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Last year, the Detroit Lions’ coaching staff went through major changes. In 2026, there are only some minor tweaks. On Monday, the Lions announced they have finalized their coaching staff for the 2026 season. Leading the way, of course, was the change in offensive coordinator. John Morton was let go early in the offseason and […]
Our 2026 NFL Combine preview series continues, as we explore each position group ahead of the big event. In this article, we are examining the draft’s edge rushing prospects that should be on the radar of Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes. In case you’ve missed any of this series, so far, we have already previewed: Note: […]
The 2026 NFL Combine is already underway down in Indianapolis. While the televised portion of on-field drills don’t begin until Thursday, there are plenty of things already happening at and around Lucas Oil Stadium. Pride of Detroit will be down in Indianapolis for the festivities, mostly covering the media-specific events. That means talking to Dan […]
Over the past few weeks, the Pride of Detroit staff has been presenting our nominations for 2025 Detroit Lions awards. But you, the reader, had the final say in each award’s winner. We’ve tabulated all of the votes (well, we just looked at the poll results), and here is a list of all of the […]
One of the quirkiest facts about new Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing is that he is good friends with former Lions OC (and current Bears coach) Ben Johnson. He was even at Johnson’s wedding. As it turns out—according to a great profile on Petzing from the Detroit Free Press’ Dave Birkett—Johnson was also at […]
The 2025 Detroit Lions season may not have gone as the team wanted, but it only reaffirmed their star power, according to analytics site PFF. Late last week, PFF revealed their top-101 players from the 2025 season, and the Lions had five players make the list, all within the top-50. More impressively, though, they had […]
As the salary cap becomes tighter and tighter, there are fewer opportunities for the Detroit Lions to splurge in free agency. The Lions will certainly make free agent signings, but they are not expected to compete with the big ticket players that will garner league-altering deals. That being said, that does not mean that the […]
Former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator John Morton is back with the Denver Broncos and in the same role was in before the Lions hired him. According to a report from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Morton will be the Broncos’ pass game coordinator for the 2026 season. The news certainly isn’t much of a surprise considering there […]
Our 2026 NFL Combine preview series continues, as we explore each position group ahead of the big event. In this article, we are examining the draft’s interior defensive line prospects that should be on the radar of Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes. In case you’ve missed any of this series, so far, we have already […]
Kalif Raymond has quietly been one of the most steady and dependable Detroit Lions. Here, since the very beginning of the Dan Campbell era, Raymond isn’t a star, and you won’t see a lot of #11s in the crowd. But just about every time he’s been called upon, he’s risen to the occasion. But 2025 […]
It seems every year, some Detroit Lions player takes the next step to become a key player or even a star. Last year, it was both Jack Campbell and Al-Quadin Muhammad. You could even make arguments for Roy Lopez or Avonte Maddox. The year before, it was Jahmyr Gibbs, Jameson Williams, and Amik Robertson taking […]
The 2026 NFL Combine kicks off in the final week of February, and we are exploring each position group ahead of the big event. In this article, we wrap up our examination of the offense by examining the interior offensive line prospects (guards and centers) that should be on Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes’ radar. In […]
Before we get into the present day discussion, I want to start things off by paying homage. Going back generations at this point, Detroit has always been a top-tier sports town. From Hall of Famers like Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders, to Stanley Cup Champion and current general manager of the Detroit Red Wings […]
Before I get into this week’s Midweek Mailbag podcast, just wanted to share a word with the Pride of Detroit community. I’ve been having a lot of fun with our Office Hours chats in the comment section, and I want to continue those moving forward. Unfortunately, I’ve been sidetracked the past few weeks. Last week, […]
The 2026 NFL Combine kicks off in the final week of February, and we are exploring each position group ahead of the big event. In this article, we dive into the trenches by examining the offensive tackle prospects that should be on Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes’ radar. In case you’ve missed any of this series, […]
In a recent appearance on the St. Brown Podcast, former New Orleans Saints left tackle Terron Armstead said that Saints players—fed up with head coach Sean Payton flirting with the Dallas Cowboys job—wanted Dan Campbell to take over the team. For a little background, there were plenty of rumors toward the end of Payton’s career […]
On this week’s St. Brown podcast, Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson received a very high compliment from one of the best offensive tackles of the past few decades. Now-retired left tackle Terron Armstead was the guest this week, and the former Saint and Dolphin was talking about a joke he made when he said […]
It’s time to close out our nominations for the 2025 Detroit Lions awards. Of course, we finish with the biggest award of all: Most Valuable Player. Before we get into it, make sure you cast your ballot for all of the other awards below. Previous awards (voting still open!) Onto our nominations for MVP. 2025 […]
With the Miami Dolphins kicking things off early in the week with a few salary-cap-related releases, it’s time to talk about the Detroit Lions and moves they could possibly make before the start of free agency. With the Lions expected to be over the 2026 salary cap—which is projected to be between $301 and $306 […]
Our 2026 NFL Combine preview series continues as we inch closer to the NFL’s televised coverage of the event on Thursday, February 26. So far, we have already previewed which quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers the Detroit Lions should be scouting. In this article, we wrap up the offensive skill positions by examining the tight end prospects that should be […]
For as much as we enjoy watching Detroit Lions players on the field, there’s something special about meeting these players off the field. After all, they’re just people. And seeing another side of them can really paint a fuller picture and deepen our respect for them. Score a touchdown on the field in a critical […]
The Detroit Lions announced on Wednesday that team president and CEO Rod Wood is retiring. The official press release says that he will decide to step away at some point before the 2026 regular season. “I want to thank the Ford Family and ultimately Lions fans everywhere for trusting me to lead the Detroit Lions […]
It’s time to close out our 2026 Detroit Lions offseason preview, as broken down by position. We’ve come to special teams, where there isn’t likely to be much drama. Although there are a few questions when it comes to the kicker position Previously: Lions 2025 recap: Special teams It was a bit of a step […]
Every now and then, we like to celebrate our own accomplishments. So in the middle of our 2025 Detroit Lions awards, we like to sneak ourselves in there and pat ourselves on the back. The 2025 season was a big one for Pride of Detroit. The site went through some changes, our coverage continued to […]
The Detroit Lions ‘tight end room was a disaster in 2025. Out of all of the positions, no unit faced more injuries and difficulties than them. You can argue the secondary suffered from more injuries, but they had enough depth to make it work. The Lions’ offense took a step back when their tight end […]