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Detroit Lions film review: Why was the defense wholly ineffective against the Rams?

Three and Out: Detroit Lions has lost key piece of identity with inability to match physicality of top-tier opponents

Locker Room Buzz: Another round of bounce-back talk, run game and third quarter struggles and Reed's rut

After hot start, Lions collapse in second half, falling to NFC-leading Rams

Detroit Lions vs. Los Angeles Rams: Complete game guide and 3 things to watch in Week 15 matchup

DFN Mailbag: OC future, offseason needs, Hutchinson's production and rush alignment, and hindsight roster mulligans

Detroit Lions playoff chase rooting guide for Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season

5 Thoughts to End the Week: Upcoming extensions, did NFL learn anything missing on star WRs, and long-term outlook at safety

Analysis: Against Super Bowl favorites and NFL's best offense, inconsistent Lions can reveal their playoff potential

Pressers and scrums: Fraley on Ragnow, Gibbs' growth as a receiver, lofty comp for Jack Campbell and more

Lions continue adding veteran safety depth, claiming Mills off waivers from Texans

Detroit Lions film review: Closing book on Dallas with a closer look at reignited pass rush and big pass plays allowed

On deck: Lions set to face NFC-leading Rams, led by MVP frontrunner, armed with a new star receiver, and offering new schematic look

Lions add veteran safety depth; Mahogany expected to return to practice this week

A Detroit Lions fan viewing guide for remainder of Week 14 of the 2025 season

Detroit Lions film review: Breaking down Miles Frazier's debut

Three and Out: Lions find their moxie in face of adversity and coaching decisions deliver in big win over Cowboys

Detroit Lions' Brian Branch reportedly done for year with torn Achilles; looking at team's path forward

Locker Room Buzz: How St. Brown's week developed, Frazier's debut, Muhammad's sack parade, Robertson's eyes and Kennedy's spark

Resilient Lions knock out Cowboys with explosive offensive showing and overdue takeaways from defense

Lions transfer Wright to IR, re-add CB, elevate WR off practice squad, rule out starting guard

Detroit Lions vs. Dallas Cowboys: Complete game guide and 3 things to watch in Week 14 matchup

Where's Mekhi Wingo? Lions' second-year DT pushing for playing time by pushing starting o-line in practice

3 Thoughts to End the Week: On Kerby Joseph, Lions' edge approach and silver lining to St. Brown missing some practice time

As margin of error dwindles, Detroit Lions seeking to rediscover gritty, underdog mindset

Terrion Arnold latest Detroit Lions to go down, hitting injured reserve with a shoulder injury

Metrics reveal large disconnect in marriage between Detroit Lions' pass rush and coverage

Cowboys aggressively worked trade market to reshape roster since last year's matchup with Lions

Frank Ragnow fails physical, won't rejoin Detroit Lions; Campbell said team was aware of potential injury, just not the severity

Detroit Lions film review: Thoughts on the defensive performance against Green Bay

Three and Out: Lions' preferred strategies falling short, weighing Ragnow's potential impact and contrasting star EDGE outputs

Locker Room Buzz: On officiating decisions, Ragnow's return, Jamo and Kennedy stepping up in St. Brown's stead and a UDFA debut

Packers connect on three key fourth downs, delivering critical blow to Lions' division title hopes

Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers: Complete game guide and 3 things to watch on Thanksgiving

Lions activate Marcus Davenport and Miles Frazier, sign two off practice squad, waive veteran RB

Thanksgiving miracle: Frank Ragnow coming out of retirement to rejoin Detroit Lions

On deck: How injuries have impacted Packers since playing Lions in season opener

Detroit Lions film review: Investigating why Giants' passing game was able to be so explosive

Detroit Lions film review: Interior o-line, St. Brown key on all three of Gibbs' long runs

After up and down November, Campbell acknowledges Lions might need to get used to taking the hard road

Three and Out: Ugly win offers more doubt than reassurance for concerned fans

Locker room buzz: St. Brown calls Gibbs' shot, views of Bates' kick, two DBs find redemption, Rodriguez's return and rookie's new look

Jahmyr Gibbs' OT touchdown run caps career day as Lions pull off wild rally to beat Giants

Detroit Lions vs. New York Giants: Complete game guide and 3 things to watch in the Week 12 matchup

6 thoughts to end the week: Time to TeSlaa to step up, lack of opponent DPIs, NFC playoff picture and another check-in on Decker's future

Lions' LaPorta undergoes surgery, likely done for the season; DJ Reed on track to be activated

Resetting the NFC playoff picture with seven weeks remaining in 2025 season

Coordinator recap: Lions defense handling fires, no worries about batted passes, McNeill's work on the edge and thoughts on Giants' rookies

While fans, Vegas expect easy Lions win, coach Dan Campbell feeding his team reasons not to sleep on struggling Giants

On deck: Giants fired their coach, lost star players to injury, and can be NFL's first team eliminated from playoff contention in 2025

Detroit Lions film review: What went wrong on third and fourth down against the Eagles?

Three and Out: Lions struggling in heavyweight fights on the road, LaPorta's absence felt in Philadelphia

Locker room buzz: On fourth-down woes, critical penalty call, bat downs, gloves, slowing the tush push and more

Regression by aggression: Lions turn it over on downs five times in loss to Eagles

Detroit Lions at Philadelphia Eagles: Complete game guide and 3 things to watch in the Week 11 matchup

Lions place TE Sam LaPorta on injured reserve as part of series of weekend roster moves

DFN Mailbag: Morton hire in hindsight, playing time and personnel, 2026 offseason needs and cheesesteaks

Thoughts to End the Week: Reinforcements incoming, shifting roles, key matchup for Sunday and Stafford solidifying Hall resume

Lions OC Morton focused on improving after role change: 'I was a starter, now I’m not. OK, what do I have to do to become a starter again?'

Loyal, grateful and patient Hassanein soaking in being back with Lions after rejecting interest from other teams

Contrasting Packers' efforts to ban play, 'purist' Dan Campbell has no issue with Eagles' signature Tush Push

Eagles altered course of Dan Campbell era with 2021 blowout, setting table for Sunday's NFC heavyweight fight

Detroit Lions film review: Taking a microscope to ground game, third downs and explosive plays after 44-point surge vs. Washington

Three and Out: Lions find elusive balance, o-line played angry and projecting John Morton's future with the franchise

Locker room buzz: Dynamics of play-calling change, o-line answers bell, and unbothered Jameson Williams uncaged

Dan Campbell takes over offensive play-calling as Lions steamroll Commanders in playoff rematch

Detroit Lions at Washington Commanders: How to watch and 3 things to watch in the Week 10 matchup

No longer just a run-stopper, Lions LB Jack Campbell unlocking pass-rush potential

Thoughts to end the week: A lack of identity, Morton not doing himself any favors, and realities of Lions' screen passing game

Detroit Lions offense not in dire straits, but lacking more than 'mid-range' jumper

Campbell discusses Lions' trade deadline strategy, Paschal and Frazier return to practice, and 3 o-linemen added to practice squad

On deck: After NFC Championship run, upstart Commanders decimated by injuries, reeling

Detroit Lions will dance with the ones they brought, holding steady at trade deadline

Detroit Lions film review: Exploring how the Vikings created consistent pass-rush pressure

Three and Out: Sunday's loss reminiscent of another, offense's biggest concern and is there more urgency to make a deadline move?

Locker room buzz: Mahogany lost for several weeks, blocking falters, third-down woes persist and CBs struggle to see silver linings

Lions come out of bye looking disjointed, falling to Vikings, 27-24

Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings: How to watch and 3 things to watch in the Week 9 matchup

Unburied: Revisiting how Amik Robertson's landed in Detroit and his faith the future will take care of itself

NFL trade deadline primer: Evaluating how realistic it is Detroit Lions make a move

Coordinator recap: Sheppard talks LSU opening, Hutchinson's workload, while Morton acknowledges failing Jameson Williams

Detroit Lions film review: David Montgomery and the real impact of facing league-high rate of stacked boxes

With latest piece of the core locked up, Detroit Lions continue to extend window for long-term success

Detroit Lions lock up Aidan Hutchinson with four-year extension

Since last year's finale for division title, Vikings said goodbye to Darnold, hello to McCarthy and invested savings in both trenches

Pressers and scrums: Branch talks suspension, Campbell on Vikings' d-line and McCarthy, and Hutchinson praises pass-rush complements

Lions opening practice window for 2 injured players, focused on fixing third-down woes, expecting Vikings to start McCarthy on Sunday

Bye week roster check: A position-by-position look at Detroit Lions' stats and trends

Detroit Lions film review: A deep dive on Jameson Williams' 33 routes vs. Tampa Bay and why he's lacking targets

Detroit Lions film review: Rush, coverage and unforced errors; how the defense stymied the Buccaneers

Three and Out: McNeill's welcomed impact, a defense on the hunt, and an offense in quiet need of a bye-week reset

Locker room buzz: Teammates pay tribute to Branch, McNeill recaps debut, Maulet's full-circle moment, and Ratledge on TD block and matching up against Vea

Resilient Lions ride patchwork secondary to bounce-back win, sitting down NFC-leading Buccaneers in primetime

Lions activate McNeill, promote Maulet, temporarily elevate two defensive backs

Detroit Lions vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: How to watch and 3 things to watch in the Week 7 matchup

5 Thoughts to End the Week: Please, can it just be Monday?

Epitome of durability in college, Lions' rookie Frazier leaning on faith, advice of veteran teammate as he closes in on return to practice

At different stages in careers, newest Lions reinforcements Fuller and Robinson are looking to make their marks

Coordinator recap: Sheppard's message to Branch, preparing for Bucs' blitzes, Lovett on returns, plans at safety and more

Pressers and scrums: Overlapping QB stories, new secondary additions, McNeill's pending return and Hutchinson pays up after lost bet

Up next: NFC-leading Buccaneers made major upgrades, but are hobbled, especially on offense, heading to Detroit

Lions continue roster adjustments, waiving Strickland and signing veteran CB Fuller to the practice squad

Quick hitters from Campbell on Branch suspension, running back timeshare, botched trick play and injuries

Detroit Lions film review: Breaking down defensive lapses that led to Patrick Mahomes' big night

NFL suspends Detroit Lions' Brian Branch 1 game for postgame altercation in Kansas City

Three and Out: Defense's discipline disappears, Joseph could require Decker's plan, and an item for '26 shopping list

Locker room buzz: Branch's scuffle, officials explain penalty, St. Brown's drop, new pieces in secondary and more

Detroit Lions undone by unforced errors on offense, subpar defensive effort in loss to Kansas City Chiefs

Detroit Lions at Kansas City Chiefs: How to watch and 3 things to watch in the Week 6 matchup

Lions make slew of roster moves a day before facing Chiefs, including addition of 3 DBs to Sunday's mix

DFN Mailbag: Goff's Hall chances, Hutchinson's contract, OT situation going into KC and plenty more

Kelvin Sheppard's plan to take Lions' defense to new heights? Giving his players more control than ever

Lions' Rock Ya-Sin stayed ready so he didn't need to get ready for first meaningful start in 3 seasons

Coordinator recap: Pitbull in the secondary, facing stacked boxes, and strain of prepping for the Chiefs

Lions' Manu doesn't want anyone sugarcoating his first start: 'I fell well short of my standards'

Wednesday recap: Hutchinson's immeasurable value, Jamo's unselfishness and roster moves

Struggling, yet still dangerous Chiefs have retooled offense since 2023 opener against Lions

Detroit Lions film review: What to expect from Rock Ya-Sin, next man up at corner

Detroit Lions film review: Dissecting Giovanni Manu's first start

Detroit Lions lose CBs Terrion Arnold and Khalil Dorsey to long-term injuries

Three and Out: Goff off to another MVP-caliber start, LBs sizzling, and young players under the microscope respond

Locker room buzz: Manu's first start, Decker's status, happy homecomings for Montgomery and Barnes and much more

Detroit Lions ride trio of turnovers to big lead, fend off fourth-quarter rally to bounce pesky Cincinnati Bengals

Giovanni Manu in line for first start after Taylor Decker downgraded to doubtful

Detroit Lions at Cincinnati Bengals: How to watch and 3 things to watch in the Week 5 matchup

In return to Cincinnati, Detroit Lions happy DJ Reader is now their 'steady force' in the middle of the defense

Thoughts to end the week: Alternative look at 2021 draft, Decker's future, Goff's milestone and McNeill's pending return

After playing two-gap interior role for Jaguars, Lions have unlocked edge value in 300-pound waiver claim Tyler Lacy

A frank conversation with Lions left tackle Taylor Decker about pain management and career mortality

Detroit Lions make several back-end roster moves, adjusting to current injury situation as DJ Reed heads to IR

Early on Super Bowl path last meeting, Burrow-less Bengals are struggling to score ahead of matchup with Lions

Detroit Lions film review: A drive-by-drive dive into dominant defensive effort against Cleveland

Detroit Lions film review: Exploring offense's inefficiency in 34-point performance against Browns

Lions' Reed avoids season-ending injury, Arnold's status up in the air for next week, and McNeill on cusp of returning

Three and Out: Cornerback carousel, Murphy's Law no longer applies, and some love for Detroit Lions special teams

Locker Room Buzz: On CB injuries, fake bulletin boards, sack-free streaks, TeSlaa's details, Meeks' debut and more

Detroit Lions cruise to easy win over Cleveland Browns, but lose top two cornerbacks to injury

Detroit Lions vs. Cleveland Browns: How to watch and 3 things to watch in the Week 4 matchup

With relentless drive to meet the standard, Lions' rookie Ratledge quickly finding what it takes to succeed at this level

7 thoughts to end the week: On Arnold's nonlinear development, Campbell's toughness and LaPorta's blocking

Coordinators recap: Sheppard embraces spy and Morton talks about being a 'car salesman' when installing plays

Detroit Lions fill Davenport's roster spot with TE Dwelley; add veteran defensive lineman to practice squad

When all 11 do their jobs: Breaking down everything the went right on David Montgomery's 72-yard run

Detroit Lions film study: How the defense checked all the boxes in win over Ravens

Browns still spinning wheels at QB, but bringing formidable defense to Detroit in first meeting since brutal 2021 matchup

Three and Out: Total trench dominance, a mood shift, and arguing this is the Lions' best win of the Dan Campbell era

Locker room buzz: Play call 3 years in the making, RB as the Joker, defense's punchout plan, and Bates laments miss

Lions prove tough enough, bullying past rough-and-tough Ravens in Baltimore, 38-30

Hours before kicking off against Ravens, Lions place Marcus Davenport on IR

Detroit Lions at Baltimore Ravens: How to watch and 3 things to watch in the Week 3 matchup

DFN Mailbag: Edge option, Wingo's usage, CB struggles and more

5 thoughts to end the week: On the 'We're good' crowd, praise for a Lions' assistant, and future of nickel job beyond 2025

Looking for themes in Baltimore Ravens' seven losses since acquiring Derrick Henry

Pressers and scrums: Coach dubs Goff 'elite,' takeaways from '23 loss to Ravens, and Hutchinson on first sack

Alim McNeill's positive mindset, all-angle approach to rehab has him nearing finish line of ACL recovery

Lions look to shake Baltimore blues against better Ravens roster than one that ran over Detroit in 2023

Lions make series of moves to address roster concerns heading into Week 3

Detroit Lions film review: Defense left with plenty to clean up after win over Chicago

Detroit Lions film review: Breaking down play-action success, big runs, and some thoughts on PFF's interior o-line grades

Three and Out: A key Morton adjustment, defense still finding its footing, and embracing bounces going Lions' way

Locker Room Buzz: Williams arrives, Muhammad shines, Johnson's betrayal, Goff's celebration evaluation and more

Ben Johnson who? Lions drop 52 on Bears, demolishing former offensive coordinator in return to Ford Field

Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears: How to watch and 3 things to watch in the Week 2 matchup

Hidden Figures: Seth Ryan's disappointment has transformed into appreciation after offseason role change

6 thoughts to end week: On duality of what we learned Thursday, offense's usage of motion, Jack Campbell and more

Andre Carter II's Army commitment remains on hold while he continues chasing NFL dream with Lions

Feisty Detroit Lions DC Kelvin Sheppard critical of Week 1 performance, vows improvement against the Bears

What Lions' rookie Tyleik Williams liked and disliked about debut performance

Pressers and Scrums: Lions' coaches, players talk communication woes, double teams, Ben Johnson's trick plays & more

What's new with the Bears since getting swept by the Lions in 2024? Oh, yeah, that

Detroit Lions film review: The good, bad and correctable from team's defensive performance in Green Bay

Detroit Lions film review: How did the Packers stymie the Lions' high-powered offense?

Lions' Campbell bemoans overloading roster, plans to dial things back as team tries to rediscover it's bread and butter

Three and Out: Trench concerns and having big-picture perspective following Lions' dismal Week 1 showing

Lions Locker Room Buzz: Arnold's injury, reaction to Williams' extension, Decker on o-line's struggles and more

Rapid Rewind: Packers make statement, throttling Lions in season opener

It's Game Day! How to watch and 3 things to watch for Lions at Packers

Jameson Williams' efforts to improve, relatively reasonable price tag, result in unexpected extension from Lions

Deciphering Detroit Lions' Saturday afternoon roster moves

DFN Mailbag: Checking in on your Lions questions ahead of the season opener in Green Bay

Thoughts to end the week: Touching on NFC North odds, edge depth and Hutchinson's remarkable recover

Ahead of debut, Lions' TeSlaa talks Patrick mentorship and trade, and the value of Montgomery's hard coaching

Coordinator recap: No nerves ahead of debuts, rookie expectations, and OC/QB relationship off to strong start

Height, weight, athleticism? Check. Lions looking for Giovanni Manu to tap back into intangible that added to draft appeal

'Lions Collective' Podcast: Breaking down the opener and the chatter that the NFC North's power balance has shifted

Video: Taste testing new food items for Detroit Lions' home games in 2025

Hidden Figures: Meet August Mangin, former walk-on fullback and Kelvin Sheppard teammate at LSU

Tyrus Wheat might not be Za'Darius Smith, but he's the edge rusher the Detroit Lions picked to round out their rotation

Pressers and scrums: Strength the key to Williams' improvement, Glasgow's importance, a better Hutchinson and more

Lions' Campbell talks Packers' Parsons addition, third QB preference and confidence in first-year coordinators

How the Green Bay Packers retooled after getting swept by the Detroit Lions in 2024

5 storylines that should define the Detroit Lions defense in 2025

5 storylines that should define the Detroit Lions offense in 2025

Detroit Lions fill final roster spot, claiming former Raiders safety off waivers

Mailbag, Part II: Giovanni Manu, Brad Holmes' projects, TeSlaa as a Jameson Williams replacement and more

Mailbag, Part I: Talking Detroit Lions' WR3, o-line depth, Za'Darius Smith and more

With trade for Micah Parsons, Packers simultaneously shake up NFC North and set new bar for Hutchinson extension

Lions GM talks Za'Darius Smith, waiving rookie, Hutchinson extension talks and why team kept only 50 on initial roster

Detroit Lions fill 15 practice squad spots with returning talent, including Jackson Meeks and Dan Skipper

Lions add two defensive linemen off waivers; no players waived by team on Tuesday get claimed

Unexpected trajectories: TeSlaa's rise, Patrick's decline allow Lions to pull trigger early on rookie WR

Lions adding veteran safety Daniel Thomas

Detroit Lions trading Tim Patrick to Jacksonville

Trying to make sense of the Detroit Lions' unique, 50-man roster after cuts

Detroit Lions' initial 53-man roster has just 50 players after cuts

The road to 53: Detroit Lions' 2025 roster cutdown tracker

Lions' Campbell talks evaluation process, practice squad's importance, and hunting for outside talent ahead of roster cuts

Final Detroit Lions' 53-man roster projection as 2025 offseason draws to a close

Stock report: Two young defenders pop, TeSlaa keeps rolling, while red-hot rookie cools off in Lions' preseason finale

Rapid Rewind: Allen sharp, TeSlaa scores again, Texans romp in preseason finale

Detroit Lions adding Robert Porcher to 'Pride of the Lions'

With jobs on the line, here's who we're following during Lions' preseason finale

A different cat: Detroit Lions' Raymond talks trust, relentless drive and selfless desire to help potential replacements

'Lions Collective': Reacting to Dan Campbell's roster comments and joint practice with the Texans

Lions camp observations: Texans come to town and put up fight Dolphins didn't in back-and-forth joint practice

'Lions Collective': Creating a collaborative 53-man roster on this week's podcast

Assessing Lions' roster entering offseason's home stretch: Locks, near-locks and odds for talent on the bubble

Confident he belongs, undrafted rookie Ian Kennelly knocking on door of making Lions' roster

Lions camp observations: Defense starts hot in scrimmage work, backup QBs pick offense up late

Detroit Lions' mid-August additions showcase high-level adaptability while attempting to make instant impact

Lions camp observations: If practice is any indication, defense's blitzing is going to cause a lot of problems

Latest, regularly updated Detroit Lions injury information

Detroit Lions roster projection 2.0: Shuffling the deck to fit 3 QBs and 7 WRs

As Kyle Allen cements lead in backup QB race, here are the paths Lions can take with Hendon Hooker

Stock report: Lions' rookie receivers keep rising, backup QBs remain on opposite trajectories

Rapid Rewind: Allen shines again, but Lions' backups cough up halftime lead in loss to Dolphins

A Lions player to watch from every position group when team hosts Miami for a preseason game this weekend

'Onward:' Lions' Ronnie Bell taps into Harbaugh mantra, underdog mentality while competing for job in deep WR room

Lions' Sione Vaki ready to put frustrating offseason behind him and show coaches and teammates what he can do

Lions joint practice observations: Offense stays hot, defense starts slow, finishes strong on Day 2 vs. Dolphins

'Lions Collective' podcast: Talking joint practice, underappreciated players and the backup QB situation

Lions joint practice observations: Offense, defense both sizzle in first day working against Dolphins

6 matchups I'll be watching during Lions' joint practices with the Dolphins

As camp injuries mount, UFL has served as valuable source of replacement talent for Detroit Lions

Lions camp observations: Hassanein banged up, Bates struggles, Meeks and Strickland have strong days

Lions injury updates: Norris in concussion protocol, Colon down 'a while,' three tackles getting healthier

Lions sign four replacements after putting three on injured reserve, including Sorsdal and Yeboah

On second watch: What a closer look at the tape revealed about Lions in preseason game in Atlanta

Stock report: Lions QBs head in opposite directions, while a UDFA WR and two UFL transplants among those who popped

Rapid Rewind: Norris in stable condition with movement in all extremities after injury halts Lions game in Atlanta

A comprehensive viewing guide to Lions at Falcons: Who and what to watch

Hidden figures: Gradkowski's road to Detroit followed McVay interest, 3 years as a PFF analyst and coordinating in UFL

Lions camp observations: Is there any cause for concern with struggling offense?

After year outside NFL looking in, CB Whiteside used UFL as springboard to opportunity with hometown Lions

Facing potentially lengthy injury absence, Lions' Rakestraw finds empathetic support from teammate Anzalone

Lions camp notes: Tyleik Williams shines, but physical twilight practice marred by bumps, bruises and injuries

Detroit Lions place rookie safety Dan Jackson on injured reserve

The duality of personality and budding versatility of Lions CB Ya-Sin: 'We all like Rock'

Lions camp observations: Reed shines defending Williams, Rakestraw suffers new injury

Campbell recap: Decker practicing, Hooker starting, Arnold injury update and Manu's preseason performance

Detroit Lions' 2025 roster projection 1.0: Six receivers, six corners and an extra o-lineman

What I learned reviewing the All-22 tape from the Detroit Lions' Hall of Fame Game performance

Stock report: TeSlaa and Reynolds among those trending up, backup QBs going the other way after Hall of Fame game

Locker room buzz: Injury updates, backup QBs slump and Hassanein's emotional debut

Rapid Rewind: Lions' backups sloppy from start to finish in Hall of Fame game beatdown

Lions adjust Anzalone's contract, but no extension for defensive captain

Comprehensive Hall of Fame Game viewing guide: Detroit Lions players to watch at every position

Lions' Rakestraw pushing through pain to not lose positive momentum: 'I'm going to always fight until my body tells me no'

Lions camp observations: Defense keeps humming with dominant showing in scrimmage

Pressers and scrums: Gruden visit, deep balls, trick plays, Patrick's sluggish start and a CB signing

Loving his return to center, Lions' Glasgow entering second potential redemption arc

Lions camp observations: Jaw-dropping Williams route, DB performance highlight team's first red zone work

Thoughts on the Detroit Lions' defense after watching a week of camp practices

Thoughts on the Detroit Lions' offense after watching a week of camp practices

Exploring Detroit Lions reported interest in Matthew Judon

Lions camp observations: The cavalry has arrived

In perpetual survival mode, Pat O'Connor always looking for new ways to help the Lions

Lions camp observations: Hutchinson extinguishing lingering doubts during first padded practice

Filling in for Anzalone, former NFL tackle leader Cunningham striving to put 'name back on the map'

Coordinator review: Sheppard at ease in new role, talks blitz philosophy and hypes up Hutchinson

Lions camp observations: O-line shuffle, more practice-halting chippiness, and punchout efforts rewarded

After losing Onwuzurike, Lions faced with finding new source of interior pass rush

Lions camp observations: Defensive exuberance leads to practice ejection

Disappointed Anzalone hoping to retire a Lion as contract frustrations simmer

Quick-hitting injury update ahead of third Detroit Lions' camp practice

Happy anniversary, Detroit Football Network

Pressers and scrums: Plan for the o-line, Hooker's improvement, and Decker talks surgery decision and Manu's development

Lions camp observations: Hooker sharp, Reed absent, Vaki exits

Ennis Rakestraw avoids serious injury, expected back at practice in a few days

Pressers and scrums: Anzalone reports in excellent condition, idea of 'hold in' rejected by Campbell

Lions camp observations: Rakestraw exits with injury, Ya-Sin pops, a new drill, and Ratledge still repping at center

Lions' Onwuzurike out for season with torn ACL; Decker expected back quickly

A dozen Detroit Lions veterans with something to prove this training camp

Lions plug roster openings, signing two corners and a running back

Detroit Lions 2025 camp preview: Interior o-line competition, ability to quickly forge chemistry will be a top storyline

Lions place several players on injured lists to open camp, including Decker and Onwuzurike

Detroit Lions 2025 camp preview: Hutchinson should rebound, but can Davenport squash the injury bug?

First-year floor and ceiling projections for Detroit Lions' draft class as rookies report for training camp

Detroit Lions 2025 camp preview: Will o-line changes derail 4-year trend of ground game improvements?

A proposed area of improvement for each projected starter on Detroit Lions' defense

Detroit Lions 2025 camp preview: What's the encore for team's tremendously talented and productive safety duo?

Detroit Lions 2025 camp preview: Will LaPorta see more targets and who claims third TE job?

A proposed area of improvement for each projected starter on Detroit Lions' offense

Detroit Lions 2025 camp preview: Team in good shape at DT to weather McNeill's early-season absence

Detroit Lions 2025 camp preview: Depth chart at OT hinges on Manu's development

Detroit Lions 2025 camp preview: With starters set, can Rakestraw earn top CB backup job?

Detroit Lions 2025 camp preview: Can the team squeeze a sixth WR on its roster?

Detroit Lions 2025 camp preview: What's the next step for returning trio of starting LBs?

Detroit Lions 2025 camp preview: Some minor intrigue surrounding backup QB job

Hidden Figures: Dre Thompson's path from 12th man at Texas A&M to multi-faceted QC role with Lions

Ranking and evaluating each position group within the NFC North: Where do the Lions reign supreme?

Exploring a series of behind-the-scenes investments that have contributed to Lions' cultural turnaround

How ready is Lions rookie Miles Frazier to compete for starting job? Here's what a study of his college tape revealed

5 years ago, an unexpected change in ownership altered course of long-lousy Lions

Lions' Tashard Choice on working with best friend Kelvin Sheppard: 'I may fight him'

The Detroit Lions believe in Marcus Davenport more than you

What Dominic Lovett's college tape reveals about what the Lions are getting in the rookie receiver

Distilling a 53-man Detroit Lions roster for the first quarter of the 21st century

DFN mailbag, Part 2: Injury outlooks, Lions' all-time o-line and the future of the podcast

DFN Mailbag, Part I: More on Ragnow and the changing o-line, Jamo extension and other cap conundrums

Analyzing what the money and roster fit could look like if Detroit Lions run it back with Za'Darius Smith

What Tyleik Williams' college film reveals the Detroit Lions are getting in the rookie defensive tackle

Lions' Rakestraw making positive impression with coaches, teammates entering second season

After earning unprompted shoutout from coach Campbell, Lions' Eguakun staying level with drive to win a job

4 things from Lions' final OTA before training camp, including Rodriguez and St. Brown injury updates

Lions' Campbell thanks Ragnow, calls it the right decision, explains team has option, chides talk of contract concerns

Lions adding veteran lineman days after Ragnow retirement announcement

DFN Mailbag: Frank Ragnow retirement edition

Video: Why Ragnow's retirement was surprising, what do the Lions do next at center, and cap ramifications of the move

Lions' star center Frank Ragnow stunningly announces retirement

Avonte Maddox's love for the Lions never faded; now he gets a chance to play for his hometown team

Campbell sees Lions' brutal circumstances as 'perfect,' sets lofty expectations for Jameson Williams

Lions OTA observations: Energy sky high, absences plentiful, defensive line productive

Lions' Campbell explains offseason schedule changes, confirms joint practices with two opponents

Hall of Fame game will offer added opportunity for Lions to evaluate backup QB battle, Hooker's development

Detroit Lions adding experienced veteran linebacker to offseason roster

Set to compete for fourth safety job, what Dan Jackson's Georgia tape tells us about Lions' rookie safety

Pushing his developmental pace with offseason approach, Lions looking for Manu to take consistency up a notch

3 non-Hutchinson takeaways from Lions' media access, highlighted by Sewell's improvement plan

'Fully cleared': Lions' Hutchinson gains valuable perspective from injury, ready to prove he hasn't hit his ceiling

Lions will lean on veteran Maddox as backup safety, plan to let five youngsters battle for fourth spot

How Dan Campbell's introductory press conference helped lead new TE coach Tyler Roehl to Detroit

Exploring what an extension that keeps Alex Anzalone in Detroit for remainder of his career could look like

Scouting Tate Ratledge: College tape reveals better pass protector than anticipated given mauler reputation

Hutchinson turning a corner, no more nickel for Rakestraw, new drill for Branch, and more from Lions' defensive coaches

Opportunity with Lions connects David Shaw to his past, ambitions put on hold, and best friend

Detroit Lions 2025 schedule: Opening at Lambeau, 5 primetime games, and Christmas Day in Minnesota

Detroit Lions 2025 schedule

5 quick thoughts after meeting with Detroit Lions' retooled offensive coaching staff

Lions sign a trio of tryout players after rookie minicamp, waive TE Prieskorn

Physicality, dirty work and a defensive mindset: What led UDFA WR Jackson Meeks to Detroit

Rookie minicamp observations: Ratledge snapping, TeSlaa snagging, and a few tryout defenders flash

Lions sign 4 draft picks and 10 UDFAs, newcomers get numbers, and full rookie minicamp roster, including tryouts

Studying Ahmed Hassanein's Boise State tape to understand what Lions are getting in sixth-round edge rusher

DFN Lions Mailbag, Part II: A LaPorta bounce back, defining success in '25, and non-obvious players meriting extensions

DFN Lions Mailbag: Rookie contributions, lineup and schedule predictions, plus more

What are the Detroit Lions getting in Isaac TeSlaa? We roll the tape on team's third-round pick

Providing context to Kerby Joseph's contract extension details

Admittedly too early, post-draft Detroit Lions' roster projection and analysis

8 thoughts on Detroit Lions' 2025 draft: Big Board reflections, edge panic, mid-round trades and more

Lions GM Holmes wraps up the 2025 NFL Draft with thoughts on his Day 3 picks

One takeaway from each of Detroit's four Day 3 picks

Detroit Lions 2025 UDFA signing tracker

Lions round out draft class by drafting a third Georgia player, WR Dominic Lovett

Lions bolster safety depth with Georgia's Dan Jackson in the seventh round

Lions land Boise State edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein in sixth round

Lions trade up again for an o-lineman, selecting LSU's Frazier in the fifth round

GM Holmes talks trade-up decisions and recapping media sessions with Lions' Day 2 draft picks Ratledge and TeSlaa

17 prospects who could fit the Detroit Lions on Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft

Lions trade three Day 2 picks to move up 32 spots in third round for WR Isaac TeSlaa

Detroit Lions trade up 3 spots in second round, select Georgia guard Tate Ratledge

Ohio State d-line coach boldly compares Tyleik Williams movement skills to future Hall of Famer

New Lions DT Tyleik Williams confirms Bills expressed strong interest at No. 30

Whether the Lions stay patient or trade up, 25 prospects to consider on Day 2 of the 2025 NFL draft

Here's what Lions GM Brad Holmes and No. 28 pick Tyleik Williams had to say after first round of the 2025 draft

Lions hold steady with No. 28 pick, select Ohio State defensive tackle Tyleik Williams

2025 NFL Draft guide: A roundup of DFN's Detroit Lions coverage leading up to event

Lions are making Kerby Joseph NFL's highest-paid safety with 4-year extension

Lions to host Chargers for Hall of Fame game to open NFL's 2025 preseason slate

Mock Draft Mania: Using different simulators to generate 7 three-round projections for the Detroit Lions

Detroit Lions Big Board: Ranking the top 75 non-QB prospects and their fits ahead of the 2025 NFL draft

Analysis: Four players worthy of Detroit Lions trying to trade up to land in the first round of the 2025 draft

Forget the mock drafts: Lions' Holmes wants you to get some popcorn and watch him cook

Touching on Lions' long-term outlook at QB, RB and TE ahead of 2025 draft

Lions stocked up at LB but could look to the draft to answer questions beyond 2025

With trio of expiring deals, finding an edge to pair with Hutchinson as urgent as ever for Lions

Heading into the draft, the Lions are light on depth behind star safety tandem

Engine of Detroit Lions offense due for a tune-up heading into the 2025 NFL draft

Lions Mailbag Part II: Was Davis trade worth it, status of 2023 draft picks Martin and Sorsdal and more

Detroit Lions Mailbag: O-line concerns, WR as BPA, trading down potential and more

Lions' cornerback room in good shape after two-year remodel, but there's always room for more talent

Grading the Detroit Lions' 2022 draft class, three years later

Heading into draft, Lions on the hunt for needed injection of youth at wide receiver

Lions' roster 'heavy' on defensive tackles, but long-term need persists heading into 2025 NFL draft

Several Detroit Lions players change uniform numbers, including Jameson Williams and Jahmyr Gibbs

Sewell's 2024 extension offers map for how Lions could make Hutchinson NFL's highest-paid non-QB

Lions' Wood talks international game, ticket prices, possibility of playing on Christmas and rule changes

Lions' Campbell talks o-line, adding more depth at defensive line and WR, motivating road schedule and more

Full recap of Lions GM Holmes' wide-ranging talk of team's free agency and future roster decisions

As Lions' roster talent holds steady, here's what division foes and other NFC contenders have done this offseason

From $40 million under to $40 million over: How Lions' cap situation will flip next year and how they can manage it

Evaluating fits of a dozen different prospects being projected to Lions in recent mock drafts

What the tape tells us about Detroit Lions' 4 additions in the second wave of free agency

Getting a feel for the Detroit Lions' depth chart ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft

Lions add more depth at cornerback, inking Detroit native Avonte Maddox

Free agent film review: New Lions LB Grant Stuard proved he's more than a special teamer in 2024

Lions go heavy with void years on D.J. Reed's contract; add veteran depth at cornerback

DFN Mailbag: How Detroit's free agency additions impact Brodric Martin and Hendon Hooker

Al-Quadin Muhammad re-signing, Jared Goff to star in Netflix docuseries and Lions propose two rule changes

Free agent film study: What the Detroit Lions are getting in nose tackle Roy Lopez

What a market-resetting extension for Kerby Joseph could look like for Lions

Free agent film study: What the Detroit Lions are getting in cornerback D.J. Reed

Resetting Lions' needs after first wave of free agency and highlighting potential fits

Lions plug another roster hole, re-signing wide receiver Tim Patrick

Pressers and scrums: 3 new Lions meet with media, team adds a QB, and a recap of all the day's moves

Recapping the start of the new league year, with thoughts on Zeitler's departure and the future of Detroit's o-line

Detroit Lions able to bring back Levi Onwuzurike at a bargain rate

NFL free agency recap: Lions come to terms with DT Lopez, lose Melifonwu on second day of negotiations

7 thoughts after the first day of NFL free agency negotiations

Lions swapping starting CBs, signing D.J. Reed after losing Carlton Davis III

Contract numbers for Lions' Davenport a good reminder to wait before reacting

Detroit Lions reportedly declining option, parting ways with Za'Darius Smith

Detroit Lions keeping more of the band together, re-signing Marcus Davenport

Ahead of free agency, evaluating Detroit Lions' cap situation for 2025 and beyond

Lions get jumpstart on free agency, agreeing to three-year extension with LB Derrick Barnes

A position-by-position look at Detroit Lions' defensive needs and potential fits ahead of free agency

A position-by-position look at Detroit Lions' offensive needs and potential fits ahead of free agency

Looking at contract comps to project what it might take for Lions to retain starters headed for free agency

Explaining the basics of NFL free agency, the salary cap and contract structures

Scottie Montgomery talks role change, working with Jamo, non-negotiables and coming back to finish the job

Lions releasing LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin, clearing more than $2 million in cap space

Five takeaways from front seven defenders at the 2025 scouting combine

NFL combine buzz: Former coordinators talk, using AI, praise for new Lions assistant and more

A man of many ideas: Detroit Lions new OC John Morton feels like a kid in candy store

Trading for top edge rusher unlikely as Lions GM Holmes stares down challenge of retaining team's young pieces

2025 draft offers plenty of CB options if Lions want to go back to the well after selecting two early a year ago

What the film says about top OTs in 2025 draft after Lions GM Holmes committed to keeping whole garden watered up front

2025 draft loaded with defensive tackle talent for Lions to consider in early rounds

Safety obviously not a top draft priority for Lions, but there's BPA potential on Day 2 with 2025 prospects

Detroit Lions announce 2025 coaching staff; learn about the new roles and faces

Tape study shows draft's second day could be spot for Lions to add a big, physical receiver to pair with star tandem

What the tape reveals about 2025 LB class with Lions potentially in the market for long-term help at the position

Initial impressions: Converting tackles bolster interior OL draft class if Lions want to continue retooling

Detroit Lions' 2025 coaching staff taking shape with two new hires and top assistant switching positions

Initial impressions: If Lions seek a pocket-crushing edge to complement Hutchinson, draft offers several options

A comprehensive roadmap for the Detroit Lions' 2025 offseason

Super Bowl preview: What do the Eagles and Chiefs have that the Lions didn't?

DFN Mailbag Part II: Navigating Lions' future cap crunch and why not build a offensive packages for Hendon Hooker

DFN Mailbag: Lions' OC decision, big names on the trade block and more

Rookie review and setting early expectations for second season of Detroit Lions' 2024 draft class

Exit Interviews: Detroit's safeties stake claim as NFL's best duo, with an extension and addressing depth on offseason docket

Exit Interviews: Run blocking improved, protection dipped as Lions' face offseason decisions at guard

Myles Garrett has requested a trade; let's talk through the hypothetical of Detroit as a destination

Exit Interviews: Revamped CB personnel allowed Lions to reshape defense to vision; decision on Davis looms

Exit Interviews: Sam LaPorta offset Lions' decreased usage of team's tight ends with increased efficiency

Exit Interviews: After keeping seven and playing 10, what does future hold for Detroit's linebacking corps?

Exit Interviews: St. Brown steady as ever, Williams arrives and Lions face short- and long-term uncertainty at WR3

Lions continue to replenish coaching staff, adding former Stanford coach Shaw as passing game coordinator

Unfamiliar, not uncommon: Lions fans learning how success leads to major coaching staff overhauls in the NFL

Exit Interviews: After years of struggles, a viable interior pass rush emerged, but future is cloudy beyond Alim McNeill

Exit Interviews: Gibbs rise to superstardom a driving force behind Lions' record-setting offense

Exit Interviews: Hutchinson had made jump from good to elite; Smith decision looms in search of a complement

Lions set to hire former assistant, Michigan native John Morton as offensive coordinator

Exit Interviews: Lions couldn't have asked for much more out of Goff in ninth season

Revisiting a lengthy 2023 sit-down interview with new Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard

Detroit Lions promote Kelvin Sheppard to fill defensive coordinator vacancy

Hank Fraley is staying with the Detroit Lions, reportedly with an upgraded title

Is losing two coordinators a death sentence? What can we learn from teams who have experienced Lions' plight

Here's what the Lions are getting in new defensive line coach Kacy Rodgers

Recapping Holmes: Lions GM remains committed to approach that brought team this far

Exploring 14 internal and external candidates for Lions' defensive coordinator vacancy

Ranking Lions' unrestricted free agents, projecting their next contracts and the odds they're re-signed

Detroit Lions film review: A necessary autopsy of an early playoff exit

Exploring more than a dozen internal and external candidates to be Detroit Lions' next offensive coordinator

Lions' Campbell wants philosophical continuity with potential coordinator replacements, would consult Goff on OC

Locker room (cleanout) buzz: Lions linemen prepared to hold position coach hostage and plenty of injury updates

Three and Out: Lions' coaching fell short of standard, accelerating an offseason expected to be full of change

Hopes raised, dreams dashed: Lions turn Detroit into Mudville, once again

Rapid Rewind: 5 takeaways, fourth-down conversions help Commanders dash Lions' Super Bowl dream

Game day guide: Everything you need to know for Lions vs. Commanders

'I love that kid': Lions' patience pays off with Jameson Williams helping take offense to historic new heights

Lions film review: Separating fact from fiction regarding the defense's handling of mobile quarterbacks this season

Coordinator recap: Johnson and Glenn talk head coach interviews and Fipp raves about Commanders special teams

Ahead of return, Lions RB Montgomery shares value of faith, intense offseason workouts and vivid Super Bowl dreams

How a rookie GM and a retread coaching hire turned around Lions' Divisional round opponent overnight

Campbell recap: Lions coach emphasizes situational execution to roster, offers thoughts on mobile QB struggles

Behind scenes, Lions rookie Manu finding himself: 'He's using that big-ass frame of his and he's using it right'

It's a date: Detroit Lions will host Washington Commanders in Divisional round next Saturday

Recapping jobs Lions staffers interviewed for this weekend and a reminder how team's next opponent will be determined

DFN Lions Mailbag: A big batch of questions for the postseason bye week

I don't have an All-Pro vote, but here's how I'd shape the 2024 roster if I did

The Lions went for it on fourth down 33 times in 2024; what was the cumulative value of those decisions?

Taking a deeper look at the NFL's six coaching vacancies as Detroit Lions' coordinators draw heavy interest

Here's how the Detroit Lions will approach their postseason bye

Detroit Lions film review: What went right for defense in red zone and third down, plus some additional observations

Three and Out: Coach of the Year reconsidered, Anzalone's impact and marveling at Gibbs' rapid ascension

Detroit Lions' 2025 opponents set and a quick look at four Divisional round scenarios

Locker room buzz: Robertson steps up, Anzalone's impact, injury updates, record reactions and a coordinator chess match

Rapid Rewind: Stingy red-zone defense and record-setting performance by Gibbs propel Lions to NFC's No. 1 seed

Game day guide: Everything you need to know and what to watch as Lions vs. Vikings vie for NFC's No. 1 seed

Ahead of 2024 season finale, a look at the personal bests and franchise records Detroit Lions have or could set

A locker room Q&A with Lions CB Amik Roberson ahead of one of the biggest regular season games in NFL history

After sluggish start, Lions' LaPorta rediscovered groove during highly productive December

Anatomy of a snub: How does a legitimate DPOY candidate get left off a Pro Bowl roster?

Meet Brad Holmes' lieutenant who has helped Lions patchwork roster through unprecedented injury woes in 2024

Detroit Lions film review: Early problems 49ers offense posed, how Lions righted ship and what it might mean for Week 18

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