The Detroit Lions defensive line has intriguing pieces heading into the 2024 NFL season. General manager Brad Holmes added multiple pieces to a group that helped the defense be one of the best in the league against the run in 2023.
With the Detroit Lions 2024 offseason program now in the books, we're taking a look at six players who managed to stand out the most ahead of training camp next month.
There's a bit of sadness to the reason we're writing this today, but it is what it is. The Detroit Lions waived cornerback Craig James on Tuesday and the reaction from part of the Lions fan base was that they just didn't know who he was. It's understandable because James never played a game for the Lions.
The Detroit Lions are expecting the defensive line, led by Aidan Hutchinson, to become a unit that consistently stops the run and pressures the quarterback.
What is the biggest question facing the Lions now that OTAs are over? It isn’t happening as fast as some of us would like, but the NFL offseason continues to move along with organized team activities (OTAs) now in the rearview mirror.
Former Tennessee Vols quarterback Hendon Hooker is still adjusting to life as an NFL quarterback after missing most of his rookie season while recovering
The Detroit Lions' defense has a brand new look entering the 2024 season. General manager Brad Holmes invested heavily in the defense this offseason, particularly the secondary with several new faces joining the mix.
After he played almost exclusively in the slot in 2023, the Detroit Lions are looking for more out of defensive back Brian Branch in 2024.
The Detroit Lions have one of the deepest rosters in the NFL. A statement that was substantiated after the Patriots claimed a former Lions LB. Throughout the offseason, one of the common themes from analysts and media is that the Detroit Lions have one of the deepest rosters in the NFL.
The Detroit Lions accomplished what they needed to over the course of the offseason. The young players on the roster have been acclimated to what it is like to work with a coaching staff dedicated to coaching up players in order to meet their potential.
The final week of Lions’ OTAs for the spring kicked off Tuesday, and as expected, featured very few regular contributors. This offered a prime opportunity for Detroit’s under-the radar players, such as undrafted free agent wide receiver Isaiah Williams and one-time Michigan Panthers wideout Kaden Davis, to prove their respective worth.
For a receiver to break Johnson’s record, they’d need to average 115.5 receiving yards per game without missing any time due to injury.
The Patriots made two roster moves on Tuesday, claiming LB Steele Chambers off of waivers from the Lions and waiving LB Jay Person. Chambers 23, began his college career as a running back before switching to linebacker.
The Detroit Lions took the field for the final open session of organized team activities before breaking for training camp. Many of the Lions' veterans were not present, as head coach Dan Campbell had previously stated that the team would dismiss the experienced players.
The Detroit Lions have reportedly requested to work out UFL kicker Jake Bates. According to NFL insider Aaron Wilson, the Detroit Lions are one of several teams who have requested to work out UFL kicker Jake Bates.
Here is a collection of quotes from Detroit Lions assistant coaches prior to the team's final organized team activity open practice session Tuesday. Terrell Williams (Defensive line/Run game coordinator) If the youth on the roster was a deciding factor in his decision to come to Detroit.
The QB has signed contract extensions with both the Rams and Lions as a pro.
Last season, the Lions finished atop the division standings with a 12-5 record before the club completed a journey to the NFC Championship Game.
The Detroit Lions announced on Tuesday they have waived CB Craig James with an injury designation. If he clears waivers, he’ll revert to Detroit’s injured reserve list and likely be released later with a settlement. James, 28, originally signed with the Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2018.
The Detroit Lions had a breakout campaign in 2023, establishing themselves as a contender. In 2023, the Lions snapped their 32-year drought without a playoff win by making it all the way to the NFC Championship Game.
The Detroit Lions are signing a former Super Bowl winner before training camp. The signing comes as the Lions add talent to help them compete for a championship this season.
After making the NFC Championship game last season, Aidan Hutchinson and the Detroit Lions are confident at an all-time high. Forever, the Lions were bottom dwellers of the league, but heading into 2024, many believe the Lions could compete for a Super Bowl.
Hooker was in the midst of a terrific final season at Tennessee when he suffered an ACL tear that cut his season short and undermined his draft stock. Detroit added the big-armed passer anyway, viewing him as a talent worth developing behind Goff.
NFL offseasons occasionally feature teams running into CBA-driven trouble due to overly physical workouts. This year, the Lions have run afoul of the league’s policy on OTA contact.
The Detroit Lions had a breakthrough season in 2023, but they are looking to take the next step in 2024. Coach Dan Campbell knows what that step is, and he used a great analogy to convey it.
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