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Free agent film study: What the Detroit Lions are getting in cornerback D.J. Reed
Welcome to our first tape study of the Detroit Lions' offseason additions.
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Justin Rogers
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Resetting Lions' needs after first wave of free agency and highlighting potential fits
In the first week of the new league year, the Detroit Lions have been busy plugging multiple roster holes. Most of the remaining work ahead of the draft…
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Lions plug another roster hole, re-signing wide receiver Tim Patrick
The Detroit Lions continue to focus their free-agency energy on retaining their own, announcing the re-signing of Tim Patrick on Friday morning.
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Pressers and scrums: 3 new Lions meet with media, team adds a QB, and a recap of all the day's moves
The Lions held a series of media sessions Thursday afternoon, introducing three of the team’s new additions, along with a press conference for returning…
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Recapping the start of the new league year, with thoughts on Zeitler's departure and the future of Detroit's o-line
Recognizing the roster will continue to take shape through the remainder of free agency and next month's draft, the Lions have work to do to ensure the…
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Detroit Lions able to bring back Levi Onwuzurike at a bargain rate
The one-year agreement will reportedly be worth up to $5.5 million for the 27-year-old defensive tackle.
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NFL free agency recap: Lions come to terms with DT Lopez, lose Melifonwu on second day of negotiations
The second day of the NFL's legal tampering period started slowly but finished with around four dozen players reaching agreements with new teams or…
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7 thoughts after the first day of NFL free agency negotiations
Here are some thoughts on Monday’s wave of moves, particularly how they impact the Detroit Lions.
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Lions swapping starting CBs, signing D.J. Reed after losing Carlton Davis III
Shortly after it was reported that the Detroit Lions were losing starting cornerback Carlton Davis III on Monday, the team found a high-level…
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Contract numbers for Lions' Davenport a good reminder to wait before reacting
Davenport's cap hit in 2025 will be less than $2 million, with nearly two-thirds of his maximum earning potential tied to incentives.
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Detroit Lions reportedly declining option, parting ways with Za'Darius Smith
Smith was due a $7 million option bonus late next week. By releasing him, the Lions clear his contracts off their books without a lingering dead-money…
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Detroit Lions keeping more of the band together, re-signing Marcus Davenport
Davenport is the fourth Lions defender to agree to a new contract with the team in the past two days. On Friday, the Lions came to terms with three…
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