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3 Detroit Lions make PFF’s top-10 players of 2025 ranking

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 […]

Discussion: Where will the Detroit Lions spend the most free agency money?

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 Lions OC John Morton takes old job with Denver Broncos

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 […]

2026 NFL Combine preview: 8 interior defensive linemen the Lions should be scouting

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 […]

2026 Detroit Lions free agent profile: Don’t take Kalif Raymond for granted

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 […]

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Discussion: Who will be the Detroit Lions’ breakout star in 2026?

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 […]

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2026 NFL Combine preview: 10 IOL prospects the Lions should be scouting

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 […]

Who is currently the biggest star in Detroit sports?

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 […]

2026 NFL Combine preview: 10 OT prospects the Lions should be scouting

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, […]

Why, in 2019, Saints players wanted Sean Payton out, Dan Campbell in

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 […]

5x Pro Bowl tackle on Aidan Hutchinson: ‘He’s an alien, bro’

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 […]

2025 Detroit Lions awards: Most Valuable Player

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 […]

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3 Detroit Lions cap casualty candidates: How much they could save, likelihood of cut

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 […]

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2026 NFL Combine preview: 10 TE prospects the Lions should be scouting

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 […]

Discussion: Share your best story about meeting a Lions player

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 […]

Detroit Lions team president Rod Wood to retire

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 […]

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Detroit Lions offseason preview: Is Jake Bates due for an extension?

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 […]

2025 Detroit Lions awards: Pride of Detroit Moment of the Year

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 […]

2026 Detroit Lions free agent profile: Shane Zylstra’s time might be up

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 […]

NFL free agency best fits: ESPN pairs Lions with 5x Pro Bowl pass rusher

With free agency less than a month away, publications are rushing to make their predictions for what may happen during the NFL shopping spree. On Tuesday, ESPN’s Matt Bowen took the top-50 free agents and paired them with teams he believed to be the best fits. Unsurprisingly, Bowen paired the Detroit Lions with a pass […]

2026 NFL Combine preview: 7 WRs the Lions should be scouting

The 2026 NFL Combine kicks off in the final week of February, and we are exploring each position group ahead of the big event. So far, we have already previewed which quarterbacks and running backs the Detroit Lions should be scouting, and in this article, we take a look at the wide receiver prospects who […]

Discussion: Which Lions player was robbed of a great career by injury?

One of the most unfortunate parts of the NFL is what players call a 100% injury rate. The game is brutal, and while everyone tries to play through some level of pain, some players are on the wrong end up luck and have serious enough injuries to see their careers cut way shorter than expected. […]

Daniel Jeremiah pairs Lions with surprising EDGE in 2nd 2026 mock draft

On Tuesday, NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah released his second mock draft of the 2026 season. While Jeremiah paired the Detroit Lions with an edge rusher in both of his recent mock drafts, his decision-making in Tuesday’s mock draft was a bit surprising, as it goes against his previous logic and current top 50 rankings. Like […]

2026 Detroit Lions free agent profile: Alex Anzalone’s mission is over

When the Detroit Lions hired head coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes, they wanted to rebuild this franchise from the ground up. They did that by trading away quarterback Matthew Stafford to bring in their guy Jared Goff. They drafted pillars like right tackle Penei Sewell and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. They […]