The Detroit Lions’ linebacker crew was one of their best units in 2025, but that position could go through some major changes this offseason. And depending on what the Lions do, it could transform the entirety of the defense around them. Our 2026 Detroit Lions offseason preview continues today with a deep look at the […]
From Pride Of Detroit
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Back in 2024, the Detroit Lions got one of their biggest fish in the free agency pool. The team was coming off a 2023 campaign that saw them a half-game away from appearing in their first-ever Super Bowl. They needed help on the defensive line, and with that, they turned to veteran defensive tackle DJ […]
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Super Bowl LX is upon us, as the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks get ready to face off in the final game of the 2025-26 season. While this should be an entertaining game to watch, many Detroit Lions fans have already turned their focus to the offseason, and this game will be their last […]
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Earlier this week, we published our latest SB Nation Reacts survey, brought to you by the folks over at FanDuel Sportsbook, and we asked Detroit Lions fans to pick the winner of Super Bowl LX. The results of that survey are in, and the fans left little doubt who they believe will come home with the Lombardi […]
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New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn is tapping back into his Detroit Lions roots. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Detroit’s former defensive coordinator is hiring Lions assistant tight ends coach Seth Ryan as his new passing game coordinator. This move not only signifies a reunion for Ryan and Glenn but also marks Ryan’s return to […]
From Pride Of Detroit
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Throughout the majority of this offseason position preview series, we’ve discussed how the Detroit Lions may approach free agency and the NFL Draft. But at defensive tackle, the Lions could very well be better in 2026 without doing much of anything this offseason. With some injuries in the rear-view mirror and the right development, the […]
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We’re still in the information-gathering phase of new Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing, while we await his first media obligation following his hiring. Thanks to some hard work by the Detroit Free Press’ Dave Birkett, we have a lot more insight into Petzing. Birkett has been in San Francisco for the Super Bowl this […]
From Pride Of Detroit
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Throughout NFL history, there have been great players who haven’t been able to reach their full potential on bad teams. While Calvin Johnson ended up as a Hall of Fame wide receiver, he didn’t have the team or individual success that he might have on another team. Running back Steven Jackson is one that Los […]
From Turf Show Times
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After a month of 2026 NFL Mock Drafts heavily projecting the Detroit Lions to select an offensive lineman in the first round, there was a dramatic shift towards defense over the past week of projections. Some of this could be associated with two strong defense teams competing in the Super Bowl this weekend, but we […]
From Pride Of Detroit
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Just a year ago, the Detroit Lions’ safety situation looked set for the future. With Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch playing at All-Pro levels and still both younger than 25, Detroit looked set on the back end. Unfortunately, life can come at you fast in the NFL. With both players dealing with injuries for the […]
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Our 2025 Detroit Lions recap and 2026 offseason preview moves to the defensive side of the ball. With the change at offensive coordinator already this offseason, the defensive side of the ball has been a little ignored thus far. But don’t get it twisted, there’s still a lot of work to do on that side […]
From Pride Of Detroit
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One year after entering the playoffs as the best division in football, the NFC North simultaneously took a step back and also wrote its place in history during the 2025 season. Despite only sending two teams to the playoffs and only one with 10-plus wins, all four teams finished above .500, which is almost unheard […]
From Windy City Gridiron
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This offseason, the Detroit Lions have more work to do than they’ve had to do in previous years. There are potential roster holes at tight end, running back, defensive line, linebacker, and defensive back. But none are more significant than fixing the offensive line, and that discussion begins with the most important personnel decision the […]
From Pride Of Detroit
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This week, more conversation about the future of Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph was fueled by an interview between Detroit Free Press’ Dave Birkett and former NFL doctor David Chao. The two discussed Joseph’s knee injury that cost him 11 games this season, and while I won’t get into the details of Chao’s analysis—seeing as […]
From Pride Of Detroit
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It’s the offseason, which means it’s time again to debate the Detroit Lions making a big, splashy move at defensive end. While I think the discussion is generally tired, because general manager Brad Holmes has often said that the team is not necessarily in a position to make a big move considering all of the […]
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If you’re looking for a little bit of optimism that Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery will stick around in 2026, you’ve come to the right place. Montgomery is in California for the media blitz that is Super Bowl week, and while joining NFL Network’s coverage, he talked about being in a running back duo […]
From Pride Of Detroit
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Sunday is the Super Bowl, and for Detroit Lions fans, there are no clear rooting interests. I imagine a lot of people have a hard time rooting for the New England Patriots given their wild amount of success in the 2000s. However, the Seattle Seahawks have been the source of a lot of pain to […]
From Pride Of Detroit
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Throughout the offseason, SB Nation will host surveys for NFL fans. Often, the survey questions you’ll find at Pride of Detroit focus solely on the Lions, but occasionally, fans will also encounter more general questions about the League, as is the case this week. In this week’s SB Nation Reacts survey, we look ahead to […]
From Pride Of Detroit
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It would obviously be ridiculous if he said anything different, but Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff appears to be a fan of the team’s new offensive coordinator, Drew Petzing. Talking withthe media down at the Pro Bowl, Goff called the hiring of Petzing a “home run hire.” “He’s done it before,” Goff said. “He’s been […]
From Pride Of Detroit
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The Lions fan Steelers wide receiver D.K. Metcalf confronted and made contact with in a December game has filed a $100 million defamation lawsuit against the wide receiver, the Steelers, former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson, and several companies, The Detroit Metro Times reported Tuesday. He is also suing Metcalf for assault and battery. Metcalf […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain
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Detroit Lions defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike signed a one-year deal last offseason, meaning the traditional expectation is that he’ll face free agency in 2026 when the new league year starts in March. However, that’s not actually how things will unfold with Onwuzurike this offseason. Due to a lesser-known rule in the Collective Bargaining Agreement, Onwuzurike’s […]
From Pride Of Detroit
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For the past few seasons, the Detroit Lions have had to worry about their coaching staff getting poached by other teams. This year, it appears the rest of the NFC North is going through similar struggles, while the Lions have yet to lose a single coach to another vacancy. Detroit showed last year that the […]
From Pride Of Detroit
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The Detroit Lions went through a pretty significant change along the interior of their offensive line in 2025. This upcoming season, it’s likely time for the offensive tackle position to prepare for a transition. Dan Skipper has already retired, and the Lions await a decision from left tackle Taylor Decker on his football future. But […]
From Pride Of Detroit
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Last week, ESPN’s Seth Walder put together a list of the top-100 MVP candidates for the 2025 NFL season. We already know the five finalists for the actual MVP award—Josh Allen, Trevor Lawrence, Drake Maye, Matthew Stafford, and Christian McCaffrey—and the winner will be announced later this upcoming week at the NFL Honors on Thursday, […]
From Pride Of Detroit
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On Friday night, it was reported that Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown will take part in the NBA Celebrity All-Star game in mid-February. For most Lions fans, it’s a neat opportunity to see a popular player continue to see his star rise to the level of national sensation. St. Brown’s stock has been […]
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