Bears Bears TE Colston Loveland enters the second year of his career after being a first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Chicago HC Ben Johnson highly praised Loveland, saying he’s building an understanding of receiver routes and even shows an effort to learn special teams. “He knows pretty much every spot,” Johnson said, via […]
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Since the hiring of former NFL tight end Dan Campbell as head coach, the Detroit Lions have risen to heights that generations of fans had never before witnessed in their lives.Campbell, who previously played with the Lions and was even part of their woeful 0-16 club during the 2008 season, led Detroit to within 30 […]
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With the Detroit Lions hiring a new offensive coordinator, there might have been some questions about what role Brock Wright would have on the team. However, Drew Petzing made it pretty clear that the 2021 UDFA, who is entering year six with the Lions, is still going to be in the mix for a notable […]
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As Detroit Lions star Jahmyr Gibbs received a $67.5 million contract extension, there is no denying that what came before was a grueling negotiation period between the team and player. With the Lions resetting the running back market with Gibbs’ extension, he would reveal his thoughts during the contract talks. Speaking to the media after […]
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ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith recently gave his bold take on the Detroit Lions' chances in the NFC North division this year.
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Jahmyr Gibbs has immense relief that he is past the contract negotiations after securing a historic extension to remain with the Detroit Lions. Gibbs is preparing for the fourth season of his budding career in the league with the Lions.…
The Detroit Lions could part ways with veteran running back and special teams regular Sione Vaki after his unfortunate injury.
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Isaac TeSlaa believes Detroit’s simplified offense could help unlock a bigger second season. After scoring six touchdowns on only 16 catches as a rookie, the Lions receiver has focused on quickness, yards after the catch and playing without hesitation.
Jahmyr Gibbs arrived in Detroit with one impression of the city. Three years later, that impression is gone. After officially signing his massive contract extension with the Detroit Lions, Gibbs reflected Friday on how much his view of Detroit has…
On Friday, the Detroit Lions tried out a trio of defensive players: defensive tackle Folorunso Fatukasi, and cornerbacks Ryan Cooper and Anthony Kendall. As of Saturday morning, none of the three have signed with the team, but we’ll see if Detroit makes a move during their day off in preparation for Sunday’s training camp practice. […]
For the past two Detroit Lions training camp practices, veteran backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has been sidelined. At this point, we don’t have any clarity on why Bridgewater has been absent, but it’s been a great opportunity for undrafted rookie quarterback Luke Altmyer to get a ton of reps—including some key situational work. During Friday’s […]
Head coach Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions waived cornerback De'Shawn Rucker on Friday.
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Sure, going undrafted and being asked to change positions is adversity, but Priestly's road to the NFL has been marred by unimaginable loss.
Gibbs contract is a massive win for the back, but the structure gives the Lions critical cap flexibility the next few years.
Bears Bears WR Luther Burden III enters the second year of his career after recording 47 receptions for 652 yards and two touchdowns. Chicago QB Caleb Williams highly praised Burden’s ability to make defenders miss, catch every pass, and run great routes. “He makes the first guy miss, every time,” Williams said, via BearsWire. “That’s […]
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Jahmyr Gibbs’ full Lions contract structure reveals low early cap hits, a clean exit point and $8.25 million in incentives.
Now that the Detroit Lions have gotten yet another contract extension done, star tight end Sam LaPorta should be next in line for a big deal.
The Detroit Lions held a scrimmage-like practice on Friday, their fourth straight day in pads. One of the neat things about these scrimmages is that they’ll often have the first-team offense go against the second-team defense, giving some depth players an opportunity to go against starting-level talent. It’s a huge opportunity for some players further […]
The Detroit Lions hosted three defensive players for workouts on Friday, including DB Ryan Cooper, DT Folorunso Fatukasi and DB Anthony Kendall, per the NFL Transactions wire. Fatukasi, 31, is a former sixth-round pick of the Jets back in 2018 out of Connecticut. He played out the final year of his four-year, $2.6 million contract. […]
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Detroit’s Friday scrimmage came with a concerningly long absence list. Fourteen Lions did not practice, including D.J. Reed, Isiah Pacheco and several players whose status remains unexplained.
Jahmyr Gibbs finally has his record-setting contract, but the process was anything but easy. The Lions star admitted negotiations were “extremely stressful” and revealed what he wants more than the money.
Lions star Jahmyr Gibbs shared what he missed during his week-long training camp absence alongside his next big goal.
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The Detroit Lions are hoping for a bounce-back season in 2026. After entering last year with Super Bowl aspirations, things didn’t go as planned.When all was said and done for the 2025 campaign, the Lions missed the playoffs. That has left a sour taste in the mouths of head coach Dan Campbell and the team.Heading […]
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Jahmyr Gibbs was all smiles when stepping in front of the lectern at Allen Park Friday afternoon. With his deal now signed through the 2030 season, Gibbs can focus on what he’s wanted to the entire time: football. But he admitted in his press conference that the last few weeks have been hard. “This process […]
Here are some notes and observations from the Detroit Lions’ Friday morning training camp practice.