detroit Lions and what it says about Hendon Hooker and the backup QB situation.When Kyle Allen signed with the Detroit Lions, it caused a bit of a scuttlebutt regarding the team&rsquo;s backup quarterback situation. Are the Lions unhappy with Hendon Hooker&rsquo;s progress or did Detroit simply want a veteran quarterback in the room&mdash;something they have lacked when Teddy Bridgewater has been away?Well, t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/kyle-allen-contract-breakdown-deal-gives-insight-into-lions-backup-qb-situation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/kyle-allen-contract-breakdown-deal-gives-insight-into-lions-backup-qb-situation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[POLL: Which Detroit Lions rule proposals do you agree with?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images The Detroit Lions proposed three new rule changes for 2025. We debate which ones we like and don&rsquo;t.On Wednesday, the NFL revealed all the team-submitted rule proposals for the 2025 season, and no team submitted more proposals than the Detroit Lions. That has become a more common trend in the NFL, as the Lions have annually offered rule changes since the new regime took over in 2021.This year&rsquo;s offerings are some pretty significant changes.<br />
They want]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/poll-which-detroit-lions-rule-proposals-do-you-agree-with/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/poll-which-detroit-lions-rule-proposals-do-you-agree-with/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your daily Lions trivia game, Thursday edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think you can figure out which Lions player we&rsquo;re talking about? You&rsquo;ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We&rsquo;re back for another day of the Pride of Detroit in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you&rsquo;re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Pride of Detroit in-5 gameIf you can&rsquo;t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this gam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/your-daily-lions-trivia-game-thursday-edition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/your-daily-lions-trivia-game-thursday-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Detroit Lions re-signing another veteran DL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The Detroit Lions are re-signing Al-Quadin Muhammad, as they continue to fill out their defensive end room.The Detroit Lions continue to bring back contributors from the 2024 season. The latest, per ESPN&rsquo;s Adam Schefter, is defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad, who is re-signing with Detroit on a one-year deal. No additional terms were immediately made available.Muhammad was one of Detroit&rsquo;s many mid-season additions on defense. Originally signed to th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-detroit-lions-re-signing-another-veteran-dl/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 22:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-detroit-lions-re-signing-another-veteran-dl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions propose 3 rule changes, including major playoff-seeding fix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images The Detroit Lions proposed 3 rules for the 2025 season, including a drastic change to playoff seeding.The NFL owners meetings are at the end of the month in Florida, which will give teams their first opportunity to vote on rule changes for the 2025 season. As they have in previous years, the Detroit Lions are active again in proposing new rules for the season ahead. Detroit has three new rules they hope to get passed this offseason.<br />
1. Eliminate automatic first]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-propose-3-rule-changes-including-major-playoff-seeding-fix/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 17:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-propose-3-rule-changes-including-major-playoff-seeding-fix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions QB Jared Goff to star in season 2 of “Quarterback” Netflix series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images Netflix is bringing back Quarterback for a second season, with Lions QB Jared Goff as one of three players who will be featured. Netflix is bringing back Quarterback for a second season, and this time it&rsquo;ll be a must-watch for Detroit Lions fans: QB Jared Goff is one of three players whose 2024 seasons will be featured. The show provides behind-the-scenes looks into both the personal and professional lives of its stars.<br />
In its first season, the show followed Chief]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-qb-jared-goff-to-star-in-season-2-of-quarterback-netflix-series/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 16:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-qb-jared-goff-to-star-in-season-2-of-quarterback-netflix-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Which Lions free agent signing will make the most impact?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images The Lions didn&rsquo;t make many splash signings, but each acquisition has a clear-cut role. The Detroit Lions didn&rsquo;t make too big of a splash in the initial waves of free agency. Over a week in, they&rsquo;ve only signed five players, only one or (arguably) two of whom can be considered splash signings in D.J. Reed and Roy Lopez. The Lions have opted for quality over quantity, signing guys who will have very well-defined roles. Reed steps into the CB1 spot,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-lions-free-agent-signing-will-make-the-most-impact/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-lions-free-agent-signing-will-make-the-most-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[D.J. Reed once urged Jets to draft a Detroit Lions Pro Bowler]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images D.J. Reed once pleaded with Robert Saleh to draft Brian Branch, but the New York Jets didn&rsquo;t listen.New Detroit Lions cornerback D.J. Reed may have a future in college scouting in him.During a one-on-one interview with DetroitLions.com&rsquo;s Dannie Rogers, Reed told an interesting story about his time with the New York Jets. A fan of the college game, one player caught his eye heading into the 2023 NFL Draft: Alabama defensive back Brian Branch.&ldquo;I&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/dj-reed-once-urged-jets-to-draft-a-detroit-lions-pro-bowler/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/dj-reed-once-urged-jets-to-draft-a-detroit-lions-pro-bowler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL mock drafts: Kiper, Jeremiah offer different fixes to Lions’ pass rush]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by John Adams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Daniel Jeremiah and Mel Kiper Jr. went about fixing the Detroit Lions&rsquo; pass rush in very different ways in their latest NFL mock drafts.Attention is starting to shift from free agency to the NFL Draft, and for every team in the NFL&mdash;all of which have a first-round pick&mdash;that brings excitement of landing young, cheap talent.For Detroit Lions fans, this year&rsquo;s class is especially exciting, because even general manager Brad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-mock-drafts-kiper-jeremiah-offer-different-fixes-to-lions-pass-rush/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 13:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-mock-drafts-kiper-jeremiah-offer-different-fixes-to-lions-pass-rush/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your daily Lions trivia game, Wednesday edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think you can figure out which Lions player we&rsquo;re talking about? You&rsquo;ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We&rsquo;re back for another day of the Pride of Detroit in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you&rsquo;re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Pride of Detroit in-5 gameIf you can&rsquo;t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this gam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/your-daily-lions-trivia-game-wednesday-edition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/your-daily-lions-trivia-game-wednesday-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions re-sign another defensive line reserve]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have re-signed veteran DL Pat O&rsquo;Connor.The Detroit Lions announced on Tuesday they have re-signed defensive lineman Pat O&rsquo;Connor. Originally a Lions seventh-round pick in 2017, O&rsquo;Connor returned to Detroit last year after spending seven seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.<br />
O&rsquo;Connor, 31, signed with Detroit in the middle of training camp last season, and while he didn&rsquo;t make the original 53-man roster, it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-re-sign-another-defensive-line-reserve/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 21:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-re-sign-another-defensive-line-reserve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions News: Meet the team trainer of 45 years who just retired]]></title><description><![CDATA[JULIAN H. GONZALEZ, DETROIT FREE PRESS Take a trip down memory lane with Detroit Lions athletic trainer Joe Recknagel. Between free agency and the looming NFL draft just over a month away, most of our Detroit Lions-centric reading involves the future.<br />
That&rsquo;s why I thought you&rsquo;d enjoy taking a break and checking out a profile on Joe Recknagel &mdash; an athletic trainer for the Lions for a whopping 45 years.<br />
After being with the Lions since a 1977 summer internship, Recknagel finally]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-news-meet-the-team-trainer-of-45-years-who-just-retired/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-news-meet-the-team-trainer-of-45-years-who-just-retired/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions free agency grade: Grant Stuard creates stiff competition in LB room]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Breaking down the Detroit Lions&rsquo; free agent signing of LB Grant Stuard. I held off on giving the Detroit Lions&rsquo; signing of linebacker Grant Stuard an immediate free agency grade because there were no known contract terms other than it was a fully guaranteed deal. Without those terms, it was hard to know how committed they were to Stuard, and it was impossible to know what kind of value they were getting.<br />
This week, it was revealed Stuard&rsquo;s de]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-free-agency-grade-grant-stuard-creates-stiff-competition-in-lb-room/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-free-agency-grade-grant-stuard-creates-stiff-competition-in-lb-room/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions free agency grade: Grant Stuard creates stiff companion in LB room]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Breaking down the Detroit Lions&rsquo; free agent signing of LB Grant Stuard. I held off on giving the Detroit Lions&rsquo; signing of linebacker Grant Stuard an immediate free agency grade because there were no known contract terms other than it was a fully guaranteed deal. Without those terms, it was hard to know how committed they were to Stuard, and it was impossible to know what kind of value they were getting.<br />
This week, it was revealed Stuard&rsquo;s de]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-free-agency-grade-grant-stuard-creates-stiff-companion-in-lb-room/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-free-agency-grade-grant-stuard-creates-stiff-companion-in-lb-room/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions to re-sign veteran tight end]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Detroit Lions TE Shane Zylstra is re-signing with the team once again.The Detroit Lions continue to take care of their own in free agency. Per his agency, tight end Shane Zylstra has agreed to terms to re-sign with the Lions for 2025. At this point, there are no contract terms available.Zylstra, a converted tight end, has been with the Lions since 2021. Often bouncing between the active roster and the practice squad, the 28-year-old tight end has played in 29]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-to-re-sign-veteran-tight-end/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-to-re-sign-veteran-tight-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Vikings signing former Detroit Lions 1st-round pick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Al Pereira/Getty Images Former Lions first-round pick Jeff Okudah is back in the NFC North after agreeing to terms with the Vikings.Jeff Okudah is back in the NFC North.<br />
According to ESPN&rsquo;s Adam Schefter, Okudah has reached a one-year agreement with the Minnesota Vikings in free agency. Terms beyond that have not been made public.<br />
Okudah was the third overall selection in the 2020 NFL Draft. Unfortunately for Okudah, it didn&rsquo;t work out with the Detroit Lions. His rookie seas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/minnesota-vikings-signing-former-detroit-lions-1st-round-pick/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 16:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/minnesota-vikings-signing-former-detroit-lions-1st-round-pick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO: Why the Lions haven’t signed another EDGE defender yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Meko and Morgan are back on the Pride of Detroit YouTube channel, discussing the Lions approach thus far to free agency, the edge position discourse, as well as the offseason as a whole.Meko Scott and I (Morgan Cannon) are back on the Pride of Detroit YouTube channel, discussing how the offseason has shaken out so far, why fans may be a bit misguided with some of their frustrations concerning the edge position, and what the Detroit Lions still need to address]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-why-the-lions-havent-signed-another-edge-defender-yet/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-why-the-lions-havent-signed-another-edge-defender-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 best defensive end free agents remaining for Detroit Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images A look at the best defensive end/edge defenders remaining in free agency for the Detroit Lions.It remains to be seen whether the Detroit Lions will add to their pass rush with another signing of a defensive end, but it&rsquo;s clear that fans want another one. It&rsquo;s a fair thing to want, as Detroit&rsquo;s pass rush undeniably struggled last year toward the end of last year. At that point, the Lions were missing Aidan Hutchinson, Marcus Davenport, Derr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/5-best-defensive-end-free-agents-remaining-for-detroit-lions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/5-best-defensive-end-free-agents-remaining-for-detroit-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Which remaining Lions free agents should the team re-sign?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A look at the remaining Detroit Lions free agents and which the team should consider re-signing.With the first few waves of free agency beyond us now, all that is mostly remaining are minor depth signings for each team. Sure, there are still some big names like Von Miller, Calais Campbell, Teven Jenkins, and Charles Omenihu out there, but most moves made from here on out will address each team&rsquo;s depth.<br />
For the Detroit Lions, that ofte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-remaining-lions-free-agents-should-the-team-re-sign/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-remaining-lions-free-agents-should-the-team-re-sign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your daily Lions trivia game, Tuesday edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think you can figure out which Lions player we&rsquo;re talking about? You&rsquo;ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We&rsquo;re back for another day of the Pride of Detroit in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you&rsquo;re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Pride of Detroit in-5 gameIf you can&rsquo;t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this gam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/your-daily-lions-trivia-game-tuesday-edition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/your-daily-lions-trivia-game-tuesday-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you guess this Lions wide receiver in today’s in-5 trivia game?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think you can figure out which Lions player we&rsquo;re talking about? You&rsquo;ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We&rsquo;re back for another day of the Pride of Detroit in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you&rsquo;re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Pride of Detroit in-5 gameIf you can&rsquo;t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this gam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-lions-wide-receiver-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-lions-wide-receiver-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions re-sign depth defensive end]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Detroit Lions announced they have re-signed Mitchell Agude, who provides some depth at defensive end.The Detroit Lions announced on Monday that they have re-signed defensive end Mitchell Agude.The news is a mild surprise because Agude was an exclusive rights free agent at the beginning of the year. That means the Lions had the option to tender him, and Agude would only have two options: sign the minimum-salary one-year deal or sit out the entire]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-re-sign-depth-defensive-end/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 21:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-re-sign-depth-defensive-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions free agent contract details: Roy Lopez, Grant Stuard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images A full breakdown of the finances for Detroit Lions free agency signings Roy Lopez and Grant Stuard.It&rsquo;s always important not to overreact to initial contract terms when it comes to NFL free agency. With most news breaking via NFL agents, they tend to present the contracts with misleading numbers to boost the perceived value.<br />
Two more contract details are in for the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2025 free agency class, and&mdash;again&mdash;some numbers were a bi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-free-agent-contract-details-roy-lopez-grant-stuard/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-free-agent-contract-details-roy-lopez-grant-stuard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Were the Lions aggressive enough in free agency?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images The PODcast breaks down the Detroit Lions&rsquo; first week in free agency and answer some bigger questions.The Detroit Lions have watched the first week of free agency go by and made a good number of signings and re-signings. Regardless of the roster assembled, a sentiment has appeared among a contingent of fans that there is something just not there. Something picking at the back of the brain, something missing.<br />
Of course, there&rsquo;s always a demand for hu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/were-the-lions-aggressive-enough-in-free-agency/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/were-the-lions-aggressive-enough-in-free-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL free agency grades: What national analysts think of Detroit Lions moves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images A look at what national analysts think about the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2025 free agency moves so far.Sometimes a little perspective is good for the soul. While Detroit Lions fans have offered their opinions on how they have approached free agency for the past week, sometimes they (myself included) can be a little too narrow-focused. It&rsquo;s easy to get caught up in your own problem and not see how it compares to everyone else&rsquo;s.<br />
So while national free a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-free-agency-grades-what-national-analysts-think-of-detroit-lions-moves/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-free-agency-grades-what-national-analysts-think-of-detroit-lions-moves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Projecting how the Lions will fill their remaining 24 spots on their 90-man roster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eric Seals / USA TODAY NETWORK Looking back at the past four offseason to project how the final spots on the Lions 2025 roster may be constructed. As the Detroit Lions head into the second week of the 2025 free agency period, they have 66 players under contract, leaving 24 open spots on their 90-man roster. To see how the Lions might fill those final roster spots, we looked back at the Lions' last four offseasons of roster building in Detroit.<br />
The Lions currently hold seven draft picks and have]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/projecting-how-the-lions-will-fill-their-remaining-24-spots-on-their-90-man-roster/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/projecting-how-the-lions-will-fill-their-remaining-24-spots-on-their-90-man-roster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Is there a deal the Lions should have made in free agency?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images What move in NFL free agency should the Detroit Lions have tried to make?The first wave of NFL free agency is done, and while a few more moves will surely trickle in over the coming weeks, many eyes will turn to the NFL Draft. Yet before we turn the page too quickly, let us examine the week of contracts. The Detroit Lions made a fair number of signings, from internal re-signings to new starters to depth pieces. However, free agency is not just about]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-is-there-a-deal-the-lions-should-have-made-in-free-agency/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-is-there-a-deal-the-lions-should-have-made-in-free-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you guess this Lions fullback in today’s in-5 trivia game?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think you can figure out which Lions player we&rsquo;re talking about? You&rsquo;ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We&rsquo;re back for another day of the Pride of Detroit in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you&rsquo;re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Pride of Detroit in-5 gameIf you can&rsquo;t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this gam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-lions-fullback-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-lions-fullback-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: D.J. Reed coming to Detroit in pursuit of a Lombardi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News wrote about Lions cornerback D.J. Reed and his pursuit of a Super Bowl.Seven years may not seem like a long time ago for most people, but in terms of football-time, it is an eternity. For the Detroit Lions&rsquo; newly-signed cornerback D.J. Reed, it may seem like a lifetime ago in some ways, and just yesterday in others.<br />
Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News wrote about how Reed uses memories from early in his football career to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-dj-reed-coming-to-detroit-in-pursuit-of-a-lombardi/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-dj-reed-coming-to-detroit-in-pursuit-of-a-lombardi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Lions CB D.J. Reed eager to mentor ‘All-Pro type’ Terrion Arnold]]></title><description><![CDATA[DJ Reed developed a &lsquo;deliberate process&rsquo; to his game, and now he&rsquo;s eager to share it with the Detroit Lions&rsquo; young cornerbacks room.When it comes to things that new Detroit Lions cornerback D.J. Reed is hoping to bring to his new team, the veteran said most things cornerbacks would. He&rsquo;s eager to cover, loves playing man-to-man, and in true Detroit Lions fashion&mdash;he wants to get his nose dirty in the run game, as well.<br />
&ldquo;Most corners don&rsquo;t want to t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/new-lions-cb-dj-reed-eager-to-mentor-all-pro-type-terrion-arnold/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/new-lions-cb-dj-reed-eager-to-mentor-all-pro-type-terrion-arnold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions mock draft roundup 7.0: Tons of EDGE options await]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by John Adams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Taking a closer look at the prospects from the 2025 NFL Draft that have been projected to the Detroit Lions over the past week. This is a slightly unusual edition of the Detroit Lions Mock Draft Roundup, as the 2025 free agency period kicked off in the middle of the week. As a result, some mock drafts were published ahead of all the action, while others were published with some information on the teams' updated rosters.<br />
Surprisingly, there wer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-mock-draft-roundup-70-tons-of-edge-options-await/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-mock-draft-roundup-70-tons-of-edge-options-await/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your daily Lions trivia game, Sunday edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think you can figure out which Lions player we&rsquo;re talking about? You&rsquo;ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We&rsquo;re back for another day of the Pride of Detroit in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you&rsquo;re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Pride of Detroit in-5 gameIf you can&rsquo;t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this gam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/your-daily-lions-trivia-game-sunday-edition/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/your-daily-lions-trivia-game-sunday-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you guess this Lions tight end in today’s in-5 trivia game?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think you can figure out which Lions player we&rsquo;re talking about? You&rsquo;ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We&rsquo;re back for another day of the Pride of Detroit in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you&rsquo;re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Pride of Detroit in-5 gameIf you can&rsquo;t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this gam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-lions-tight-end-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-lions-tight-end-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: What’s 1 remaining move the Lions need to make?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images What is one remaining free agency move the Detroit Lions need to make?The first&mdash;and arguably second&mdash;waves of free agency are basically done by this point. It may have only been a week since free agency opened up, but the NFL moves quickly. Most of the big name players are off the board, and teams have filled up a big part of their 90-man rosters.<br />
But just because the top targets are gone doesn&rsquo;t mean teams can&rsquo;t up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-whats-1-remaining-move-the-lions-need-to-make/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2025 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-whats-1-remaining-move-the-lions-need-to-make/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions film breakdown: What D.J. Reed will bring to the defense]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Breaking down the All-22 film of D.J. Reed&rsquo;s 2024 season and looking at what he will be bringing to the Lions&rsquo; secondary. In their first major offseason acquisition of 2025, the Detroit Lions signed free agent cornerback D.J. Reed to a three-year contract worth up to $48 million. Following the departure of cornerback Carlton Davis III to the New England Patriots, Reed should take over a starting outside cornerback job for the Lions in 2025 and beyo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-film-breakdown-what-dj-reed-will-bring-to-the-defense/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-film-breakdown-what-dj-reed-will-bring-to-the-defense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Is Hendon Hooker’s job as Lions backup QB actually in danger?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images Does the signing of Kyle Allen suggest Hendon Hooker&rsquo;s job as backup Detroit Lions quarterback is in danger?Late on Thursday night, the Detroit Lions came to an agreement with free agent quarterback Kyle Allen, and on Friday his signing became official.Admittedly, the signing caught me off guard, as the Lions already had three quarterbacks under contract: Jared Goff, Hendon Hooker, and Jake Fromm. Detroit has carried both three and four quarterb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-is-hendon-hookers-job-as-lions-backup-qb-actually-in-danger/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Mar 2025 13:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-is-hendon-hookers-job-as-lions-backup-qb-actually-in-danger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your daily Lions trivia game, Saturday edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think you can figure out which Lions player we&rsquo;re talking about? You&rsquo;ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We&rsquo;re back for another day of the Pride of Detroit in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you&rsquo;re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Pride of Detroit in-5 gameIf you can&rsquo;t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this gam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/your-daily-lions-trivia-game-saturday-edition/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/your-daily-lions-trivia-game-saturday-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you guess this Lions defensive end in today’s in-5 trivia game?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think you can figure out which Lions player we&rsquo;re talking about? You&rsquo;ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We&rsquo;re back for another day of the Pride of Detroit in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you&rsquo;re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Pride of Detroit in-5 gameIf you can&rsquo;t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this gam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-lions-defensive-end-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-lions-defensive-end-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions signing new tight end from Jets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Al Pereira/Getty Images The Detroit Lions are signing a big, physical tight end in free agency with four years of experience.According to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, the Detroit Lions are signing tight end Kenny Yeboah to a one-year deal.Yeboah has been in the NFL for four years after splitting his college career at Temple and Ole Miss. He went undrafted in 2021 and has spent all four seasons with the New York Jets. Over that time he has played in 33 games and made two start]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-signing-new-tight-end-from-jets/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Mar 2025 00:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-signing-new-tight-end-from-jets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Levi Onwuzurike contract details: Lions offer guarantees, plenty of incentives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions&rsquo; contract for Levi Onwuzurike is smaller than reported, but features a good chunk of guaranteed money and incentives.When the numbers came in for Levi Onwuzurike&rsquo;s re-signing with the Detroit Lions, it was shocking to some. A one-year, $5.5 million deal seemed low for a young defensive tackle who appeared to put a major injury behind him and was just hitting its stride.<br />
Now the details of Onwuzurike&rsquo;s contract are out (on Ov]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/levi-onwuzurike-contract-details-lions-offer-guarantees-plenty-of-incentives/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/levi-onwuzurike-contract-details-lions-offer-guarantees-plenty-of-incentives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tim Patrick signing analysis: Where Detroit Lions’ WR room stands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images The Lions retaining Tim Patrick was likely one of the easiest decisions of the offseason. The Detroit Lions continue to add and re-sign players to their roster, with the latest news being the return of wide receiver Tim Patrick on a one-year deal that could reach &ldquo;up to&rdquo; $4 million. Let&rsquo;s take a look at how Patrick&rsquo;s re-signing will impact the Lions roster now and in the future.<br />
Origin story<br />
Undrafted in 2017, Patrick spent his rookie camp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/tim-patrick-signing-analysis-where-detroit-lions-wr-room-stands/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 19:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/tim-patrick-signing-analysis-where-detroit-lions-wr-room-stands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions re-sign WR Tim Patrick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images The Detroit Lions are bringing back Tim Patrick, their reliable veteran wide receiver on a one-year deal.On Thursday afternoon, free agent wide receiver Tim Patrick posted to his Instagram story a shirt with the words, &ldquo;I ONLY WANT TO WORK WITH THE LIONS&rdquo; on it. It was unclear if this was wishful thinking on Patrick&rsquo;s part or a sign that the Detroit Lions had agreed upon a re-signing with the veteran receiver.On Friday, Lions announced they h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-re-sign-wr-tim-patrick/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 16:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-re-sign-wr-tim-patrick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Jared Goff seeking life lessons from playoff exits: It ‘eats you alive’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images The Lions QB is still looking for meaning in their string of heartbreaking playoff losses. Everything happens for a reason. What doesn&rsquo;t kill you makes you stronger. There are no mistakes, just lessons.<br />
Some may call them cliches, others find truth in phrases like these. Over on the Glue Guys Podcast, Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff said he&rsquo;s still searching for potential life lessons from the team&rsquo;s Super Bowl dreams crushed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-jared-goff-seeking-life-lessons-from-playoff-exits-it-eats-you-alive/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-jared-goff-seeking-life-lessons-from-playoff-exits-it-eats-you-alive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open Thread: Which Lions free agency move has been your favorite so far?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Al Pereira/Getty Images It&rsquo;s still really early in free agency, but which Lions move has been your favorite so far? We are still just days into the 2025 NFL offseason, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean there is any shortage of news around the league. The legal tampering period opened up earlier this week, and since then, there has been a ton of player movement&mdash;both via trade and free agency.On the Detroit Lions front, things have been a bit quieter, which is to be expected when a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-lions-free-agency-move-has-been-your-favorite-so-far/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-lions-free-agency-move-has-been-your-favorite-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Lions LB Grant Stuard drops inspiring bible verse to describe his game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Jack Gorman/Getty Images Grant Stuard&rsquo;s inspiring story and tenacious attitude are great fits for the Detroit Lions.New Detroit Lions linebacker Grant Stuard life has not exactly been a fairy tale. As detailed by The Athletic&rsquo;s Zac Keefer, he battled through a tough childhood. His father was in and out of jail, and his mother was battling a crippling drug addiction throughout his adolescence. In short, his personal life was chaotic and out of his own control.<br />
Football create]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/new-lions-lb-grant-stuard-drops-inspiring-bible-verse-to-describe-his-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/new-lions-lb-grant-stuard-drops-inspiring-bible-verse-to-describe-his-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free agency grades: Levi Onwuzurike re-signing Lions’ best move so far]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Why the Detroit Lions&rsquo; re-signing of Levi Onwuzurike is the team&rsquo;s best free agency move thus far.For many&mdash;myself included&mdash;it appeared Detroit Lions defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike had played his way out of Detroit in 2024. I mean that as a compliment, as Onwuzurike had a career year, tying the team lead with 45 pressures, and&mdash;more importantly&mdash;playing an entire season without even thinking about the back injury that robbed h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/free-agency-grades-levi-onwuzurike-re-signing-lions-best-move-so-far/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/free-agency-grades-levi-onwuzurike-re-signing-lions-best-move-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your daily Lions trivia game, Friday edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think you can figure out which Lions player we&rsquo;re talking about? You&rsquo;ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We&rsquo;re back for another day of the Pride of Detroit in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you&rsquo;re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Pride of Detroit in-5 gameIf you can&rsquo;t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this gam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/your-daily-lions-trivia-game-friday-edition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/your-daily-lions-trivia-game-friday-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you guess this Lions kicker in today’s in-5 trivia game?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think you can figure out which Lions player we&rsquo;re talking about? You&rsquo;ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We&rsquo;re back for another day of the Pride of Detroit in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you&rsquo;re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Pride of Detroit in-5 gameIf you can&rsquo;t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this gam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-lions-kicker-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-lions-kicker-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Detroit Lions adding veteran quarterback in free agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images The Detroit Lions&rsquo; backup quarterback situation just got a little more interesting after agreeing to terms with Kyle Allen in free agency.According to a report from Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, the Detroit Lions are adding veteran quarterback Kyle Allen. They have agreed to terms with the 29-year-old passer, but none of those details are out yet.<br />
Allen went undrafted in 2018, and has since bounced around five different franchises. He spent two years, with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-detroit-lions-adding-veteran-quarterback-in-free-agency/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 02:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-detroit-lions-adding-veteran-quarterback-in-free-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roy Lopez embracing Detroit Lions’ legacy of hard work, passion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free agent signing Roy Lopez admires what it means to be a Detroit Lion, and is eager to learn from his teammates.It&rsquo;s still odd to hear the words come from an outside, but the Detroit Lions are a national brand for fans and players.In his first press conference as a member of the Lions, free agent signing Roy Lopez mentioned that much of the appeal of signing in Detroit was to be a part of their stellar reputation.&ldquo;The whole league, the whole country knows what the Detroit Lions st]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/roy-lopez-embracing-detroit-lions-legacy-of-hard-work-passion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 22:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/roy-lopez-embracing-detroit-lions-legacy-of-hard-work-passion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grant Stuard signing analysis: Tenacious special teamer, linebacker depth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Bryan Bennett/Getty Images The addition of Grant Stuard should provide the Lions with a linebacker that fits the mold of a core special teamer. The Detroit Lions have spent a good portion of their offseason molding their linebacker core, re-signing six defenders and adding one from outside the organization. The new face in the linebacker locker room will be Grant Stuard, formerly of the Colts, who signed a one-year deal with Detroit on the first official day of free agency.<br />
Let&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/grant-stuard-signing-analysis-tenacious-special-teamer-linebacker-depth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 21:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/grant-stuard-signing-analysis-tenacious-special-teamer-linebacker-depth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One stat shows how Levi Onwzurike re-signing was a STEAL for Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images The Detroit Lions got an incredible deal on the re-signing of DT Levi Onwuzurike.One of the biggest questions facing the Detroit Lions this free agency was whether they would be able to retain 2021 second-round pick Levi Onwuzurike. With the 27-year-old defender coming off his best season and the defensive tackle market skyrocketing, many projections had Onwuzurike commanding $10-15 million a year&mdash;which would almost certainly be outside of Detroit&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/one-stat-shows-how-levi-onwzurike-re-signing-was-a-steal-for-lions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 18:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/one-stat-shows-how-levi-onwzurike-re-signing-was-a-steal-for-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 Questions: Jets insider weighs in on D.J. Reed’s strengths, weaknesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images D.J. Reed was a key piece of the Jets&rsquo; defense, but why did he leave&mdash;and what makes him a perfect fit for the Lions? When the Detroit Lions agreed to terms with cornerback D.J. Reed, they didn&rsquo;t just add another piece to the secondary&mdash;they landed a proven playmaker with the kind of competitive attitude this team values. But what exactly are the Lions getting in Reed? How was he viewed in New York, and why did he ultimately leave the New York Jet]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/6-questions-jets-insider-weighs-in-on-dj-reeds-strengths-weaknesses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/6-questions-jets-insider-weighs-in-on-dj-reeds-strengths-weaknesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Levi Onwuzurike re-signing gives Detroit Lions tons of versatility on DL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images The re-signing of Levi Onwuzurike gives the Lions incredible freedom to mold their defensive line in a variety of ways. With the NFL 2025 free agency underway, the Detroit Lions continue to add depth on the defensive side of the ball. On the first day of the league new year, the Lions re-signed defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike to a one-year, reportedly $5.5 million contract.<br />
Let&rsquo;s take a look at how this signing will impact the Lions roster n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/levi-onwuzurike-re-signing-gives-detroit-lions-tons-of-versatility-on-dl/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/levi-onwuzurike-re-signing-gives-detroit-lions-tons-of-versatility-on-dl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking down Roy Lopez’s roster impact on Detroit Lions’ DT room]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images Signing a reserve nose tackle doesn&rsquo;t move the neddle for a lot of fans, but Roy lopez may be exactly what the Lions need. With the NFL officially turning the page to 2025, free agency is open, and the Detroit Lions are strategically making moves to improve their roster. Adding depth on the defensive line was a logical place to invest during free agency, and the Lions did just that by re-signing Levi Onwuzurike and signing Roy Lopez away from the Cardinals.W]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/breaking-down-roy-lopezs-roster-impact-on-detroit-lions-dt-room/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/breaking-down-roy-lopezs-roster-impact-on-detroit-lions-dt-room/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Detroit Lions lose another veteran CB in free agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have lost one of their primary depth options at cornerback.Former Detroit Lions cornerback Kindle Vildor is headed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to a report from ESPN&rsquo;s Adam Schefter. He&rsquo;s signing a one-year deal, but there are no more public details on the deal.<br />
Vildor has spent the last two years with the Lions, offering up much needed veteran experience in a relatively young room. While likely signed for depth purposes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-detroit-lions-lose-another-veteran-cb-in-free-agency/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 13:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-detroit-lions-lose-another-veteran-cb-in-free-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions reportedly tender 2 ERFAs, let 2 walk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The Detroit Lions are bringing back two ERFAs, but are opting to let another two hit free agency.The Detroit Lions have reportedly tendered two exclusive rights free agents (ERFAs), but are letting the other two walk. Per Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, the Lions have tendered interior offensive linemen Michael Niese and linebacker Trevor Nowaske, but they are letting offensive lineman Connor Galvin and defensive end Mitchell Agude hit free agency.ERFA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-reportedly-tender-2-erfas-let-2-walk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-reportedly-tender-2-erfas-let-2-walk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 advanced stats that prove D.J. Reed is a huge addition for Detroit Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Here are four advanced statistics that stood out about the Lions newest cornerback, D.J. Reed. Typically during the season, we&rsquo;re sorting and scanning spreadsheets with the best of &lsquo;em to find numbers that help us further explain what we&rsquo;re seeing out on the field. What better way to get to learn about D.J. Reed, the Detroit Lions big addition on the first day of the league&rsquo;s tampering period, than to dig into some of those numbers?<br />
Here]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/4-advanced-stats-that-prove-dj-reed-is-a-huge-addition-for-detroit-lions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 12:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/4-advanced-stats-that-prove-dj-reed-is-a-huge-addition-for-detroit-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you guess this Lions quarterback in today’s in-5 trivia game?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think you can figure out which Lions player we&rsquo;re talking about? You&rsquo;ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We&rsquo;re back for another day of the Pride of Detroit in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you&rsquo;re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.<br />
Today&rsquo;s Pride of Detroit in-5 gameIf you can&rsquo;t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this gam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-lions-quarterback-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-lions-quarterback-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Colts writers, fans are saying about Lions adding Grant Stuard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images A look at what Colts fans and writers are saying about the Detroit Lions adding Grant Stuard free agency. Amidst a somewhat chaotic first day of the NFL new league year, the Detroit Lions came out with yet another free agent, special teams linebacker addition. Detroit has reportedly agreed to terms with former Colts linebacker Grant Stuard.<br />
With the now-official release of Jalen Reeves-Maybin, Stuard appears to potentially be the next in line to step in a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/what-colts-writers-fans-are-saying-about-lions-adding-grant-stuard/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/what-colts-writers-fans-are-saying-about-lions-adding-grant-stuard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions reportedly lose G Kevin Zeitler to Titans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have lost a full-time starter on their offensive line to free agency.The Detroit Lions will have a new right guard in 2025. According to ESPN&rsquo;s Adam Schefter, Kevin Zeitler is signing a one-year, $9 million deal with the Tennessee Titans after spending just one season with Detroit.Last year, the Lions signed Zeitler to a one-year, $6 million contract, so this is a significant raise for the former Pro Bowl offensive lineman. Zeitler step]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-reportedly-lose-g-kevin-zeitler-to-titans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 22:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-reportedly-lose-g-kevin-zeitler-to-titans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free agency news: Detroit Lions adding another special team linebacker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The Detroit Lions are reportedly signing Grant Stuard to a one-year, fully guaranteed deal.The Detroit Lions certainly have themselves a type, and that type is a special team linebacker. On Wednesday, NFL insider Aaron Wilson announced that the Lions have agreed to terms with former Colts linebacker Grant Stuard. Per Wilson, it&rsquo;s a fully guaranteed contract, but there are no specific terms.Originally a seventh-round pick (Mr. Irrelevant) for the Tampa Ba]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/free-agency-news-detroit-lions-adding-another-special-team-linebacker/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 21:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/free-agency-news-detroit-lions-adding-another-special-team-linebacker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions re-signing Levi Onwuzurike to prove-it deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions are bringing back DT Levi Onwuzurike on a short, team-friendly deal.According to NFL Network&rsquo;s Ian Rapoport, the Detroit Lions are re-signing defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike to a 1-year $5.5 million contract extension.<br />
Onwuzurike was drafted by the Lions in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft (the first of the Brad Holmes/Dan Campbell regime) with high expectations. Unfortunately, Onwuzurike was plagued by a back injury during his]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-re-signing-levi-onwuzurike-to-prove-it-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 21:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-re-signing-levi-onwuzurike-to-prove-it-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions free agency news: Detroit to re-sign RB Craig Reynolds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images The Lions are reportedly bringing back RB Craig Reynolds on a one-year free agency deal.The Detroit Lions continue to take care of their own in free agency. According to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, the Lions are expected to re-sign running back Craig Reynolds to a one-year deal. Reynolds was a restricted free agent, but the Lions did not tender him. Instead, he became an unrestricted free agent at the start of the league year on Wednesday, but he i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-free-agency-news-detroit-to-re-sign-rb-craig-reynolds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 21:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-free-agency-news-detroit-to-re-sign-rb-craig-reynolds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final 2025 salary cap adjustments give Lions more cap space]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Resetting the Lions salary cap ahead of the start of the 2025 NFL New Year. The NFLPA announced the final salary cap adjustments for each NFL team as they head into the 2025 league new year. With the last step to finalize the salary cap completed, the Detroit Lions end up with even more spending room than previously anticipated.<br />
To fully understand how much spending money an NFL team has in any given year, you need to understand the three components that factor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/final-2025-salary-cap-adjustments-give-lions-more-cap-space/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/final-2025-salary-cap-adjustments-give-lions-more-cap-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions S Kerby Joseph earned 1 of the biggest performance-based bonuses in 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images Lions safety Kerby Joseph received nearly a $1 million bonus from the NFL based on his playing time and contract.Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph is currently on an extremely team-friendly rookie contract, but the NFLPA has a rule in place that helped him get paid a little bit closer to what he&rsquo;s worth last season. Joseph earned just short of $1 million&mdash;$996,253&mdash;in bonuses thanks to a benefit called the &ldquo;Performance-Based Pay Distribution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-s-kerby-joseph-earned-1-of-the-biggest-performance-based-bonuses-in-2024/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-s-kerby-joseph-earned-1-of-the-biggest-performance-based-bonuses-in-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[List of all 7 Detroit Lions 2025 draft picks and how they were acquired]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by John Smolek/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A look at all of the 2025 Detroit Lions draft picks and how the team acquired each.On Tuesday, the NFL announced the awarding of 35 compensatory picks for the 2025 NFL Draft. The Detroit Lions were the recipient of one&mdash;the last third-round pick. Now that the compensatory picks have been given out, the 2025 NFL Draft order for all seven rounds has been set.<br />
While that order is likely to change based on agreed upon trades and trades that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/list-of-all-7-detroit-lions-2025-draft-picks-and-how-they-were-acquired/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/list-of-all-7-detroit-lions-2025-draft-picks-and-how-they-were-acquired/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions free agent grades: Roy Lopez a significant investment in run defense]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images Grading the Detroit Lions&rsquo; free agent addition of NT Roy Lopez.Late on Tuesday night, the Detroit Lions reportedly agreed to terms with former Cardinals nose tackle Roy Lopez. It&rsquo;s Detroit&rsquo;s first investment this free agency on an external defensive lineman&mdash;one of hopefully many.While it certainly isn&rsquo;t the flashiest of additions, let&rsquo;s break down Lopez&rsquo;s fit, role, and value with the Lions to give it an overall grade.Roy Lopez&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-free-agent-grades-roy-lopez-a-significant-investment-in-run-defense/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-free-agent-grades-roy-lopez-a-significant-investment-in-run-defense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Cardinals writers, fans are saying about Lions adding Roy Lopez]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Chow/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images A look at what Cardinals fans and writers are saying about the Detroit Lions adding Roy Lopez in free agency.Late on Tuesday night, it was revealed the Detroit Lions are adding nose tackle Roy Lopez on a one-year, $4.75 million contract. It&rsquo;s just the Lions&rsquo; second dip into free agency, after landing former Jets cornerback D.J. Reed on Monday. Lopez has spent four years in the NFL&mdash;two with the Houston Texans, two wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/what-cardinals-writers-fans-are-saying-about-lions-adding-roy-lopez/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/what-cardinals-writers-fans-are-saying-about-lions-adding-roy-lopez/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you guess this Lions cornerback in today’s in-5 trivia game?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think you can figure out which Lions player we&rsquo;re talking about? You&rsquo;ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! Hey Lions fans! We&rsquo;ve got a new treat for everybody. You&rsquo;ve had a chance to play our SB Nation in-5 trivia game for the past six months. Today, we&rsquo;re launching our Lions-specific game.<br />
The SB Nation version has been a general NFL game with active and retired players from all 32 teams featured. Moving forward, at Pride of Detroit you&rsq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-lions-cornerback-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-lions-cornerback-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Which Lions free agency move has been most surprising?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images We&rsquo;re two days into NFL free agency. Which move by the Lions has surprised you the most? Two days into free agency, we&rsquo;re starting to get a clearer picture of how the Detroit Lions are addressing their uncertainties heading into 2025, and more importantly, the NFL Draft next month. The Lions are letting some cornerstones of their 2024 defense walk&mdash;Carlton Davis and Za&rsquo;Darius Smith are both no longer Lions. Meanwhile, the Lions taking c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-lions-free-agency-move-has-been-most-surprising/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-lions-free-agency-move-has-been-most-surprising/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Lions to sign NT Roy Lopez to 1-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Bailey Hillesheim/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Detroit Lions have scored a second deal in free agency, inking defensive tackle Roy Lopez to a one-year deal.According to NFL Network&rsquo;s Tom Pelissero, the Detroit Lions are signing nose tackle Roy Lopez to a one-year contract worth $4.65 million.Lopez was drafted in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans and started 29 games during his first two seasons in the NFL. During 2023 training camp, Lopez was waiv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-lions-to-sign-nt-roy-lopez-to-1-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 04:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-lions-to-sign-nt-roy-lopez-to-1-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions awarded 1 compensatory pick for 2025 NFL Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images The Detroit Lions were awarded a single compensatory picks for the 2025 NFL Draft.The Detroit Lions have been awarded one compensatory pick for the 2025 NFL Draft, the league announced on Tuesday evening. The pick will be the 38th selection in the third round, or Pick 102 overall.Detroit was awarded the compensatory pick thanks to the Rooney Rule, which states if a team loses a minority coach or front office member to an NFL head coach or general manager posi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-awarded-1-compensatory-pick-for-2025-nfl-draft/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 23:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-awarded-1-compensatory-pick-for-2025-nfl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions News: St. Brown brothers say D.J. Reed takes his job seriously]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The St. Brown brothers offered some nice insight into the Detroit Lions&rsquo; big free agency signing.You&rsquo;d hope that any professional athlete takes his or her job seriously, but when it&rsquo;s one of the first things someone says about them, you&rsquo;d have to think they&rsquo;re pretty locked in.<br />
Over on the St. Brown Podcast, the brothers discussed the Detroit Lions&rsquo; big splash just a few hours into the tampering period of free agency &mdash;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-news-st-brown-brothers-say-dj-reed-takes-his-job-seriously/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-news-st-brown-brothers-say-dj-reed-takes-his-job-seriously/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derrick Barnes contract extension: Breaking down the cap hits, details]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images Breaking down Derrick Barnes&rsquo; contract deals of his three-year, $25.5 million extension in free agency.The Detroit Lions kicked off their free agency late last week with the re-signing of linebacker Derrick Barnes. It was the latest example of the team rewarding its own players, and yet another piece of evidence that Lions general manager Brad Holmes had one of the best drafts in team history back in 2021.Barnes&rsquo; deal was reported as a thr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/derrick-barnes-contract-extension-breaking-down-the-cap-hits-details/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/derrick-barnes-contract-extension-breaking-down-the-cap-hits-details/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Detroit Lions re-signing DL Myles Adams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The Lions are retaining some depth on their interior defensive line by re-signing Myles Adams. While some of the bigger defensive lineman are coming off the board in free agency, the Detroit Lions are going about re-signing their own depth players. According to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, the Lions are re-signing defensive lineman Myles Adams to a one-year deal.The Lions signed Adams to their 53-man roster off the Seahawks practice squad. Previousl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-detroit-lions-re-signing-dl-myles-adams/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-detroit-lions-re-signing-dl-myles-adams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grading the Detroit Lions’ re-signing of DE Marcus Davenport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Breaking down and grading Marcus Davenport&rsquo;s one-year deal to stay in Detroit The Detroit Lions have officially re-signed defensive end Marcus Davenport to a one-year deal worth $2.5 million plus up to $2 million in incentives. This news comes on the heels of reports that the team will be releasing veteran Za&rsquo;Darius Smith, a move that would clear $5.7 million in cap space.<br />
Davenport joined the Lions in free agency last year with the hope]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/grading-the-detroit-lions-re-signing-of-de-marcus-davenport/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/grading-the-detroit-lions-re-signing-of-de-marcus-davenport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top available NFL free agents for Detroit Lions following Day 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brett Davis-Imagn Images A look at the best remaining free agents available that the Detroit Lions should consider.Free agency may not officially start until Wednesday, but the league wasted no time once the tampering window began. While the day was flooded with new deals and trades, the Detroit Lions only made two moves: agreeing to terms with cornerback D.J. Reed and re-signing tackle Dan Skipper.<br />
While many of the top free agents for 2025 have already lined up deals with many teams, there are]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/top-available-nfl-free-agents-for-detroit-lions-following-day-1/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 13:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/top-available-nfl-free-agents-for-detroit-lions-following-day-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions lose Ifeatu Melifonwu to Dolphins in free agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions are moving on from 2021 fourth-round pick Ifeatu Melifonwu, as he is signing with the Miami Dolphins.The Detroit Lions are moving on from defensive back Ifeatu Melifonwu. According to ESPN, Melifonwu has agreed to a one-year, $4 million contract with the Miami Dolphins.With a contract that was so low in relative size, it&rsquo;s clear the Lions were ready to move on from Melifonwu after an injury-plagued career in Detroit.<br />
The Lions drafted M]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-lose-ifeatu-melifonwu-to-dolphins-in-free-agency/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 13:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-lose-ifeatu-melifonwu-to-dolphins-in-free-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Did the Lions make the right moves at cornerback?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The Lions swapped Carlton Davis for D.J. Reed in free agency. Was that the right move?The Detroit Lions really only made one move on the opening day of the NFL free agency tampering period, but it was a big one.After losing Carlton Davis to the New England Patriots, the Lions quickly shifted their plans and shortly after the Davis news dropped, they agreed to terms with former Jets cornerback D.J. Reed on a three-year deal. Reed has a lot of qualities the Lion]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-did-the-lions-make-the-right-moves-at-cornerback/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-did-the-lions-make-the-right-moves-at-cornerback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you guess this Lions running back in today’s in-5 trivia game?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think you can figure out which Lions player we&rsquo;re talking about? You&rsquo;ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! Hey Lions fans! We&rsquo;ve got a new treat for everybody. You&rsquo;ve had a chance to play our SB Nation in-5 trivia game for the past six months. Today, we&rsquo;re launching our Lions-specific game.<br />
The SB Nation version has been a general NFL game with active and retired players from all 32 teams featured. Moving forward, at Pride of Detroit you&rsq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-lions-running-back-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-lions-running-back-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Lions re-signing OT Dan Skipper to 1-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The Detroit Lions are bringing back everyone&rsquo;s favorite eligible tackle.The Detroit Lions&rsquo; most lovable, eligible offensive tackle is coming back for another season. According to ESPN&rsquo;s Jeremy Fowler, the Lions are re-signing Dan Skipper to a one-year deal. No contract details beyond that were immediately available.<br />
Skipper has been on and off the Lions roster going all the way back to 2017. However, he&rsquo;s been a more integral part of t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-lions-re-signing-ot-dan-skipper-to-1-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 02:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-lions-re-signing-ot-dan-skipper-to-1-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL free agent grades: D.J. Reed boosts Detroit Lions cornerbacks group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Al Pereira/Getty Images Grading D.J. Reed&rsquo;s reported three-year deal with the Detroit Lions in free agency.After reports suggested the Detroit Lions were targeting free-agent cornerbacks in the $12 million-per-year range &mdash;and after seeing Carlton Davis III land a $20 million-per-year deal with the Patriots&mdash;it was a bit surprising to see D.J. Reed quickly agree to terms with Detroit. Surprising, but also exciting. Landing Reed at $4 million per year less than Davis III]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-free-agent-grades-dj-reed-boosts-detroit-lions-cornerbacks-group/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-free-agent-grades-dj-reed-boosts-detroit-lions-cornerbacks-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[D.J. Reed instant analysis: Lions find high-level starter for 2025 and beyond]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images The Lions wasted no time in adding one of the top free agent corners in the 2025 cycle. Just two hours into the NFL&rsquo;s 2025 tampering period of free agency, the Detroit Lions made a splash move, agreeing to terms with Jets cornerback D.J. Reed on a reported three-year, $48 million contract. Reed is expected to take over the starting role left vacant after Carlton Davis departed for the Patriots.Let&rsquo;s take a look at how this signing will impact the Lions rost]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/dj-reed-instant-analysis-lions-find-high-level-starter-for-2025-and-beyond/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 20:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/dj-reed-instant-analysis-lions-find-high-level-starter-for-2025-and-beyond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Jets writers, fans are saying about Lions adding D.J. Reed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Here&rsquo;s what New York Jets writers and fans think about the Detroit Lions agreeing to add CB C.J. Reed in free agency.On Monday afternoon, the Detroit Lions made one of the biggest splash moves during the tampering period of free agency, agreeing to terms with former Jets cornerback D.J. Reed. It&rsquo;s reportedly a three-year, $48 million deal. While it&rsquo;s a bit surprising to see the Lions move on from one of their most beloved additions from last]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/what-jets-writers-fans-are-saying-about-lions-adding-dj-reed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 19:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/what-jets-writers-fans-are-saying-about-lions-adding-dj-reed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free agency news: Detroit Lions agree to 3-year deal with CB D.J. Reed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have reportedly agreed to terms with free agent cornerback D.J. Reed.The Detroit Lions didn&rsquo;t take long to pivot after losing cornerback Carlton Davis to free agency. According to several reports (Jordan Schultz first), the Lions are signing former Jets cornerback D.J. Reed to a three-year, $48 million contract, including $32 million guaranteed. Reed will average $16 million a year, which is less than the reported $18-20 million Davis got w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/free-agency-news-detroit-lions-agree-to-3-year-deal-with-cb-dj-reed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 18:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/free-agency-news-detroit-lions-agree-to-3-year-deal-with-cb-dj-reed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Lions losing CB Carlton Davis to Patriots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Carlton Davis is reportedly signing a massive deal with the New England Patriots.The Detroit Lions are losing cornerback Carlton Davis to free agency, according to ESPN&rsquo;s Adam Schefter. As Schefter announced on ESPN Monday afternoon, Davis is getting a three-year, $60 million with $34.5 million guaranteed.UPDATE: Per Mike Silver, the deal is more like an $18 million a year contract, with incentives that can push it to $60 million. Silver also says the Lio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-lions-losing-cb-carlton-davis-to-patriots/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 18:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-lions-losing-cb-carlton-davis-to-patriots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions free agency predictions: Who’s coming to EDGE?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Breaking down free agency moves already made by the Detroit Lions and anticipating the moves to come. Gregorian calendar new year? Chinese new year? No! No! No! I celebrate new year on the NFL&rsquo;s league calendar system. Everyone thinks I am crazy and &ldquo;Chris, that&rsquo;s impossible, nobody is going to have a drink with you at 4 pm E.T. on a variable day at March&rdquo; but that&rsquo;s a joke on them because I don&rsquo;t have]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-free-agency-predictions-whos-coming-to-edge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 17:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-free-agency-predictions-whos-coming-to-edge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Detroit Lions free agency preview: 3 safety options]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amber Searls-Imagn Images A scouting report on three free agent safeties for the Detroit Lions Despite only having one upcoming free agent at the safety position, it is still a major need for the Detroit Lions.<br />
It may not seem like an urgent need given that they have Pro Bowler Brian Branch and All-Pro Kerby Joseph, but having another starting-caliber player and some better-quality depth at the position would be very beneficial to the defense given how often they utilize three-safety subpackages]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-detroit-lions-free-agency-preview-3-safety-options/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-detroit-lions-free-agency-preview-3-safety-options/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Detroit Lions free agency news, rumor tracker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images One place with all of the Detroit Lions free agency news, rumors, and everything else you need to know.While NFL free agency is likely to get off to a speedy and exciting start, the Detroit Lions often take things slow and steady. Still, it can be hard to keep track of everything that is happening, all the players the Lions are interested in, and all of the moves Detroit has made over the span of free agency&mdash;which starts on Monday at]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-detroit-lions-free-agency-news-rumor-tracker/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-detroit-lions-free-agency-news-rumor-tracker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Discussing the Lions strategy ahead of free agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press wrote about the Lions&rsquo; plan for free agency, and how leadership is likely to stay the course.Since arriving in 2021, both general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell have had very specific ideas on how to build up the Detroit Lions into a winning organization. Now, with so much in place, some people might be expecting them to change things up with their approach.Still, as we get closer to 2025 free agency, it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-discussing-the-lions-strategy-ahead-of-free-agency/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-discussing-the-lions-strategy-ahead-of-free-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions updated 2025 depth chart: Pre-free agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Here&rsquo;s an updated look at the 2025 Detroit Lions&rsquo; depth chart ahead of the NFL free agency period. As the NFL prepares to kick off their 2025 free agency period, now is a good time to take a look at the Detroit Lions roster with an updated depth chart. This version of the Lions depth chart lists/ranks all the players but also highlights the team's current projected starters (bolded), which gives fans perspective on areas they may hope the team upgr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-updated-2025-depth-chart-pre-free-agency/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-updated-2025-depth-chart-pre-free-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ranking Detroit Lions’ top-6 needs heading into free agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images A look at the Detroit Lions&rsquo; six biggest needs as they head into 2025 NFL free agency.Happy NFL free agency tampering day! It&rsquo;s going to be a Monday filled with NFL news from start to finish when teams are allowed to negotiate with agents of players on expiring contracts and come to an agreement on new terms in a new city.<br />
While the Detroit Lions typically take a conservative approach to free agency&mdash;and that may be especially true when t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/ranking-detroit-lions-top-6-needs-heading-into-free-agency/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/ranking-detroit-lions-top-6-needs-heading-into-free-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you guess this Lions linebacker in today’s in-5 trivia game?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think you can figure out which Lions player we&rsquo;re talking about? You&rsquo;ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! Hey Lions fans! We&rsquo;ve got a new treat for everybody. You&rsquo;ve had a chance to play our SB Nation in-5 trivia game for the past six months. Today, we&rsquo;re launching our Lions-specific game.<br />
The SB Nation version has been a general NFL game with active and retired players from all 32 teams featured. Moving forward, at Pride of Detroit you&rsq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-lions-linebacker-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-lions-linebacker-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marcus Davenport contract details reveal VERY low cap hit for Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images A detailed look at Marcus Davenport&rsquo;s one-year deal with the Detroit Lions, his cap hit, and the incentives included.Many Detroit Lions fans were discouraged when they saw that the team re-signed Marcus Davenport to a deal worth up to $4.75 million. But as we pointed out in the original news article, those &ldquo;up to&rdquo; qualifiers in contracts can be highly misleading when evaluating the value of a contract, as it almost includes what is called &ldq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/marcus-davenport-contract-details-reveal-very-low-cap-hit-for-lions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/marcus-davenport-contract-details-reveal-very-low-cap-hit-for-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Did the Lions make the right decision to release Za’Darius Smith?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images The Detroit Lions are reportedly releasing Za&rsquo;Darius Smith. Was that the right move?On Sunday, word leaked that the Detroit Lions will be releasing Za&rsquo;Darius Smith. For some, it&rsquo;s a pretty big surprise given that the Lions traded for Smith at the deadline last year, and he gave Detroit some much-needed juice in their pass rush. In eight games, Smith produced 4.0 sacks and 36 pressures, according to PFF. To move on from that&mdash;wit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-did-the-lions-make-the-right-decision-to-release-zadarius-smith/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-did-the-lions-make-the-right-decision-to-release-zadarius-smith/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions CB Carlton Davis doesn’t expect to return to Detroit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kara Durrette/Getty Images Lions CB Carlton Davis told The Athletic he doesn&rsquo;t expect Detroit to offer a competitive deal in free agency.With the NFL free agency tampering period opening up on Monday at Noon ET, one Detroit Lions player is expecting to find a new home. Cornerback Carlton Davis told The Athletic that he doesn&rsquo;t expect the Lions to make a strong enough push to retain him this year.<br />
From Mike Silver:<br />
Davis fully expects to relocate, and he insists he won&rsquo;t sign un]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-cb-carlton-davis-doesnt-expect-to-return-to-detroit/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Mar 2025 23:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-cb-carlton-davis-doesnt-expect-to-return-to-detroit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Lions to release edge rusher Za’Darius Smith]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Za&rsquo;Darius Smith&rsquo;s contract proves to be too much for the Lions to move forward with. According to reports from ESPN and NFL Network (Jeremy Fowler had it first) the Detroit Lions plan to release veteran edge rusher Za&rsquo;Darius Smith. Smith, who was acquired via a trade with the Cleveland Browns last season, had a complicated contract that made retaining him less than appealing.The problem with Smith&rsquo;s contract<br />
Smith was in the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-lions-to-release-edge-rusher-zadarius-smith/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Mar 2025 20:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-lions-to-release-edge-rusher-zadarius-smith/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Myles Garrett re-signing with Browns: What it means for the Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images Myles Garrett is returning to the Browns, which has a few implications for the Detroit Lions.It was just over a month ago that defensive end Myles Garrett sent the national media into a tizzy with a public trade request. In the statement, Garrett said he want to &ldquo;compete for and win a Super Bowl,&rdquo; suggesting he didn&rsquo;t think that was possible in Cleveland. Turns out, $40 million a year is enough to change your mind.<br />
According to several reports, Gar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/myles-garrett-re-signing-with-browns-what-it-means-for-the-lions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Mar 2025 17:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/myles-garrett-re-signing-with-browns-what-it-means-for-the-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: How aggressive should the Lions be in free agency?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eric Seals / USA TODAY NETWORK The Detroit Lions are at a bit of a crossroads. Is it time to get aggressive in free agency or stay the course?The NFL offseason will kick into overdrive on Monday afternoon, with the opening of the free agency tampering period at Noon ET. Starting then, teams will be able to negotiate with agents for players who are set to become free agents. Those negotiations can turn into agreements with new players on new teams that become official on Wednesday.For fans, it&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-how-aggressive-should-the-lions-be-in-free-agency/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-how-aggressive-should-the-lions-be-in-free-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you guess this NFL linebacker in today’s in-5 trivia game?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your new daily word game obsession is here. Be one of the first people to try out our new NFL player guessing game. We&rsquo;re back for another day of the SB Nation in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you&rsquo;re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.<br />
Today&rsquo;s SB Nation in-5 gameIf you can&rsquo;t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this game article.<br />
Previous games<br />
Saturday, March]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-nfl-linebacker-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-nfl-linebacker-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marcus Davenport instant analysis: Upside, but EDGE remains need for Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Exploring the roster impact of the Detroit Lions re-signing edge rusher Marcus Davenport to a 1-year contract. As we inch closer to the 2025 NFL free agency period, the Detroit Lions continue to re-sign defenders. One day after re-signing three linebackers, NFL Network is reporting that the Lions have reached an agreement to return edge rusher Marcus Davenport to a one-year contract.<br />
Let&rsquo;s take a look at how this signing will impact the Lions roster now and in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/marcus-davenport-instant-analysis-upside-but-edge-remains-need-for-lions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2025 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/marcus-davenport-instant-analysis-upside-but-edge-remains-need-for-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions to re-sign Marcus Davenport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The Lions are reportedly bringing back edge rusher Marcus Davenport on a 1-year deal. The Detroit Lions are going to try to run it back with defensive end Marcus Davenport. According to NFL Network&rsquo;s Ian Rapoport, the Lions are re-signing Davenport to a one-year deal worth &ldquo;up to $4.75M.&rdquo;Last year, the Lions signed Davenport to a one-year deal in the hopes he would become Detroit&rsquo;s main starter opposite Aidan Hutchinson. Unfortunately,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-to-re-sign-marcus-davenport/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2025 22:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-to-re-sign-marcus-davenport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discussion: Who is the best realistic free agent target for the Detroit Lions?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Looking at the best free agent fits for the Detroit Lions in 2025.The &ldquo;legal tampering&rdquo; period of NFL free agency is nearly at hand. On Monday, March 10 at Noon ET, teams will be able to chat with agents of players who are set to become free agents on March 12 and agree to terms with those players.At this point, it&rsquo;s unclear how aggressive the Detroit Lions will be in free agency. Typically, their focus is more inward, with much of their salar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/discussion-who-is-the-best-realistic-free-agent-target-for-the-detroit-lions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2025 17:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/discussion-who-is-the-best-realistic-free-agent-target-for-the-detroit-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions teammates react to Derrick Barnes’ extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Detroit Lions teammates went to social media to congratulate Derrick Barnes on his brand-new contract.On Friday, the Detroit Lions and Derrick Barnes reportedly agreed to a three-year deal to keep the linebacker in Detroit for the foreseeable future. Ever since the Lions drafted Barnes in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, the former Purdue linebacker has been on the rise. Friday represents the culmination of a bunch of hard work Barnes put into his craf]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-teammates-react-to-derrick-barnes-extension/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2025 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-teammates-react-to-derrick-barnes-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Detroit Lions free agency preview: 3 cornerback options]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images A look at three intriguing cornerback options in free agency for the Detroit Lions.While the Detroit Lions may have just doubled down on cornerback in the 2024 NFL Draft by taking Terrion Arnold and Ennis Rakestraw, there are still a lot of question marks within that defensive back group that need answering.<br />
Starter Carlton Davis and top reserve options Kindle Vildor and Khalil Dorsey are all about to hit free agency, leaving Detroit with their two aforementione]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-detroit-lions-free-agency-preview-3-cornerback-options/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2025 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-detroit-lions-free-agency-preview-3-cornerback-options/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor declares 2nd Saturday in March “Faturday” to honor Detroit superfan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images Andy Isaac&mdash;local Detroit sports superfan&mdash;has been immortalized in Michigan with a day that will forever be known as &ldquo;Faturday.&rdquo;This week, the Detroit sports world lost Andy Isaac, a local superfan who had gained notoriety chronicling his love of food, obsession over sports, and hate for the Chicago Bears via his popular Twitter account @WorldOfIsaac. His battle with Hodgkin&rsquo;s lymphoma lasted over two decades, but on Thu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/governor-declares-2nd-saturday-in-march-faturday-to-honor-detroit-superfan/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/governor-declares-2nd-saturday-in-march-faturday-to-honor-detroit-superfan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mock draft roundup 6.0: Focus for Lions stays on the trenches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Taking a closer look at the prospects from the 2025 NFL Draft that have been projected to the Detroit Lions over the past week. With the 2025 free agency period set to kick off next week, this week&rsquo;s mock draft roundup offers Detroit Lions fans their last opportunity to check out which prospects are being mocked to the Lions before the official start of the 2025 league new year.For this week&rsquo;s exercise, we examined 40 mock drafts and saw 17 dif]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/mock-draft-roundup-60-focus-for-lions-stays-on-the-trenches/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2025 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/mock-draft-roundup-60-focus-for-lions-stays-on-the-trenches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you guess this NFL running back in today’s in-5 trivia game?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your new daily word game obsession is here. Be one of the first people to try out our new NFL player guessing game. We&rsquo;re back for another day of the SB Nation in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you&rsquo;re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.<br />
Today&rsquo;s SB Nation in-5 gameIf you can&rsquo;t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this game article.<br />
Previous games<br />
Friday, March 7]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-nfl-running-back-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-nfl-running-back-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions re-signing another special teams linebacker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions are bringing back special teams linebacker Ezekiel Turner, who joined the team in the middle of the 2024 season.The Detroit Lions spent their Friday solidifying their linebacking corps, apparently. After agreeing to a three-year deal with Derrick Barnes and a one-year deal with Anthony Pittman, the Lions are bringing back Ezekiel Turner on a one-year deal, according to NFL insider Aaron Wilson.<br />
Turner was added in the middle of the Lions&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-re-signing-another-special-teams-linebacker/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2025 01:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-re-signing-another-special-teams-linebacker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions reportedly re-signing LB Anthony Pittman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The Lions continue to fortify their linebacker room by agreeing to re-sign LB Anthony Pittman.The Detroit Lions continue to fortify their linebacker room before the start of free agency. Just hours after reports broke that the Lions are re-signing linebacker Derrick Barnes to a three-year extension, ESPN is reporting that Detroit has agreed to bring back Anthony Pittman on a one-year deal. No further terms have been revealed at the moment.<br />
UPDATE: Dave Birkett]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-reportedly-re-signing-lb-anthony-pittman/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-reportedly-re-signing-lb-anthony-pittman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open Thread: Do you approve of the Lions re-signing LB Derrick Barnes?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images What are your thoughts on the Lions&rsquo; decision to re-sign linebacker Derrick Barnes to a three-year contract? News broke Friday morning that the Detroit Lions are re-signing linebacker Derrick Barnes to a three-year, $25.5 million deal, with $16 million in guarantees.Barnes is a member of Lions general manager Brad Holmes&rsquo; inaugural draft class back in 2021, and was having a terrific start to 2024 before an unfortunate knee injury in a Week 3 win]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-do-you-approve-of-the-lions-re-signing-lb-derrick-barnes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-do-you-approve-of-the-lions-re-signing-lb-derrick-barnes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derrick Barnes re-signing gives Lions stability now, flexibility in future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports Exploring the roster impact of the Detroit Lions re-signing linebacker Derrick Barnes to a new 3-year contract. Just days before the 2025 NFL free agency period is set to begin, NFL Network has reported that the Detroit Lions have re-signed linebacker Derrick Barnes to a three-year contract extension.Let&rsquo;s take a look at how this signing will impact the Lions roster now and in the future.<br />
Origin story<br />
Barnes was originally drafted in the fourth round of the 20]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/derrick-barnes-re-signing-gives-lions-stability-now-flexibility-in-future/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 17:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/derrick-barnes-re-signing-gives-lions-stability-now-flexibility-in-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grading the Detroit Lions’ re-signing of Derrick Barnes]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Reginek-Imagn Images Breaking down the Derrick Barnes&rsquo; 3-year extension with the Detroit Lions and giving it an overall grade.On Friday, the Detroit Lions and Derrick Barnes reportedly agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $25.5 million. It&rsquo;s the first major re-signing the Lions have made this offseason, and also one of the most interesting. We knew the Lions quite fond of Barnes and his play, but given he&rsquo;s coming off a serious, season-ending injury, it was har]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/grading-the-detroit-lions-re-signing-of-derrick-barnes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 16:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/grading-the-detroit-lions-re-signing-of-derrick-barnes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions re-signing Derrick Barnes to 3-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Lions have reportedly agreed to keep linebacker Derrick Barnes around on a three-year deal.The Detroit Lions have started to take care of their own. According to Ian Rapoport, the Lions have re-signed linebacker Derrick Barnes to a three-year, $25.5 million deal, including $16 million guaranteed.It&rsquo;s a significant contract for Barnes, who the Lions drafted in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Barnes&rsquo; career started as a reserve player, but]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-re-signing-derrick-barnes-to-3-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 15:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-re-signing-derrick-barnes-to-3-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions free agency preview: 7 guards to replace Kevin Zeitler]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images A look at the top free agent guard fits for the Detroit Lions if they don&rsquo;t re-sign Kevin Zeitler.One of the bigger questions facing the Detroit Lions in free agency is whether Kevin Zeitler will return after a successful 2024 season. The Lions will likely want to bring him back for another season, but the veteran guard turns 35 on Saturday and it&rsquo;s unclear where his priorities currently lie.The Lions have almost]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-free-agency-preview-7-guards-to-replace-kevin-zeitler/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-free-agency-preview-7-guards-to-replace-kevin-zeitler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2024 Detroit Lions awards: Here are your winners!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirby Lee-Imagn Images A look at all of the winners you chose for the 2024 Detroit Lions Pride of Detroit awards.Over the past month, the Pride of Detroit community has been voting on our Detroit Lions awards for the 2024 season. While the season came to a sudden and disappointing end, it shouldn&rsquo;t completely wipe out the outstanding year several players had. This team continues to grow and compete at levels we haven&rsquo;t seen in many of our lifetimes.<br />
So congratulations to the winners]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2024-detroit-lions-awards-here-are-your-winners/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2024-detroit-lions-awards-here-are-your-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you guess this NFL kicker in today’s in-5 trivia game?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your new daily word game obsession is here. Be one of the first people to try out our new NFL player guessing game. We&rsquo;re back for another day of the SB Nation in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you&rsquo;re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.<br />
Today&rsquo;s SB Nation in-5 gameIf you can&rsquo;t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this game article.<br />
Previous games<br />
Thursday, March]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-nfl-kicker-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-nfl-kicker-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL’s 2024 sack leader given permission for trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images Bengals pass rusher Trey Hendrickson is now apparently available for a trade. Could the Detroit Lions be interested?Detroit Lions fans have fantasized all offseason about trading for the likes of a pass rusher like Myles Garrett or Maxx Crosby. Unfortunately, Crosby signed an extension with the Raiders this week, and the Browns remain adamant that Garrett&mdash;who publicly requested a trade&mdash;is not up for grabs.<br />
However, on Thursday, the 2024 NFL sack lead]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfls-2024-sack-leader-given-permission-for-trade/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 22:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfls-2024-sack-leader-given-permission-for-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rest in peace to a legend and a brother: Andy Isaac]]></title><description><![CDATA[Remembering a dear friend and an even better human being. I am not really good at this kind of thing, but I at least have to try. I know a lot of you know who Andy Isaac is. The man&rsquo;s sense of humor and sheer love of life was infectious, and those qualities are a few of the many reasons so many people gravitated to him.On top of making us all laugh on social media, he was caring, empathetic, and extremely emotionally intelligent. Always checking in with us, seeing how jobs were going, see]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/rest-in-peace-to-a-legend-and-a-brother-andy-isaac/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 21:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/rest-in-peace-to-a-legend-and-a-brother-andy-isaac/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO: Should the Lions re-sign CB Carlton Davis III?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Meko and Morgan are back on the Pride of Detroit YouTube channel, discussing how the Lions should approach re-signing cornerback Carlton Davis III, as well as other free agents set to hit the open market. Meko Scott and I (Morgan Cannon) are back on the Pride of Detroit YouTube channel, discussing the outlook for the Detroit Lions at the cornerback position with free agency set to open next week.To begin, we dive into the discourse surrounding free agent corne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-should-the-lions-re-sign-cb-carlton-davis-iii/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 19:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-should-the-lions-re-sign-cb-carlton-davis-iii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Lions free agent profile: Kayode Awosika 1 of several tough RFA decisions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Kayode Awosika is one of five Detroit Lions restricted free agents, and it&rsquo;s tough to predict his future.Our 2025 Detroit Lions free agency series has dealt only with unrestricted free agents thus far. But restricted free agency adds a new level of complication to negotiations, and there are several players who are restricted free agents who the Lions may want back.Today we focus on one of Detroit&rsquo;s depth pieces who has been a quiet, steady player]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-lions-free-agent-profile-kayode-awosika-1-of-several-tough-rfa-decisions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 15:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-lions-free-agent-profile-kayode-awosika-1-of-several-tough-rfa-decisions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions free agency preview: 11 rotational edge rushers Detroit could sign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Looking at free agent options for one of the Detroit Lions&rsquo; most pressing offseason needs.While the Detroit Lions will likely target defensive line talent in the draft, this year&rsquo;s free-agent edge class offers plenty of intriguing options. In Part 1, I highlighted 10 potential signings who could take on significant roles in Detroit&rsquo;s defensive end rotation. In Part 2, I&rsquo;ll shift the focus to players better suited for rotational roles&md]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-free-agency-preview-11-rotational-edge-rushers-detroit-could-sign/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-free-agency-preview-11-rotational-edge-rushers-detroit-could-sign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[POLL: Should the Lions give Aidan Hutchinson a market-setting contract in 2025?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Is it time to pay up for Aidan Hutchinson, or should the Detroit Lions wait?The defensive end market reset on Wednesday when the Las Vegas Raiders gave Maxx Crosby a three-year, $106.5 million extension. The new money on the deal set a record for average per year for a defensive player ($34.5 million). It&rsquo;s a huge move that takes Crosby off the table for anyone hoping for a trade, and sets the bar for several edge defenders due for a new contract&mdash;i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/poll-should-the-lions-give-aidan-hutchinson-a-market-setting-contract-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/poll-should-the-lions-give-aidan-hutchinson-a-market-setting-contract-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Lions offer statement after revoking season tickets from reselling fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images After supporting the Detroit Lions through the tough years (decades), this fan says he feels he deserves more. The Lions have offered their response.The Detroit Lions are revoking season tickets from people who are reportedly violating their ticket policy and reselling tickets, according to a few fans.<br />
Now former season ticket holder Paul Jan Gorzelewski posted on his Instagram last week that the Lions revoked his season tickets for breaking the rules regarding t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-lions-offer-statement-after-revoking-season-tickets-from-reselling-fans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-lions-offer-statement-after-revoking-season-tickets-from-reselling-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raiders, Maxx Crosby set market for Aidan Hutchinson with record-breaking deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Maxx Crosby got a huge extension with the Raiders. Here&rsquo;s what it means for the Detroit Lions and Aidan Hutchinson.One of the biggest checkmarks on the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2025 offseason to-do list is to extend elite pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson to a new deal. On Wednesday, the first domino of the defensive end market fell, with the Las Vegas Raiders handing Maxx Crosby a three-year, $106.5 million deal per multiple reports. That&rsquo;s a $34.5 millio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/raiders-maxx-crosby-set-market-for-aidan-hutchinson-with-record-breaking-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 20:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/raiders-maxx-crosby-set-market-for-aidan-hutchinson-with-record-breaking-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raiders, Maxx Crosby set Aidan Hutchinson market with record-breaking deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Maxx Crosby got a huge extension with the Raiders. Here&rsquo;s what it means for the Detroit Lions and Aidan Hutchinson.One of the biggest checkmarks on the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2025 offseason to-do list is to extend elite pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson to a new deal. On Wednesday, the first domino of the defensive end market fell, with the Las Vegas Raiders handing Maxx Crosby a three-year, $106.5 million deal per multiple reports. That&rsquo;s a $34.5 millio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/raiders-maxx-crosby-set-aidan-hutchinson-market-with-record-breaking-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 20:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/raiders-maxx-crosby-set-aidan-hutchinson-market-with-record-breaking-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Lions free agency, offseason tracker: Latest signings, trades]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images A comprehensive list of all the 2025 Detroit Lions free agency signings, key offseason losses, trades, and contract details.The Detroit Lions face their most important free agency yet in 2025. With Super Bowl hopes still firmly entrenched in the franchise and a healthy amount of cap space, the Lions need to fortify their roster across the board to elevate their talent and build their depth in case any injury shenanigans happen again this year.The negotiating]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-lions-free-agency-offseason-tracker-latest-signings-trades/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-lions-free-agency-offseason-tracker-latest-signings-trades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears reportedly trading for All-Pro offensive lineman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Chicago Bears are showing they&rsquo;re serious about upgrading their offensive line, trading for a two-time All-Pro guard.The Chicago Bears are showing they&rsquo;re serious about improving their offensive line this offseason. Just one day after agreeing to trade terms to acquire Rams guard Jonah Jackson, they&rsquo;ve apparently agreed to another offensive line trade. Per Ian Rapoport, the Bears are expected to trade for veteran Kansas City Chiefs guard J]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/bears-reportedly-trading-for-all-pro-offensive-lineman/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 15:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/bears-reportedly-trading-for-all-pro-offensive-lineman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Lions RB Jamaal Williams cut from New Orleans Saints]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images The formerly beloved Detroit Lions RB Jamaal Williams has been released after just two years with the Saints.Late on Tuesday, the New Orleans Saints announced they&rsquo;ve released veteran running back Jamaal Williams after two seasons with the team. Williams was set to make a $3.15 million salary and cost $4.63 million against the cap. With the move, the Saints will take on $2.34 million in dead cap, but free up $1.59 million.<br />
Back in 2023, the Detroit L]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/former-lions-rb-jamaal-williams-cut-from-new-orleans-saints/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/former-lions-rb-jamaal-williams-cut-from-new-orleans-saints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions free agency preview: 10 starting edge rushers Detroit could sign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Looking at free agent options for one of the Lions most pressing offseason needs As the offseason bulldozes forward, the edge rusher position outside of Aidan Hutchinson remains a major focal point for the Detroit Lions. Hutchinson is expected to be at full strength by mandatory minicamp, Josh Paschal enters Year 4 as a reliable edge-setter, and the team faces a decision on Za&rsquo;Darius Smith&rsquo;s contract. Beyond that, the only other edge rushers cu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-free-agency-preview-10-starting-edge-rushers-detroit-could-sign/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 14:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-free-agency-preview-10-starting-edge-rushers-detroit-could-sign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Will Jameson Williams hit 1,000 yards again in 2025?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Terada-Imagn Images Jameson Williams hit quadruple-digit receiving yards by a hair in 2024. Can he do it again in 2025?Jameson Williams finally grew into his outsized expectations in 2025. Ever since the Detroit Lions traded up in the first round of the 2022 draft to select him, expectations have been through the roof. A rookie year rehabbing from injury and a sophomore year stained with a gambling suspension put a damper on his progression.Leading up to year three, we heard all sorts of ru]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-will-jameson-williams-hit-1000-yards-again-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-will-jameson-williams-hit-1000-yards-again-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you guess this NFL center in today’s in-5 trivia game?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your new daily word game obsession is here. Be one of the first people to try out our new NFL player guessing game. We&rsquo;re back for another day of the SB Nation in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you&rsquo;re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.<br />
Today&rsquo;s SB Nation in-5 gameIf you can&rsquo;t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this game article.<br />
Previous games<br />
Tuesday, March]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-nfl-center-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-nfl-center-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions opt not to use 2025 franchise tag on Carlton Davis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images For the seventh-straight year, the Detroit Lions have opted not to use the franchise or transition tag.On Tuesday, the NFL deadline for using the franchise or transition tag came and went, and for the seventh year in a row, the Detroit Lions opted not to use it. In fact, only two teams ended up using the franchise tag:Cincinnati Bengals &mdash; WR Tee Higgins tagged ($26.2 million)Kansas City Chiefs &mdash; G Trey Smith tagged ($23.4 million)The Lions weren&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-opt-not-to-use-2025-franchise-tag-on-carlton-davis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-opt-not-to-use-2025-franchise-tag-on-carlton-davis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO: Top 2025 NFL Draft prospects for Detroit Lions post-Combine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Meko and Morgan are back on the Pride of Detroit YouTube channel, discussing a few prospects they believe the Lions should target and much more after the 2025 NFL Combine.Meko Scott and I (Morgan Cannon) are back on the Pride of Detroit YouTube channel, this time weighing in on a couple of prospects that stood out during the 2025 NFL Combine that took place last week in Indianapolis.We dive into several topics during the video, including a few players we think]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-top-2025-nfl-draft-prospects-for-detroit-lions-post-combine/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 21:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-top-2025-nfl-draft-prospects-for-detroit-lions-post-combine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Former Lions G Jonah Jackson being traded to NFC North]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images Former Lions Pro Bowl guard Jonah Jackson is headed to the Chicago Bears after one down year with the Rams. Last week, it was reported the Los Angeles Rams were looking to trade guard Jonah Jackson just one year after signing him away from the Detroit Lions in free agency. It appears they have already found a trade partner, as the Chicago Bears are finalizing a deal that would send a sixth-round pick to the Rams for Jackson.<br />
That would bring Jackson back]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-former-lions-g-jonah-jackson-being-traded-to-nfc-north/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 18:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-former-lions-g-jonah-jackson-being-traded-to-nfc-north/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Detroit Lions should re-sign every exclusive-rights free agents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have 4 exclusive-rights free agents. Here&rsquo;s why they should re-sign every single one.One of the easier decisions an NFL team makes in the offseason is the fate of their exclusive-rights free agents, or ERFAs. Simply put, ERFAs are players on expiring contracts who have played fewer than three seasons in the NFL (Note: You only accrue a season if you were on the roster or an injury list for six or more games).The decision to retain&mdash]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/why-detroit-lions-should-re-sign-every-exclusive-rights-free-agents/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/why-detroit-lions-should-re-sign-every-exclusive-rights-free-agents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Should the Detroit Lions try to sign Darius Slay?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images Should the Detroit Lions attempt to sign Darius Slay in free agency?On Monday, it was reported that the Philadelphia Eagles will be releasing former Detroit Lions second-round pick Darius Slay. While the move isn&rsquo;t official yet, this was an anticipated transaction from the Eagles due to Slay&rsquo;s high cap commitment.Slay is still playing at a high level, but more relevantly, he said he&rsquo;d prefer to play what he believes will be his final NFL seas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-should-the-detroit-lions-try-to-sign-darius-slay/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-should-the-detroit-lions-try-to-sign-darius-slay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Detroit Lions free agency preview: 3 wide receiver options]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Harry How/Getty Images A look at three wide receivers who could help out the Detroit Lions in free agency.While the top of the Detroit Lions&rsquo; receiving corps seems set with the likes of Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and Kalif Raymond, the team&rsquo;s depth at wide receiver seems shaky and they could benefit from one more big-name receiver to help out the offense in 2025.<br />
The free agent market for wide receivers is mostly made up of former stars who are now over 30 years ol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-detroit-lions-free-agency-preview-3-wide-receiver-options/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-detroit-lions-free-agency-preview-3-wide-receiver-options/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you guess this NFL safety in today’s in-5 trivia game?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your new daily word game obsession is here. Be one of the first people to try out our new NFL player guessing game. We&rsquo;re back for another day of the SB Nation in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you&rsquo;re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.<br />
Today&rsquo;s SB Nation in-5 gameIf you can&rsquo;t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this game article.<br />
Previous games<br />
Monday, March 3]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-nfl-safety-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-nfl-safety-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Lions CB Carlton Davis may draw interest from Jaguars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images It sounds like Detroit Lions cornerback Carlton Davis may have a robust market if he hits free agency.NFL free agency will open up with the tampering period on March 10 at 12 p.m. ET. That leaves teams just one week to re-sign their pending free agents before those players&rsquo; agents can start negotiating with other teams. For the Detroit Lions, their biggest free agent to re-sign is cornerback Carlton Davis, and it appears the Lions will have some com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-lions-cb-carlton-davis-may-draw-interest-from-jaguars/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-lions-cb-carlton-davis-may-draw-interest-from-jaguars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eagles releasing CB Darius Slay, who has interest in Lions reunion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kara Durrette/Getty Images The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly cutting Darius Slay, who has said previously that he&rsquo;d be interested in a Lions reunion.As expected, the Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly releasing veteran cornerback Darius Slay ahead the NFL&rsquo;s new league year&mdash;which starts on March 12. Per Adam Schefter, it will be designated as a post-June 1 release, which means the $22.7 million in dead cap from the move will be split between 2025 ($9.4 million) and 2026 ($1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/eagles-releasing-cb-darius-slay-who-has-interest-in-lions-reunion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/eagles-releasing-cb-darius-slay-who-has-interest-in-lions-reunion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top risers from the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images The big boys showed up and made statement performances With the NFL Scouting Combine wrapped up, the league calendar groans on towards its inexorable end, awaiting the new one; and with it comes free agency, tampering, all kinds of noise that will take our attention away from the draft. Before that happens, let&rsquo;s talk about all those men who performed well at the Combine, and could potentially force the whole industry to rewrite mocks&mdash;more important]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/top-risers-from-the-2025-nfl-scouting-combine/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/top-risers-from-the-2025-nfl-scouting-combine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5th-year option figures set: What Aidan Hutchinson, Jameson Williams will cost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The 2025 NFL fifth-year options figures have been set for the 2022 draft class. Here&rsquo;s what it would cost the Detroit Lions to exercise the option for Aidan Hutchinson and Jameson Williams. Last week, the NFL announced the official setting of the 2025 salary cap at $279.2 million for each team. With that set, other key figures have been established for the 2025 season. Relevant to the Detroit Lions, the fifth-year option for first-round picks in the 202]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/5th-year-option-figures-set-what-aidan-hutchinson-jameson-williams-will-cost/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/5th-year-option-figures-set-what-aidan-hutchinson-jameson-williams-will-cost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vote for the 2024 Detroit Lions MVP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Vote for the player who was the Detroit Lions&rsquo; Most Valuable Player in 2024.Our 2024 Detroit Lions awards come to a close with the biggest one of all: Most Valuable Player. This Lions team is not built on the shoulders of one particular player. In fact, their strength lied in their versatility and ability to find heroes at all levels and each facet of the game.But, alas, we must award the MVP to someone, because I am bound by tradition. Before you cast y]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/vote-for-the-2024-detroit-lions-mvp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/vote-for-the-2024-detroit-lions-mvp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Detroit Lions free agency preview: 3 quarterbacks options]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images With the NFL Combine in the books, it&rsquo;s time to shift focus to free agency. The tampering period is just a week away, opening on March 10 at 12 p.m. ET. So we&rsquo;re kicking off a series to preview each position and potential signings that may fit the Detroit Lions&rsquo; needs.The Lions already have three quarterbacks rostered heading into the 2025 offseason, but outside of starter Jared Goff, they do not have much experience within the position group. Hendon H]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-detroit-lions-free-agency-preview-3-quarterbacks-options/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-detroit-lions-free-agency-preview-3-quarterbacks-options/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you guess this NFL tight end in today’s in-5 trivia game?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your new daily word game obsession is here. Be one of the first people to try out our new NFL player guessing game. We&rsquo;re back for another day of the SB Nation in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you&rsquo;re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.<br />
Today&rsquo;s SB Nation in-5 gameIf you can&rsquo;t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this game article.<br />
Previous games<br />
Sunday, March 2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-nfl-tight-end-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-nfl-tight-end-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: What was the biggest takeaway from the 2025 NFL Combine?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images The 2025 NFL Combine is in the books. Out of all the numbers and interviews that happened, what was your biggest takeaway? The 2025 NFL Combine is in the books, and we are officially on draft watch.<br />
Prospects will have their pro days in the coming weeks, but the Combine was the biggest stage to impress scouts. Although it is jokingly called the Underwear Olympics, the Combine highlights the athleticism&mdash;or lack thereof&mdash;of many prospects. Additionally]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-was-the-biggest-takeaway-from-the-2025-nfl-combine/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-was-the-biggest-takeaway-from-the-2025-nfl-combine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL Combine results: 15 standouts from the offensive line groups]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Taking a closer look at the offensive lineman who performed well at the 2025 NFL Combine. Day 4 of on-field drills featured the offensive line, bringing the 2025 NFL Combine to a close. The Detroit Lions' offensive line is a massive part of their identity, and they smartly invest in the group each year to keep them near the top of the NFL.While their starting offensive tackles feature All-Pro Penei Sewell and a Pro Bowler Taylor Decker, they could still be in t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-combine-results-15-standouts-from-the-offensive-line-groups/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-combine-results-15-standouts-from-the-offensive-line-groups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL Combine media recap: 4 offensive linemen full of Lions grit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images A look at the NFL Combine&rsquo;s most-gritty players offensive linemen, and recapping their media sessions.The final day of media sessions at the NFL Combine was for the offensive line prospects. I was told it&rsquo;s arguably the best day of the NFL Combine week, not only because offensive linemen can be highly entertaining, but because much of the media clears out, and it gives you a chance to ask more questions and get more information.<br />
Both of those thin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-combine-media-recap-4-offensive-linemen-full-of-lions-grit/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Mar 2025 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-combine-media-recap-4-offensive-linemen-full-of-lions-grit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: 2024 NFL betting stats show Lions were most-popular bet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Lions were consistently coming through for sports betters this past season. The Detroit Lions were the most-bet team of the 2024 season, per an ESPN roundup of the year&rsquo;s sports betting trends.<br />
This season was huge for sports betting in general, with Americans set to bet $1.4 billion on the Super Bowl alone, according to the American Gaming Association. It was a big year for favorites, which went 195-77 outright in the regular season&mdash]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-2024-nfl-betting-stats-show-lions-were-most-popular-bet/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-2024-nfl-betting-stats-show-lions-were-most-popular-bet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Should the Lions make a big trade this offseason?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Is it time for the Detroit Lions to go full aggro mode and land a blockbuster trade?With the NFL Combine coming to a close on Sunday, the offseason will soon turn to NFL free agency, which is just over a week away. Free agency is obviously one of the most impactful ways a team can upgrade their roster, but it is not the only way.<br />
This past week, all 32 teams spent significant time down in Indianapolis during the Combine, and that undoubtedly led to a lot of discussions bet]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-should-the-lions-make-a-big-trade-this-offseason/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-should-the-lions-make-a-big-trade-this-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you guess this NFL cornerback in today’s in-5 trivia game?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your new daily word game obsession is here. Be one of the first people to try out our new NFL player guessing game. We&rsquo;re back for another day of the SB Nation in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you&rsquo;re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.<br />
Today&rsquo;s SB Nation in-5 gameIf you can&rsquo;t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this game article.<br />
Previous games<br />
Saturday, March]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-nfl-cornerback-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Mar 2025 12:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-nfl-cornerback-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL Combine results: 12 standouts from the wide receivers group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Taking a closer look at the wide receivers who performed well at the 2025 NFL Combine. The wide receiver and quarterback groups wrapped up Day 3 at the 2025 NFL Combine. While there isn&rsquo;t much for the Detroit Lions to scout at quarterback, there is a boatload of options to consider at wide receiver&mdash;especially with several players who can play WR-X in the Lions scheme.<br />
Here are the position groups we&rsquo;ve covered so far:Interior defensive lineman<br />
Edge rusher]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-combine-results-12-standouts-from-the-wide-receivers-group/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Mar 2025 02:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-combine-results-12-standouts-from-the-wide-receivers-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL Combine results: 5 standouts from the running backs group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Taking a closer look at the running backs who performed well at the 2025 NFL Combine. Day 3 of on-field drills at the 2025 NFL Combine kicked off with the running backs group and there were plenty of prospects to sort through in a deep class. With the Detroit Lions looking for potential depth options, we take a look at which prospects helped improve their stock.<br />
Here are the position groups we&rsquo;ve covered so far:Interior defensive lineman<br />
Edge rushers<br />
Off-the-ball lin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-combine-results-5-standouts-from-the-running-backs-group/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2025 21:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-combine-results-5-standouts-from-the-running-backs-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Draft prospect Grey Zabel gushes over new Lions TE coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Derick E. Hingle/Getty Images &ldquo;I love that man.&rdquo; NFL Draft prospect Grey Zabel believes the Detroit Lions are getting &lsquo;an unbelievable person&rsquo; in new TE coach Tyler Roehl.New Detroit Lions tight end coach Tyler Roehl has yet to meet with the local media, so we don&rsquo;t have a great picture as to what he&rsquo;ll bring to the team in his first NFL coaching job. However, Roehl&rsquo;s influence was all over the NFL Combine this week, as several players who will]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-draft-prospect-grey-zabel-gushes-over-new-lions-te-coach/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2025 17:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-draft-prospect-grey-zabel-gushes-over-new-lions-te-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who has been the biggest standout of the 2025 NFL Combine so far?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images A look at the best performances thus far at the 2025 NFL Combine.My week down at the 2025 NFL Combine will come to an end on Saturday, as the final group of draft prospects&mdash;the offensive linemen&mdash;meet with the media on Saturday morning. Thus will end my first NFL Combine experience, and a pretty good one, if I do say so myself.<br />
This week, I have tried my best to get to know the 2025 NFL Draft prospects on a more personal level, spending the week mu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/who-has-been-the-biggest-standout-of-the-2025-nfl-combine-so-far/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/who-has-been-the-biggest-standout-of-the-2025-nfl-combine-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you guess this NFL pass rusher in today’s in-5 trivia game?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your new daily word game obsession is here. Be one of the first people to try out our new NFL player guessing game. We&rsquo;re back for another day of the SB Nation in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you&rsquo;re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.<br />
Today&rsquo;s SB Nation in-5 gameIf you can&rsquo;t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this game article.<br />
Previous games<br />
Friday, Februar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-nfl-pass-rusher-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-nfl-pass-rusher-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL Combine results: 7 standouts from the tight ends group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Taking a closer look at the tight ends who performed well at the 2025 NFL Combine. The early parts of Day 2 at the 2025 NFL Combine, saw the defensive secondary perform on-field drills, but the third group featured the tight ends, giving our first look at the offensive prospects in this draft class.Here are the position groups we&rsquo;ve covered so far:Interior defensive lineman<br />
Edge rushers<br />
Off-the-ball linebackers<br />
Cornerbacks<br />
SafetiesThe Detroit Lions appear]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-combine-results-7-standouts-from-the-tight-ends-group/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2025 03:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-combine-results-7-standouts-from-the-tight-ends-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL Combine results: 5 standouts from the safeties group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Taking a closer look at the safeties who performed well at the 2025 NFL Combine. The middle portion of on-field drills kicked off at the 2025 NFL Combine featuring the safeties, which put a bow on the defensive participants at this year's event. While not a pressing need for the Detroit Lions, they can always use depth, and we take a look at which prospects could help them achieve that.<br />
Here are the position groups we&rsquo;ve covered so far:Interior defensive lineman<br />
Edge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-combine-results-5-standouts-from-the-safeties-group/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2025 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-combine-results-5-standouts-from-the-safeties-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL Combine results: 10 standouts from the cornerback group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Taking a closer look at the cornerbacks who performed well at the 2025 NFL Combine. Day 2 of on-field drills at the 2025 NFL Combine kicked off with the cornerbacks group and there were plenty of prospects who stood out in a positive way. With the Detroit Lions looking for depth options, we take a look at which prospects helped improve their stock.<br />
Here are the position groups we&rsquo;ve covered so far:Interior defensive lineman<br />
Edge rushers<br />
Off-the-ball linebackersAlso,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-combine-results-10-standouts-from-the-cornerback-group/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 23:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-combine-results-10-standouts-from-the-cornerback-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL Combine Day 3 recap: Get to know WRs, RBs with Lions ties]]></title><description><![CDATA[A look inside some NFL Draft prospects with ties to the Lions, and what they had to say about Detroit&rsquo;s new coaches.In the Detroit Lions&rsquo; latest round of coaching hires, they pulled a few guys from the college ranks. That made the NFL Combine a unique opportunity to get a perspective on these coaches through the eyes of players who have been directly impacted by their coaching.So I chatted with four of those players&mdash;all of which play skill positions&mdash;to get the inside sco]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-combine-day-3-recap-get-to-know-wrs-rbs-with-lions-ties/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 19:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-combine-day-3-recap-get-to-know-wrs-rbs-with-lions-ties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL Combine Day 2 media recap: Gritty cornerbacks abound]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images Breaking down the character of several 2025 NFL Draft prospects at the cornerback position.You can never have enough cornerbacks in the NFL, and the Detroit Lions could be in the market for one as early as the first round in the 2025 NFL Draft. On Thursday at the NFL Combine, I spent a lot of time talking to cornerbacks of different sizes, backgrounds, and draft projection. And plenty claimed to have what the Lions love to see in their corners: grit.Previous]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-combine-day-2-media-recap-gritty-cornerbacks-abound/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-combine-day-2-media-recap-gritty-cornerbacks-abound/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions 2024 season stock report: Risers, fallers on offense]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Check out your 2024 movers on offense in the Detroit Lions year-end stock report. With the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2024 season over, it&rsquo;s time to look back on your biggest movers from this year. You can check out the season stock report for defense and special teams here. Let&rsquo;s dive in:<br />
Stock up: Jameson Williams, WR<br />
Stats: 58 rec, 1,001 yards, 7 TD; 11 rushes, 61 yards, 1 TD<br />
Jameson Williams finally grew into the expectations he has carried since the mom]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-2024-season-stock-report-risers-fallers-on-offense/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-2024-season-stock-report-risers-fallers-on-offense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Combine Day 2 media recap: Late-round TE provides intrigue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tanner Pearson-Imagn Images A look at a couple of mid-to-late-round NFL Draft tight ends and what they had to say at the NFL Combine.The Detroit Lions love their tight ends. And while both Sam LaPorta and Brock Wright are both signed through the 2026 season, tight end always seems like a possibility for the Lions&rsquo; drafts. This year, it probably won&rsquo;t be until later in the draft, so during Thursday&rsquo;s NFL Combine press conferences, I tried to focus on players a little further dow]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-combine-day-2-media-recap-late-round-te-provides-intrigue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-combine-day-2-media-recap-late-round-te-provides-intrigue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL Combine results: 7 standouts from the linebacker group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Taking a closer look at the linebackers who performed well at the 2025 NFL Combine. On Thursday, the interior defensive linemen kicked off the televised coverage of the 2025 NFL Combine, followed by the standout edge rushers, and the linebackers wrapped up the day. Not all of the 10 linebackers we recommended Detroit Lions fans keep an eye on participated in measurables or on-field drills, but five of them had top-level performances and two new names caught our]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-combine-results-7-standouts-from-the-linebacker-group/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-combine-results-7-standouts-from-the-linebacker-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL Combine results: 11 standouts from the edge rusher group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Taking a closer look at the edge rushers that performed well at the 2025 NFL Combine. The interior defensive linemen kicked off the televised coverage of the 2025 NFL Combine on Thursday and were followed by the edge rushers. While not every edge rusher invited to the Combine participated&mdash;four of 12 edge rushers we previewed did not&mdash;but in a deep class, there were still several players who stood out.<br />
Let&rsquo;s take a look.<br />
Top 5 standouts<br />
James Pe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-combine-results-11-standouts-from-the-edge-rusher-group/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 03:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-combine-results-11-standouts-from-the-edge-rusher-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Detroit Lions to release Jalen Reeves-Maybin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The Detroit Lions are reportedly parting ways with the veteran linebacker in a move that will save nearly $2 million in cap space.According to NFL Network&rsquo;s Tom Pelissero, the Detroit Lions are planning to release veteran linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin.The move comes just a year after handing Reeves-Maybin a two-year, $7.5 million contract that included $5.245 million guaranteed. The linebacker was going to cost $4.645 million against the salary cap this]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-detroit-lions-to-release-jalen-reeves-maybin/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 01:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-detroit-lions-to-release-jalen-reeves-maybin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL Combine results: 7 standouts from the interior defensive line group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Taking a closer look at the interior defensive linemen that performed well at the 2025 NFL Combine. The interior defensive linemen kicked off the televised coverage of the 2025 NFL Combine, and as anticipated, the prospects projected to be the top of this class put on some very impressive performances.<br />
Of our 10 interior defensive linemen we targeted for Detroit Lions fans to watch, a few didn&rsquo;t participate&mdash;Kenneth Grant (Michigan), Walter Nolen (Mississippi),]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-combine-results-7-standouts-from-the-interior-defensive-line-group/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 23:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-combine-results-7-standouts-from-the-interior-defensive-line-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Combine Day 2 media recap: PSU safety fits Lions character]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tanner Pearson-Imagn Images Breaking down the most notable moments from the 2025 NFL Combine media sessions with the safeties. Safety may not be the Detroit Lions&rsquo; biggest need at the moment. Detroit has All-Pro Kerby Joseph and Pro Bowl Brian Branch returning for the 2025 season. But as of now, there are questions both about the future and the depth of the position. Ifeatu Melifonwu is a free agent this year, while Joseph could be next year. The only other safeties currently signed to the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-combine-day-2-media-recap-psu-safety-fits-lions-character/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 19:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-combine-day-2-media-recap-psu-safety-fits-lions-character/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Combine preview: 7 safeties the Lions should watch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Identifying which safeties the Detroit Lions should be keeping an eye on during the 2025 NFL Combine. The 2025 NFL Combine is scheduled to be televised from Thursday, February 27 through Sunday, March 2, and we&rsquo;re previewing every position group leading up to the big event.<br />
So far, we have already previewed which quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, offensive tackles, interior offensive linemen, interior defensive l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-combine-preview-7-safeties-the-lions-should-watch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-combine-preview-7-safeties-the-lions-should-watch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Detroit Lions’ 2-year plan to make Kelvin Sheppard defensive coordinator]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images The Detroit Lions knew Kelvin Sheppard was going to be a defensive coordinator one day soon, so they started preparation as early as possible.Kelvin Sheppard&rsquo;s ascent to Detroit Lions defensive coordinator happened quickly, but don&rsquo;t tell him his coaching career is young.<br />
&ldquo;I keep hearing that, &lsquo;Still so young.&rsquo; And I say, &lsquo;What does that mean? Are we talking my age, or are we talking about experience in the profession that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/inside-detroit-lions-2-year-plan-to-make-kelvin-sheppard-defensive-coordinator/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/inside-detroit-lions-2-year-plan-to-make-kelvin-sheppard-defensive-coordinator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you guess this NFL wide receiver in today’s in-5 trivia game?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your new daily word game obsession is here. Be one of the first people to try out our new NFL player guessing game. We&rsquo;re back for another day of the SB Nation in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you&rsquo;re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.<br />
Today&rsquo;s SB Nation in-5 gameIf you can&rsquo;t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this game article.<br />
Previous games<br />
Wednesday, Febr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-nfl-wide-receiver-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 12:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-nfl-wide-receiver-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Jonah Jackson could be traded just 1 year after leaving Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Former Pro Bowl Lions guard Jonah Jackson could be on the trading block just a year after he left Detroit in free agency.Last year, the Detroit Lions made a difficult decision to let former Pro Bowl guard Jonah Jackson leave in free agency. He would end up signing a massive three-year, $51 million contract with the Los Angeles Rams while the Lions filled his spot on the roster with veteran Pro Bowl guard Kevin Zeitler on a modest, one-year contract for $7 milli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-jonah-jackson-could-be-traded-just-1-year-after-leaving-lions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-jonah-jackson-could-be-traded-just-1-year-after-leaving-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Combine Day 1 media recap: Takeaways from linebacker pressers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Biggest takeaways from the linebacker media sessions at the 2025 NFL Combine.While linebacker may not seem like an immediate need for the Detroit Lions, it could certainly be argued as one of their bigger long-term needs. Only Jack Campbell is signed beyond the 2026 season, so don&rsquo;t be surprised if Detroit is in the market for another young, long-term piece who could replace either Alex Anzalone or Derrick Barnes.On Wednesday, some of the top linebac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-combine-day-1-media-recap-takeaways-from-linebacker-pressers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-combine-day-1-media-recap-takeaways-from-linebacker-pressers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Combine Day 1 media recap: Takeaways from DL pressers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Breaking down the most notable moments from the 2025 NFL Combine media sessions with the defensive linemen.The Detroit Lions are likely to be active this offseason when it comes to improving their defensive line. As general manager Brad Holmes said during this Tuesday press conference at the NFL Combine, the game is won in the trenches.&ldquo;I think I made it pretty clear that the trenches are always going to be a priority for us,&rdquo; Holmes said. &ldq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-combine-day-1-media-recap-takeaways-from-dl-pressers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-combine-day-1-media-recap-takeaways-from-dl-pressers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions organization climbs to top-10 spot in 2025 NFLPA report card]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The Detroit Lions organization continues to show they&rsquo;re on the rise with improving grades from 2025 NFLPA surveys.The NFLPA released the results of their third ever report card for all 32 franchises. Back in 2023, the Players Association began this venture with the purpose of incentivizing teams to examine their weaknesses, improve their facilities, and challenge teams to continually work at providing better resources for their players. The report cards are based on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-organization-climbs-to-top-10-spot-in-2025-nflpa-report-card/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 17:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-organization-climbs-to-top-10-spot-in-2025-nflpa-report-card/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions organization climbs to top-10 in 2025 NFLPA report card]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The Detroit Lions organization continues to show they&rsquo;re on the rise with improving grades from 2025 NFLPA surveys.The NFLPA released the results of their third ever report card for all 32 franchises. Back in 2023, the Players Association began this venture with the purpose of incentivizing teams to examine their weaknesses, improve their facilities, and challenge teams to continually work at providing better resources for their players. The report cards are based on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-organization-climbs-to-top-10-in-2025-nflpa-report-card/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 17:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-organization-climbs-to-top-10-in-2025-nflpa-report-card/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO: Top takeaways from Lions GM Brad Holmes’ NFL Combine presser]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Meko and Morgan are back on the Pride of Detroit YouTube channel, discussing Lions&rsquo; general manager Brad Holmes and his comments from the 2025 NFL Combine.Meko Scott and I (Morgan Cannon) are back on the Pride of Detroit YouTube channel, this time weighing in with their thoughts on Detroit Lions&rsquo; general manager Brad Holmes&rsquo; comments from the 2025 NFL Combine.There has been a lot of discourse so far this offseason concerning the Lions&rsquo; r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-top-takeaways-from-lions-gm-brad-holmes-nfl-combine-presser/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-top-takeaways-from-lions-gm-brad-holmes-nfl-combine-presser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions safety Kerby Joseph responds to perceived slight from Ben Johnson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Bears head coach Ben Johnson made a comment that some are taking as an insult to Jared Goff and the Lions defense&mdash;including Detroit safety Kerby Joseph.On Tuesday, former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator turned head coach of the Chicago Bears Ben Johnson had his first press conference at the 2025 NFL Combine. During the media session, Johnson was expressing his excitement to work with Bears quarterback Caleb Williams when he made a comment that many took as a dig]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-safety-kerby-joseph-responds-to-perceived-slight-from-ben-johnson/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-safety-kerby-joseph-responds-to-perceived-slight-from-ben-johnson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Todd Bowles has high praise for new Detroit Lions DL coach Kacy Rodgers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirby Lee-Imagn Images No one knows new Detroit Lions DL coach Kacy Rodgers better than Todd Bowles. Here&rsquo;s what Bowles had to say about him.One of the tougher losses for the Detroit Lions coaching staff this offseason was defensive line coach Terrell Williams leaving to take a defensive coordinator job with the New England Patriots&mdash;following his long-time friend Mike Vrabel. But the Lions quickly replaced Williams with another high-profile defensive line coach: Kacy Rodgers.<br />
Prior t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/todd-bowles-has-high-praise-for-new-detroit-lions-dl-coach-kacy-rodgers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/todd-bowles-has-high-praise-for-new-detroit-lions-dl-coach-kacy-rodgers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dan Campbell breaks down each new Detroit Lions’ coaching hire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Dan Campbell offered thoughts on most of the new Detroit Lions coaches for the 2025 season.On Tuesday, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell made his first media appearance since the team finalized their coaching staff for the 2025 season. Detroit&rsquo;s staff experienced a ton of overturn, having to replace both coordinators and six additional coaches who left for promotions elsewhere. In total, the Lions hired 10 new faces for 2025, and Campbell offered his thoug]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/dan-campbell-breaks-down-each-new-detroit-lions-coaching-hire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/dan-campbell-breaks-down-each-new-detroit-lions-coaching-hire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you guess this NFL defensive lineman in today’s in-5 trivia game?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your new daily word game obsession is here. Be one of the first people to try out our new NFL player guessing game. We&rsquo;re back for another day of the SB Nation in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you&rsquo;re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.<br />
Today&rsquo;s SB Nation in-5 gameIf you can&rsquo;t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this game article.<br />
Previous games<br />
Tuesday, Februa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-nfl-defensive-lineman-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 12:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-nfl-defensive-lineman-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Which Detroit Lions player underwhelmed the most in 2024?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images The Detroit Lions outperformed expectations in the 2024 regular season, but not every player did. Who underwhelmed the most?Last week I asked you which Detroit Lions player exceeded expectations the most in 2024. There were plenty to choose from. That&rsquo;s what happens when you go 15-2. However, now we look on the flip side. The Lions certainly had their fair share of players who underwhelmed this year, be it solidified veterans who struggled or younger guys w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-detroit-lions-player-underwhelmed-the-most-in-2024/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-detroit-lions-player-underwhelmed-the-most-in-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Lions OC John Morton is confident in play-calling this time around]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images New Lions OC John Morton admitted he wasn&rsquo;t ready the first time he was offensive coordinator. He explained at the NFL Combine why he&rsquo;s confident this time around.New Detroit Lions offensive coordinator John Morton has been in this position before. Back in 2017, he was the offensive coordinator of the New York Jets. Led by 38-year-old quarterback Josh McCown, running back Bilal Powell, and a receiver group including the likes of Robbie (Chosen) Anderson and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/why-lions-oc-john-morton-is-confident-in-play-calling-this-time-around/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 02:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/why-lions-oc-john-morton-is-confident-in-play-calling-this-time-around/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kerby Joseph on expiring contract: ‘I want to be a lifelong Lion’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images Lions safety Kerby Joseph has one more year left on his deal, and it&rsquo;s clear he&rsquo;d love to re-sign with the Detroit Lions long-term.Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph is entering the final year of his rookie contract, and after leading the NFL with nine interceptions in 2024, he&rsquo;s likely due for a big payday. And you can tell the 24-year-old defender is excited about the idea of a new contract because, during a recent appearance on the Jim Rome Show, Jos]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/kerby-joseph-on-expiring-contract-i-want-to-be-a-lifelong-lion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 22:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/kerby-joseph-on-expiring-contract-i-want-to-be-a-lifelong-lion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions, Browns GM squash any hopes of Myles Garrett trade to Detroit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lions GM Brad Holmes and Browns GM Andrew Berry have made it clear that a Myles Garrett trade to Detroit is highly unlikely.While I doubt this will be the end of the discussion amongst fans and media, Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry and Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes pretty much squashed any chance of Myles Garrett becoming a Lion in 2025.Despite Garrett&rsquo;s public plea to be traded from the Browns, Berry insisted the team has no intention of trading the 2023 Defens]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-browns-gm-squash-any-hopes-of-myles-garrett-trade-to-detroit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 20:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-browns-gm-squash-any-hopes-of-myles-garrett-trade-to-detroit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Lions make PFF’s top 101 players than rest of NFC North combined]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The Detroit Lions roster was stacked in 2024, and it remains in a strong place moving into 2025. The Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2024 season was special in so many ways. While it didn&rsquo;t end the way anyone wanted, they still managed a franchise-high 15 regular season wins and won back-to-back division titles for the first time since the 1950s.Behind the Lions&rsquo; success was a stacked roster on both sides of the ball. Detroit had six All-Pro players in 2024 a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/more-lions-make-pffs-top-101-players-than-rest-of-nfc-north-combined/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/more-lions-make-pffs-top-101-players-than-rest-of-nfc-north-combined/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Combine preview: 10 linebackers the Lions should watch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images Identifying which linebackers the Detroit Lions should be keeping an eye on during the 2025 NFL Combine. The 2025 NFL Combine is scheduled to be televised from Thursday, February 27 through Sunday, March 2, and we&rsquo;re previewing every position group leading up to the big event.<br />
So far, we have already previewed which quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, offensive tackles, interior offensive linemen, interior defensive linemen, and edge ru]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-combine-preview-10-linebackers-the-lions-should-watch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-combine-preview-10-linebackers-the-lions-should-watch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vote on the Detroit Lions’ 2024 Play of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The Detroit Lions had a ton of crazy plays from the 2024 season, but only one can be the best. Vote on the 2024 Detroit Lions Play of the Year.There are not enough staff members on Pride of Detroit to nominate all of the worth candidates for the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2024 Play of the Year. Some teams only get one or two unforgettable moments for a season. The Lions had upwards of 20, and it happened in all phases of the game: offense, defense, and special teams]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/vote-on-the-detroit-lions-2024-play-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 13:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/vote-on-the-detroit-lions-2024-play-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you guess this NFL quarterback in today’s in-5 trivia game?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your new daily word game obsession is here. Be one of the first people to try out our new NFL player guessing game. We&rsquo;re back for another day of the SB Nation in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you&rsquo;re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.<br />
Today&rsquo;s SB Nation in-5 gameIf you can&rsquo;t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this game article.<br />
Previous games<br />
Monday, Februar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-nfl-quarterback-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-nfl-quarterback-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: What is the best part about the NFL Combine?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images Discussion the best and most important part of the 2025 NFL Combine.Tuesday marks the first real day of the 2025 NFL Combine. While on-field drills don&rsquo;t begin until Thursday and player media sessions start on Wednesday, Tuesday is when NFL general managers and coaches have their press conferences.<br />
I&rsquo;m currently down in Indianapolis and will be providing live coverage of the Detroit Lions&rsquo; media sessions&mdash;Brad Holmes is currently schedu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-is-the-best-part-about-the-nfl-combine/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-is-the-best-part-about-the-nfl-combine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL Combine preview: Players we’re watching for the Detroit Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirby Lee-Imagn Images We break down everything we&rsquo;re hoping to see from the 2025 NFL Combine.The 2025 NFL Combine is here, and that means it&rsquo;s really time to start digging into our NFL Draft coverage. For the past week, we&rsquo;ve been doing a positional preview for the NFL Combine (you can catch the latest edition here). But on Sunday night, we recorded our full preview for the event.<br />
To begin our discussion, we talked about the long-term needs of this team and what positions are]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-combine-preview-players-were-watching-for-the-detroit-lions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-combine-preview-players-were-watching-for-the-detroit-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions 2024 season stock report: Risers, fallers on defense, ST]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images Check out your 2024 movers on defense and special teams in the Detroit Lions year-end stock report. With the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2024 season over, it&rsquo;s time to look back on your biggest movers from this year. Let&rsquo;s dive in:Stock up: Levi Onwuzurike<br />
Stats: 28 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 1 force fumble<br />
It&rsquo;s hard to oversell just how much of a win this season was for Levi Onwuzurike. Without context, he had a season hampered by a handful of injuri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-2024-season-stock-report-risers-fallers-on-defense-st/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-2024-season-stock-report-risers-fallers-on-defense-st/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2024 Detroit Lions awards: Offensive Player of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2024 offense made franchise history. Their 564 points not only led the entire NFL, but it set a team record for points in a season, obliterating the previous mark of 474 points, set back in 2011.As always, it take a village to build and offense. Detroit&rsquo;s offense is made up of several All-Pros and Pro Bowlers, which makes the next Pride of Detroit award a tough one: Offensive Player of the Year.<br />
You can find our nominees below,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2024-detroit-lions-awards-offensive-player-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2024-detroit-lions-awards-offensive-player-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL Combine preview: 12 edge rushers the Detroit Lions should watch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter Casey-Imagn Images Identifying which edge rushers the Detroit Lions should be keeping an eye on during the 2024 NFL Combine. NFL Network kicks off its televised coverage of the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine on Thursday, February, 27 with the edge rushers, interior defensive linemen, and the linebackers.<br />
So far in our series, we have previewed which quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, offensive tackles, interior offensive linemen, and interior defensive linemen the Detroit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-combine-preview-12-edge-rushers-the-detroit-lions-should-watch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-combine-preview-12-edge-rushers-the-detroit-lions-should-watch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you guess this NFL defensive end in today’s in-5 trivia game?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your new daily word game obsession is here. Be one of the first people to try out our new NFL player guessing game. We&rsquo;re back for another day of the SB Nation in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you&rsquo;re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.<br />
Today&rsquo;s SB Nation in-5 gameIf you can&rsquo;t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this game article.<br />
Previous games<br />
Sunday, Februar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-nfl-defensive-end-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/can-you-guess-this-nfl-defensive-end-in-todays-in-5-trivia-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Which positions are realistic first-round options for the Lions?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Which positions could the Detroit Lions realistically select on Day 1 of the NFL Draft? With the 28th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions select...?<br />
Those are the words that many Lions fans are anticipating, but which player could realistically follow suit? As Detroit looks to restock for another chase at a Super Bowl, the draft could be a pivotal moment in that pursuit. The Lions have an endless amount of options, from offense to defense to outrigh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-positions-are-realistic-first-round-options-for-the-lions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-positions-are-realistic-first-round-options-for-the-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discussion: Which positions are realistic first-round options for the Detroit Lions?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Which positions could the Detroit Lions realistically select on Day 1 of the NFL Draft? With the 28th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions select...?<br />
Those are the words that many Lions fans are anticipating, but which player could realistically follow suit? As Detroit looks to restock for another chase at a Super Bowl, the draft could be a pivotal moment in that pursuit. The Lions have an endless amount of options, from offense to defense to outrigh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/discussion-which-positions-are-realistic-first-round-options-for-the-detroit-lions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/discussion-which-positions-are-realistic-first-round-options-for-the-detroit-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Detroit Lions feature in  NFL’s 9th annual Women’s forum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images The NFL will be hosting their ninth annual Women&rsquo;s forum during the 2025 NFL Combine in Indianapolis. As part of the festivities surrounding the 2025 NFL Combine in Indianapolis, the league will be hosting their ninth annual Women&rsquo;s forum on February 26. The program was created to connect women with leaders in the NFL to provide them with career paths to working in the league. From scouting and data analytics, to the football operations or coaching]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-detroit-lions-feature-in-nfls-9th-annual-womens-forum/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2025 17:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-detroit-lions-feature-in-nfls-9th-annual-womens-forum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions free agent profile: Don’t be surprised if Ezekiel Turner returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images Veteran linebacker Ezekiel Turner could be one of the Detroit Lions&rsquo; sneaky re-signings.The Detroit Lions linebacker room became a revolving door in 2024. Injury decimated the unit, forcing Detroit to play a lot of different players down the stretch.While the play was sometimes painful to watch, it also gave the Lions an opportunity to figure out which players can still ball and who won&rsquo;t be coming back for 2025.<br />
One of those players is veteran linebacker Ez]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-free-agent-profile-dont-be-surprised-if-ezekiel-turner-returns/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-free-agent-profile-dont-be-surprised-if-ezekiel-turner-returns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2024 Detroit Lions awards: Defensive Player of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images Time to vote on our next 2024 POD Award: Detroit Lions 2024 Defensive Player of the Year. For the first half of the season, the Detroit Lions defense was like something we haven't seen in at least a decade. By many statistics they were either first or second-best in the NFL, and when paired with the most explosive offense, it seemed Detroit was unstoppable.Unfortunately, injuries ravished the Lions defense, and it collapsed in a spectacular way. Still, there]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2024-detroit-lions-awards-defensive-player-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2024-detroit-lions-awards-defensive-player-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Who is your early 2025 NFL Draft crush?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images With the NFL Combine just days away, it&rsquo;s time to discuss our early 2025 NFL Draft crushes.While free agency comes well before the NFL Draft, the hype around the draft far exceeds that of free agency. Beyond that, there are several events surrounding the NFL Draft that help build hype. One of the biggest draft events happens next week with the NFL Combine in Indianapolis.Some of the best NFL Draft prospects will descend upon Lucas Oil Stadium to meet wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-who-is-your-early-2025-nfl-draft-crush/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-who-is-your-early-2025-nfl-draft-crush/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vote for your favorite Pride of Detroit moment of 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[We accomplished a lot in 2024. What was your favorite Pride of Detroit moment of the year? We here at Pride of Detroit are always trying to elevate our game year after year. The sports media business is growing and evolving every single moment, and if we just produced the same content every season, we&rsquo;d fall behind.<br />
The 2024 Detroit Lions season was not only momentous for the franchise itself, but for us here at POD. We expanded the staff, threw multiple live events, expanded our coverage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/vote-for-your-favorite-pride-of-detroit-moment-of-2024/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/vote-for-your-favorite-pride-of-detroit-moment-of-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Combine preview: 10 interior DL the Lions should watch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Andy Altenburger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Identifying which interior defensive linemen the Detroit Lions should be keeping an eye on during the 2025 NFL Combine. Our 2025 NFL Combine preview series continues along as we approach the big event, which is scheduled to be televised from Thursday, February 27 through Sunday, March 2.<br />
So far, we have already previewed which quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, offensive tackles, and interior offensive linemen the D]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-combine-preview-10-interior-dl-the-lions-should-watch/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-combine-preview-10-interior-dl-the-lions-should-watch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Lions free agent profile: Is Marcus Davenport worth the risk?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images Another injury claimed the potential of Marcus Davenport breaking out, but is there room for a reunion next season? Our 2025 Detroit Lions free agent series continues. We&rsquo;re breaking down each and every single decision the team must make with their pending free agent class ahead of this offseason including what their expectations were coming into the 2024 season, how they performed, and ultimately their chances of returning to Detroit for the next seaso]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-lions-free-agent-profile-is-marcus-davenport-worth-the-risk/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-lions-free-agent-profile-is-marcus-davenport-worth-the-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mock Draft Roundup 5.0: Lions beat writers release pre-Combine projections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Taking a closer look at the prospects from the 2025 NFL Draft that have been projected to the Detroit Lions over the past week. With the 2025 NFL Combine set to kick off next week, this week&rsquo;s Mock Draft Roundup offers fans their last opportunity to check out which prospects are being mocked to the Lions before the big event&mdash;including several from local beat reporters.<br />
Officially, the Combine begins on Monday, February 24, but t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/mock-draft-roundup-50-lions-beat-writers-release-pre-combine-projections/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/mock-draft-roundup-50-lions-beat-writers-release-pre-combine-projections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Would you watch a regional-based NFL all-star tournament?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Could the NFL Pro Bowl be turned into some sort of &ldquo;4 Nations Face-Off&rdquo; kind of regional game? Would players actually contend?The NHL just finished up their &ldquo;4 Nations Face-Off&rdquo; tournament, a replacement for their traditional all-star game which pitted NHL players from four different nations (United States, Canada, Finland, and Sweden) against each other. The tournament was a unmitigated success, with players actually competing at a very]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/would-you-watch-a-regional-based-nfl-all-star-tournament/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/would-you-watch-a-regional-based-nfl-all-star-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dan Campbell, Brad Holmes NFL Combine press conference details revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images The Detroit Lions press conferences schedule at the NFL Combine are set. Every year at the NFL Combine, head coaches and general managers hold press conferences and the Detroit Lions decision-makers will take the podium on Tuesday, February 25, per Draft Network's Ryan Fowler.<br />
GM Brad Holmes is scheduled to address the media at 1 pm ET and will be followed later in the day by coach Dan Campbell, who is scheduled for 3:30 pm ET.While the Lions media team will mo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/dan-campbell-brad-holmes-nfl-combine-press-conference-details-revealed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/dan-campbell-brad-holmes-nfl-combine-press-conference-details-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daniel Jeremiah: Expectation is Myles Garrett won’t be traded]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images The latest on Myles Garrett trade rumors via a pair of NFL insiders.One of the biggest pawns of the entire NFL offseason is the future of Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett. The 2023 Defensive Player of the Year made it very clear with a public statement that he wants to be traded from the Browns, because he desires to chase a Super Bowl and doesn&rsquo;t believe that&rsquo;ll happen in Cleveland.&ldquo;While I&rsquo;ve loved calling this city my home]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/daniel-jeremiah-expectation-is-myles-garrett-wont-be-traded/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/daniel-jeremiah-expectation-is-myles-garrett-wont-be-traded/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Which of the Detroit teams has the best odds at a championship?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images With all four teams appearing to be trending in the right direction, which Detroit team do you think has the best odds to win a championship first? It seems like it wasn&rsquo;t that long ago when we would consistently see those depressing graphics on Twitter and other forms of social media. You know which ones I am talking about&mdash;the ones where some clever person (probably in the state of Minnesota or Wisconsin) would slap together the current r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-of-the-detroit-teams-has-the-best-odds-at-a-championship/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-of-the-detroit-teams-has-the-best-odds-at-a-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vote on the Detroit Lions’ 2024 Game of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Which Detroit Lions game was the best of the 2024 NFL season?The Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2024 season will be an unforgettable one. Unfortunately, it&rsquo;ll be largely defined by its disappointing finish, but if you can look beyond the final result, we&rsquo;re talking about a historic season for the franchise. A record amount of wins, a record amount of points, and the first back-to-back titles since the 1950s.And all along the way, the Lions played some of th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/vote-on-the-detroit-lions-2024-game-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/vote-on-the-detroit-lions-2024-game-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Combine preview: 12 IOL the Lions should be watching]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images Identifying which interior offensive linemen the Detroit Lions should be keeping an eye on during the 2025 NFL Combine. Our 2025 NFL Combine preview series continues along as we approach the big event, which is scheduled to be televised from Thursday, February 27 through Sunday, March 2.<br />
So far, we have already previewed which quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, and offensive tackles the Detroit Lions should be scouting. In this article, we wr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-combine-preview-12-iol-the-lions-should-be-watching/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-combine-preview-12-iol-the-lions-should-be-watching/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions mailbag: Which coach will be the next branch off the Dan Campbell tree?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK The Dan Campbell tree has sprouted already. Which Detroit Lions coach is ready to take the next step?The Detroit Lions, for the first time&mdash;really ever&mdash;have themselves a coaching tree. Dan Campbell has two major branches now, with Ben Johnson the head coach of the Chicago Bears, and Aaron Glenn the coach of the New York Jets. But it would be foolish to think that&rsquo;s where the trees will be cut short.With the Lions&rsquo; coaching staff now reloaded w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-mailbag-which-coach-will-be-the-next-branch-off-the-dan-campbell-tree/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-mailbag-which-coach-will-be-the-next-branch-off-the-dan-campbell-tree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carlton Davis shares why Dan Campbell is his favorite coach ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Carlton Davis told several stories to explain why Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell is the best coach he&rsquo;s ever played for.Detroit Lions cornerback Carlton Davis is facing free agency in a couple of weeks, and it&rsquo;s unclear if he&rsquo;ll run it back for another season with Detroit. However, during a recent appearance on the &ldquo;Slightly Decent&rdquo; podcast, Davis made some comments that suggest he may want to come back. The Lions cornerback spe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/carlton-davis-shares-why-dan-campbell-is-his-favorite-coach-ever/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/carlton-davis-shares-why-dan-campbell-is-his-favorite-coach-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vote for the Detroit Lions’ 2024 Coach of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Steven King/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Cast your vote for the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2024 Coach of the Year.The Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2024 coaching staff will be one for the ages. It feels like one of those years where we&rsquo;ll look back in a couple decades and ask ourselves, &ldquo;How the hell did they manage to have all of those coaches in one building?&rdquo; From top to bottom, offense to defense, Detroit had incredibly smart and motivating players across the board. There&rsq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/vote-for-the-detroit-lions-2024-coach-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/vote-for-the-detroit-lions-2024-coach-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: What was the Lions’ best coaching hire in 2025?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images With the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2025 staff now finalized, what was Dan Campbell&rsquo;s best hire of the year?Earlier this week, the Detroit Lions finalized their 2025 coaching staff. In total, 10 new hires were made, while several internal coaches received promotions or changes to their responsibilities.<br />
The major changes happened at the coordinator positions, where the Lions lost both Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn to head coaching jobs elsewhere. The Lions filled t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-was-the-lions-best-coaching-hire-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-was-the-lions-best-coaching-hire-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Darius Slay open to a return to the Lions in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Former Detroit Lions second-round Darius Slay is open to a return to Detroit for what he believes may be his final NFL season.Darius Slay was the latest guest on the St. Brown Brothers podcast, and it didn&rsquo;t take long for the conversation to turn to his NFL future. After winning his first Super Bowl over a week ago, Slay has said that he&rsquo;d like 2025 to be his final season, and he told the St. Brown brothers that he would absolutely consider a return]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-darius-slay-open-to-a-return-to-the-lions-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-darius-slay-open-to-a-return-to-the-lions-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aidan Hutchinson reveals details about Myles Garrett conversation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Aidan Hutchinson talked about his NFL Honors conversation with trade candidate Myles Garrett.A couple weeks back at the NFL Honors award show, reporter Steve Wyche captured a viral photo of Detroit Lions&rsquo; Jared Goff and Aidan Hutchinson surrounding Browns defensive end Myles Garrett in conversation. Given that Garrett had recently gone public about his desire to be traded from Cleveland, Lions fans&rsquo; minds wandered about the possibility of the duo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/aidan-hutchinson-reveals-details-about-myles-garrett-conversation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/aidan-hutchinson-reveals-details-about-myles-garrett-conversation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL salary cap expected to increase beyond initial estimates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Steven King/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The NFL sent a memo to teams this week that the 2025 NFL salary cap is expected to increase beyond initial estimates.The NFL has yet to finalize the salary cap for the 2025 season, but ESPN's Dan Graziano is reporting that pending a few decisions from the NFLPA, the limit is expected to land between $277.5 million and $281.5 million.For reference, the 2024 salary cap was set at $255 million, meaning this is a potential increase of between $22]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-salary-cap-expected-to-increase-beyond-initial-estimates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-salary-cap-expected-to-increase-beyond-initial-estimates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions WR Jameson Wiliams won’t face NFL discipline for gun incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Jameson Williams&rsquo; gun incident from October is reportedly &ldquo;closed&rdquo; from an NFL investigation standpoint.Last year, Detroit Lions receiver Jameson Williams was involved in a traffic stop with police. As the passenger with his brother, Williams was eventually placed in handcuffs after it was found he was carrying a handgun that was properly registered to him, but he did not have the proper concealed pistol license to carry in a vehicle. Eventu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-wr-jameson-wiliams-wont-face-nfl-discipline-for-gun-incident/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 19:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-wr-jameson-wiliams-wont-face-nfl-discipline-for-gun-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions to lose 5th front office employee in past 3 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Detroit Lions are apparently losing long-time front office employee Jon Dykema to a Michigan State opportunity.According to ESPN college football reporter Pete Thamel, the Detroit Lions are set to lose another member of their front office. Lions director of football compliance/lead football counsel Jon Dykema is reportedly taking the executive senior associate AD/student-athlete management position for Michigan State.<br />
Dykema is one of t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-to-lose-5th-front-office-employee-in-past-3-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 18:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-to-lose-5th-front-office-employee-in-past-3-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2024 Detroit Lions awards: Rookie of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images Vote on the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2024 Rookie of the Year.We&rsquo;ve become spoiled under general manager Brad Holmes. In his first three draft classes, the Detroit Lions have produced at least three full-time starters who are playing at a near-elite level.2021: Penei Sewell, Alim McNeill, Amon-Ra St. Brown<br />
2022: Aidan Hutchinson, Jameson Williams, Kerby Joseph<br />
2023: Jahmyr Gibbs, Jack Campbell, Sam LaPorta, Brian BranchThat hasn&rsquo;t been the case for the Lions&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2024-detroit-lions-awards-rookie-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2024-detroit-lions-awards-rookie-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions free agent profile: Pat O’Connor has a leg up to re-sign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Detroit Lions veteran defensive lineman Pat O&rsquo;Connor is facing free agency, but there are a few factors working in his favor to return.It would probably surprise many Detroit Lions fans to know that veteran defensive tackle Pat O&rsquo;Connor was a seventh-round draft pick by the Detroit Lions in 2017.<br />
Though he had a decent preseason as a rookie out of Eastern Michigan, he was waived and brought back to the practice squad, only to be released again a fe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-free-agent-profile-pat-oconnor-has-a-leg-up-to-re-sign/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-free-agent-profile-pat-oconnor-has-a-leg-up-to-re-sign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Combine preview: 7 offensive tackles the Lions should be watching]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Identifying which offensive tackles the Detroit Lions should be keeping an eye on during the 2025 NFL Combine. The 2025 NFL Combine kicks off in the final week of February and we are exploring each position group ahead of the big event.<br />
So far, we have previewed quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends the Detroit Lions should be scouting, and in this article, we take a look at the offensive tackle prospects who should have]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/combine-preview-7-offensive-tackles-the-lions-should-be-watching/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/combine-preview-7-offensive-tackles-the-lions-should-be-watching/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Which Lions player exceeded expectations the most this year?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images The Detroit Lions blew past lofty expectations in the 2024 regular season. Which player exceeded expectations the most?The Detroit Lions blew past already-lofty expectations for the 2024 regular season. The playoffs were a different story, but let&rsquo;s hash that out another time. As we look into what drove the Lions&rsquo; success, there are several players whose level of play was essentially their best-case scenario for 2024. Let&rsquo;s dive into those.Questi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-lions-player-exceeded-expectations-the-most-this-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-lions-player-exceeded-expectations-the-most-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Brad Holmes does personal interview + thank you, Andy Isaac]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes opened upabout his personal life in an interview with Local 4. Plus, an ode to a great member of our Detroit Lions fandom.Local Channel 4, WDIV, published a extensive interview with Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes this week. The interview, done by Rhonda Walker at the Lions training facility, spans over 45 minutes and tackles a ton of interesting topics.<br />
Holmes tells his professional sto]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-brad-holmes-does-personal-interview-thank-you-andy-isaac/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-brad-holmes-does-personal-interview-thank-you-andy-isaac/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Re-signing musts for the Detroit Lions - top free agents to return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images NFL free agency always starts in-house. We are just about three weeks away from a new league calendar, free agency blossoming before our eyes. Any good evaluation of free agency must begin internally&mdash;with the pieces you know and trust&mdash;before anything else can come on down. The Detroit Lions have a good number of pieces set for the market, and the question sets up: who is worth bringing back?<br />
On this episode of the Pride of Detroit PODcas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/re-signing-musts-for-the-detroit-lions-top-free-agents-to-return/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/re-signing-musts-for-the-detroit-lions-top-free-agents-to-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO: 2025 NFL Combine preview, what to watch for]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images Meko and Morgan are back on the Pride of Detroit YouTube channel, discussing what to expect from the Lions at the 2025 NFL Combine. Meko Scott and I (Morgan Cannon) are back on the Pride of Detroit YouTube channel, discussing what to expect from the 2025 NFL Combine taking place in Indianapolis next week.We begin by setting the table a bit for the offseason, as we lay out some key dates to be aware of as we approach the beginning of free agency on M]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-2025-nfl-combine-preview-what-to-watch-for/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 18:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-2025-nfl-combine-preview-what-to-watch-for/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2024 Detroit Lions awards: Special Teams Player of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Cast your vote for the 2024 Detroit Lions Special Teams Player of the Year.The Detroit Lions&rsquo; special teams unit remained one of the best in football for the 2024 season. Detroit&rsquo;s coverage units remained solid, their return game had a few special moments, and even their field goal kicking took a huge step this year.<br />
That makes our next Pride of Detroit Award&mdash;Special Teams Player of the Year&mdash;a difficult one to vote for. Here are our nomine]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2024-detroit-lions-awards-special-teams-player-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 17:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2024-detroit-lions-awards-special-teams-player-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions announce finalized 2025 coaching staff—here’s what’s new]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK The Detroit Lions have finalized their 2025 coaching staff. Here&rsquo;s a closer look at the changes.The Detroit Lions announced on Tuesday the entirety of their 2025 coaching staff. Obviously, this year the Lions went through some pretty significant changes. Detroit lost both their offensive coordinator (Ben Johnson) and defensive coordinator (Aaron Glenn) to head coaching jobs, and both ended up taking a few Lions coaches with them.So this year&rsquo;s staff has]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-announce-finalized-2025-coaching-staffheres-whats-new/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 16:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-announce-finalized-2025-coaching-staffheres-whats-new/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[9 takeaways from new Detroit Lions coordinators’ first media appearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photograph by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images New Lions OC John Morton and new Lions DC Kelvin Sheppard spoke to FOX 2 Detroit this week. Here are the biggest takeaways.The Detroit Lions officially announced the hiring of their new coordinators&mdash;John Morton as the offensive coordinator and Kelvin Sheppard as defensive coordinator&mdash;on January 30. It&rsquo;s been nearly three weeks, and we had yet to hear from the coaches, but the two broke their silence this week in a p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/9-takeaways-from-new-detroit-lions-coordinators-first-media-appearance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/9-takeaways-from-new-detroit-lions-coordinators-first-media-appearance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions free agent profile: How big will Levi Onwuzurike’s payday be?]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Reginek-Imagn Images Evaluating how Levi Onwuzurike&rsquo;s 2024 season made him a coveted free agent The defining narrative of the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2024 defense will undoubtedly be the wave of injuries that swept through the unit. However, one bright spot was Levi Onwuzurike, who&mdash;aside from Jack Campbell&mdash;proved to be the most consistently available front-seven player all season.<br />
The second pick of the Dan Campbell-Brad Holmes era had a tumultuous journey to this point, but]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-free-agent-profile-how-big-will-levi-onwuzurikes-payday-be/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-free-agent-profile-how-big-will-levi-onwuzurikes-payday-be/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL Combine preview: 5 TEs the Lions should be watching]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Identifying which tight ends the Detroit Lions should be keeping an eye on during the 2025 NFL Combine. Our 2025 NFL Combine preview series is progressing as we inch closer to the NFL&rsquo;s televised coverage of the event on Thursday, February 27. So far, we have already previewed which quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers the Detroit Lions should be scouting. In this article, we wrap up the offensive skill positions by examinin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-combine-preview-5-tes-the-lions-should-be-watching/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-combine-preview-5-tes-the-lions-should-be-watching/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: How many blockbuster NFL trades will actually happen in 2025?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images A look at some of the early NFL trade speculations and debating whether any will actually happen.The NFL offseason is always full of hopes and dreams. Every fan and armchair general manager can build out their dream offseason&mdash;full of huge trades, big contracts, and bold draft moves. Of course, many of the people doing these mock offseason don&rsquo;t have a clue on how to proper balance a salary cap, understand the value of certain players, or consider pl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-how-many-blockbuster-nfl-trades-will-actually-happen-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-how-many-blockbuster-nfl-trades-will-actually-happen-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO: Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson is running again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Detroit Lions Aidan Hutchinson shared a rehab video on Monday, it sure looks like he&rsquo;ll be a full go for offseason activities.The Detroit Lions are going to be expecting big things from defensive end Aidan Hutchinson in 2025, despite coming off a major injury. That&rsquo;s because Hutchinson is expected to make a full recovery from the brutal fracture of his tibia and fibula, suffered in the Lions&rsquo; Week 6 blowout of the Dallas Cowboys.Hutchinson insis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-lions-de-aidan-hutchinson-is-running-again/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 22:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-lions-de-aidan-hutchinson-is-running-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions free agent profile: Will Khalil Dorsey be back?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Lions&rsquo; cornerback and special teams ace Khalil Dorsey was having a strong year before an injury cut things short. Did he show enough to be brought back for 2025? Next up in our Detroit Lions free agent series we have cornerback and special teams ace Khalil Dorsey.<br />
Here&rsquo;s a look at our previously written free agent profiles: QB Teddy Bridgewater, WR Allen Robinson, WR Tim Patrick, G Kevin Zeitler, OT Dan Skipper, EDGE Al-Quadin Muhammad, DT Kyle Peko]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-free-agent-profile-will-khalil-dorsey-be-back/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-free-agent-profile-will-khalil-dorsey-be-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Alim McNeill showing progress in ACL rehab video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images A new video shows Alim McNeill rehabbing his torn ACL post surgery. Alim McNeill, one of the many casualties suffered by the Detroit Lions defense this past season, is taking steps on the road to recovery, a new rehab video shows.<br />
Well, probably not very big physical steps. The fourth-year defensive tackle suffered a season-ending torn ACL in December against the Buffalo Bills that required surgery. In this video,originally posted by his physical therapist D]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-alim-mcneill-showing-progress-in-acl-rehab-video/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-alim-mcneill-showing-progress-in-acl-rehab-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL coaching profile: What Detroit Lions are getting in David Shaw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images An in-depth look at David Shaw&rsquo;s coaching history, success, failures, and what it means for the Detroit Lions.Our 2025 Detroit Lions new coaching profile series continues with new pass game coordinator David Shaw. While he may not have the biggest role on the team, he has one of the most impressive resumes, having spent 12 years as Stanford&rsquo;s head coach.And as you may expect from a person who was a Power 5 head coach for a dozen years, there is a ton]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-coaching-profile-what-detroit-lions-are-getting-in-david-shaw/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-coaching-profile-what-detroit-lions-are-getting-in-david-shaw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2024 Detroit Lions awards: Vote for Breakout Player of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Cast your vote on the Detroit Lions&rsquo; Breakout Player of the Year for the 2024 season.With the NFL season now comfortably behind us, it&rsquo;s time to take one last look at the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2024 season and celebrate the best moments.It&rsquo;s time for the Pride of Detroit Awards, or the PODies. Wait, that sounds like potties. Let&rsquo;s just stick with the POD Awards.For the next two weeks, our staff will make their picks for 10 different award]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2024-detroit-lions-awards-vote-for-breakout-player-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2024-detroit-lions-awards-vote-for-breakout-player-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL Combine preview: 12 WRs the Detroit Lions should watch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images Identifying which wide receivers the Detroit Lions should be keeping an eye on during the 2024 NFL Combine. The 2025 NFL Combine kicks off in the final week of February and we are exploring each position group ahead of the big event.So far, we have already previewed which quarterbacks and running backs the Detroit Lions should be scouting, and in this article, we take a look at the wide receiver prospects who should have the Lions' attention. All three position]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-combine-preview-12-wrs-the-detroit-lions-should-watch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-combine-preview-12-wrs-the-detroit-lions-should-watch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Are you more interested in free agency or the NFL Draft?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The Detroit Lions will add players via free agency and the NFL Draft. Of the two, which one interests you the most? As the NFL&rsquo;s new year fast approaches, Detroit Lions fans await a wave of offseason moves. There could be some roster cuts or trades, but the real turning points in the offseason are free agency and the draft. Each franchise will look to reload or rebuild in the coming months, and the acquisitions made during this period can impact the le]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-are-you-more-interested-in-free-agency-or-the-nfl-draft/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 12:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-are-you-more-interested-in-free-agency-or-the-nfl-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Lions rank near the top of Super Bowl window rankings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Bucky Brooks of NFL.com released his rankings of the teams with the biggest Super Bowl windows, and unsurprisingly, the Lions were near the top of his list. You have heard it ever since the 2024 season ended so painfully in the Divisional Round of the playoffs, but the Detroit Lions are setup for long-term success. It isn&rsquo;t just those in Detroit that are thiking that way, either.<br />
Bucky Brooks of NFL.com recently released his Super Bowl window rankings, where]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-lions-rank-near-the-top-of-super-bowl-window-rankings/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Feb 2025 19:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-lions-rank-near-the-top-of-super-bowl-window-rankings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2024 Lions free agent profile: What’s next for Teddy Bridgewater?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Does Teddy Bridgewater still have a future in the NFL&mdash;as a player or a coach?There is one Detroit Lions upcoming free agent that we can be certain the team will not be re-signing in March. That is the incomparable Teddy Bridgewater.Now that the veteran quarterback is nearing the end of his playing days, Bridgewater is chasing his passion of community building and youth mentorship through a career in high school football coaching. After winning a state ch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2024-lions-free-agent-profile-whats-next-for-teddy-bridgewater/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Feb 2025 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2024-lions-free-agent-profile-whats-next-for-teddy-bridgewater/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL Combine preview: 6 running backs the Detroit Lions should be watching]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images Identifying which running backs the Detroit Lions should be keeping an eye on during the 2025 NFL Combine. Our 2025 NFL Combine preview series continues, with this installment focusing on a handful of running backs who should be on the radar of Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes.<br />
The running backs will participate in on-field activities on Saturday, March 1, a day that will also feature this year&rsquo;s quarterback class (a group we have already featured]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-combine-preview-6-running-backs-the-detroit-lions-should-be-watching/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Feb 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-combine-preview-6-running-backs-the-detroit-lions-should-be-watching/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: How will you be spending your Sundays without football?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Roberto Machado Noa/LightRocket via Getty Images It&rsquo;s the first NFL Sunday of the offseason. What the heck are we supposed to do with our time?For the first time since August*, there will be no meaningful football being played this Sunday.Unfortunately, that is just a sign of things to come. The offseason is long and painful, but if you want to make an optimistic spin on it, it frees up significant time of your weekend. Without devoting at least three hours to the Detroit Lions ev]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-how-will-you-be-spending-your-sundays-without-football/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Feb 2025 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-how-will-you-be-spending-your-sundays-without-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL Combine preview: 8 quarterbacks the Lions should be scouting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images The Detroit Lions may not be looking to draft a quarterback during the 2025 NFL Draft, but the Combine presents an opportunity to scout some potential upcoming opponents. The 2025 NFL Combine begins on Monday, February 24, with prospects arriving alongside their positional groups over the next few days. During their time in Indianapolis, players will go through orientation, receive medical checks, meet with NFL teams, and take the podium to answer questions from t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-combine-preview-8-quarterbacks-the-lions-should-be-scouting/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Feb 2025 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-combine-preview-8-quarterbacks-the-lions-should-be-scouting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions free agent profile: Allen Robinson should return to vet squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images Veteran wide receiver Allen Robinson was reliable when called on in 2024. Should the Lions look to bring him back in a similar role for 2025? Next up in our Detroit Lions free agent series we have veteran wide receiver and Detroit native, Allen Robinson.<br />
Here&rsquo;s a look at our previously written free agent profiles: WR Tim Patrick, G Kevin Zeitler, OT Dan Skipper, EDGE Al-Quadin Muhammad, DT Kyle Peko, LB Derrick Barnes, CB Carlton Davis, CB Emmanuel Mose]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-free-agent-profile-allen-robinson-should-return-to-vet-squad/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Feb 2025 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-free-agent-profile-allen-robinson-should-return-to-vet-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions 2025 Mock Draft Roundup 4.0: Could Detroit go OL early?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Derick E. Hingle/Getty Images Taking a closer look at the prospects from the 2025 NFL Draft that have been projected to the Detroit Lions over the past week. Following the conclusion of this past weekend&rsquo;s Super Bowl, the 2024 season is officially over and the entire NFL is in the offseason. For the NFL Draft community, this marks a big week to flood the market with mock drafts, and we've gathered projections from 35 different draft analysts for this week&rsquo;s roundup.Let&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-2025-mock-draft-roundup-40-could-detroit-go-ol-early/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Feb 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-2025-mock-draft-roundup-40-could-detroit-go-ol-early/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Which Lions player needs to play better in 2025?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Which Detroit Lions players needs to elevate their game for the 2025 NFL season? The Detroit Lions produced a record-breaking season in 2024, and even after coming up short for their ultimate goal, there are far more positives to take out of last season than negatives. Several players&mdash;Jahmyr Gibbs, Jameson Williams, Jack Campbell, and Kerby Joseph, to name a few&mdash;took their games to a new level and helped Detroit procure back-to-back NFC North champ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-lions-player-needs-to-play-better-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Feb 2025 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-lions-player-needs-to-play-better-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions News: David Montgomery says Lions are ‘exactly where we want to be’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The running back is confident the Lions aren&rsquo;t outside their window to win the Super Bowl. Following a disappointing postseason exit and the departure of talented coaches, many Detroit Lions fans are questioning the state of the franchise.<br />
Why did the Lions fail in the playoffs? Can they fix whatever&rsquo;s wrong and make it all the way next season? In a chat with Forbes reporter DJ Siddiqi last week, Lions running back David Montgomery offered some tho]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-news-david-montgomery-says-lions-are-exactly-where-we-want-to-be/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-news-david-montgomery-says-lions-are-exactly-where-we-want-to-be/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amon-Ra St. Brown eager for potential Lions-Eagles season opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles could kick off the 2025 NFL season on Thursday night, and Amon-Ra St. Brown has some thoughts on it.With the Philadelphia Eagles winning the Super Bowl this past week, tradition holds that the NFL Champion will open up the following season at home. In other words, the Eagles are expected to open the season at home, on Thursday night, against one of their scheduled opponents.The Eagles are set to host eight different t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/amon-ra-st-brown-eager-for-potential-lions-eagles-season-opener/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/amon-ra-st-brown-eager-for-potential-lions-eagles-season-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions reportedly losing front office member to become Notre Dame GM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have lost another key member of their front office: director of scouting advancement Mike Martin.According to ESPN&rsquo;s Adam Schefter, Detroit Lions director of scouting advancement Mike Martin is set to become the next general manager for Notre Dame.Martin was hired right at the beginning of the Dan Campbell, Brad Holmes era. Prior to his time with the Lions, he spent 19 years in NFL front offices&mdash;11 years with the Houston Texans, f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-reportedly-losing-front-office-member-to-become-notre-dame-gm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 12:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-reportedly-losing-front-office-member-to-become-notre-dame-gm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Which Lions’ star could take their game to the next level in 2025?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images After a 2024 season that didn&rsquo;t end the way they wanted, the Detroit Lions will need to elevate their game in 2025. Which player will take the biggest jump? When you take away the Detroit Lions&rsquo; painful, gut-wrenching loss in the Divisional Round of the 2024 playoffs&mdash;there is still plenty to look back on in a positive light. For a team that completely reset expectations in 2023 when they came a half of football away from a Super Bowl appearanc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-lions-star-could-take-their-game-to-the-next-level-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 12:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-lions-star-could-take-their-game-to-the-next-level-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Lions hiring new RB coach, Scottie Montgomery has new role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have a new RB coach, meanwhile Scottie Montgomery is shifting to a new role.The Detroit Lions are hiring a new running backs coach. According to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports, current Texas running backs coach Tashard Choice is expected to join the Lions&rsquo; coaching staff. At this point, there is no clarity on what that means for Lions&rsquo; current assistant head coach/running backs coach Scottie Montgomery.UPDATE: Per Justin Rogers, Montgomer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-lions-hiring-new-rb-coach-scottie-montgomery-has-new-role/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-lions-hiring-new-rb-coach-scottie-montgomery-has-new-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions mailbag: Is it time to stop drafting long-term projects?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images Lions GM Brad Holmes has taken some risks with small-school prospects as of late. Is it too early to say that has been a mistake?What Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has done with the team&rsquo;s roster over the past four years has been nothing short of remarkable. In short order, Holmes has managed to take a roster that was in full-on rebuild mode into arguably the most talented roster in football. There&rsquo;s a reason Holmes has been named Pro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-mailbag-is-it-time-to-stop-drafting-long-term-projects/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-mailbag-is-it-time-to-stop-drafting-long-term-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions free agent profile: Kindle Vildor expanded his value in 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Kindle Vildor expanded his role in 2024. Does that mean the Detroit Lions will re-sign him again?As the 2024 season proved for the Detroit Lions, building depth can be just as important as filling your roster with top-end talent. For the past two years, cornerback Kindle Vildor has been part of that depth, and due to the Lions&rsquo; high amount of injuries, he&rsquo;s received a lot of playing time over those two seasons.Has he provided enough to earn a third]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-free-agent-profile-kindle-vildor-expanded-his-value-in-2024/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-free-agent-profile-kindle-vildor-expanded-his-value-in-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: What was your favorite part of the Lions’ 2024 season?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images We may not have liked how 2024 ended, but it was still a special season for the Detroit Lions. What was your favorite part?It&rsquo;s still hard to think of the 2024 Detroit Lions season as a positive. There were so many expectations for the year, and for it to end so abruptly and surprisingly was a huge bummer. The team was clearly better than they were in 2023, yet their playoff push ended a game short of where they got that season. On top of that, the Lions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-was-your-favorite-part-of-the-lions-2024-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-was-your-favorite-part-of-the-lions-2024-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: ESPN leaves Lions out of NFL’s top tier heading into offseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images ESPN believes the Detroit Lions are built for the future, but still have them outside the NFL&rsquo;s top tier.As the NFL offseason begins, experts are both offering their outlook for the upcoming months and making their projections for the 2025 season.The latest comes from ESPN&rsquo;s Jeremy Fowler, who placed all 32 teams into 11 different tiers&mdash;from &ldquo;still major contenders&rdquo; to &ldquo;yep, still rebuilding.&rdquo;The Detroit Lions were no]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-espn-leaves-lions-out-of-nfls-top-tier-heading-into-offseason/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-espn-leaves-lions-out-of-nfls-top-tier-heading-into-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Former Lions coach Matt Patricia joining local rival coaching staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images Former Lions head coach Matt Patricia is reportedly going to be the next defensive coordinator for Ohio State. Matt Patricia is already an unwelcome face for many Detroit Lions fans after his failed 2.5-year stint as the team&rsquo;s head coach. Now, he&rsquo;ll be adding to his villain-like ways in Michigan: Pete Thamel is reporting that Patricia is taking a job with one of the biggest local rivals. Per Thamel, Patricia is expected to become Ohio State&rsquo;s n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-former-lions-coach-matt-patricia-joining-local-rival-coaching-staff/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 19:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-former-lions-coach-matt-patricia-joining-local-rival-coaching-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free agent profile: Lions face tough decision with Ifeatu Melifonwu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Ifeatu Melifonwu is one of the Detroit Lions&rsquo; toughest free agent decisions.The career of Ifeatu Melifonwu has been a bumpy one since the Detroit Lions drafted him in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft. In between the moments of position changes and injuries, Melifonwu has displayed some serious skills and shown he belongs in the league. Unfortunately, those moments have been few and far between.Now at the end of his rookie contract, Melifonwu and the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/free-agent-profile-lions-face-tough-decision-with-ifeatu-melifonwu/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/free-agent-profile-lions-face-tough-decision-with-ifeatu-melifonwu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Which new Detroit Lions coach are you most excited about?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have lost a lot of coaches, but that means a lot of new up-and-comers to be excited about. The Detroit Lions lost both their offensive coordinator and defensive coordinator to head coaching jobs this offseason, but that was just the tip of the iceberg. Those coaches brought along several assistants from their respective staffs for promotions, and that means the Lions are turning over a sizeable portion of their staff.However, new faces mea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-new-detroit-lions-coach-are-you-most-excited-about/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-new-detroit-lions-coach-are-you-most-excited-about/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions free agent profile: Al-Quadin Muhammad has earned a chance to stick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Lions defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad made the most of his time on the field in 2024, and should have a shot at the 2025 roster. Our 2025 Detroit Lions free agent series continues. We&rsquo;re breaking down each and every single decision the team must make with their pending free agent class ahead of this offseason including what their expectations were coming into the 2024 season, how they performed, and ultimately their chances of returning to Detroit for t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-free-agent-profile-al-quadin-muhammad-has-earned-a-chance-to-stick/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-free-agent-profile-al-quadin-muhammad-has-earned-a-chance-to-stick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Lions hiring long-time North Dakota State coach as offensive assistant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Zac BonDurant/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Detroit Lions are hiring Tyler Roehl as an offensive coach who spent 10 years with North Dakota State and won seven championships.The Detroit Lions are hiring Iowa State assistant head coach/running backs coach Tyler Roehl as an offensive assistant coach, according to CBS Sports&rsquo; Matt Zenitz.Roehl was briefly an NFL running back, signing with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2009. Unfortunately for Roehl, he scuf]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-lions-hiring-long-time-north-dakota-state-coach-as-offensive-assistant/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 18:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-lions-hiring-long-time-north-dakota-state-coach-as-offensive-assistant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2024 Lions rookie report: DaRon Gilbert’s versatility can secure him a role in Detroit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Ed Mulholland/Getty Images Can the local kid stick around with his hometown team for 2025? Adversity is the word that best describes linebacker DaRon Gilbert&rsquo;s journey to the NFL. Gilbert already had an uphill battle coming into training camp as an undrafted rookie in a crowded linebacker room. The fact that he only had one year of experience playing the position only added to the challenge.<br />
Gilbert is a Detroit native who played for Brother Rice High School. He began his collegia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2024-lions-rookie-report-daron-gilberts-versatility-can-secure-him-a-role-in-detroit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2024-lions-rookie-report-daron-gilberts-versatility-can-secure-him-a-role-in-detroit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions News: Best Super Bowl reactions from Detroit Lions players]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images Terrion Arnold and other Detroit Lions players offers some much-needed positivity for the Lions community during the Super Bowl.For many Detroit Lions fans and even players, the Super Bowl was of little interest.<br />
In fact, linebacker Alex Anzalone and family had more important things to watch.<br />
Anzalone family is watching Beauty and the Beast right now&mdash; Alex Anzalone (@AlexAnzalone34) February 9, 2025<br />
Running back David Montgomery simply didn&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-news-best-super-bowl-reactions-from-detroit-lions-players/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-news-best-super-bowl-reactions-from-detroit-lions-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Way-too-early predictions for 2025 NFC North standings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images Let&rsquo;s take a look at the NFC North offseason outlook, and what it may mean for the 2025 divisional rankings.At this point in the offseason, nobody knows anything about what will happen in 2025. We can pretend we have a pretty good idea based on current rosters and 2025 opponents, but there is so much change in an offseason that the outlook now could be drastically different come August and September.<br />
But what else are we supposed to do for the next six]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-way-too-early-predictions-for-2025-nfc-north-standings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-way-too-early-predictions-for-2025-nfc-north-standings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Super Bowl odds: Detroit Lions still among NFL’s top tier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael DeMocker/Getty Images Look at where the Detroit Lions&rsquo; Super Bowl 60 odds are for the 2025-26 NFL season.It&rsquo;s officially the offseason for all 32 NFL teams, and that means the focus is on Super Bowl 60. Hope springs eternal for every franchise out there, as the records reset to 0-0.For the Detroit Lions, 2024 ended in disappointment, but the core of the team remains intact and they&rsquo;ve got a healthy amount of offseason resources to take another crack at a champi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2026-super-bowl-odds-detroit-lions-still-among-nfls-top-tier/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2026-super-bowl-odds-detroit-lions-still-among-nfls-top-tier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free agent profile: Emmanuel Moseley may be out of chances]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images With two injury-riddled seasons with the Lions, it&rsquo;s time for Detroit to move on from cornerback Emmanuel Moseley. The next installment for our 2025 Detroit Lions free agency preview takes us on the defensive side of the ball, focusing on cornerback Emmanuel Moseley. Moseley has had some of the worst luck since arriving in Detroit. After tearing his ACL in 2022, the Lions signed him on a one-year deal, and in his debut in 2023, he tor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/free-agent-profile-emmanuel-moseley-may-be-out-of-chances/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/free-agent-profile-emmanuel-moseley-may-be-out-of-chances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eagles’ Super Bowl win is not evidence Lions need a Myles Garrett trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Detroit Lions need to improve their pass rush, but the Super Bowl champ Philadelphia Eagles show that a trade for Myles Garrett isn&rsquo;t the way.As is tradition after the Super Bowl, NFL fans and analysts are scrambling to figure out ways their team can build exactly like the league&rsquo;s champion. I think this is flawed reasoning, because we&rsquo;re relying on a sample size of single-elimination playoffs and I am also firmly against the idea of copyc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/eagles-super-bowl-win-is-not-evidence-lions-need-a-myles-garrett-trade/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/eagles-super-bowl-win-is-not-evidence-lions-need-a-myles-garrett-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: What do the Lions need to match the success of the Eagles?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images The Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl champions. What lessons can the Detroit Lions learn from the Eagles to win a title for themselves? The NFL is a copycat league. Once the Gatorade bath settles, teams start eyeing next season and how they can replicate the success of that season&rsquo;s Super Bowl champion. To cap off the 2024 season, the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in dominant fashion.<br />
The Detroit Lions were not the only 15-2 team to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-do-the-lions-need-to-match-the-success-of-the-eagles/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-do-the-lions-need-to-match-the-success-of-the-eagles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super Bowl 59 live chat, open thread: Chiefs vs. Eagles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images Come enjoy our live chat during Super Bowl 59: Chiefs vs. Eagles.Whether you like it or not, the NFL&rsquo;s Lombardi Trophy will go to either the Philadelphia Eagles or the Kansas City Chiefs. It&rsquo;s Super Bowl 59, and nobody is happy.But you could put together my two least favorite teams in the NFL&rsquo;s final game, and I would still end up watching the Super Bowl. For one, it&rsquo;s a spectacle. And beyond that, if you squint hard enough, there are]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/super-bowl-59-live-chat-open-thread-chiefs-vs-eagles/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/super-bowl-59-live-chat-open-thread-chiefs-vs-eagles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super Bowl 59 expert picks: Moneyline, spread, over/under predictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by PA Wire/PA Images via Getty Images The POD staff make their predictions for Super Bowl LIX.Just two teams remain in the hunt for the Vince Lombardi Trophy ahead of the biggest game of the NFL calendar: Super Bowl LIX. With everything on the line, the Pride of Detroit staff have made their final picks of the season.<br />
Today is a rematch of Super Bowl LVIII, as the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles square off in search of another title for each of these historic franchises. For the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/super-bowl-59-expert-picks-moneyline-spread-overunder-predictions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Feb 2025 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/super-bowl-59-expert-picks-moneyline-spread-overunder-predictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: NFL writer finally apologizes to Lions’ star Jahmyr Gibbs for awful take]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Gregg Rosenthal formally apologized to Lions&rsquo; star running back Jahmyr Gibbs for an awful past take. When you talk about football everyday like Gregg Rosenthal, writer at NFL.com and host of &ldquo;NFL Daily,&rdquo; you are going to be wrong here and there. Similar to Greg, you can be right a good portion of the time, and yet, people will only really remember the times when you were dead wrong. And unfortunately for Gregg, back in April of 2023, he had on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-nfl-writer-finally-apologizes-to-lions-star-jahmyr-gibbs-for-awful-take/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Feb 2025 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-nfl-writer-finally-apologizes-to-lions-star-jahmyr-gibbs-for-awful-take/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Detroit Lions CB coach hired by Aaron Glenn, Jets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Former Lions CB coach Dre Bly has reunited with Aaron Glenn as a new staffer of the New York Jets.According to the Jet Press, the New York Jets are hiring former Detroit Lions cornerback (and cornerbacks coach) Dre Bly to be on their new coaching staff under Aaron Glenn. While this news hasn&rsquo;t been confirmed by the Jets, Bly appears to have confirmed it himself, sharing the story on his Instagram page, as well as changing his Twitter background photo to the Ne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/former-detroit-lions-cb-coach-hired-by-aaron-glenn-jets/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Feb 2025 17:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/former-detroit-lions-cb-coach-hired-by-aaron-glenn-jets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super Bowl 59: Former Detroit Lions with ties to Eagles, Chiefs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael DeMocker/Getty Images A look at every Detroit Lions connection to Super Bowl 59.Detroit Lions fans are finding themselves need a reason to watch this year&rsquo;s Super Bowl. Not only is it a massive disappointment the Lions aren&rsquo;t in the NFL championship game, but pretty much every NFL fan is tired of both the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs. Including this one, the Eagles and Chiefs have combined for six appearances in the last seven Super Bowls.And while most]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/super-bowl-59-former-detroit-lions-with-ties-to-eagles-chiefs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/super-bowl-59-former-detroit-lions-with-ties-to-eagles-chiefs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super Bowl 59: Fans predict the spread, over/under, MVP winner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images Come find out which team fans believe will cover the spread, where the point total will land, and who is the favorite for the Super Bowl MVP award? 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.For this week&rsquo;s SB Nation Reacts survey, we&rsquo;re examining the results from o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/super-bowl-59-fans-predict-the-spread-overunder-mvp-winner/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/super-bowl-59-fans-predict-the-spread-overunder-mvp-winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will the Lions reach the Super Bowl in the next 3 years?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images The Detroit Lions are so close. Will they finally reach their first Super Bowl in the next three years?It&rsquo;s Super Bowl Sunday, and we&rsquo;ve entered a new era of Detroit Lions football that makes this day much tougher in recent years. The franchise is now steady enough to compete for championships, but their Super Bowl drought continues nonetheless. I&rsquo;m not sure if I believe all the voters, but as of Saturday night, 57 percent of Lions fans who]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/will-the-lions-reach-the-super-bowl-in-the-next-3-years/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/will-the-lions-reach-the-super-bowl-in-the-next-3-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Lions player, coach Dick Jauron dies at age 74]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images Former Detroit Lions safety and defensive coordinator Dick Jauron passed on Saturday morning.Per several reports, former Detroit Lions player and coach Dick Jauron passed away on Saturday morning at the age of 74. Jauron was reportedly battling cancer in his final days.Jauron was drafted by the Detroit Lions in 1973 and played five season as a safety with the Lions. He made the Pro Bowl as a punt returning in 1974, and finished his Detroit career with 58 gam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/former-lions-player-coach-dick-jauron-dies-at-age-74/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Feb 2025 18:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/former-lions-player-coach-dick-jauron-dies-at-age-74/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions mailbag: Is it better to go all-in or stay competitive longer?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images Our Detroit Lions mailbag answers a tough philosophical roster building question.All week, Detroit Lions fans have been debating whether it&rsquo;d be smart to go after Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, who is disgruntled and requested a trade. Earlier in the week, we ran a poll asking Lions fans if they would trade a pair of first-round picks to land Garrett. As of this publishing, more than 4,400 votes had been cast, and it&rsquo;s a near 50/50 split. Abo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-mailbag-is-it-better-to-go-all-in-or-stay-competitive-longer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-mailbag-is-it-better-to-go-all-in-or-stay-competitive-longer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH LIVE: Eagles vs. Chiefs preview, Super bowl Madden 25 simulation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Come join our LIVE Kansas City Chiefs vs. Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Madden 25 simulation preview at 9:30 a.m ET Saturday. It&rsquo;s been a few weeks since we fired up Madden 25, and I&rsquo;m feeling some withdrawals. Not because it&rsquo;s a good video game. It&rsquo;s decidedly not. But our weekly Madden simulations during the Detroit Lions are a beautifully chaotic way to spend my Saturday mornings, and our last one&mdash;our Lions vs. Commanders Divisional Round preview&mdash;was one]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/watch-live-eagles-vs-chiefs-preview-super-bowl-madden-25-simulation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/watch-live-eagles-vs-chiefs-preview-super-bowl-madden-25-simulation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions Mock Draft Roundup 3.0: Defensive line options galore]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images Taking a closer look at the prospects from the 2025 NFL Draft that have been projected to the Detroit Lions over the past week. We&rsquo;re back for the third installment in our 2025 Detroit Lions Mock Draft Roundup series of articles. So far, most mock drafts have been heavily populated with defensive players, and this installment is no different. This week, we examined 28 mock drafts, and they paired the Lions with 14 different players, including 13 defenders an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-mock-draft-roundup-30-defensive-line-options-galore/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-mock-draft-roundup-30-defensive-line-options-galore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[POLL: Will Detroit Lions fans be watching the Super Bowl?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty Images If you&rsquo;re a Detroit Lions fan, do you plan on watching Super Bowl 59?It&rsquo;s officially Super Bowl weekend, and I get the sense there isn&rsquo;t much excitement in the metro Detroit area. With a disappointing finish to the Detroit Lions season, and an uninspiring matchup in the championship game, it seems like Detroiters are far more interested in the burgeoning seasons of the Detroit Pistons and Detroit Red Wings right now, and understandably so]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/poll-will-detroit-lions-fans-be-watching-the-super-bowl/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/poll-will-detroit-lions-fans-be-watching-the-super-bowl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Lions fan wins NFL Fan of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Melanie Maxwell / USA TODAY NETWORK We&rsquo;ve all always said Lions fans are the best fans in the entire league &mdash; now we have proof. Superfan Megan Stefanski has been named not just the Detroit Lions Fan of the Year, but the entire NFL Fan of the Year.<br />
Megan&rsquo;s love for the boys in Honolulu blue was inspired by her father, Donnie &ldquo;Yooperman&rdquo; Stefanski. She&rsquo;s spent over a decade driving nearly 700 miles from the Upper Peninsula down to Ford Field &mdash; 10 hours ro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-lions-fan-wins-nfl-fan-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 22:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-lions-fan-wins-nfl-fan-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[C.J. Gardner-Johnson blasts Detroit Lions: ‘I got lied to’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael DeMocker/Getty Images C.J. Gardner-Johnson says his year with the Detroit Lions was &ldquo;hell,&rdquo; and blasted the organization for lying to him.C.J. Gardner-Johnson has never been afraid to share what&rsquo;s on his mind, and that was very much the case this week when he was asked to reflect on his time with the Detroit Lions last season. Gardner-Johnson, who now plays for the Super Bowl-bound Philadelphia Eagles, called his time with the Lions &ldquo;hell,&rdquo; and clai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/cj-gardner-johnson-blasts-detroit-lions-i-got-lied-to/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/cj-gardner-johnson-blasts-detroit-lions-i-got-lied-to/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free agent profile: Do Lions give Michael Badgley chance at redemption?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK After missing the entire 2024 season, and losing his job to Jake Bates, could the Lions give Badgley a chance to get his job back in 2025? Our 2025 Detroit Lions free agency preview has arrived at the special teams side of things. After missing the entire 2024 season due to a torn hamstring, kicker Michael Badgley sat on the IR and watched incoming rookie Jake Bates come in and take the job from him. Badgley was the early favorite to win the kicking job in 2024, but]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/free-agent-profile-do-lions-give-michael-badgley-chance-at-redemption/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/free-agent-profile-do-lions-give-michael-badgley-chance-at-redemption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson offers thoughts on a Myles Garrett trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty Images Detroit Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson offered his thoughts on a potential Myles Garrett trade to Detroit.During Thursday night&rsquo;s NFL Honors award show, NFL Network reporter Steve Wyche managed to capture a photo of both Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff and defensive end Aidan Hutchinson surrounding Browns pass rusher Myles Garrett in a conversation. If you&rsquo;re the kind of person that loves to speculate, you could probably be convinced]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-aidan-hutchinson-offers-thoughts-on-a-myles-garrett-trade/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-aidan-hutchinson-offers-thoughts-on-a-myles-garrett-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: What was the biggest surprise of the 2025 NFL Honors show?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirby Lee-Imagn Images What was the biggest surprise of the 2025 NFL Honors show in New Orleans? The annual NFL Honors show took place Thursday night in New Orleans, and I believe the awards shook out the way people thought they would. At least for the most part.<br />
In a brief respite of football-related pain for the state of Illinois, former Detroit Lions&rsquo; offensive coordinator Ben Johnson took home Assistant Coach of the Year. Buffalo Bills&rsquo; quarterback Josh Allen took home his first]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-was-the-biggest-surprise-of-the-2025-nfl-honors-show/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 13:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-was-the-biggest-surprise-of-the-2025-nfl-honors-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL Awards: List of every winner, Detroit Lions who received a vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Did any Detroit Lions players or coaches come home with any 2024-25 NFL Awards? The Detroit Lions had 11 players, coaches, and former coordinators who were nominated in several categories at this year&rsquo;s NFL Awards. It&rsquo;s an impressive number of representatives and puts a cap on a record-setting regular season.<br />
All awards were voted on by 50 different NFL writers based on players' and coaches&rsquo; performances from the 2024-25 regular season. Each vo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-awards-list-of-every-winner-detroit-lions-who-received-a-vote/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 04:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-awards-list-of-every-winner-detroit-lions-who-received-a-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL awards: Lions’ Dan Campbell snubbed for Coach of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images Despite leading the Detroit Lions to a league-leading, franchise-record 15-2 record, Dan Campbell was not named 2025 NFL Coach of the Year.The Detroit Lions finished tied for the league-best record in 2024, finishing 15-2. That&rsquo;s the most wins the Lions have ever had in a single season, and they earned the NFC&rsquo;s top seed for the first time in franchise history.But all that wasn&rsquo;t enough for Lions coach Dan Campbell to win 2024 NFL Co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-awards-lions-dan-campbell-snubbed-for-coach-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 04:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-awards-lions-dan-campbell-snubbed-for-coach-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Detroit Lions hire former 11-year NFL QB to coaching staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have hired former NFL quarterback Bruce Gradkowski to their 2025 coaching staff.According to a report from Adam Schefter, the Detroit Lions have hired former NFL quarterback Bruce Gradkowski as an offensive coaching assistant.Gradkowski enjoyed 11 years in the NFL, bouncing around several franchises since entering the league as a sixth-round pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2006. Over his career, he started 20 games, while completing 375-o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-detroit-lions-hire-former-11-year-nfl-qb-to-coaching-staff/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 16:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-detroit-lions-hire-former-11-year-nfl-qb-to-coaching-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions free agent profile: Is it time to move on from Dan Skipper?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Dan Skipper is coming off a career year, but the Detroit Lions have young players waiting in the wings. Is it time for Detroit to move on from Skipper?Our 2025 Detroit Lions free agency preview series has reached one of the team&rsquo;s biggest cult favorites. Almost overnight, depth offensive tackle Dan Skipper became a Detroit sports legend for being on the wrong end of a terrible officiating snafu. He&rsquo;s become synonymous both locally and league-wide w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-free-agent-profile-is-it-time-to-move-on-from-dan-skipper/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-free-agent-profile-is-it-time-to-move-on-from-dan-skipper/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: What is the biggest reason the Lions aren’t in the Super Bowl?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Discussing the biggest reasons the Detroit Lions won&rsquo;t be playing in Sunday&rsquo;s Super Bowl.In just a few days, the 59th Super Bowl will take place, and for the 59th consecutive time, it will not feature the Detroit Lions. This year, it felt like the Lions may finally break the streak, as they spent a good chunk of the year as Super Bowl favorites. They finished with a franchise-best 15 wins and looked to have gathered one of the most talented rosters in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-is-the-biggest-reason-the-lions-arent-in-the-super-bowl/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-is-the-biggest-reason-the-lions-arent-in-the-super-bowl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Note: Kelvin Sheppard gets huge endorsement from Chiefs coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo had a lot of great things to say about new Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard.Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press is down at the Super Bowl in New Orleans gathering some good Detroit Lions content this week. His conversation with former Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff is worth watching to hear about his experience after Atlanta had to deal with several coaches leaving following their Super Bowl run. H]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/note-kelvin-sheppard-gets-huge-endorsement-from-chiefs-coach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/note-kelvin-sheppard-gets-huge-endorsement-from-chiefs-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Lions free agent profile: Carlton Davis is Detroit’s best option to stabilize CB position]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Do the Lions have a No. 1 cornerback on their roster? If not, Carlton Davis represents the best option to keeping one in Detroit. Our 2025 Detroit Lions free agent series continues. We&rsquo;re breaking down each and every single decision the team must make with their pending free agent class ahead of this offseason including what their expectations were coming into the 2024 season, how they performed, and ultimately their chances of returning to Detroit for th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-lions-free-agent-profile-carlton-davis-is-detroits-best-option-to-stabilize-cb-position/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-lions-free-agent-profile-carlton-davis-is-detroits-best-option-to-stabilize-cb-position/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Detroit Lions offensive coach, Amon-Ra St. Brown go way back]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown and new pass game coordinator David Shaw go way, way back.As we all prepare to learn about how the Detroit Lions offense will change under several new coaches, which includes new offensive coordinator John Morton, Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown revealed on his podcast this week that he has a long, shared history with another new coach. Former Stanford head coach&mdash;and now Lions pass game coordinator&mdash]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/new-detroit-lions-offensive-coach-amon-ra-st-brown-go-way-back/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/new-detroit-lions-offensive-coach-amon-ra-st-brown-go-way-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cooper Kupp trade rumors: ESPN insider suggest Detroit Lions are in play]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images One NFL insider believes the Detroit Lions could get involved in a Cooper Kupp trade.Many Detroit Lions fans understandably have their focus on Myles Garrett and his trade request, but there&rsquo;s another potential trade on the horizon than could involve Detroit. Earlier this week, Los Angeles Rams veteran receiver Cooper Kupp posted on social media that the Rams have informed him they intend to trade him this offseason.&ldquo;I was informed that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/cooper-kupp-trade-rumors-espn-insider-suggest-detroit-lions-are-in-play/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/cooper-kupp-trade-rumors-espn-insider-suggest-detroit-lions-are-in-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why trading for Myles Garrett isn’t a slam dunk for Detroit Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images Threading the needle on contracts and draft capital isn&rsquo;t easy. It&rsquo;s not every day you find a NFL Defensive Player of the Year up for grabs, and certainly not one of Myles Garrett&rsquo;s caliber. But the Cleveland Browns and Garrett seem to be at loggerheads, and while the Browns aren&rsquo;t trading him yet, his intentions are well known and everyone&rsquo;s just trying to figure out what could be had for what, if anything.<br />
Now he wants to play for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/why-trading-for-myles-garrett-isnt-a-slam-dunk-for-detroit-lions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/why-trading-for-myles-garrett-isnt-a-slam-dunk-for-detroit-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions free agent profile: Derrick Barnes should be a priority to re-sign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes should be a priority to bring back for the 2025 season. Our 2025 Detroit Lions free agent series continues. We&rsquo;re breaking down each and every single decision the team must make with their pending free agent class ahead of this offseason including what their expectations were coming into the 2024 season, how they performed, and ultimately their chances of returning to Detroit for this next season.<br />
Next up in the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-free-agent-profile-derrick-barnes-should-be-a-priority-to-re-sign/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-free-agent-profile-derrick-barnes-should-be-a-priority-to-re-sign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[POLL: Should the Lions trade 2 first-round picks for Myles Garrett?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images If you were the Detroit Lions general manager, would you trade two first-round picks for Myles Garrett?On Monday, former Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett requested a trade from the Cleveland Browns so that he can chase a Super Bowl. Naturally, a lot of Detroit Lions fans&rsquo; ears perked up at the news, and for good reason. Seemingly, the Lions are in a pretty darn good position to make a theoretical trade for the elite pass rusher. They can certainly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/poll-should-the-lions-trade-2-first-round-picks-for-myles-garrett/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 12:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/poll-should-the-lions-trade-2-first-round-picks-for-myles-garrett/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Myles Garrett trade request: Could Detroit Lions get involved?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Myles Garrett has requested a trade. Do the Detroit Lions have a realistic shot of getting involved? Myles Garrett went public on Monday morning, officially requesting for a trade from the Cleveland Browns after eight seasons with the team that drafted him first overall in 2017. It&rsquo;s not often that a player of Garrett&rsquo;s skill becomes available. He&rsquo;s a four-time All Pro, earned Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2023,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/myles-garrett-trade-request-could-detroit-lions-get-involved/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/myles-garrett-trade-request-could-detroit-lions-get-involved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matthew Stafford offers extremely kind gesture to Detroit Lions fan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images Former Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford made an extremely kind gesture to a Detroit fan who made a big sacrifice.Detroit Lions playoff tickets were incredibly expensive this year, and some fans went to extreme lengths to get into Ford Field to see what could have been an incredible Super Bowl run. Take, for example, Bryson Machonga. He went viral the week of the playoffs for opting to sell his autographed Matthew Stafford jersey to make the trip from Wiscon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/matthew-stafford-offers-extremely-kind-gesture-to-detroit-lions-fan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/matthew-stafford-offers-extremely-kind-gesture-to-detroit-lions-fan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jared Goff offers thoughts on Ben Johnson’s departure, John Morton as OC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff offered his first public thoughts about Ben Johnson&rsquo;s departure and new offensive coordinator John Morton The Detroit Lions offense will face massive changes in their coaching staff in 2025, and because most of the players are on break, we won&rsquo;t get their opinions on the staff alterations until they come back for offseason workouts (unless they have a podcast). However, quarterback Jared Goff was in front of the media this p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/jared-goff-offers-thoughts-on-ben-johnsons-departure-john-morton-as-oc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/jared-goff-offers-thoughts-on-ben-johnsons-departure-john-morton-as-oc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Lions’ QB Jared Goff part of group bidding to bring WNBA to Detroit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Lions quarterback Jared Goff is among those working to bring a WNBA team back to Detroit. While the chants may cool off for a while (maybe it&rsquo;s time to give it a little break anyways), Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff continues to endear himself to the city. This time by being part of the group that is bidding to bring a WNBA team back to the city of Detroit.Dave Birkett of The Detroit Free Press has the story, and coincidentally&mdash;asked Goff about the possib]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-lions-qb-jared-goff-part-of-group-bidding-to-bring-wnba-to-detroit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-lions-qb-jared-goff-part-of-group-bidding-to-bring-wnba-to-detroit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Which position needs the greatest overhaul this offseason?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images The Detroit Lions were great in 2024, but there are still upgrades to be had in 2025. Which position needs the greatest overhaul this offseason? The offseason is a time to build upon the previous season&rsquo;s flaws. Despite an incredible 15-2 season, the Detroit Lions&rsquo; playoff loss illustrated that even the best teams are not immune to flaws. With the 2025 season on the horizon, what must the Lions do to avoid a similar ill-fated result?<br />
There are many]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-position-needs-the-greatest-overhaul-this-offseason/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-position-needs-the-greatest-overhaul-this-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Pro Bowl highlights: Jared Goff wins MVP, Jahmyr Gibbs’ sick INT]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images Highlights and notable moments from the Detroit Lions players at the 2025 NFL Pro Bowl.Once again, I watched the 2025 NFL Pro Bowl so you didn&rsquo;t have you.On Sunday, the Pro Bowl Games concluded with a game of flag football interrupted by a few more skills competitions. Seeing as the Detroit Lions had six players in attendance, there is a lot to break down from the event down in Orlando, Florida.Jared Goff wins Offensive MVP<br />
Goff kicked off the flag footba]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-pro-bowl-highlights-jared-goff-wins-mvp-jahmyr-gibbs-sick-int/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-pro-bowl-highlights-jared-goff-wins-mvp-jahmyr-gibbs-sick-int/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions free agent profile: Kyle Peko was missed after injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eamon Horwedel-Imagn Images Nose tackle Kyle Peko is facing free agency, and while he only played five games for the Detroit Lions, coaches liked him enough to possibly bring him back. When we talk about all of the Detroit Lions&rsquo; defensive injuries in 2024, the name of nose tackle Kyle Peko rarely comes up. People are understandably more quick to point out the likes of Aidan Hutchinson, Alim McNeill, Marcus Davenport, Derrick Barnes, Malcolm Rodriguez, Carlton Davis, and more.<br />
That&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-free-agent-profile-kyle-peko-was-missed-after-injury/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-free-agent-profile-kyle-peko-was-missed-after-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rookie report: Despite redshirt season, Kingsley Eguakun could be key depth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Detroit Lions rookie OL Kingsley Eguakun didn&rsquo;t make the field in 2024, but he could be key depth in the future.After not hearing his name called in the 2024 NFL Draft, Florida offensive lineman Kingsley Eguakun signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent. Detroit must have saw something they liked on tape, because they handed him a hefty $225,000 guaranteed along with a $20,000 signing bonus. While expectations are low for undrafted rookies,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/rookie-report-despite-redshirt-season-kingsley-eguakun-could-be-key-depth/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/rookie-report-despite-redshirt-season-kingsley-eguakun-could-be-key-depth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peyton and Eli Manning square off in ‘FanDuel’s Kick of Destiny 3’]]></title><description><![CDATA[FanDuel is back with another Kick of Destiny battle and you can win a share of $10 million in bonus bets with a free entry. By now, if you&rsquo;ve watched any of the 2024-25 NFL Playoffs, you&rsquo;ve probably seen that FanDuel Sportsbook is bringing back the &ldquo;Kick of Destiny&rdquo; for a third installment, this time featuring Peyton and Eli Manning. If you happened to have steered clear of the playoffs after the Detroit Lions' untimely exit (which we&rsquo;d fully understand), and aren&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/peyton-and-eli-manning-square-off-in-fanduels-kick-of-destiny-3/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/peyton-and-eli-manning-square-off-in-fanduels-kick-of-destiny-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[POLL: Will you be watching the 2025 Pro Bowl?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The 2025 Pro Bowl Games conclude on Sunday afternoon. Will you be watching?The conclusion of the 2025 NFL Pro Bowl Games is Sunday afternoon from 3 p.m. ET to 6 p.m. With six Detroit Lions down in Orlando for the event, there is at least a little intrigue. After all, we won&rsquo;t see any of these players in competition until offseason workouts in April. And with only the Super Bowl left to play, the NFL content&mdash;that isn&rsquo;t free agency or draft related&mdash;is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/poll-will-you-be-watching-the-2025-pro-bowl/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/poll-will-you-be-watching-the-2025-pro-bowl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 players the Lions should be watching at the 2025 Senior Bowl]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images Checking in on five players who should be on the Detroit Lions draft board come April. 2025 NFL Draft hopefuls have been putting their talents on display this week at the Senior Bowl practices in Mobile, Alabama. With practices complete, the Senior Bowl event culminates in an All-Star game set to be played on Saturday (February 1) at 2:30 p.m. ET on NFL Network.<br />
Here&rsquo;s a look at five players the Detroit Lions, and their fans, should be keeping an eye on.<br />
Grey Zabel,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/5-players-the-lions-should-be-watching-at-the-2025-senior-bowl/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Feb 2025 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/5-players-the-lions-should-be-watching-at-the-2025-senior-bowl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions free agent profile: Kevin Zeitler one of Detroit’s biggest dominoes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Detroit&rsquo;s path to continued to success will be paved by the offensive line, and Kevin Zeitler could be key to getting the job done. Our 2025 Detroit Lions free agent series continues, where we break down every single individual decision the team must make with their pending free agent class ahead of this offseason.<br />
Next up in the series is a player who the Lions plugged into their offensive line and were rewarded with nearly All-Pro caliber play: Kevin Z]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-free-agent-profile-kevin-zeitler-one-of-detroits-biggest-dominoes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Feb 2025 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-free-agent-profile-kevin-zeitler-one-of-detroits-biggest-dominoes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Detroit Lions Mock Draft Roundup 2.0: Defense dominates early projections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Lee Coleman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Taking a closer look at the prospects from the 2025 NFL Draft that have been projected to the Detroit Lions over the past week. As a reminder, the Detroit Lions hold pick No. 28 and with that slotting comes a lack of consistency in mock drafts. For example, of the 17 mock drafts we examined this week, 12 different players were mocked to the Lions over five different position groups.As expected, defense dominated this week's projections, with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-detroit-lions-mock-draft-roundup-20-defense-dominates-early-projections/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Feb 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-detroit-lions-mock-draft-roundup-20-defense-dominates-early-projections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Lions WR follows Ben Johnson to Chicago Bears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images A Detroit Lions wide receiver who played four games in 2024 is following Ben Johnson to the Chicago Bears.Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Maurice Alexander has signed a futures deal with the Chicago Bears, according to NFL&rsquo;s transaction wire. Maurice will reunite with former Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, who became the Bears head coach last week. He&rsquo;ll also reconnect with his position coach, as Antwaan Randle El also went to Chicago]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/former-lions-wr-follows-ben-johnson-to-chicago-bears/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Feb 2025 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/former-lions-wr-follows-ben-johnson-to-chicago-bears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Which NFL rule needs to be changed?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images Running through NFL rules that need to be changed for the 2025 season.NFL officiating has been under the microscope yet again. While I personally think a lot of it is being overblown due to some lame conspiracy that the NFL wants the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl, it&rsquo;s undeniable that officiating could and should be better.It&rsquo;s unreasonable to just expect officials to get better. It&rsquo;s a fast-paced game, and no amount of training or fu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-nfl-rule-needs-to-be-changed/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Feb 2025 12:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-nfl-rule-needs-to-be-changed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATE: Cowboys pass over Lions’ Scottie Montgomery for OC job]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images Despite interviewing with the Cowboys, Scottie Montgomery is not leaving to become their offensive coordinator.The attrition on the Detroit Lions coaching staff may not be over. According to ESPN&rsquo;s Dallas Cowboys reporter Todd Archer, Lions assistant head coach/running backs coach Scottie Montgomery recently interviewed for the Cowboys&rsquo; offensive coordinator position.As of right now, there are three other known candidates for the job: former Browns OC Ken Do]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/update-cowboys-pass-over-lions-scottie-montgomery-for-oc-job/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 23:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/update-cowboys-pass-over-lions-scottie-montgomery-for-oc-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Lions’ Tanner Engstrand agrees to terms to become Jets next OC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The move we&rsquo;ve been expecting for a few days now looks like it&rsquo;s finally done. As expected, the Detroit Lions will no longer have Tanner Engstrand on staff. Their former passing game coordinator has reportedly agreed to terms to become the New York Jets&rsquo; next offensive coordinator, following former Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn. The Lions have already filled Engstrand&rsquo;s vacancy, reportedly agreeing to hire former St]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-lions-tanner-engstrand-agrees-to-terms-to-become-jets-next-oc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 22:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-lions-tanner-engstrand-agrees-to-terms-to-become-jets-next-oc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions News: Craig Reynolds, Amon-Ra St. Brown explain why they did not get along at first]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports A funny Lions anecdote to help continue in your healing journey after the devastating loss a few weeks ago.Detroit Lions star receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is pretty well known these days for being unafraid to ruffle some feathers.<br />
I mean, his choice of fashion is one example.<br />
Amon-Ra St. Brown arrived at Lambeau Field in a "GREEN BAY SUCKS" hoodie<br />
: @MearsDaniel pic.twitter.com/8pIXTibfX1&mdash; The 33rd Team (@The33rdTeamFB) November 3, 2024<br />
But that spiciness is usu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-news-craig-reynolds-amon-ra-st-brown-explain-why-they-did-not-get-along-at-first/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-news-craig-reynolds-amon-ra-st-brown-explain-why-they-did-not-get-along-at-first/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Lions RB coach Scottie Montgomery interviews for Cowboys OC job]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images Yet another Lions coach interviews for a possible promotion with another franchise. The attrition on the Detroit Lions coaching staff may not be over. According to ESPN&rsquo;s Dallas Cowboys reporter Todd Archer, Lions assistant head coach/running backs coach Scottie Montgomery recently interviewed for the Cowboys&rsquo; offensive coordinator position.As of right now, there are three other known candidates for the job: former Browns OC Ken Dorsey, Falcons tight end coa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-lions-rb-coach-scottie-montgomery-interviews-for-cowboys-oc-job/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 19:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-lions-rb-coach-scottie-montgomery-interviews-for-cowboys-oc-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 underrated benefits of John Morton as Detroit Lions offensive coordinator]]></title><description><![CDATA[Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images What the John Morton hire means for the 2025 Lions offense Dan Campbell has finalized his coordinator hires, replacing the departed Ben Johnson by bringing in a familiar face&mdash;former Denver Broncos pass game coordinator John Morton&mdash;as offensive coordinator. Morton, who previously served as a senior offensive assistant for Detroit, played a key role in shaping the upstart 2022 Lions offense with valuable ideas and play design. Campbell&rsquo;s decision to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/3-underrated-benefits-of-john-morton-as-detroit-lions-offensive-coordinator/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/3-underrated-benefits-of-john-morton-as-detroit-lions-offensive-coordinator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions Pro Bowl Day 1 highlights: Jared Goff wins precision passing event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Recap and highlights from Day 1 of the Pro Bowl, and how Detroit Lions players competed.I watched Day 1 of the 2025 Pro Bowl so you didn&rsquo;t have to.The Detroit Lions were all over the event on Thursday night, which included six different skills competitions in the lead-up to Sunday&rsquo;s flag football game. Here&rsquo;s everything that happened in relation to the Lions.Jared Goff wins precision passing event<br />
Lions quarterback Jared]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-pro-bowl-day-1-highlights-jared-goff-wins-precision-passing-event/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-pro-bowl-day-1-highlights-jared-goff-wins-precision-passing-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions coaching profile: Everything you need to know about OC John Morton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Leslie Plaza Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A full breakdown of Detroit Lions new offensive coordinator John Morton.The Detroit Lions hired John Morton to be their offensive coordinator this week. Morton will have big shoes to fill, as Ben Johnson led the Lions to the highest-scoring season in franchise history and the NFL lead in points per game in 2024.<br />
To get an idea of how Morton may do with the Lions, let&rsquo;s take an in-depth look at every place he&rsquo;s coached ove]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-coaching-profile-everything-you-need-to-know-about-oc-john-morton/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-coaching-profile-everything-you-need-to-know-about-oc-john-morton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Do you approve of David Shaw as Lions pass game coordinator?]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Hefti-Imagn Images What is your initial reaction to the news of the Lions hiring David Shaw to be their passing game coordinator? After a bit of news about the exodus from the coaching ranks of the Detroit Lions, the influx is now taking shape. First there was the news about the team hiring John Morton to be their offensive coordinator, and now most recently&mdash;the news that the Lions are also hiring former Stanford coach David Shaw as their passing game coordinator.Shaw&rsquo;s experien]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-do-you-approve-of-david-shaw-as-lions-pass-game-coordinator/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-do-you-approve-of-david-shaw-as-lions-pass-game-coordinator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Detroit Lions have a new pass game coordinator]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images The Detroit Lions are reportedly hiring former Stanford coach David Shaw as their next pass game coordinator.The Detroit Lions appear to be preparing for the loss of pass game coordinator Tanner Engstrand, who is the lead candidate to become the New York Jets&rsquo; next offensive coordinator.<br />
According to NFL Network&rsquo;s Tom Pelissero, the Lions have already found Engstrand&rsquo;s replacement. The Lions have repo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/the-detroit-lions-have-a-new-pass-game-coordinator/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/the-detroit-lions-have-a-new-pass-game-coordinator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free agent profile: Re-signing Tim Patrick should be top priority]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images A look at the pros, cons, and projected cost of re-signing Tim Patrick for the Detroit Lions. With the NFL offseason upon us and free agency just a smidge more than a month away, it&rsquo;s time to look at the internal decisions the Detroit Lions are facing in the upcoming weeks. After signing 11 practice squad players to futures deals, and re-signing Morice Norris and Netane Muti, the Lions have a total of 34 players who are already free agents or set to beco]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/free-agent-profile-re-signing-tim-patrick-should-be-top-priority/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/free-agent-profile-re-signing-tim-patrick-should-be-top-priority/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Pro Bowl games: Full list of events Detroit Lions players will play in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Come check out when you can watch the Lions Pro Bowler participate in events. The 2025 Pro Bowl Games begin on Thursday night, and there will be six Detroit Lions players in attendance: quarterback Jared Goff, running back Jahmyr Gibbs, center Frank Ragnow, tackle Taylor Decker, safety Brian Branch, and punter Jack Fox.On Wednesday, the NFL released the event details of the 2025 Pro Bowl, which features some brand-new competition that could be at least mildly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-pro-bowl-games-full-list-of-events-detroit-lions-players-will-play-in/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-pro-bowl-games-full-list-of-events-detroit-lions-players-will-play-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[POLL: How concerned are you about all the Lions coaches leaving?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images How concerning are all of the Detroit Lions&rsquo; coaching losses this offseason?The Detroit Lions are facing a pretty unique challenge this offseason. Just about every year, there are changes to an NFL team&rsquo;s coaching staff, but it&rsquo;s rare you see the mass exodus that the Lions are undergoing right now. This offseason, they became the fourth team since 1990 to see both coordinators leave for head coaching jobs. But that&rsquo;s only half the story. B]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/poll-how-concerned-are-you-about-all-the-lions-coaches-leaving/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 12:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/poll-how-concerned-are-you-about-all-the-lions-coaches-leaving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions lose offensive positional coach to Jets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Ed Mulholland/Getty Images The Detroit Lions coaching staff departures continue, as an offensive coach leaves to join Aaron Glenn and the Jets. The Detroit Lions will have another coach on the offensive staff to replace this season. As first reported by Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the New York Jets are hiring Lions tight ends coach Steven Heiden to be their next offensive line coach.<br />
It&rsquo;s an unexpected move, seeing as Heiden played 11 years in the league as a tight end, and has]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-lose-offensive-positional-coach-to-jets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-lose-offensive-positional-coach-to-jets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions news: Inside Teddy Bridgewater’s incredible, inspirational year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chet Peterman / Special to The Post / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Athletic has fantastic story about Teddy Bridgewater&rsquo;s inspirational year as high school coach and Lions backup quarterback.The life of Detroit Lions quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is fascinating and inspiring. From his return from a brutal injury to his infectious personality, Bridgewater is one of the most interesting people in football.<br />
Nothing encapsulates who Bridgewater is as a person more than his 2024 seaso]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-news-inside-teddy-bridgewaters-incredible-inspirational-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 17:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-news-inside-teddy-bridgewaters-incredible-inspirational-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amon-Ra St. Brown reacts to losing WR coach Antwaan Randle El]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Detroit Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown has a wild story about how he learned coach Antwaan Randle El was leaving for the Chicago Bears.Last week, we heard Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown react to Ben Johnson taking the head coaching job with the Chicago Bears. This week on his podcast, St. Brown reacted to the loss of receivers coach Antwaan Randle El, who followed Johnson to the Bears to become their receivers coach and assistant head coach. Turns out, St]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/amon-ra-st-brown-reacts-to-losing-wr-coach-antwaan-randle-el/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/amon-ra-st-brown-reacts-to-losing-wr-coach-antwaan-randle-el/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[POLL: Do you approve of the Lions hiring John Morton as OC?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Lions hired Morton as their new OC on Tuesday after days of speculation. The Detroit Lions have a new offensive coordinator, and it isn&rsquo;t a hotshot youngster or a name you&rsquo;ve heard being prepped from the ranks of Lions offensive assistants for Ben Johnson&rsquo;s departure. The Lions turned semi-externally, bringing in Denver Broncos passing game coordinator John Morton.The coaching search didn&rsquo;t exactly go as many e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/poll-do-you-approve-of-the-lions-hiring-john-morton-as-oc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/poll-do-you-approve-of-the-lions-hiring-john-morton-as-oc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions News: Best reactions to Kelvin Sheppard’s promotion to defensive coordinator]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images A look at the best reactions to the Detroit Lions&rsquo; decision to promote Kelvin Sheppard to the defensive coordinator position.After a Lions-less weekend of football, we could all use some cheering up.<br />
What better way to do that than with all the happiness surrounding Kelvin Sheppard&rsquo;s promotion to defensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions.First of all, he&rsquo;s stoked.<br />
My brother @PatMcAfeeShow I&rsquo;m grateful/ humbled by your encouraging wo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-news-best-reactions-to-kelvin-sheppards-promotion-to-defensive-coordinator/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 22:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-news-best-reactions-to-kelvin-sheppards-promotion-to-defensive-coordinator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A week of changes for the Lions coaching staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Ed Mulholland/Getty Images Breaking down the musical chairs as coaches leave and come in. Since the end of their playoff hopes and dreams, the Detroit Lions have been in a whirlwind of changes in the coaching department. It&rsquo;s been known for quite some time that the Lions were probably losing both coordinators, and with that comes some positional coaches and assistants to shift around&mdash;as some leave with said coordinators and much more. Naturally, new names enter that fray too]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/a-week-of-changes-for-the-lions-coaching-staff/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 21:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/a-week-of-changes-for-the-lions-coaching-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions reportedly part ways with defensive assistant coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The Lions are reportedly moving on from their assistant defensive line coach Cameron Davis.The Detroit Lions coaching staff will be without another person on the defensive side of the ball. According to NFL insider Aaron Wilson, the Lions have parted ways with assistant defensive line coach Cameron Davis, a position he has held since 2022.Earlier this offseason, the Lions lost defensive line coach Terrell Williams, who took the defensive coordinator job with t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-reportedly-part-ways-with-defensive-assistant-coach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 18:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-reportedly-part-ways-with-defensive-assistant-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Jets considering Lions coach for offensive coordinator position]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Detroit Lions could lose another key coach, this time to the New York Jets.The Detroit Lions coaching staff may be picked apart even more in the upcoming days. According to a report from NFL insider Josina Anderson, the New York Jets are involved in &ldquo;substantive discussions&rdquo; with Lions pass game coordinator Tanner Engstrand for their offensive coordinator vacancy.NFL reporter Aaron Wilson added to the report, noting his sources, &ldq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-jets-considering-lions-coach-for-offensive-coordinator-position/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 17:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-jets-considering-lions-coach-for-offensive-coordinator-position/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: John Morton hired as Detroit Lions offensive coordinator]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images The Detroit Lions have reportedly settled on their next offensive coordinator: John Morton.As expected, based on the way things were trending on Monday, the Detroit Lions have hired John Morton as their next offensive coordinator, as first reported by NFL Network. Morton becomes the successor to former Lions OC Ben Johnson, who was hired as the Chicago Bears&rsquo; head coach last week.Morton, 55, was with the Lions back in 20]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-john-morton-hired-as-detroit-lions-offensive-coordinator/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 16:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-john-morton-hired-as-detroit-lions-offensive-coordinator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Which Lions player will be most exciting to watch in 2025?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Which Detroit Lions player are you most excited to see play again in 2025?It&rsquo;s never too early to start thinking about next season.<br />
With the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2024 season coming to an abrupt and disappointing end, I&rsquo;m ready to put it behind me and look forward to what should be another thrilling season in 2025. The Lions are not set to lose much talent in free agency, they&rsquo;ve got ample cap space to sign, re-sign, and extend players, and the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-lions-player-will-be-most-exciting-to-watch-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-lions-player-will-be-most-exciting-to-watch-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Lions ‘working to hire’ John Morton as next offensive coordinator]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Leslie Plaza Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Detroit Lions appear to have landed on their new offensive coordinator.The Detroit Lions may have their successor to Ben Johnson. According to ESPN&rsquo;s Adam Schefter, the Lions are &ldquo;working to hiring&rdquo; John Morton to be their next offensive coordinator.For the past two years, Morton has been working for Dan Campbell&rsquo;s mentor, Sean Payton, as the pass game coordinator for the Denver Broncos. This year, Broncos]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-lions-working-to-hire-john-morton-as-next-offensive-coordinator/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-lions-working-to-hire-john-morton-as-next-offensive-coordinator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another Detroit Lions player withdraws from Pro Bowl due to injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown has withdrawn from the 2025 NFL Pro Bowl Games due to an undisclosed injury. Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown won&rsquo;t be at this week&rsquo;s Pro Bowl, as the All-Pro receiver has apparently withdrawn from the event due to an undisclosed injury. He is the second Lions player to remove himself from the games, joining All-Pro right tackle Penei Sewell.<br />
St. Brown had another fantastic season in 2024. While he fell short]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/another-detroit-lions-player-withdraws-from-pro-bowl-due-to-injury/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 18:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/another-detroit-lions-player-withdraws-from-pro-bowl-due-to-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions LT Taylor Decker named to first ever Pro Bowl]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Lions add an eighth player to their list of 2025 Pro Bowlers. With the Super Bowl teams now finalized, the 2025 Pro Bowl rosters are getting their last tweaks before the games later this week. One Detroit Lions player has been added to the roster, while another one has been removed. The Lions announced on Monday that left tackle Taylor Decker has been named to the team, but he will be replacing right tackle Penei Sewell, who will not participate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-lt-taylor-decker-named-to-first-ever-pro-bowl/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 15:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-lt-taylor-decker-named-to-first-ever-pro-bowl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Detroit Lions coach profile: Meet new DL coach Kacy Rodgers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images A deep look into new Detroit Lions DL coach Kacy Rodgers, his profile, his influences, and what his former players are saying about him. As the Detroit Lions build out their new coaching staff for the 2025 season, we&rsquo;re going to take in-depth looks at the newcomers. Thus far, there is just a single external hire that&rsquo;s reportedly been made: defensive line coach Kacy Rodgers.<br />
Let&rsquo;s dive into Rodgers&rsquo; past to see what the Lions are getting i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-detroit-lions-coach-profile-meet-new-dl-coach-kacy-rodgers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 15:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-detroit-lions-coach-profile-meet-new-dl-coach-kacy-rodgers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ranking the Detroit Lions’ 2025 free agents by importance of re-signing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images Ranking the Detroit Lions' unrestricted and restricted free agents in order of importance and value to the organization. The Detroit Lions ended the 2024 season with 86 players under contract with the organization, spread out amongst the active roster, practice squad, and injured reserve. Heading into the offseason, 52 players are under contract, 21 are unrestricted free agents, four are street free agents, five are restricted free agents, and four are exclusive]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/ranking-the-detroit-lions-2025-free-agents-by-importance-of-re-signing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/ranking-the-detroit-lions-2025-free-agents-by-importance-of-re-signing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[9 Detroit Lions cap casualty candidates for the 2025 offseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images These nine Detroit Lions players under contract in 2025 could see their deals terminated to save salary cap room.The Detroit Lions have a sizeable list of pending free agents, but before any of those names ink a new contract in Detroit or elsewhere, we could see a player or two get their existing deals axed. Cap causalities are an unfortunate yet important part of any offseason. The salary cap grows on an annual basis, but so too do the contracts dished out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/9-detroit-lions-cap-casualty-candidates-for-the-2025-offseason/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/9-detroit-lions-cap-casualty-candidates-for-the-2025-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Which unrestricted free agents should the Detroit Lions re-sign?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have some big names heading to free agency, as well as many depth pieces. Which unrestricted free agents should the Lions bring back for 2025? The Detroit Lions have to restock and reload this offseason if they want to match their incredible regular season and surpass their disappointing postseason.<br />
Under general manager Brad Holmes, the Lions have been a team centered around building through the draft and low-cost free agent acquisitions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-unrestricted-free-agents-should-the-detroit-lions-re-sign/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-unrestricted-free-agents-should-the-detroit-lions-re-sign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Detroit Lions interview Broncos coach for offensive coordinator position]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photograph by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The first candidate for the Detroit Lions&rsquo; offensive coordinator position has emerged: Broncos passing game coordinator John Morton. Not much has been reported about the Detroit Lions&rsquo; offensive coordinator search thus far, but Ian Rapoport has the first candidate publicly known for the job. According to Rapoport, Broncos passing game coordinator John Morton has interviewed for the Lions&rsquo; job, and the NFL Network re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-detroit-lions-interview-broncos-coach-for-offensive-coordinator-position/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 00:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-detroit-lions-interview-broncos-coach-for-offensive-coordinator-position/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL playoffs live chat: Commanders at Eagles, Bills at Chiefs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The Championship round of the playoffs is here with a berth in the Super Bowl on the line. Come chat with us in our live thread! With a trip to the Super Bowl on the line, the Championship round of the NFL Playoffs features two highly competitive games.<br />
The NFC Championship battle between the Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles will air at 3 p.m. ET on FOX, followed by the AFC Championship match between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs at 6:3]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-playoffs-live-chat-commanders-at-eagles-bills-at-chiefs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jan 2025 20:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-playoffs-live-chat-commanders-at-eagles-bills-at-chiefs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Chicago Bears weirdly take credit for Lions postseason award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirthmon F. Dozier / USA TODAY NETWORK The Detroit Lions received some postseason honors from the PFWA&mdash;then the Bears weirdly tried to take credit for it.The Detroit Lions season may not have ended the way they wanted, but the organization still commands a ton of respect across the league and throughout the media. Case in point, Lions general manager Brad Holmes was named the 2024 Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA) Executive of the Year.It&rsquo;s the second straight year he&rsquo;s co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-chicago-bears-weirdly-take-credit-for-lions-postseason-award/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jan 2025 19:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-chicago-bears-weirdly-take-credit-for-lions-postseason-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Conference Championship expert picks: Moneyline, spread, over/under predictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images The POD staff make their predictions for the slate of Conference Championship games in the NFL. Only four teams remain in the hunt for the Vince Lombardi Trophy ahead of the Conference Championship games, and the Pride of Detroit staff have made their picks for each of the contests.<br />
No more weekend-long extravaganzas: the NFL will figure out who is playing in Super Bowl LIX this upcoming Sunday. The first matchup is the NFC Championship Game, a third entry thi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-conference-championship-expert-picks-moneyline-spread-overunder-predictions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jan 2025 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-conference-championship-expert-picks-moneyline-spread-overunder-predictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grade the Detroit Lions’ hire Kelvin Sheppard as defensive coordinator]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images Handing out a grade of the Detroit Lions&rsquo; decision to hire Kelvin Sheppard as their next defensive coordinator.After Saturday&rsquo;s question, it was pretty obvious what my Question of the Day was going to be for Sunday. However, the Detroit Lions spoiled that opportunity by promoting linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard to the defensive coordinator vacancy left by Aaron Glenn&rsquo;s departure to the New York Jets.It wasn&rsquo;t a completely surprising]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/grade-the-detroit-lions-hire-kelvin-sheppard-as-defensive-coordinator/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jan 2025 13:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/grade-the-detroit-lions-hire-kelvin-sheppard-as-defensive-coordinator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commanders LB fined—not flagged—on pivotal play vs. Detroit Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Commander LB Frankie Luvu was fined for his hit on Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff, but he should have been flagged for it, too.Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu was fined $16,883 for his hit on Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff in the Divisional Round of the playoffs.On the play, Goff overthrew Lions receiver Tim Patrick, right into the arm of Commanders safety Quan Martin. On Martin&rsquo;s interception return&mdash;which went for a touchdown&mdas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/commanders-lb-finednot-flaggedon-pivotal-play-vs-detroit-lions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/commanders-lb-finednot-flaggedon-pivotal-play-vs-detroit-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Detroit Lions’ assistant gets promotion to LB coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images The Detroit Lions continue to hire within, with assistant Shaun Dion Hamilton getting the promotion to linebackers coach.After the Detroit Lions promoted Kelvin Sheppard to their defensive coordinator role, the coaching staff dominos continue to fall. The Lions are reportedly promoting assistant linebacker coach Shaun Dion Hamilton to linebackers coach, per Matt Zenitz of CBSSports/247Sports.<br />
Hamilton played his college football at Alabama and was drafted in th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-detroit-lions-assistant-gets-promotion-to-lb-coach/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-detroit-lions-assistant-gets-promotion-to-lb-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Lions promote Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have their new defensive coordinator: former Lions linebacker coach Kelvin Sheppard. The Detroit Lions have reportedly filled one of their coordinator vacancies. NFL Network reports that the team plans to promote linebacker coach Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator. Sheppard will replace Aaron Glenn, who was hired by the New York Jets as their next head coach.<br />
&ldquo;Having Shep there with me, he&rsquo;s been there from the beginning,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-lions-promote-kelvin-sheppard-to-defensive-coordinator/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jan 2025 22:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-lions-promote-kelvin-sheppard-to-defensive-coordinator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Detroit Lions Mock Draft Roundup 1.0: Back too soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mandi Wright / USA TODAY NETWORK Taking a closer look at the prospects from the 2025 NFL Draft that have been projected to the Detroit Lions over the past week. If you&rsquo;re not familiar with how the Detroit Lions mock draft roundup works, each week we collect data from the latest expert mock drafts published over the last seven days and compile them (with links to the original pieces) in one easy-to-access article. In addition to providing Lions fans with the names of prospects being paired]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-detroit-lions-mock-draft-roundup-10-back-too-soon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-detroit-lions-mock-draft-roundup-10-back-too-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions 2025 fifth-year options: Who’s eligible, what it costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images What you need to know about the Lions ability to exercise fifth-year options in 2025. With the Detroit Lions 2024-25 season coming to a close, their roster begins its transition to the offseason. While most of the attention is paid to the Lions' pending free agents, the players from Detroit&rsquo;s 2022 draft class enter a unique phase of their rookie contracts.Eligibility for fifth-year options<br />
This offseason, the members of the Lions 20]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-2025-fifth-year-options-whos-eligible-what-it-costs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-2025-fifth-year-options-whos-eligible-what-it-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL coaching carousel: Tracking Detroit Lions staff changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images With Aaron Glenn and Ben Johnson gone, we&rsquo;re tracking all of the shifting parts of the Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2025 coaching staff.We&rsquo;re adjusting our 2025 NFL coaching tracker now that some of the dust has settled. Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is now the head coach of the Chicago Bears. Defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn is off to be the New York Jets&rsquo; next head coach.As the two continue to build their staff&mdash;and other teams s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-coaching-carousel-tracking-detroit-lions-staff-changes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jan 2025 13:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-coaching-carousel-tracking-detroit-lions-staff-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discussion: Who should be the Detroit Lions’ offensive coordinator?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Looking at our favorite candidates for the Detroit Lions&rsquo; offensive coordinator position.The Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2025 coaching staff is in the very early stages of being rebuilt. As former Lions coaches Aaron Glenn and Ben Johnson build their respective staffs in their new homes, Detroit has seen several key staffers leave this week. On top of Glenn and Johnson, the Lions have lost assistant QB coach J.T. Barrett, WR coach Antwaan Randle EL,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/discussion-who-should-be-the-detroit-lions-offensive-coordinator/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/discussion-who-should-be-the-detroit-lions-offensive-coordinator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chicago Bears poach another Detroit Lions coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chicago Bears have hired another Detroit Lions coach&mdash;this time assistant QB coach J.T. Barrett.Ben Johnson is taking another Detroit Lions coach with him to the Chicago Bears. According to his updated Instagram account, Lions assistant quarterbacks coach J.T. Barrett is taking a job as the new Bears quarterback coach. The move was confirmed by Bears reporter Brad Biggs.<br />
Barrett, who is best known for leading the Ohio State Buckeyes to the National Championship in 2014, has been with t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/chicago-bears-poach-another-detroit-lions-coach/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jan 2025 02:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/chicago-bears-poach-another-detroit-lions-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Antwaan Randle El joining Bears staff, gets promotion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Wide receiver coach Antwaan Randle El exits Detroit for Chicago and a promotion under Ben Johnson. The Detroit Lions are losing their fourth coach of the 2025 offseason, as ESPN&rsquo;s Adam Schefter is reporting that Antwaan Randle El is joining Ben Johnson in Chicago, as the Bears&rsquo; new assistant head coach and wide receiver coach.<br />
Randle El, who was born and raised in Illinois, joined the Lions coaching staff in 2021 as their wide receivers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-antwaan-randle-el-joining-bears-staff-gets-promotion/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jan 2025 01:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-antwaan-randle-el-joining-bears-staff-gets-promotion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report:  Lions OL coach Hank Fraley returning, getting promotion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images Detroit Lions offensive line coach Hank Fraley is running it back with the team for the 2025 season.The Detroit Lions coaching staff has been picked at all week since the team&rsquo;s Divisional Round loss, but it appears one critical coach isn&rsquo;t going anywhere. Lions offensive line coach Hank Fraley is staying with the Lions, as first announced by Fraley&rsquo;s wife, Danielle, over on her Facebook page. Justin Rogers of Detroit Football Network has confir]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-lions-ol-coach-hank-fraley-returning-getting-promotion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 23:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-lions-ol-coach-hank-fraley-returning-getting-promotion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Lions OL coach Hank Fraley to return for 2025 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images Detroit Lions offensive line coach Hank Fraley is running it back with the team for the 2025 season.The Detroit Lions coaching staff has been picked at all week since the team&rsquo;s Divisional Round loss, but it appears one critical coach isn&rsquo;t going anywhere. Lions offensive line coach Hank Fraley is staying with the Lions, as first announced by Fraley&rsquo;s wife, Danielle, over on her Facebook page. Justin Rogers of Detroit Football Network has confir]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-lions-ol-coach-hank-fraley-to-return-for-2025-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 23:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-lions-ol-coach-hank-fraley-to-return-for-2025-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Which Conference Championship teams will make the Super Bowl?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tina MacIntyre-Yee / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images With the conference championship games being played this Sunday, which teams do you think will make it to the Super Bowl? We made it. After a long regular season, only two weeks of NFL football remain. And while our Detroit Lions are no longer playing this year, this Sunday&rsquo;s conference championship games should be a couple of good matchups.In the AFC, we have the Buffalo Bills visiting the Kansas City Chiefs, and in the NFC, the Wash]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-conference-championship-teams-will-make-the-super-bowl/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 16:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-conference-championship-teams-will-make-the-super-bowl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everything to know about Lions’ compensatory picks after losing Aaron Glenn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Here&rsquo;s everything you need to know about the NFL Draft pick compensation after losing Aaron Glenn to the Jets head coaching job.After former Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn accepted a job as the next head coach of the New York Jets, the Lions are in line for some extra draft pick compensation. This is the first time in franchise history they&rsquo;ve been eligible for this perk, so, naturally, there are a lot of questions about how it works,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/everything-to-know-about-lions-compensatory-picks-after-losing-aaron-glenn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/everything-to-know-about-lions-compensatory-picks-after-losing-aaron-glenn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ranking 4 biggest positions of need for Detroit Lions this offseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images As the Lions turn their attention toward the offseason, here are their four biggest positions of need&mdash;ranked. Each offseason has a distinct feeling, and that&rsquo;s been especially true since Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes assumed their respective roles with the Detroit Lions in the 2021 offseason.<br />
That initial offseason was the one where they traded the franchise&rsquo;s most prolific quarterback, Matthew Stafford, tearing the roster down to its studs an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/ranking-4-biggest-positions-of-need-for-detroit-lions-this-offseason/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/ranking-4-biggest-positions-of-need-for-detroit-lions-this-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions GM Brad Holmes rejects idea of Super Bowl window closing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirthmon F. Dozier / USA TODAY NETWORK Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes doesn&rsquo;t feel like there&rsquo;s extra urgency or that a Super Bowl window is closing.After the Detroit Lions blew one of their best chances to make a Super Bowl run, many are questioning whether their window of opportunity is closing. Not only will the team need to reload their coaching staff after losing both their offensive and defensive coordinators this week, but the salary cap is likely to tighten down the road. For e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-gm-brad-holmes-rejects-idea-of-super-bowl-window-closing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 13:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-gm-brad-holmes-rejects-idea-of-super-bowl-window-closing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Lions interviewing Larry Foote for defensive coordinator position]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Detroit Lions have their first known candidate for the defensive coordinator position: Detroit-native Larry Foote.The first known candidate for the Detroit Lions&rsquo; defensive coordinator position has been revealed. According to a report from Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, the Lions are interviewing Larry Foote for the position.Per Bucs reporter Rick Stroud, Foote&rsquo;s contract is over in Tampa, but the Buccaneers would lik]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-lions-interviewing-larry-foote-for-defensive-coordinator-position/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 21:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-lions-interviewing-larry-foote-for-defensive-coordinator-position/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Detroit Lions to hire Kacy Rodgers as next DL coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have added a well-renowned defensive line coach: former Bucs DL coach Kacy Rodgers.The Detroit Lions have already begun the process of rebuilding their coaching staff. According to ESPN&rsquo;s Jeremy Fowler, the Lions are hiring Kacy Rodgers as their next defensive line coach. He fills the exact role left vacant when Terrell Williams left earlier this week to become the New England Patriots&rsquo; defensive coordinator.Rodgers comes to Detroi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-detroit-lions-to-hire-kacy-rodgers-as-next-dl-coach/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-detroit-lions-to-hire-kacy-rodgers-as-next-dl-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions GM Brad Holmes on contract talks with Aidan Hutchinson, Kerby Joseph]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirthmon F. Dozier / USA TODAY NETWORK Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes offered some updates on their contract extension plans for players like Aidan Hutchison, Kerby Joseph.As the Detroit Lions head into the offseason, one of the biggest priorities for the front office will be to sign or extend their own players. Detroit has put an emphasis on rewarding their own players, and with six All-Pro players on the team, there needs to be a delicate balance of keeping your core players while a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-gm-brad-holmes-on-contract-talks-with-aidan-hutchinson-kerby-joseph/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 17:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-gm-brad-holmes-on-contract-talks-with-aidan-hutchinson-kerby-joseph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jared Goff named MVP finalist, several Detroit Lions coaches up for awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff is a finalist for MVP, while Dan Campbell, Aaron Glenn, and Ben Johnson are also up for NFL Honors awards. The NFL Honors&mdash;the league&rsquo;s post-season award show&mdash;will take place on Thursday, February 6, just a few days before the Super Bowl. This week, the NFL announced finalists for their awards, and several Detroit Lions could be walking away with hardware.<br />
Most notably, quarterback Jared Goff is one of five finalist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/jared-goff-named-mvp-finalist-several-detroit-lions-coaches-up-for-awards/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/jared-goff-named-mvp-finalist-several-detroit-lions-coaches-up-for-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Film breakdown: Why Dan Campbell doesn’t regret failed third-and-1 play]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Many questioned a third-down play call the Detroit Lions ran in the playoffs that resulted in a fumble. Here&rsquo;s why Dan Campbell is standing by it.Without a doubt, one of the most pivotal plays in the Detroit Lions&rsquo; Divisional Round loss to the Washington Commanders happened late in the first quarter on a third-and-1 play. The Lions had the ball at Washington&rsquo;s 17-yard line, looking to build on their 7-3 lead. It was really the first and last tim]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/film-breakdown-why-dan-campbell-doesnt-regret-failed-third-and-1-play/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/film-breakdown-why-dan-campbell-doesnt-regret-failed-third-and-1-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pain is part of the process: The Detroit Lions will be back]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eric Seals / USA TODAY NETWORK This season didn&rsquo;t end the way we wanted, but the Detroit Lions will be back.Let&rsquo;s set the table a bit here. In 1990, I was born into this world a Detroit Lions fan. Since I can remember, I have loved this city and this team with every part of my soul. Early on, it was fun for a kid that was into sports to be a Lions fan in the 90s.Detroit had a player by the name of Barry Sanders, who routinely did things that made you question if he was of this world]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pain-is-part-of-the-process-the-detroit-lions-will-be-back/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/pain-is-part-of-the-process-the-detroit-lions-will-be-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 defensive coordinator candidates for the Lions to replace Aaron Glenn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images Exploring coaches the Lions could consider for their open defensive coordinator position. The Detroit Lions will be looking for new offensive and defensive coordinators in 2025, as Ben Johnson accepted a head coaching job with the Chicago Bears, and most recently, it&rsquo;s been announced that Aaron Glenn has accepted a head coaching position with the New York Jets.When Johnson exited, we identified 12 offensive coordinator candidates for the Lions to consi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/10-defensive-coordinator-candidates-for-the-lions-to-replace-aaron-glenn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/10-defensive-coordinator-candidates-for-the-lions-to-replace-aaron-glenn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[POLL: Who will have the better coaching career: Ben Johnson or Aaron Glenn?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images Which former Lions coach will be most successful as a head coach: Aaron Glenn or Ben Johnson?The Detroit Lions will officially have to replace both their offensive and defensive coordinators this year. Ben Johnson is now the Chicago Bears head coach, and Aaron Glenn will lead the New York Jets in 2025.We&rsquo;ll have plenty of discussions on what&rsquo;s next for the Lions, who good candidates are for the jobs, and we&rsquo;ll break down their ultimate deci]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/poll-who-will-have-the-better-coaching-career-ben-johnson-or-aaron-glenn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/poll-who-will-have-the-better-coaching-career-ben-johnson-or-aaron-glenn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions re-sign offensive lineman who spent all of 2024 on IR]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images The Detroit Lions have re-signed Netane Muti, giving the young offensive lineman a second shot at making the roster after missing 2024 with an injury.The Detroit Lions continue to chip away at their own free agency class. On Wednesday, they announced that they&rsquo;ve re-signed guard Netane Muti.<br />
Last year, the Lions signed Muti to a futures deal back in February after he finished the season on the Las Vegas Raiders&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-re-sign-offensive-lineman-who-spent-all-of-2024-on-ir/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 23:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-re-sign-offensive-lineman-who-spent-all-of-2024-on-ir/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York Jets hiring Lions DC Aaron Glenn as new head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Lions DC Aaron Glenn will be the next New York Jets head coach.Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn will be the next head coach of the New York Jets, according to several reports. Glenn leaves the Lions after serving as their defensive coordinator for the past four seasons.Glenn is the second coordinator and third coach the Lions have lost to a promotion elsewhere this week. Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson accepted the head coaching job of the Chicag]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/new-york-jets-hiring-lions-dc-aaron-glenn-as-new-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/new-york-jets-hiring-lions-dc-aaron-glenn-as-new-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everything Ben Johnson said about leaving Lions for Bears head coach job]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images News and notes from former Lions OC Ben Johnson in his Chicago Bears introductory press conference.On Wednesday afternoon, former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson was introduced to the media for the first time as the Chicago Bears&rsquo; new head coach. He spoke for about 30 minutes on why he chose the job, what his plans are for the Bears, and everything he wants to accomplish in Chicago.<br />
But before he even got started, he had to talk about hi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/everything-ben-johnson-said-about-leaving-lions-for-bears-head-coach-job/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 19:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/everything-ben-johnson-said-about-leaving-lions-for-bears-head-coach-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions News: Owner Sheila Hamp offers optimistic message to Detroit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images After the Detroit Lions playoff loss, owner Sheila Hamp offered an optimistic message for the future. After the team&rsquo;s devastating loss in the Divisional Round of the playoffs, Detroit Lions owner Sheila Hamp sent out a message to season ticket holders on Tuesday. Here&rsquo;s the full message:<br />
Dear Lions Loyal Member,<br />
This is not the letter I was hoping to write you this year. It&rsquo;s not the ending we wanted or were expecting. The fact of t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-news-owner-sheila-hamp-offers-optimistic-message-to-detroit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-news-owner-sheila-hamp-offers-optimistic-message-to-detroit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions lose position coach to New England Patriots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Detroit Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams is leaving the team to be the Patriots defensive coordinator.The Detroit Lions have another coaching vacancy to fill.<br />
The New England Patriots are reportedly hiring Lions run game coordinator/defensive line coach Terrell Williams to be their new defensive coordinator. There, Williams will reunite recently-hired Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. Williams and Vrabel coached together for six years with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-lose-position-coach-to-new-england-patriots/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-lose-position-coach-to-new-england-patriots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions sign former Michigan wide receiver to futures deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty Images The Detroit Lions added to their wide receiver room, inking former Wolverine Ronnie Bell to a futures deal. The Detroit Lions have wasted no time in preparing their roster for the 2025 season. They&rsquo;ve already signed 11 of their former practice squad players to futures deals, as well as signing defensive back Morice Norris back for another year. On Tuesday, the Lions added their first player who spent the 2024 season on a different team, signing w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-sign-former-michigan-wide-receiver-to-futures-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-sign-former-michigan-wide-receiver-to-futures-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amon-Ra St. Brown reacts to Ben Johnson becoming Bears coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images On his podcast, Amon-Ra St. Brown gave his full thoughts on former Lions OC Ben Johnson taking the Chicago Bears head coach job.The dust is still settling on Ben Johnson&rsquo;s somewhat shocking decision to take the head coaching job with the Chicago Bears. Obviously, it was Johnson&rsquo;s time to go, but many Detroit Lions fans were upset that he chose to go to a division rival. Outside of a great Instagram post from running back David Montgomery]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/amon-ra-st-brown-reacts-to-ben-johnson-becoming-bears-coach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/amon-ra-st-brown-reacts-to-ben-johnson-becoming-bears-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: How long will Ben Johnson last as the Bears’ head coach?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images The former Lions offensive coordinator is now head coach of the Chicago Bears. How long will his tenure last? After three years of speculation, the inevitable has happened: Ben Johnson has left the Detroit Lions to be a head coach elsewhere. Of course, the location of &ldquo;elsewhere&rdquo; is a non-trivial consideration here. Johnson left for a division rival in the Chicago Bears, leading to a lot of discourse about how big that rivalry will be in 2025 and beyond. Ho]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-how-long-will-ben-johnson-last-as-the-bears-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-how-long-will-ben-johnson-last-as-the-bears-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Montgomery has perfect reaction to Ben Johnson taking Bears HC job]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Detroit Lions RB David Montgomery had the perfect reaction to Ben Johnson taking the Chicago Bears head coach job.It&rsquo;s been a whirlwind of emotions for Detroit Lions players and fans over the last few days. As if the painful loss to the Washington Commanders in the Divisional Round wasn&rsquo;t enough, the Lions organization is seeing their entire coaching staff being picked apart by other teams. It appears like the Lions will be losing both coordina]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/david-montgomery-has-perfect-reaction-to-ben-johnson-taking-bears-hc-job/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 22:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/david-montgomery-has-perfect-reaction-to-ben-johnson-taking-bears-hc-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions Game Ball, Unsung Hero: Jahmyr Gibbs offers hope for future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images Handing out the game ball and unsung hero from the Lions&rsquo; heart-breaking loss against the Commanders. The Detroit Lions&rsquo; magical season came to a shockingly abrupt end with a 45-31 loss at the hands of the Washington Commanders. The Lions couldn&rsquo;t keep rookie Jayden Daniels in-check, as they allowed more than 34 points for only the second time in their last 29 games. Offensively, they snowballed, turning the ball over five times (only the second time t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-game-ball-unsung-hero-jahmyr-gibbs-offers-hope-for-future/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-game-ball-unsung-hero-jahmyr-gibbs-offers-hope-for-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Dan Campbell wants in Detroit Lions’ next offensive coordinator]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images Lions coach Dan Campbell explained what the team will be looking for in their next offensive coordinator.With Ben Johnson now heading to Chicago, the biggest task ahead of the Detroit Lions is finding a new offensive coordinator. For the last three years, the team has been dragged to success by a top-five offense, and while the roster on offense remains impressive, Detroit must choose their next play-caller wisely.Our own Erik Schlitt detailed 12 potential r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/what-dan-campbell-wants-in-detroit-lions-next-offensive-coordinator/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/what-dan-campbell-wants-in-detroit-lions-next-offensive-coordinator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Lions OL coach Hank Fraley has second interview with Seahawks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images Detroit Lions OL coach Hank Fraley has scored a second, in-person interview with the Seattle Seahawks.The hits could keep coming to the Detroit Lions coaching staff. With offensive coordinator Ben Johnson gone to the Chicago Bears and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn almost certainly out the door soon, Lions offensive line coach Hank Fraley could be the next to leave.According to ESPN&rsquo;s Dan Graziano, Fraley has a second interview for the Seattle Seahawks o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-lions-ol-coach-hank-fraley-has-second-interview-with-seahawks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-lions-ol-coach-hank-fraley-has-second-interview-with-seahawks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commanders vs. Lions stock report: 4 risers, 5 fallers from Divisional Round loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Check out this week&rsquo;s movers in your Detroit Lions stock report.Before we dive into this week&rsquo;s movers, I just want to thank you all for another wonderful season. I know we don&rsquo;t always agree on who&rsquo;s trending up or down, but I love the discourse and being able to hear what you think in the comments. Here&rsquo;s to next year.But for now, it&rsquo;s the offseason. But before we start talking mock drafts and needs (which you can infer from]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/commanders-vs-lions-stock-report-4-risers-5-fallers-from-divisional-round-loss/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/commanders-vs-lions-stock-report-4-risers-5-fallers-from-divisional-round-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[12 offensive coordinator candidates for Lions to replace Ben Johnson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Exploring more than a dozen coaches the Lions could consider for their offensive coordinator position. With the news that Ben Johnson is leaving his offensive coordinator position with the Detroit Lions for a head coaching role with the Chicago Bears, the Lions find themselves needing to execute a coordinator search for the first time since 2022&mdash;when they promoted Johnson to the role.<br />
Lions coach Dan Campbell spoke with the media prior to the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/12-offensive-coordinator-candidates-for-lions-to-replace-ben-johnson/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/12-offensive-coordinator-candidates-for-lions-to-replace-ben-johnson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Jets hope to hire Lions DC Aaron Glenn on Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images The Detroit Lions lost OC Ben Johnson on Monday. They may lose DC Aaron Glenn on Tuesday.The Detroit Lions could find themselves without both of their coordinators just three days after their Divisional Round loss to the Washington Commanders. Per several reports, offensive coordinator Ben Johnson agreed to become the Chicago Bears next head coach on Monday. It appears defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn may make his decision just a day later.<br />
Per NFL Network&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-jets-hope-to-hire-lions-dc-aaron-glenn-on-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-jets-hope-to-hire-lions-dc-aaron-glenn-on-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who do you want the Lions to replace Ben Johnson as OC?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Leslie Plaza Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images With Ben Johnson leaving to go to a division rival, who should be the next Lions offensive coordinator? It&rsquo;s been no secret that the Detroit Lions could lose one, if not both of their coordinators this offseason, but when news broke that Ben Johnson was leaving to go to a division rival, that certainly cut a little deeper than expected. The connection to the Chicago Bears has been floating out there for a while, but many believ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/who-do-you-want-the-lions-to-replace-ben-johnson-as-oc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/who-do-you-want-the-lions-to-replace-ben-johnson-as-oc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions sign 11 players to futures contracts, 1 to active roster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions are starting to build their 90-roster for the offseason by keeping some homegrown talent in Allen Park. The Detroit Lions announced on Monday afternoon that they have made 12 roster transactions, signing 11 players to futures contracts as well as defensive back Morice Norris to the active roster.Norris, an undrafted free agent out of Fresno State in 2024, was released from the Lions roster during training camp after a hamstring injury cut his]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-sign-11-players-to-futures-contracts-1-to-active-roster/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-sign-11-players-to-futures-contracts-1-to-active-roster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports: Lions OC Ben Johnson leaving to become Bears head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Detroit Lions OC Ben Johnson is reportedly accepting a head coaching job with the Chicago Bears. As first reported by ESPN&rsquo;s Adam Schefter and corroborated by several other NFL insiders, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is finalizing terms to become the Chicago Bears&rsquo; next head coach.Johnson has served as the Lions offensive coordinator for the last three years, producing top-five scoring offenses in each season. This year, the Lion]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/reports-lions-oc-ben-johnson-leaving-to-become-bears-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 21:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/reports-lions-oc-ben-johnson-leaving-to-become-bears-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Debunking 4 of the worst takes after the Lions’ Divisional Round loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Breaking down some of the worst overreactions from the Detroit Lions&rsquo; loss to the Washington Commanders.When a season as highly-hyped as the 2024 Detroit Lions sees such a devastating and sudden ending, it&rsquo;s bound to draw anger. The Lions&mdash;Super Bowl favorites for most of the year&mdash;didn&rsquo;t win the Super Bowl. They didn&rsquo;t even get to the NFC Championship game or win a playoff game. For fans and players alike, it&rsquo;s as upse]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/debunking-4-of-the-worst-takes-after-the-lions-divisional-round-loss/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 19:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/debunking-4-of-the-worst-takes-after-the-lions-divisional-round-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dan Campbell expects to lose both Aaron Glenn, Ben Johnson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said he expects to lose both Aaron Glenn and Ben Johnson to NFL head coaching gigs.Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell is preparing to lose both offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn to head coaching gigs this offseason.&ldquo;I would expect to lose both, but I haven&rsquo;t been told anything,&rdquo; Campbell said. &ldquo;I just&mdash;I&rsquo;ve got a feeling, but I&rsquo;m prepared to lose bot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/dan-campbell-expects-to-lose-both-aaron-glenn-ben-johnson/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 18:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/dan-campbell-expects-to-lose-both-aaron-glenn-ben-johnson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL offseason calendar: Detroit Lions important dates, deadlines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images A look at the most important 2025 NFL offseason dates for the Detroit Lions.With the sudden loss to the Washington Commanders, the Detroit Lions offseason is sadly upon us. The team will look to build upon this year&rsquo;s performance and hopefully make that Super Bowl push we were all hoping for this season.<br />
As always, the NFL offseason is filled from January to August with several significant events, deadlines, and dates to ensure that there never truly is a l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-offseason-calendar-detroit-lions-important-dates-deadlines/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-offseason-calendar-detroit-lions-important-dates-deadlines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions linemen won’t let coach Hank Fraley go]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images If it&rsquo;s up to them, Detroit Lions offensive linemen won&rsquo;t let Hank Fraley leave for other opportunities.Detroit Lions offensive line coach Hank Fraley is one of the most beloved position coaches on the team, and it&rsquo;s no surprise he&rsquo;s starting to gain interest from other teams. He already interviewed for the Seattle Seahawks&rsquo; offensive coordinator position. It&rsquo;s also possible Fraley leaves with one of Detroit&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-linemen-wont-let-coach-hank-fraley-go/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-linemen-wont-let-coach-hank-fraley-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full list of the 2025 Detroit Lions free agents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images Breaking down all the Detroit Lions UFA, RFA, and ERFA free agents for the 2025 offseason. As the Detroit Lions shift into the 2025 offseason, they have 48 players who finished the season on the roster&mdash;on either the 53-man roster, practice squad, or injured reserve&mdash;that are not currently under contract with the organization.<br />
Let&rsquo;s take a look at the four different groups those players can fall into, as well as which players land in those gro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/full-list-of-the-2025-detroit-lions-free-agents/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/full-list-of-the-2025-detroit-lions-free-agents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Was the Detroit Lions’ 2024 season a success or failure?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Detroit Lions came into 2024 to avenge their playoff loss. Despite an incredible regular season, they met an even worse fate: immediate elimination. All things considered, was the 2024 season a success or failure? Only one team can win it all each season. There were high hopes and high expectations that the Detroit Lions could be the one to do it. A 15-2 season set themselves up for a home stand en route to the Super Bowl. The team wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-was-the-detroit-lions-2024-season-a-success-or-failure/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-was-the-detroit-lions-2024-season-a-success-or-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions-Commanders NFCD snap counts: Defense, again, needed to adjust for injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images A look at how the Detroit Lions deployed their snaps against the Washington Commanders in the NFC Divisional round of the playoffs. Taking a closer look at the snap counts from the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders NFC Divisional round battle in the 2024-25 NFL Playoffs.<br />
Offense<br />
Quarterbacks<br />
Jared Goff: 66 (96%)<br />
Teddy Bridgewater: 3 (4%)<br />
Hendon Hooker: Emergency third quarterback<br />
An unflagged hit to the head following an interception forced Go]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-commanders-nfcd-snap-counts-defense-again-needed-to-adjust-for-injury/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2025 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-commanders-nfcd-snap-counts-defense-again-needed-to-adjust-for-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL playoffs live chat: Divisional round Sunday, Rams at Eagles, Ravens at Bills]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The Divisional round of the playoffs is here and Sunday has two games to watch: LA Rams at Philadelphia Eagles and Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills. Come chat with us in our live thread! The Divisional round of the NFL Playoffs wraps up on Sunday, with two games that look like they will be highly competitive.<br />
Things start out with the NFC No. 4 Los Angeles Rams at No. 2 Philadelphia Eagles at 3 p.m. ET on NBC, followed by AFC No. 3 Baltimore Ravens at No. 2 B]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-playoffs-live-chat-divisional-round-sunday-rams-at-eagles-ravens-at-bills/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2025 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-playoffs-live-chat-divisional-round-sunday-rams-at-eagles-ravens-at-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions coaching news: Cowboys ‘intrigued’ by DC Aaron Glenn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Aaron Glenn has interviewed for five head coaching job. It&rsquo;s possible now he interviews for a sixth.Now that the Detroit Lions&rsquo; season is over, focus quickly turns to the team&rsquo;s coaching staff and who will remain for the 2025 season. Despite Saturday night&rsquo;s meltdown, both offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn remain top-tier options, and some are predicting both to be hired away this offseason.Glenn,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-coaching-news-cowboys-intrigued-by-dc-aaron-glenn/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-coaching-news-cowboys-intrigued-by-dc-aaron-glenn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions report card, grades: Goff, coaching disappoint vs. Commanders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images The Detroit Lions coaching staff and Jared Goff were big letdowns in the Lions&rsquo; playoff loss to the Commanders. Handing out grades for them and the rest of the team.After avoiding them all season, the Detroit Lions had their biggest let-down game at the worst possible time. Let&rsquo;s dive into their season-ending, 45-31 loss to the Washington Commanders with our final report card of the season.Quarterback: D<br />
Jared Goff&rsquo;s recklessness with the football is a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-report-card-grades-goff-coaching-disappoint-vs-commanders/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-report-card-grades-goff-coaching-disappoint-vs-commanders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL Draft order: Detroit Lions first-round pick officially set]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images With the Detroit Lions playoff run coming to an end, the team now knows where it will pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The Detroit Lions 2024 season has come to a close and the Lions now hold the pick No. 28 in the 2025 NFL Draft.<br />
Because there are still a variety of things that will take place over the offseason, the only picks we know for certain at this time are in the first round. As the offseason plays out, more picks will be awarded to tea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-draft-order-detroit-lions-first-round-pick-officially-set/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-draft-order-detroit-lions-first-round-pick-officially-set/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discussion: What is the priority No. 1 for the Detroit Lions offseason?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images What is the Detroit Lions&rsquo; biggest priority as they head into the 2025 offseason?It seems cruel to hard-pivot to the offseason when just 24 hours ago, dreams of Super Bowl trips to New Orleans were dancing in our head. But that&rsquo;s how the NFL playoffs work. In an instant, everything can be sucked away, and it&rsquo;s you&rsquo;re left wondering how it all slipped away in an instant.But the NFL is year round, and today is the beginning of bu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/discussion-what-is-the-priority-no-1-for-the-detroit-lions-offseason/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/discussion-what-is-the-priority-no-1-for-the-detroit-lions-offseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 takeaways from the Detroit Lions’ playoff loss to the Washington Commanders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images 6 takeaways from the Detroit Lions&rsquo; playoff loss to the Washington Commanders I hope you enjoyed the ride because the ending was a crash landing.<br />
The Detroit Lions, arguably the top team in the NFL with an electric offense, collapsed under the playoff lights in an embarrassing fashion. An incredible 15-2 regular season yielded just one playoff game and one playoff loss. The Lions outclassed the Washington Commanders in nearly every facet on paper, but it mattered]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/6-takeaways-from-the-detroit-lions-playoff-loss-to-the-washington-commanders/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2025 06:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/6-takeaways-from-the-detroit-lions-playoff-loss-to-the-washington-commanders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions injury update: Amik Robertson has broken arm, surgery schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have lost yet another cornerback to injury, as Amik Robertson suffered a brutal elbow injury.On just the second defensive snap of the game, Detroit Lions cornerback Amik Robertson suffered a brutal-looking elbow injury. While Robertson was making a tackle, teammate Jack Campbell came crashing in and smashed into Robertson&rsquo;s arm.Robertson had to be escorted to the locker room with trainings stabilizing his arm. Initial reports from the t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-injury-update-amik-robertson-has-broken-arm-surgery-schedule/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2025 06:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-injury-update-amik-robertson-has-broken-arm-surgery-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 winner, 4 losers from the Lions’ loss against Commanders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images The Lions were upset by the Commanders on Saturday night in the Divisional Round, losing 45-31. There were plenty of losers as the season is over for Detroit. This was not how the season was supposed to end. The Detroit Lions set a franchise-record 15 wins and earned the number one seed in the NFL playoffs&mdash;all for it to just end in the first postseason game. The Washington Commanders came in after upsetting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and played spoiler as a 9.5-poin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/1-winner-4-losers-from-the-lions-loss-against-commanders/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2025 05:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/1-winner-4-losers-from-the-lions-loss-against-commanders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recap: Lions season ends in disastrous performance vs. Commanders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions played their ugliest game of the season at the absolute worst time, ending their season with a drubbing via the Washington Commanders. The Detroit Lions chose the worst time to have their sloppiest game of the season. Their season has come to an end after a loss riddled with mistakes to the Washington Commanders in the Divisional Round of the playoffs.<br />
The Lions did just about everything wrong in this game. Their defense barely forced a punt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/recap-lions-season-ends-in-disastrous-performance-vs-commanders/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2025 05:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/recap-lions-season-ends-in-disastrous-performance-vs-commanders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions vs. Washington Commanders second half live chat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions trail the Washington Commanders 31-21 at the end of the first half. Come chat with us during the second half.The Detroit Lions trail the Washington Commanders 31-21 at halftime. Can they mount a comeback and save their season? Come chat with us in the comment section below.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-vs-washington-commanders-second-half-live-chat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2025 03:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-vs-washington-commanders-second-half-live-chat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions injury update: Amik Robertson OUT for game (elbow)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have lost yet another cornerback to injury, as Amik Robertson suffered a brutal elbow injury.On just the second defensive snap of the game, Detroit Lions cornerback Amik Robertson suffered a brutal-looking elbow injury. While Robertson was making a tackle, teammate Jack Campbell came crashing in and smashed into Robertson&rsquo;s arm.Robertson had to be escorted to the locker room with trainings stabilizing his arm. Initial reports from the t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-injury-update-amik-robertson-out-for-game-elbow/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2025 03:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-injury-update-amik-robertson-out-for-game-elbow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions injury update: Amik Robertson suffers elbow injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have lost yet another cornerback to injury, as Amik Robertson suffered a brutal elbow injury.On just the second defensive snap of the game, Detroit Lions cornerback Amik Robertson suffered a brutal-looking elbow injury. While Robertson was making a tackle, teammate Jack Campbell came crashing in and smashed into Robertson&rsquo;s arm.Robertson had to be escorted to the locker room with trainings stabilizing his arm. Initial reports from the t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-injury-update-amik-robertson-suffers-elbow-injury/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2025 02:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-injury-update-amik-robertson-suffers-elbow-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions vs. Commanders live score updates, highlights, drive analysis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images We&rsquo;re providing live score updates, highlights, and drive-by-drive analysis for the Detroit Lions&rsquo; Divisional Round matchup against the Washington Commanders.A spot in the NFC Championship is on the line Saturday night as the Detroit Lions host the Washington Commanders in the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs. If the Lions win, they&rsquo;ll host next week&rsquo;s NFC Championship game. If the Commanders walk away with their second road playo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-vs-commanders-live-score-updates-highlights-drive-analysis/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2025 01:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-vs-commanders-live-score-updates-highlights-drive-analysis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions vs. Commanders first half live chat, open thread]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Come chat with our community during the Divisional Round matchup between the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders. It&rsquo;s been a long, long, long, long Saturday. Ever since the Detroit Lions&rsquo; Week 18 victory over the Minnesota Vikings to clinch the NFC&rsquo;s top seed, we&rsquo;ve all been waiting for this team to kick off their postseason schedule. They were expected to be here, and we&rsquo;ve waited all freakin&rsquo; season long to get to th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-vs-commanders-first-half-live-chat-open-thread/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2025 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-vs-commanders-first-half-live-chat-open-thread/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions vs. Commanders inactives: Teddy Bridgewater promoted to backup QB]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images The Detroit Lions have released their inactives ahead of their Divisional round playoff game against the Washington Commanders. Who&rsquo;s in, and who&rsquo;s out? The Detroit Lions have declared their inactives ahead of their Divisional round playoff game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday night at Ford Field. The only &ldquo;surprise&rdquo; of these inactives is that Teddy Bridgewater has been promoted to QB2 and Hendon Hooker will now a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-vs-commanders-inactives-teddy-bridgewater-promoted-to-backup-qb/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2025 00:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-vs-commanders-inactives-teddy-bridgewater-promoted-to-backup-qb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions elevate 2 practice squad players for Commanders game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have made two defensive additions from the practice squad for their Divisional Round game against the Washington Commanders.The Detroit Lions announced on Saturday afternoon two practice squad elevations for their Divisional Round playoff game against the Washington Commanders. Both defensive tackle Chris Smith and cornerback Stantley Thomas-Oliver are active from the practice squad and will revert back to the practice squad after the game.<br />
I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-elevate-2-practice-squad-players-for-commanders-game/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jan 2025 22:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-elevate-2-practice-squad-players-for-commanders-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Playoffs live chat: Divisional round Saturday, Texans at Chiefs, Commanders at Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images The Divisional round of the playoffs is here and Saturday has two games to watch: Texans at Chiefs and Commanders at Lions. Come chat with us in our live thread! The Divisional round of the NFL Playoffs begins on Saturday, and after a bye during the Wild Card round, both No. 1 seeds will host their first playoff games of the 2024-25 post-season.<br />
Things start with the AFC No. 4 Houston Texans traveling to Missouri to take on the AFC No. 1 Kansas City Chiefs at 4]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-playoffs-live-chat-divisional-round-saturday-texans-at-chiefs-commanders-at-lions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jan 2025 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-playoffs-live-chat-divisional-round-saturday-texans-at-chiefs-commanders-at-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions bold prediction: Montgomery makes his mark against Washington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images The Lions host a Washington team with a potent offense, but a porous run defense. Can David Montgomery capitalize in his return? It&rsquo;s playoff time, and that means the Lions are getting more reinforcements. After seeing a huge defensive surge from Alex Anzalone&rsquo;s return in Week 18, the Lions are set to return David Montgomery to the lineup for their Divisional Round matchup against the Washington Commanders. The Commanders have one of the league&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-bold-prediction-montgomery-makes-his-mark-against-washington/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jan 2025 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-bold-prediction-montgomery-makes-his-mark-against-washington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Which Lions player is the biggest key vs. Commanders?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images Identifying the Detroit Lions&rsquo; key players in Saturday&rsquo;s playoff game against the Washington Commanders.The Detroit Lions may be nearly 10-point favorites over the Washington Commanders for Saturday night&rsquo;s Divisional Round playoff game, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean it&rsquo;ll be a walk in the park. The Commanders and Jayden Daniels have been outperforming expectations all season long. This season, they&rsquo;re 4-3 in games they w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-lions-player-is-the-biggest-key-vs-commanders/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-lions-player-is-the-biggest-key-vs-commanders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions updated 2024-25 depth chart: Divisional round vs. Commanders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Here&rsquo;s an updated look at the 2024-25 Detroit Lions&rsquo; depth chart heading into their Divisional round playoff game against the Washington Commanders. The Detroit Lions will open up their 2024 NFL Playoffs with a Divisional round matchup with the Washington Commanders at Ford Field. If you missed any of the transactions ahead of this game, we have it all laid out for you in this updated depth chart.<br />
To help you get prepared for this matchup, we have]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-updated-2024-25-depth-chart-divisional-round-vs-commanders/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jan 2025 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-updated-2024-25-depth-chart-divisional-round-vs-commanders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expert picks, score predictions: Lions vs. Commanders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Steven King/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Our staff makes their expert picks for the Divisional round of the 2024-25 NFL Playoffs battle between the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders. The Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders will square off at Ford Field in the Divisional round of the 2024-25 NFL Playoffs.<br />
&ldquo;Listen, since OTAs, going into training camp, this is what coaches and the players were fighting for, and we expected to be in this situation,&rdquo; Lions defensiv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/expert-picks-score-predictions-lions-vs-commanders/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/expert-picks-score-predictions-lions-vs-commanders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH LIVE: Lions vs. Commanders preview, Madden 25 simulation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Come join our LIVE Detroit Lions vs. Washington Commanders Madden 25 simulation preview at 9:30 a.m ET Saturday. Is it possible Madden 25 has finally self-corrected enough to nail Detroit Lions predictions?That&rsquo;s what we&rsquo;re left wondering after our last Madden simulation. For Detroit&rsquo;s huge Week 18 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings, Madden nearly nailed the score exactly, predicting the Lions to win 31-7 in a blowout victory. In reality, the Lions walked away with an improbab]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/watch-live-lions-vs-commanders-preview-madden-25-simulation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/watch-live-lions-vs-commanders-preview-madden-25-simulation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commanders at Lions: How to watch, game time, TV schedule, streaming and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images How to watch Lions vs. Commanders on TV, online streaming, radio information, and more.It&rsquo;s win or go home for the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders, as the NFL playoffs kick off the Divisional Round of the playoffs on Saturday.For the one-seeded Lions, this is just one step in the goal they&rsquo;ve had all season: win the Super Bowl. After getting bounced in the Conference Championship last year, winning it all has been the only acceptable goal f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/commanders-at-lions-how-to-watch-game-time-tv-schedule-streaming-and-more/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/commanders-at-lions-how-to-watch-game-time-tv-schedule-streaming-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Majority of Lions fans believe Detroit will win big vs. Commanders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images The results from our latest SB Nation Reacts Survey are in and Detroit Lions are feeling confident. 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.In this week&rsquo;s SB Nation Reacts survey, we asked Lions fans just two questions:The Lions are a 9.5-point favorite at FanD]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/majority-of-lions-fans-believe-detroit-will-win-big-vs-commanders/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jan 2025 12:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/majority-of-lions-fans-believe-detroit-will-win-big-vs-commanders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best parlay/player prop bets for Lions vs. Commanders, Divisional Round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Identifying our favorite player prop bets to consider for the Detroit Lions Divisional Round matchup with the Washington Commanders. The Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders will face off in the Divisional Round of the 2024-25 NFL Playoffs in what is expected to be a high-scoring affair. Here are three Lions-based wagers to consider, with betting odds courtesy of the folks over at FanDuel Sportsbook, that we like in this matchup.<br />
Jahmyr Gibbs, OVER 110.5 R]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/best-parlayplayer-prop-bets-for-lions-vs-commanders-divisional-round/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/best-parlayplayer-prop-bets-for-lions-vs-commanders-divisional-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: How confident are you in Christian Mahogany?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images With the news of Lions starting right guard Kevin Zeitler being out for the divisional round, how confident are you in the abilities of rookie Christian Mahogany? This time of year, depth in the NFL is not only encouraged&mdash;it is essentially required to remain competitive as the cream rises to the top during the playoffs. And for the Detroit Lions, this season has been particularly brutal in terms of injuries.From losing star defensive end Aidan Hutch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-how-confident-are-you-in-christian-mahogany/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-how-confident-are-you-in-christian-mahogany/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Qs Lions vs. Commanders preview: How Washington could avoid blowout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images It&rsquo;s a playoff preview with our friends over at @HogsHaven, getting us set and ready for the matchup between the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders. The Detroit Lions are set to take the field for the first time in the postseason Saturday, and we would never pass up the opportunity to get some intel from the opponent&rsquo;s perspective. We called on Andrew York of HogsHaven.com to give us some insight into a Washington Commanders team that went fro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/5-qs-lions-vs-commanders-preview-how-washington-could-avoid-blowout/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/5-qs-lions-vs-commanders-preview-how-washington-could-avoid-blowout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions vs. Commanders preview, score prediction: On Paper]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Our preview, statistical breakdown, and prediction for Detroit Lions vs. Washington Commanders in the Division Round of the NFL playoffs.The Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders face off for a spot in the NFC Championship game on Saturday night. If Vegas odds are any indication, the public seems to think the Lions are clear favorites in this matchup. At the time of writing this, Detroit is 9.5-point favorites, the biggest line of the week. However, bettors]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-vs-commanders-preview-score-prediction-on-paper/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-vs-commanders-preview-score-prediction-on-paper/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Divisional Round expert picks: Moneyline, spread, over/under predictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images The POD staff make their predictions for the slate of Divisional Round games in the NFL. Six teams have been eliminated and just eight remain in pursuit of the Vince Lombardi Trophy. Next up is the Divisional Round, and the Pride of Detroit staff have made their picks for the entire slate of games.<br />
The games get started on Saturday once again, and the first matchup of the second round sees the Houston Texans, fresh off their upset victory take on the Kansas City]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/divisional-round-expert-picks-moneyline-spread-overunder-predictions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/divisional-round-expert-picks-moneyline-spread-overunder-predictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Honolulu Blueprint: 10 keys to a Lions victory over the Commanders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images In this week&rsquo;s Honolulu Blueprint, we explore what the Detroit Lions need to do in order to advance to the next round of the 2024-25 NFL Playoffs.The Detroit Lions will host the Washington Commanders in the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs. If the Lions want to come away with a victory and advance to the next round of the playoffs, they&rsquo;ll need to execute the keys to victory laid out in this week&rsquo;s Honolulu Blueprint.Commanders offensive]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/the-honolulu-blueprint-10-keys-to-a-lions-victory-over-the-commanders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/the-honolulu-blueprint-10-keys-to-a-lions-victory-over-the-commanders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dan Campbell Helps Detroit Army Become an Unofficial Uniform for Lions Fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[With support from Dan Campbell, the Lions&rsquo; wildly popular head coach, Detroit Army&rsquo;s apparel has emerged as an unlikely alternative to the team&rsquo;s licensed gear.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/dan-campbell-helps-detroit-army-become-an-unofficial-uniform-for-lions-fans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/dan-campbell-helps-detroit-army-become-an-unofficial-uniform-for-lions-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions vs. Commanders injury designations: Kevin Zeitler ruled OUT]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images The Detroit Lions released their injury designations for the Divisional round of the playoffs. The Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders have released their injury designations ahead of the Saturday night matchup in the Divisional round of the NFL Playoffs.<br />
Let&rsquo;s take a look at Thursday&rsquo;s injury report and get you up to date with what we know. Note that any changes from Tuesday&rsquo;s report will be bolded.<br />
Ruled OUTRG Kevin Zeitler (hamstring]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-vs-commanders-injury-designations-kevin-zeitler-ruled-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-vs-commanders-injury-designations-kevin-zeitler-ruled-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commanders vs. Lions: 6 key matchups in Divisional Round duel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images Breaking down six key matchups with a deep statistical dive from the Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions For the second consecutive year, the Detroit Lions will have a home Divisional Round game, and their challenger this time around is fittingly the Washington Commanders. For a team that continually has been slaying their franchise&rsquo;s demons, the Lions&rsquo; ability to beat a Washington franchise, which embarrassingly blew them out in the 1991 NFC Championship]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/commanders-vs-lions-6-key-matchups-in-divisional-round-duel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/commanders-vs-lions-6-key-matchups-in-divisional-round-duel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Wives of Dan Campbell, Ray Agnew sponsor playoff ticket auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Another chance to get in on the postseason action. Detroit Lions fans are getting another chance at snagging playoff tickets and even better, the proceeds go toward a good cause.<br />
Holly Campbell, wife of coach Dan Campbell, and Kathy Agnew, wife of assistant general manager Ray Agnew, are teaming up with Downtown Boxing Gym to host a playoff ticket auction. The DBG is a nonprofit known for helping young people in the community in a number of ways, an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-wives-of-dan-campbell-ray-agnew-sponsor-playoff-ticket-auction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-wives-of-dan-campbell-ray-agnew-sponsor-playoff-ticket-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions vs. Commanders preview: Why Lions must slow down Daniels legs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images The Lions will have their toughest challenge yet against scrambling quarterbacks on Saturday against Jayden Daniels. Why slowing him down is a must. There are some similarities between the Washington Commanders this season and the Detroit Lions of last year. Both had expectations, nothing big but an improvement from the year before. When both made the playoffs, their fanbase just wanted a win to call the season a success. The Lions got two wins and were just a ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-vs-commanders-preview-why-lions-must-slow-down-daniels-legs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-vs-commanders-preview-why-lions-must-slow-down-daniels-legs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking down the Commanders’ offensive, defensive schemes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images Taking a closer look at the offensive and defensive schemes of the Detroit Lions divisional-round opponent: The Washington Commanders. The Detroit Lions will take on the Washington Commanders in the Divisional Round of the 2024-25 NFL playoffs. They have a brand new coaching staff in 2024, but it&rsquo;s full of a lot of familiar faces.<br />
&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve got a lot of respect for Dan Quinn,&rdquo; Lions coach Dan Campbell said on Monday. &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve known]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/breaking-down-the-commanders-offensive-defensive-schemes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/breaking-down-the-commanders-offensive-defensive-schemes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[POLL: How should Lions split workload of Montgomery, Gibbs?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images With David Montgomery back, how should the Detroit Lions handle their backfield with a red-hot Jahmyr Gibs?This week, the Detroit Lions are expected to get running back David Montgomery back, and according to the veteran player, he&rsquo;s not going to be physically limited in any way. Montgomery has missed the past three games with a torn MCL, leaving the bulk of the workload to second-year back Jahmyr Gibbs.<br />
Gibbs has taken the opportunity and quite literall]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/poll-how-should-lions-split-workload-of-montgomery-gibbs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/poll-how-should-lions-split-workload-of-montgomery-gibbs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top 7 Lions coordinator quotes in the Divisional Round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images A look at the most important quotes from Detroit Lions coordinators heading into their Divisional Round playoff game against the Washington Commanders.The Detroit Lions coordinators were in the spotlight on Wednesday as the team prepares for their Saturday night showdown with the Washington Commanders in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. With both Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn also in the midst of NFL coaching searches, we pulled their quotes about that situati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/top-7-lions-coordinator-quotes-in-the-divisional-round/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 23:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/top-7-lions-coordinator-quotes-in-the-divisional-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions vs. Commanders NFL Playoffs injury report: Kevin Zeitler misses 2nd practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Detroit Lions released their Wednesday injury report for the Divisional round of the playoffs. The Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders will square off in the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs, and both teams were on the practice field on Wednesday. Let&rsquo;s take a look at Wednesday&rsquo;s injury report and get you up to date with what we know. Note that any changes from Tuesday&rsquo;s report will be bolded.<br />
No practice<br />
LT Taylor Deck]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-vs-commanders-nfl-playoffs-injury-report-kevin-zeitler-misses-2nd-practice/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 22:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-vs-commanders-nfl-playoffs-injury-report-kevin-zeitler-misses-2nd-practice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn said about their head coach opportunities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirthmon F. Dozier / USA TODAY NETWORK Lions coordinators Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn answered questions about their head coaching interviews from last week.Both Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn spoke to the media on Wednesday. While both were eager to talk about the upcoming Divisional Round game against the Washington Commanders, they knew they were going to face questions about the head coaching interviews both took last week during the tea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/what-ben-johnson-aaron-glenn-said-about-their-head-coach-opportunities/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 21:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/what-ben-johnson-aaron-glenn-said-about-their-head-coach-opportunities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commanders could give Lions an opportunity they’ve rarely had all year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have returned just 13 kickoffs all season. That could change this week vs. the Commanders. The NFL changed its kickoff rules this year in an effort to increase the rate of returns. On a very basic level, it worked. Per ESPN, the percentage of touchbacks dropped from 73% in 2023 to 64.3% this season. However, that is still a higher touchback rate than any other season since at least 2000. It became clear halfway through the season that most t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/commanders-could-give-lions-an-opportunity-theyve-rarely-had-all-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/commanders-could-give-lions-an-opportunity-theyve-rarely-had-all-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mailbag: How will the Detroit Lions attack, contain Jayden Daniels?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images Jayden Daniels is the key to the Washington Commanders&rsquo; success. How will the Detroit Lions plan to stop him? That and more in this week&rsquo;s mailbag.It&rsquo;s no secret that a big part of the Washington Commanders&rsquo; success this year is due to historic play from rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. The second overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Daniels set the rookie quarterback record for rushing yards in a season (891), and he finished the seaso]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/mailbag-how-will-the-detroit-lions-attack-contain-jayden-daniels/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/mailbag-how-will-the-detroit-lions-attack-contain-jayden-daniels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears QB Caleb Williams admits he was catfished by Ben Johnson imposter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images Bears QB Caleb Williams was catfished by a Ben Johnson imposter, and Amon-Ra St. Brown played a part in why.Over the weekend, a text exchange and video went viral, appearing to display a couple of kids tricking Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams into thinking they were Detroit Lions coordinator Ben Johnson and he was the Bears&rsquo; next coach. The video shows&mdash;from the kids&rsquo; point of view&mdash;Williams eventually hopping on a FaceTime to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/bears-qb-caleb-williams-admits-he-was-catfished-by-ben-johnson-imposter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/bears-qb-caleb-williams-admits-he-was-catfished-by-ben-johnson-imposter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Rookie Giovanni Manu is a ‘totally transformed player’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mandi Wright / USA TODAY NETWORK We got an update on Detroit Lions rookie OT Giovanni Manu&rsquo;s progress, via a great article from Detroit Football Network.The Detroit Lions&rsquo; 2024 NFL Draft class has been a quiet one thus far, as general manager Brad Holmes&mdash;intentionally or not&mdash;focused on long-term projects. Terrion Arnold has been the lone consistent starter. Ennis Rakestraw battled injury his rookie season, Sione Vaki has been great on special teams but is still learning t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-rookie-giovanni-manu-is-a-totally-transformed-player/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 14:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-rookie-giovanni-manu-is-a-totally-transformed-player/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO: Jeff Daniels penned a perfect song about the Detroit Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Actor and Detroit Lions fan Jeff Daniels performed his original song &ldquo;The Curse of Bobby Layne&rdquo; on &ldquo;The Tonight Show&rdquo; this week.On Tuesday night&rsquo;s &ldquo;The Tonight Show&rdquo; with Jimmy Fallon, Detroit native and lifelong Detroit Lions fan Jeff Daniels made an appearance and introduced the national audience to a history lesson on the Lions. Daniels grabbed his guitar and performed an original song called &ldquo;The Curse of Bob]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-jeff-daniels-penned-a-perfect-song-about-the-detroit-lions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-jeff-daniels-penned-a-perfect-song-about-the-detroit-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Which Wild Card outcome was most surprising?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The Wild Card round of the playoffs featured a lot of blowouts. Which outcome caught you by surprise?I wish I could come here and say Wild Card weekend did not disappoint, but that wasn&rsquo;t the case. We only got one truly close game in the Buccaneers-Commanders game, and most of the rest were fairly one-sided.After the AFC started the weekend off with some landslides, I really expected the NFC to do better. The Packers&rsquo; December performances made the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-wild-card-outcome-was-most-surprising/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-wild-card-outcome-was-most-surprising/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Montgomery’s faith, physical prep responsible for quick recovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images Detroit Lions RB David Montgomery talked about his journey over the past month as he navigated a torn MCL.When David Montgomery and one of his trainers looked back at the video of his latest injury, they were in amazement that it wasn&rsquo;t far worse.&ldquo;We looked at when the hit happened and the way it happened, there&rsquo;s no way&mdash;if you look at the hit the way it happened&mdash;I didn&rsquo;t tear my ACL,&rdquo; Montgomery said during his medi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/david-montgomerys-faith-physical-prep-responsible-for-quick-recovery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 02:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/david-montgomerys-faith-physical-prep-responsible-for-quick-recovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adam Schefter believes Detroit Lions will lose both coordinators this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images ESPN&rsquo;s NFL insider believes the Detroit Lions will lose both Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn to head coaching jobs this year.This season, seven teams opted to move on from their head coach: the Jets, Saints, Jaguars, Bears, Raiders, Patriots, and Cowboys. Of those seven jobs, six remain open (the Patriots hired Mike Vrabel) and Detroit Lions coordinators are candidates for at least five of those.As a result, ESPN NFL insider believes that offensive coordin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/adam-schefter-believes-detroit-lions-will-lose-both-coordinators-this-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 01:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/adam-schefter-believes-detroit-lions-will-lose-both-coordinators-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Lions cover the spread vs. Commanders? Total points over/under?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Checking in with Detroit Lions fans for our latest SB Nation Reacts surveys asking fans two questions this week. 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.As we the Lions enter the 2024-25 NFL playoffs, SB Nation Reacts surveys return, and this week we have two questions for f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/will-lions-cover-the-spread-vs-commanders-total-points-overunder/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/will-lions-cover-the-spread-vs-commanders-total-points-overunder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions vs. Commanders injury report: David Montgomery returns to practice Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Detroit Lions released their initial injury report for the Divisional round of the playoffs. The No. 1 seeded Detroit Lions will host the No. 6 seed Washington Commanders in the Divisional Round of the 2024-25 NFL playoffs, which will be played on Saturday night.While the Lions received a bye week during the Wild Card round of the playoffs, they did get in a few practices before allowing their players some extra time to rest and recover from a long season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-vs-commanders-injury-report-david-montgomery-returns-to-practice-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 22:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-vs-commanders-injury-report-david-montgomery-returns-to-practice-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions News: Metro Detroit businesses offer shot at winning playoff tickets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denny Medley-Imagn Images Don&rsquo;t have hundreds and hundreds and hundreds laying around? You may be in luck.For those hoping to get in on the Detroit Lions playoff action but are reeling at the price, a few Metro Detroit businesses are offering a fans a chance at playoff tickets.<br />
As Jeremy outlines here, Detroit Lions tickets are the hottest in the NFL, with the get-in price for the Lions-Commanders game Saturday higher than the combined price for the other three Divisional Round games. A fe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-news-metro-detroit-businesses-offer-shot-at-winning-playoff-tickets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-news-metro-detroit-businesses-offer-shot-at-winning-playoff-tickets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Lions can handle the Commanders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images Two teams, two Dans, two feel good stories are clashing The Detroit Lions watched from the sidelines on Wild Card weekend, and some of those sights were better than others. We&rsquo;ll leave the AFC to their meandering, listless and tepid. The NFC&rsquo;s got the juice, and the Commanders didn&rsquo;t disappoint in their quest to surge into the pirate ship of Tampa Bay and escape with their first victory in ages.That&rsquo;s impressive. If you can&rsquo;t admit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/how-the-lions-can-handle-the-commanders/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/how-the-lions-can-handle-the-commanders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Film breakdown: Detroit Lions find interior pass rush, pocket push]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Reginek-Imagn Images Josh Paschal and Levi Onwuzurike rushing from the interior could be just what the Detroit Lions need. Aaron Glenn just had one of his best defensive game plans of his Detroit Lions tenure to end the regular season. The defense executed as well as they have in any game this season in a division-clinching thriller over the Minnesota Vikings.<br />
But that could be challenging to replicate on the (home) road to the Super Bowl. It&rsquo;s the best of the best in January for a r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/film-breakdown-detroit-lions-find-interior-pass-rush-pocket-push/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/film-breakdown-detroit-lions-find-interior-pass-rush-pocket-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions’ NFC North foes faceplant in Wild Card round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images The Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings hilariously imploded in their playoff appearances.They say it&rsquo;s hard to beat a team three times in a season in the NFL. That trope, while logical considering the familiarity divisional teams have with each other, doesn&rsquo;t really hold up to statistical evidence. For the Detroit Lions, it won&rsquo;t matter this year. Detroit swept the difficult NFC North in 2024, but both the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-nfc-north-foes-faceplant-in-wild-card-round/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-nfc-north-foes-faceplant-in-wild-card-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions scouting report: Comeback Commanders won’t go away]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images In an NFC divisional matchup, the Lions host the Commanders on Saturday night. Could Washington go into Detroit and pull off an upset? Welcome to the beginning of the end of the 2024 season. The 2024 NFL postseason began last week and the Detroit Lions were at home, kicking back and watching the games like you and I. They earned the top seed after going 15-2 and winning the NFC North, giving them the bye week to rest and recover. Detroit hasn&rsquo;t had a week o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-scouting-report-comeback-commanders-wont-go-away/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 12:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-scouting-report-comeback-commanders-wont-go-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Where will you be watching the Lions-Commanders game?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The Lions begin their playoff run hosting the Commanders in the Divisional Round. Where will you be watching the game? Expect the city of Detroit to be buzzing as the Detroit Lions host their first playoff game since their Divisional Round win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last year. Tickets to Saturday night&rsquo;s game against the Washington Commanders cost an arm and a leg right now, which comes as no surprise considering how expensive playoff tickets were]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-where-will-you-be-watching-the-lions-commanders-game/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-where-will-you-be-watching-the-lions-commanders-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL playoffs live thread: Vikings at Rams on ‘Monday Night Football’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The NFL Playoffs Wild Card round comes to a close on Monday night with the Vikings facing off against the Rams. Come chat with us in our open thread. The Wild Card round of the 2024-25 NFL Playoffs will come to a close on Monday night as the NFC No. 5 Minnesota Vikings (14-3) and No. 4 Los Angeles Rams (10-7) square off in Glendale, Arizona.<br />
Originally scheduled to be played in LA, the ongoing wildfires in Southern California moved this game to Arizona as a matter of publi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-playoffs-live-thread-vikings-at-rams-on-monday-night-football/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 01:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-playoffs-live-thread-vikings-at-rams-on-monday-night-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions Divisional Round tickets cost more than other 3 games combined]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Detroit Lions playoff ticket prices are lapping the rest of the Divisional Round games.Detroit Lions tickets remain the hottest in the NFL.Now that the Lions&rsquo; Divisional Round matchup with the Washington Commanders is set for Saturday, January 20 at 8 p.m. ET at Ford Field, secondary ticket markets are starting to settle. And if they stick to what prices are looking like on Monday morning, Lions tickets are going to be way more pricey than any other NFL]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-divisional-round-tickets-cost-more-than-other-3-games-combined/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 17:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-divisional-round-tickets-cost-more-than-other-3-games-combined/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honolulu Blue Kool-Aid: 2024-25 playoffs edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[In need of a beach and a few football wins. Recipe below. You have to read a lot before you can see a recipe. That is a tradition on the internet and I will hold you to it.<br />
Since arriving in Michigan and taking upon the mantle of the 29th head coach of the Detroit Lions, Dan Campbell has been worn by labels placed upon him.<br />
Let&rsquo;s start with meathead. That one is easy: he&rsquo;s an Aggie, a brand of college football that means empty heads, red meat, and oil. When he was given interim stew]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/honolulu-blue-kool-aid-2024-25-playoffs-edition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 15:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/honolulu-blue-kool-aid-2024-25-playoffs-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another Detroit Lions coach interviews for coordinator job]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Detroit Lions assistant coach Jett Modkins has interviewed for the 49ers&rsquo; special teams coordinator position.So far, five Detroit Lions coaches or front office staffers have opportunities for promotions with another organization. Coordinators Aaron Glenn and Ben Johnson just completed a round of interviews, OL coach Hank Fraley is reportedly a candidate for the Seahawks offensive coordinator position, DB coach Deshea Townsend interviewed for the 49ers defensiv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/another-detroit-lions-coach-interviews-for-coordinator-job/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/another-detroit-lions-coach-interviews-for-coordinator-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Lions are Super Bowl contenders for years to come]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images The Super Bowl window for the Detroit Lions opened early in 2023 and it&rsquo;s not shutting for a while. I never thought I would say this, but the Detroit Lions are Super Bowl contenders. This franchise has seen Hall of Fame players never receive a Super Bowl ring, and it&rsquo;s time for that to change. The Lions had a franchise-best season, going 15-2 and clinching the top seed in the NFC for the first time ever.<br />
The best news about this season is it&rsquo;s just the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/why-lions-are-super-bowl-contenders-for-years-to-come/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 13:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/why-lions-are-super-bowl-contenders-for-years-to-come/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL playoff opening odds: Lions huge favorites over Commanders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The opening betting line has been set for the Washington Commanders at Detroit Lions NFC Divisional round playoff game. After earning the No. 1 seed in the NFC and securing a bye week during the Wild Card round of the 2024-25 NFL playoffs, the Detroit Lions were able to get some much-needed rest as they awaited their opponent in the Divisional Round. As the lowest seed in the NFC advancing out of the Wild Card round, the Washington Commanders will travel to D]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-playoff-opening-odds-lions-huge-favorites-over-commanders/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-playoff-opening-odds-lions-huge-favorites-over-commanders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: What is the key to defeating the Commanders?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions now know their opponent. What will be the key to defeating the Washington Commanders? Many Detroit Lions fans got their wish: they will face the Washington Commanders in the NFC Divisional Round.<br />
In last week&rsquo;s poll, 43 percent of voters wanted to face the Commanders, slightly behind the 49 percent that wanted the now-eliminated Green Bay Packers. The Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams have yet to play their Monday night playoff ga]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-is-the-key-to-defeating-the-commanders/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 12:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-what-is-the-key-to-defeating-the-commanders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL playoff schedule: Detroit Lions divisional opponent, time revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions&rsquo; Divisional Round opponent is set&mdash;as is the date, time, and TV channel of their playoff matchup.The Detroit Lions will kick off their 2024-25 postseason on Saturday night at 8 p.m. ET on FOX and will face the Washington Commanders.Though the NFC Wild Card round is not done yet, the Lions are guaranteed to face off against the Commanders, because they are the lowest seed to make the second round of the postseason. With the seven-s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-playoff-schedule-detroit-lions-divisional-opponent-time-revealed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 05:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-playoff-schedule-detroit-lions-divisional-opponent-time-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Eagles’ Lane Johnson is not happy Penei Sewell was First Team All-Pro]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images After Lions right tackle Penei Sewell was named First Team All-Pro, Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson voiced his disagreement by hanging stats in his locker.I want to get this out of the way from the jump&mdash;Detroit Lions right tackle Penei Sewell is the best offensive lineman in the NFL. Am I a bit biased? No doubt. Are there people that disagree with that assessment? Of course, but there are also plenty that would agree.And for the second year in a row, Se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-eagles-lane-johnson-is-not-happy-penei-sewell-was-first-team-all-pro/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jan 2025 19:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-eagles-lane-johnson-is-not-happy-penei-sewell-was-first-team-all-pro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL playoffs live chat: Wild Card Sunday tripleheader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Leandro Bernardes/PxImages/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Wild Card round of the 2024-25 NFL playoffs continues with a Sunday tripleheader. Come chat with us in our live thread! The Wild Card round of the 2024-25 NFL playoffs continues on Sunday with a tripleheader of AFC and NFC games.<br />
Things start out with the AFC No. 7 Denver Broncos (10-7) at No. 2 Buffalo Bills (13-4) squaring off at 1 p.m. ET on CBS/Paramount+, followed by the NFC No. 7 Green Bay Packers (11-6) at No. 2 Phil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-playoffs-live-chat-wild-card-sunday-tripleheader/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jan 2025 18:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-playoffs-live-chat-wild-card-sunday-tripleheader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: NFL to consider changing playoff format after Lions, Vikings race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Per a report from CBS, the NFL is considering changing its playoff format after the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings went toe-to-toe during the regular season.This year, the Minnesota Vikings made history in the wrong way, becoming the first ever 14-win team to lose their division and have to go on the road in the first round of the playoffs. While they have no one to blame but themselves&mdash;they lost to the division-winning Detroit Lions twice&mdash;the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-nfl-to-consider-changing-playoff-format-after-lions-vikings-race/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jan 2025 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-nfl-to-consider-changing-playoff-format-after-lions-vikings-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revisiting POD’s Lions 2024 season predictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking back at how the Pride of Detroit staff predicted the 2024 season for the Detroit Lions. Who came out looking the best? The 2024 NFL regular season has concluded, and the playoffs are here! Forever, Detroit Lions fans have either enjoyed wildcard weekend watching their team play or sat watching, wishing their team had a chance to play for the Super Bowl. Well for the first time ever, the Lions are the top team in the NFC, getting the bye week and fans can sit back and watch the games and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/revisiting-pods-lions-2024-season-predictions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jan 2025 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/revisiting-pods-lions-2024-season-predictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Who will the Lions play in the Division Round of the playoffs?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Predicting who the Detroit Lions&rsquo; playoff opponent will be in the Divisional Round of the 2024-25 playoffs.On Sunday, the NFC half of the playoff bracket will finally get underway with two of the three Wild Card matchups. The Detroit Lions, who earned a first-round bye after their win over the Minnesota Vikings, get to watch the action from home. What happens on Sunday could decide who the Lions will play next week in the Divisional Round. As a reminder, her]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-who-will-the-lions-play-in-the-division-round-of-the-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-who-will-the-lions-play-in-the-division-round-of-the-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bills and Lions Give NFL Fans in Canada Reason to Cheer]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions both Super Bowl contenders, fans north of the border are nervously hopeful a title drought could end.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/bills-and-lions-give-nfl-fans-in-canada-reason-to-cheer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/bills-and-lions-give-nfl-fans-in-canada-reason-to-cheer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Playoffs live chat: Wild Card Saturday, Chargers at Texans, Steelers at Ravens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images The Wild Card round of the playoffs is finally here and Saturday has two games to watch: Chargers at Texans, and Steelers at Ravens. Come chat with us in our live thread! The Wild Card round of the 2024-25 NFL Playoffs is finally here, and things kick off with an AFC doubleheader on Saturday.Things start out with the AFC No. 5 Los Angeles Chargers (11-6) traveling to Texas to take on the No. 4 Houston Texans (10-7) at 4:30 p.m. ET on CBS/Paramount+, followed by AFC No.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-playoffs-live-chat-wild-card-saturday-chargers-at-texans-steelers-at-ravens/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jan 2025 21:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-playoffs-live-chat-wild-card-saturday-chargers-at-texans-steelers-at-ravens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL Wild Card expert picks: Moneyline, spread, over/under predictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images The POD staff make their predictions for the slate of Wild Card round games in the NFL. The regular season has come and gone. The playoffs lie ahead, and the Lombardi Trophy waits for the sole survivor. First up is the Wild Card round, and the Pride of Detroit staff have made their picks for the entire slate of games.<br />
The games get started on Saturday, and the first matchup of the playoffs sees Jim Harbaugh make his return to the postseason when his Los Angeles Cha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-wild-card-expert-picks-moneyline-spread-overunder-predictions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-wild-card-expert-picks-moneyline-spread-overunder-predictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions safety Kerby Joseph called his shot back during training camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Kerby Joseph had a bold goal back in training camp. The Detroit Lions safety accomplished it.In training camp, NFL players always have lofty goals that may or may not be attainable. Every team wants to win the Super Bowl, and every player wants to be a superstar. Last year, the Netflix documentary &ldquo;Receivers&rdquo; revealed Amon-Ra St. Brown set his personal bar extremely high for his 2023 season. Some of those goals he attained (1,500 yards, 10 touchdowns), a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-safety-kerby-joseph-called-his-shot-back-during-training-camp/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jan 2025 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-safety-kerby-joseph-called-his-shot-back-during-training-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Raiders ‘enamored’ with Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images Ben Johnson has reportedly emerged as one of the Las Vegas Raiders&rsquo; favorite head coach candidates.Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has a bunch of suitors this NFL head coach cycle, but one team has reportedly been extra swooned by him. Per NFL Network, the Las Vegas Raiders are &ldquo;enamored&rdquo; with Johnson.<br />
&ldquo;He has quickly emerged as the candidate to watch for Las Vegas, as the Raiders&mdash;in a search that prominently inc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-raiders-enamored-with-lions-offensive-coordinator-ben-johnson/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jan 2025 14:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-raiders-enamored-with-lions-offensive-coordinator-ben-johnson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Raiders ‘enamored’ by Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images Ben Johnson has reportedly emerged as one of the Las Vegas Raiders&rsquo; favorite head coach candidates.Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has a bunch of suitors this NFL head coach cycle, but one team has reportedly been extra swooned by him. Per NFL Network, the Las Vegas Raiders are &ldquo;enamored&rdquo; by Johnson.<br />
&ldquo;He has quickly emerged as the candidate to watch for Las Vegas, as the Raiders &mdash; in a search that prominently inc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-raiders-enamored-by-lions-offensive-coordinator-ben-johnson/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jan 2025 14:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-raiders-enamored-by-lions-offensive-coordinator-ben-johnson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Make your predictions for the entire 2024-25 NFL playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Time to make your predictions for every 2024-25 NFL playoff game.The 2024-25 NFL playoffs kick off on Saturday afternoon, and there&rsquo;s never been a more anticipated postseason for the Detroit Lions in the Super Bowl era. For the first time, they have the No. 1 seed in the NFC, and&mdash;it still feels weird to type these words&mdash;they are Super Bowl favorites by Vegas odds.This weekend, the Lions are resting and relaxing while 12 of the other 13 playof]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-make-your-predictions-for-the-entire-2024-25-nfl-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-make-your-predictions-for-the-entire-2024-25-nfl-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions News: Watch Lions players react to being named All-Pro]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images All certainly well-deserved. There are quite a few happy Detroit Lions right now, as several learned they were named first-team Associated Press All-Pros for the 2024 NFL season.<br />
The Lions media team blessing us with videos of four of the six Lions named to the First Team learning they&rsquo;d made it. Jeremy has some background and more details on it all, including who made second-team.<br />
Amon-Ra St. Brown learns he made the team when recording what sounded l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-news-watch-lions-players-react-to-being-named-all-pro/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-news-watch-lions-players-react-to-being-named-all-pro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2024 NFL All-Pro team: Kerby Joseph among 6 Detroit Lions honored]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Six Detroit Lions were named All Pro for the 2024 season, including safety Kerby Joseph, who was snubbed for the Pro Bowl.The Associated Press released their All-Pro teams on Friday afternoon and the Detroit Lions are very well represented, with six players being recognized, including four players earning first-team recognition&mdash;which ties a franchise record set in 1991.<br />
First Team<br />
Amon-Ra St. Brown &mdash; Two-time First-team All-Pro (2023, 2024)Penei Se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2024-nfl-all-pro-team-kerby-joseph-among-6-detroit-lions-honored/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 18:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2024-nfl-all-pro-team-kerby-joseph-among-6-detroit-lions-honored/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions mailbag: Which Detroit coordinator is toughest to replace?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images Jeremy and Erik debate a bunch of Detroit Lions topics, including which coordinator is toughest to replace. This may finally be the year the Detroit Lions have their coaching staff picked apart. Already in this cycle offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has four head coaching interviews and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn has five. In addition to that, position coaches Deshea Townsend and Hank Fraley have coordinator interviews, and Chris Spielman is even int]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-mailbag-which-detroit-coordinator-is-toughest-to-replace/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-mailbag-which-detroit-coordinator-is-toughest-to-replace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: How many All-Pro should the Detroit Lions have?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images After a historic 15-2 run in the regular season, how many All-Pros should the Lions have? With the Associated Press All-Pro teams being announced later Friday, it felt like a good time to open a discussion about how many All-Pro nods the Detroit Lions will have after a successful regular season in which they finished with the NFC&rsquo;s best record.There have been a ton of standouts for the Lions on both sides of the ball, but which players do you think wil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-how-many-all-pro-should-the-detroit-lions-have/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 15:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-how-many-all-pro-should-the-detroit-lions-have/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO: Lions CB Amik Robertson’s emotional locker room entrance is must-see]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images After shutting down Justin Jefferson, Detroit Lions CB Amik Robertson received an incredible reception from his teammates. Watch the video here.Detroit Lions cornerback Amik Robertson had the biggest moment in his NFL career on Sunday night. Shadowing Justin Jefferson, the best receiver in the NFL, Robertson held the Vikings receiver to just three catches for 54 yards on nine targets&mdash;a huge reason why the Lions were able to hold Minnesota out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-lions-cb-amik-robertsons-emotional-locker-room-entrance-is-must-see/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 13:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-lions-cb-amik-robertsons-emotional-locker-room-entrance-is-must-see/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injuries weren’t only hurdle Aaron Glenn had with Detroit Lions defense]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images The Detroit Lions didn&rsquo;t just have the most injured defense in football, it was also the youngest in the NFL&gt;We all know that the Detroit Lions defense had to battle through the adversity of injuries in 2024. If you needed any kind of visual evidence just how devastated the Lions&rsquo; roster was by injuries, this chart from Sports Info Solutions visualizes it pretty well.<br />
Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn has done as well as possible navigat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/injuries-werent-only-hurdle-aaron-glenn-had-with-detroit-lions-defense/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 12:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/injuries-werent-only-hurdle-aaron-glenn-had-with-detroit-lions-defense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions return Ennis Rakestraw to practice, open 21-day window]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Lions are another step closer to returning another player from injured reserve.The Detroit Lions may have one more player returning from injury before their playoff run begins. On Thursday, the Lions designated rookie cornerback Ennis Rakestraw to return from injury, opening up his 21-day evaluation clock. The Lions are currently on a bye week, but coach Dan Campbell said on Tuesday that they planned on practicing Thursday, and it appears Rakestraw returned]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-return-ennis-rakestraw-to-practice-open-21-day-window/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-return-ennis-rakestraw-to-practice-open-21-day-window/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions DC Aaron Glenn turns down Patriots’ request for head coach interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn opted not to interview with the New England Patriots, despite their request.Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn is going to have a busy weekend full of head coach interviews, but one team who wanted to meet with Glenn won&rsquo;t have that chance. According to several sources (first reported by Tom Pelissero), Glenn has turned down the interview request from the New England Patriots.Per various reports, Gle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-dc-aaron-glenn-turns-down-patriots-request-for-head-coach-interview/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-dc-aaron-glenn-turns-down-patriots-request-for-head-coach-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions DB coach Deshea Townsend interviewed with 49ers for DC position]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK The 49ers announced they have completed an interview with Lions DB coach Deshea Townsend for their open DC job. The Detroit Lions coaching staff is in high demand. Not only do offensive coordinator Ben Johnson (four) and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn (five) have multiple head coaching interviews this week, but offensive line coach Hank Fraley is interviewing with the Seahawks for their vacant offensive coordinator position, and now, the San Francisco 49ers annou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-db-coach-deshea-townsend-interviewed-with-49ers-for-dc-position/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 22:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-db-coach-deshea-townsend-interviewed-with-49ers-for-dc-position/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Detroit Lions are spending their bye week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images A look at what Detroit Lions players and coaches are doing during their bye week, as they wait for the Division Round of the playoffs.&ldquo;We&rsquo;ll come back Friday and do a full game, all out, three hours, full hitting, goal line, short yardage.&rdquo;<br />
That was Dan Campbell&rsquo;s initial answer when asked how the Detroit Lions players and coaches would spend their bye week. And for a second, it was easy to believe him. We&rsquo;ve all seen the &ldquo;H]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/how-the-detroit-lions-are-spending-their-bye-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 19:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/how-the-detroit-lions-are-spending-their-bye-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jahmyr Gibbs wins weekly, monthly honors—nominated for season award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs has won monthly and weekly awards. Now he&rsquo;s also up for a season-long award. On Thursday afternoon, the NFL announced that Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs has been named NFC Offensive Player of the Month, for the combined months of December and January. Over that stretch&mdash;the last five games&mdash;Gibbs has rushed for 439 yards and six rushing touchdowns on 87 carries (5.05 YPC). He also tacked on 24 catches f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/jahmyr-gibbs-wins-weekly-monthly-honorsnominated-for-season-award/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 18:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/jahmyr-gibbs-wins-weekly-monthly-honorsnominated-for-season-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions OL coach Hank Fraley to interview for Seahawks OC job]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images The Lions&rsquo; well-respected offensive line coach will interview for the Seahawks&rsquo; offensive coordinator position on Friday.It looks like the Detroit Lions have to worry about losing more than just offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn this offseason. According to NFL Network, Lions offensive line coach Hank Fraley is set to interview for the Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator position on Friday.This is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-ol-coach-hank-fraley-to-interview-for-seahawks-oc-job/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 17:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-ol-coach-hank-fraley-to-interview-for-seahawks-oc-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When do the Lions play next, and who will it be?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images A look ahead to the NFL Divisional Round of the playoffs, and what it may hold for the Detroit Lions.The Detroit Lions will spend Wild Card weekend at home, resting, relaxing, and possibly preparing for whoever will be their opponent in the Divisional Round of the 2024-25 NFL playoffs. Who&mdash;and when&mdash;they play will be determined by the playoff games this upcoming weekend.Let&rsquo;s dive into those Wild Card matchups, and look forward to when the Li]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/when-do-the-lions-play-next-and-who-will-it-be/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/when-do-the-lions-play-next-and-who-will-it-be/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[POLL: Who will win the NFC, AFC championships?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Time to make your predictions for the Super Bowl contender in the 2024-25 NFL playoffs.The NFL playoffs are just days away, and like always, there&rsquo;s a strong group of teams that still have their Super Bowl dreams alive. As a reminder, here are the teams that are still alive and their seeds.Remember: For the first round of the playoffs, the 2 seed plays the 7 seed, the 3 seed plays the 6 seed, and the 4 seed plays the 5 seed.AFC:<br />
Kansas City Chiefs<br />
Buffal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/poll-who-will-win-the-nfc-afc-championships/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/poll-who-will-win-the-nfc-afc-championships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Aaron Glenn gets important endorsement for Saints job]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK As Aaron Glenn weighs his head coaching options, one endorsement from New Orleans could sway the Saints&rsquo; opinion.As six teams around the NFL begin their head coach searches, Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn is the hottest name out there. All six head coach-less teams have requested to interview Glenn, and he&rsquo;s already scheduled virtual meetings with four of them.The New Orleans Saints are one of the most natural fits for Glenn,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-aaron-glenn-gets-important-endorsement-for-saints-job/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-aaron-glenn-gets-important-endorsement-for-saints-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFL coaching news: Lions OC Ben Johnson to interview for 4 jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is reportedly taking four head coaching interviews this weekend.According to a report from NFL insider Jordan Schultz, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson will take four initial head coaching interviews this week. Per Schultz, Johnson is scheduled to interview with the Raiders and Patriots on Friday, and then the Bears and Jaguars on Saturday. It&rsquo;s worth noting that The Athletic&rsquo;s Dianna Russini is reporti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-coaching-news-lions-oc-ben-johnson-to-interview-for-4-jobs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 21:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/nfl-coaching-news-lions-oc-ben-johnson-to-interview-for-4-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Lions exec Chris Spielman to interview for Jets GM job]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK In a surprise move, Lions executive Chris Spielman is expected to interview for the Jets general manager job.In a bit of a surprise twist, an unexpected Detroit Lions executive will be interviewing for a front office job. As first reported by Anthony Rothman&mdash;and subsequently confirmed by Jonathan Jones&mdash;Lions special assistant to president/CEO and chairperson Chris Spielman will interview for the New York Jets general manager position.<br />
This is a surprise]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-lions-exec-chris-spielman-to-interview-for-jets-gm-job/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 20:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-lions-exec-chris-spielman-to-interview-for-jets-gm-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions-Vikings key stats: Minnesota’s stars burn out in Detroit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images The Lions put the finishing touches on a 15-2 regular season with a convincing victory in the season finale. That and more in this week&rsquo;s look at advanced key statistics from Lions-Vikings. With a victory over the Minnesota Vikings in their regular season finale, the Detroit Lions claimed the NFC North, the top spot in the NFC, and a week&rsquo;s worth of rest in one fell swoop.<br />
As we&rsquo;ll do every week throughout the season for this Detroit Lions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-vikings-key-stats-minnesotas-stars-burn-out-in-detroit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-vikings-key-stats-minnesotas-stars-burn-out-in-detroit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amon-Ra St. Brown giving back to bakery that created full-size cake of him]]></title><description><![CDATA[via Erik Schlitt Amon-Ra St. Brown is giving back to a local Rochester bakery after the cake shop went viral with an Amon-Ra St. Brown life-sized cake.Last week, a Rochester Hills bakery went viral after they created a full-sized Amon-Ra St. Brown cake. The cake depicted the Detroit Lions receiver doing his headstand celebration after scoring against the Green Bay Packers earlier this season. View this post on InstagramA post shared by The Home Bakery - Wedding Cakes (@homebakeryroch)On St. Brow]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/amon-ra-st-brown-giving-back-to-bakery-that-created-full-size-cake-of-him/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/amon-ra-st-brown-giving-back-to-bakery-that-created-full-size-cake-of-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions film breakdown: Amik Robertson shines in win over Minnesota]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images Breaking down the All-22 tape of Lions cornerback Amik Robertson during the team&rsquo;s 31-9 win over the Vikings in Week 18. In what was one of the more electric atmospheres of the 2024 regular season, the Detroit Lions took care of business in Week 18 by soundly defeating the Minnesota Vikings, 31-9. In doing so, they finished with a perfect 6-0 record in-division, as well as locked down both their second consecutive NFC North title, and the NFC&rsquo;s o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-film-breakdown-amik-robertson-shines-in-win-over-minnesota/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 15:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-film-breakdown-amik-robertson-shines-in-win-over-minnesota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The statistical impact of Lions LB Alex Anzalone is jaw-dropping]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions defense looks completely different with Alex Anzalone in vs. out of the lineup.When the Detroit Lions&rsquo; defensive struggles were at its worst, fans clung to the hope that the few players who would return from injury could help resettle a Detroit defense that once ranked into the top five in nearly every metric. Unfortunately, the injuries only seemed to mount and the list of players who could return was incredibly short.As the Lions head]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/the-statistical-impact-of-lions-lb-alex-anzalone-is-jaw-dropping/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/the-statistical-impact-of-lions-lb-alex-anzalone-is-jaw-dropping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dan Campbell: ‘Ridiculous’ if Aaron Glenn is not hired as a head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images With the 2025 head coaching searches underway, Dan Campbell made a point to praise Aaron Glenn and share why he should land a coveted position. The 2025 NFL coaching cycle is in full swing as several new teams will be looking to fill vacancies at their head coaching positions over the next few weeks&mdash;which you can follow along with in our continually updating tracker.<br />
At this time, six teams are searching for head coaches, and the Bears, Jaguars, Saints]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/dan-campbell-ridiculous-if-aaron-glenn-is-not-hired-as-a-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/dan-campbell-ridiculous-if-aaron-glenn-is-not-hired-as-a-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions vs. Vikings breakdown: 4 games balls, 2 unsung heroes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Handing out the game ball and unsung hero from the Lions&rsquo; win against the Vikings.The Detroit Lions, in their second Game #272 &ldquo;Sunday Night Football&rdquo; game in three years, mauled the Minnesota Vikings 31-9. The Lions&rsquo; commanding victory was thanks in large part to a 21-0 run to end the game. The win is Detroit&rsquo;s fifth straight win against Kevin O&rsquo;Connell&rsquo;s Vikings, dating back to 2022 and completed a 6-0 sweep of the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-vs-vikings-breakdown-4-games-balls-2-unsung-heroes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-vs-vikings-breakdown-4-games-balls-2-unsung-heroes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Which Week 18 injury are you most worried about?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Steven King/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Lions suffered a handful of late injuries in their Sunday night win. Which one are you most concerned about? The Detroit Lions appeared to be closing out Week 18 relatively healthy until late. Amidst the celebrations, the Lions now have a handful of concerning injuries to keep an eye on heading into the playoffs. Fortunately, it was all worth it, as getting the one seed means a bye week for extra rest. The Lions walked away with a few not]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-week-18-injury-are-you-most-worried-about/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-week-18-injury-are-you-most-worried-about/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Detroit Lions’ biggest game so far was a grand spectacle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Everything lined up, everything worked and yeah the Lions are the best team this year. Football has become cynical, deathly so. Only the best quarterbacks, only the top stories, culture means winning and not much else. When Dan Campbell came to town, it was far from that; a hope that things could change, a will to built culture and a new way for a franchise everyone had dismissed.And for his trouble, the stakes couldn&rsquo;t be set much higher than]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/the-detroit-lions-biggest-game-so-far-was-a-grand-spectacle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 23:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/the-detroit-lions-biggest-game-so-far-was-a-grand-spectacle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dan Campbell offers Lions injury updates, including David Montgomery’s return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images Dan Campbell address and updates all the Lions current injuries. The Detroit Lions have a week off to heal up and rest. That could be key for a team that is as injured as the Lions are, and it does appear the team will benefit. On Tuesday, Lions coach Dan Campbell offered several injury updates on the team.Here&rsquo;s a recap of each of them.David Montgomery back for playoffs<br />
Campbell provided several injury updates on Tuesday afternoon, most notably that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/dan-campbell-offers-lions-injury-updates-including-david-montgomerys-return/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 21:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/dan-campbell-offers-lions-injury-updates-including-david-montgomerys-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Terrion Arnold injury update: More good news for Lions rookie CB]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images Lions rookie CB Terrion Arnold is considered &ldquo;day-to-day&rdquo; with a foot contusion.The good news regarding the injury to Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold continues to come in. The latest news comes from NFL Network&rsquo;s Ian Rapoport, who is reporting Arnold&rsquo;s injury is a &ldquo;foot contusion&rdquo; and he is considered day-to-day.Arnold suffered an injury in the second half of the Lions&rsquo; 31-9 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. At the tim]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/terrion-arnold-injury-update-more-good-news-for-lions-rookie-cb/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 20:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/terrion-arnold-injury-update-more-good-news-for-lions-rookie-cb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions-Vikings Week 18 snap counts: Return of the king]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images A look at how the Detroit Lions deployed their snaps against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18. As the Detroit Lions headed into their season finale with the Minnesota Vikings, one of the biggest talking points was the possible return of captain Alex Anzalone. After missing six weeks with a broken forearm, Anzalone weighed the risks of playing and eventually elected to give it a go. In the end, not only did he have a massive impact on the Lions' 31-9 win, but h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-vikings-week-18-snap-counts-return-of-the-king/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-vikings-week-18-snap-counts-return-of-the-king/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Detroit Lions DC Aaron Glenn to interview with 4 teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn reportedly has 4 head coach interviews scheduled this week.The Detroit Lions are on a bye this week, but defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn has a busy schedule ahead of him anyway. Though he got some time to enjoy the Pistons game on Monday night, he&rsquo;ll be in virtual meetings nearly the rest of the week. Per NFL Network, Glenn is scheduled to have four separate head coaching interviews this week, spreading them ou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-detroit-lions-dc-aaron-glenn-to-interview-with-4-teams/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/report-detroit-lions-dc-aaron-glenn-to-interview-with-4-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Lions lead NFL in analytically-sound 4th down decisions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images Dan Campbell has a better case for Coach of the Year because of his sound decision-making on fourth down.As voters submit their votes for the NFL&rsquo;s 2024 Coach of the Year, let me offer one final piece of evidence in support of Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell. Much has been made about how Campbell manages a game, particularly his propensity of going for it on fourth down&mdash;sometimes in unconventional situations. I use the word unconventional]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-lead-nfl-in-analytically-sound-4th-down-decisions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-lead-nfl-in-analytically-sound-4th-down-decisions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vikings vs. Lions stock report: 12 movers after division-clinching win]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Reginek-Imagn Images Check out your movers in this week&rsquo;s Detroit Lions stock report. The Detroit Lions are back-to-back NFC North champions and have staked their claim as the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs for the first time in team history. They did so in dominant fashion on offense, defense, and special teams in their most well-rounded win in recent memory. It was a strong finish to the season that bodes well for the playoffs. Here are your movers for the week.Stock up: Jahmyr Gib]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/vikings-vs-lions-stock-report-12-movers-after-division-clinching-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/vikings-vs-lions-stock-report-12-movers-after-division-clinching-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open thread: Which Wild Card game are you most excited to watch?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions get to rest while others battle it out in the Wild Card round. Which game are you most excited to watch this weekend? With the Detroit Lions locking up the No. 1 seed in the NFC, fans now have the privilege of relaxing for a weekend of anxiety-free NFL Playoff football. The following weekend, the Lions will match up with the lowest remaining seed in the NFC that advances through the Wild Card round.<br />
Saturday&rsquo;s slate gives us two AFC mat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-wild-card-game-are-you-most-excited-to-watch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 13:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/open-thread-which-wild-card-game-are-you-most-excited-to-watch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions Week 18 report card: Defense rises from the ashes vs. Vikings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions defense earns some of their highest marks of the season after their dominant performance against the Minnesota Vikings.The Detroit Lions made an empathic statement Sunday night, as they head into the postseason for the second consecutive year. With their commanding 31-9 victory over the Minnesota Vikings, the Lions are now NFC and Super Bowl favorites, and it took a full team effort to get there.<br />
Here are my positional grades for the Lions&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-week-18-report-card-defense-rises-from-the-ashes-vs-vikings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/lions-week-18-report-card-defense-rises-from-the-ashes-vs-vikings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Best reactions to Lions clinching NFC 1 seed in big win over Vikings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Sweet, sweet victory. Sleep deprived but ecstatic. Detroit Lions fans are waking up celebrating a huge victory over their division rivals to clinch the No. 1 seed in the NFC.<br />
Many were nervous for the showdown with so much on the line, but the Lions took down the Vikings 31-9 on &ldquo;Sunday Night Football,&rdquo; winning the NFC North for a second year in a row.Grab your second or third cup of coffee, and enjoy some of the best reactions to the huge win.<br />
Detroit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-best-reactions-to-lions-clinching-nfc-1-seed-in-big-win-over-vikings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 16:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/notes-best-reactions-to-lions-clinching-nfc-1-seed-in-big-win-over-vikings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 NFL coaching carousel: Tracking Lions news, rumors, interviews]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Detroit Lions coordinators Aaron Glenn and Ben Johnson are hot candidates in the 2025 NFL coaching carousel. We&rsquo;re tracking all the interviews here. With the end of the regular season upon us, the 2025 NFL head coaching carousel is set to begin. The Detroit Lions will undoubtedly be in many headlines, as offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn enter the offseason as two of the hottest candidates for head coaching jobs thi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-coaching-carousel-tracking-lions-news-rumors-interviews/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 15:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/2025-nfl-coaching-carousel-tracking-lions-news-rumors-interviews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super Bowl 2025 odds: Detroit Lions are favorites after statement win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions are Super Bowl favorites again after a dominant performance against the Vikings, according to the latest Super Bowl odds.Now that the NFL playoff field is set, all eyes are on Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans. Fourteen teams still have their championship dreams alive, but only one will walk away with the Lombardi Trophy on February 9 from the Caesars Superdome.FanDuel has the latest odds for the Super Bowl, and after their statement win on Sunday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/super-bowl-2025-odds-detroit-lions-are-favorites-after-statement-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 14:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/super-bowl-2025-odds-detroit-lions-are-favorites-after-statement-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO: Lions post-game locker room celebration after beating Vikings for 1 seed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images A look at the Detroit Lions locker room and Dan Campbell&rsquo;s speech following their win over the Vikings&mdash;and clinching of the NFC&rsquo;s top seed.The Dan Campbell speech after a Detroit Lions win has become appointment viewing. That is especially the case after the Lions do something they&rsquo;ve never done before. Say, for example, going 15-2, sweeping their entire division, winning back-to-back NFC North titles, and earning the NFC&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-lions-post-game-locker-room-celebration-after-beating-vikings-for-1-seed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/detroit-lions/video-lions-post-game-locker-room-celebration-after-beating-vikings-for-1-seed/</guid></item></channel></rss>