• How the Lions can handle the Commanders

    How the Lions can handle the Commanders
    Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images Two teams, two Dans, two feel good stories are clashing The Detroit Lions watched from the sidelines on Wild Card weekend, and some of those sights were better than others. We’ll leave the AFC to their meandering, listless and tepid. The NFC’s got the juice, and the Commanders didn’t disappoint in their quest to surge into the pirate ship of Tampa Bay and escape with their first victory in ages.That’s impressive. If you can’t admit
  • Detroit Lions re-sign offensive lineman who spent all of 2024 on IR

    Detroit Lions re-sign offensive lineman who spent all of 2024 on IR
    Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images The Detroit Lions have re-signed Netane Muti, giving the young offensive lineman a second shot at making the roster after missing 2024 with an injury.The Detroit Lions continue to chip away at their own free agency class. On Wednesday, they announced that they’ve re-signed guard Netane Muti.
    Last year, the Lions signed Muti to a futures deal back in February after he finished the season on the Las Vegas Raiders&rsquo
  • New York Jets hiring Lions DC Aaron Glenn as new head coach

    New York Jets hiring Lions DC Aaron Glenn as new head coach
    Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Lions DC Aaron Glenn will be the next New York Jets head coach.Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn will be the next head coach of the New York Jets, according to several reports. Glenn leaves the Lions after serving as their defensive coordinator for the past four seasons.Glenn is the second coordinator and third coach the Lions have lost to a promotion elsewhere this week. Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson accepted the head coaching job of the Chicag
  • Everything Ben Johnson said about leaving Lions for Bears head coach job

    Everything Ben Johnson said about leaving Lions for Bears head coach job
    Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images News and notes from former Lions OC Ben Johnson in his Chicago Bears introductory press conference.On Wednesday afternoon, former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson was introduced to the media for the first time as the Chicago Bears’ new head coach. He spoke for about 30 minutes on why he chose the job, what his plans are for the Bears, and everything he wants to accomplish in Chicago.
    But before he even got started, he had to talk about hi
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  • Lions News: Owner Sheila Hamp offers optimistic message to Detroit

    Lions News: Owner Sheila Hamp offers optimistic message to Detroit
    Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images After the Detroit Lions playoff loss, owner Sheila Hamp offered an optimistic message for the future. After the team’s devastating loss in the Divisional Round of the playoffs, Detroit Lions owner Sheila Hamp sent out a message to season ticket holders on Tuesday. Here’s the full message:
    Dear Lions Loyal Member,
    This is not the letter I was hoping to write you this year. It’s not the ending we wanted or were expecting. The fact of t
  • Detroit Lions lose position coach to New England Patriots

    Detroit Lions lose position coach to New England Patriots
    Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Detroit Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams is leaving the team to be the Patriots defensive coordinator.The Detroit Lions have another coaching vacancy to fill.
    The New England Patriots are reportedly hiring Lions run game coordinator/defensive line coach Terrell Williams to be their new defensive coordinator. There, Williams will reunite recently-hired Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. Williams and Vrabel coached together for six years with
  • Detroit Lions sign former Michigan wide receiver to futures deal

    Detroit Lions sign former Michigan wide receiver to futures deal
    Photo by Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty Images The Detroit Lions added to their wide receiver room, inking former Wolverine Ronnie Bell to a futures deal. The Detroit Lions have wasted no time in preparing their roster for the 2025 season. They’ve already signed 11 of their former practice squad players to futures deals, as well as signing defensive back Morice Norris back for another year. On Tuesday, the Lions added their first player who spent the 2024 season on a different team, signing w
  • Amon-Ra St. Brown reacts to Ben Johnson becoming Bears coach

    Amon-Ra St. Brown reacts to Ben Johnson becoming Bears coach
    Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images On his podcast, Amon-Ra St. Brown gave his full thoughts on former Lions OC Ben Johnson taking the Chicago Bears head coach job.The dust is still settling on Ben Johnson’s somewhat shocking decision to take the head coaching job with the Chicago Bears. Obviously, it was Johnson’s time to go, but many Detroit Lions fans were upset that he chose to go to a division rival. Outside of a great Instagram post from running back David Montgomery
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  • Open thread: How long will Ben Johnson last as the Bears’ head coach?

    Open thread: How long will Ben Johnson last as the Bears’ head coach?
    Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images The former Lions offensive coordinator is now head coach of the Chicago Bears. How long will his tenure last? After three years of speculation, the inevitable has happened: Ben Johnson has left the Detroit Lions to be a head coach elsewhere. Of course, the location of “elsewhere” is a non-trivial consideration here. Johnson left for a division rival in the Chicago Bears, leading to a lot of discourse about how big that rivalry will be in 2025 and beyond. Ho
  • David Montgomery has perfect reaction to Ben Johnson taking Bears HC job

    David Montgomery has perfect reaction to Ben Johnson taking Bears HC job
    Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Detroit Lions RB David Montgomery had the perfect reaction to Ben Johnson taking the Chicago Bears head coach job.It’s been a whirlwind of emotions for Detroit Lions players and fans over the last few days. As if the painful loss to the Washington Commanders in the Divisional Round wasn’t enough, the Lions organization is seeing their entire coaching staff being picked apart by other teams. It appears like the Lions will be losing both coordina
  • Lions Game Ball, Unsung Hero: Jahmyr Gibbs offers hope for future

    Lions Game Ball, Unsung Hero: Jahmyr Gibbs offers hope for future
    Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images Handing out the game ball and unsung hero from the Lions’ heart-breaking loss against the Commanders. The Detroit Lions’ magical season came to a shockingly abrupt end with a 45-31 loss at the hands of the Washington Commanders. The Lions couldn’t keep rookie Jayden Daniels in-check, as they allowed more than 34 points for only the second time in their last 29 games. Offensively, they snowballed, turning the ball over five times (only the second time t
  • What Dan Campbell wants in Detroit Lions’ next offensive coordinator

    What Dan Campbell wants in Detroit Lions’ next offensive coordinator
    Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images Lions coach Dan Campbell explained what the team will be looking for in their next offensive coordinator.With Ben Johnson now heading to Chicago, the biggest task ahead of the Detroit Lions is finding a new offensive coordinator. For the last three years, the team has been dragged to success by a top-five offense, and while the roster on offense remains impressive, Detroit must choose their next play-caller wisely.Our own Erik Schlitt detailed 12 potential r
  • Report: Lions OL coach Hank Fraley has second interview with Seahawks

    Report: Lions OL coach Hank Fraley has second interview with Seahawks
    Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images Detroit Lions OL coach Hank Fraley has scored a second, in-person interview with the Seattle Seahawks.The hits could keep coming to the Detroit Lions coaching staff. With offensive coordinator Ben Johnson gone to the Chicago Bears and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn almost certainly out the door soon, Lions offensive line coach Hank Fraley could be the next to leave.According to ESPN’s Dan Graziano, Fraley has a second interview for the Seattle Seahawks o
  • Commanders vs. Lions stock report: 4 risers, 5 fallers from Divisional Round loss

    Commanders vs. Lions stock report: 4 risers, 5 fallers from Divisional Round loss
    Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Check out this week’s movers in your Detroit Lions stock report.Before we dive into this week’s movers, I just want to thank you all for another wonderful season. I know we don’t always agree on who’s trending up or down, but I love the discourse and being able to hear what you think in the comments. Here’s to next year.But for now, it’s the offseason. But before we start talking mock drafts and needs (which you can infer from
  • 12 offensive coordinator candidates for Lions to replace Ben Johnson

    12 offensive coordinator candidates for Lions to replace Ben Johnson
    Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Exploring more than a dozen coaches the Lions could consider for their offensive coordinator position. With the news that Ben Johnson is leaving his offensive coordinator position with the Detroit Lions for a head coaching role with the Chicago Bears, the Lions find themselves needing to execute a coordinator search for the first time since 2022—when they promoted Johnson to the role.
    Lions coach Dan Campbell spoke with the media prior to the
  • Report: Jets hope to hire Lions DC Aaron Glenn on Tuesday

    Report: Jets hope to hire Lions DC Aaron Glenn on Tuesday
    Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images The Detroit Lions lost OC Ben Johnson on Monday. They may lose DC Aaron Glenn on Tuesday.The Detroit Lions could find themselves without both of their coordinators just three days after their Divisional Round loss to the Washington Commanders. Per several reports, offensive coordinator Ben Johnson agreed to become the Chicago Bears next head coach on Monday. It appears defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn may make his decision just a day later.
    Per NFL Network&rsquo
  • Who do you want the Lions to replace Ben Johnson as OC?

    Who do you want the Lions to replace Ben Johnson as OC?
    Photo by Leslie Plaza Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images With Ben Johnson leaving to go to a division rival, who should be the next Lions offensive coordinator? It’s been no secret that the Detroit Lions could lose one, if not both of their coordinators this offseason, but when news broke that Ben Johnson was leaving to go to a division rival, that certainly cut a little deeper than expected. The connection to the Chicago Bears has been floating out there for a while, but many believ
  • Detroit Lions sign 11 players to futures contracts, 1 to active roster

    Detroit Lions sign 11 players to futures contracts, 1 to active roster
    Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions are starting to build their 90-roster for the offseason by keeping some homegrown talent in Allen Park. The Detroit Lions announced on Monday afternoon that they have made 12 roster transactions, signing 11 players to futures contracts as well as defensive back Morice Norris to the active roster.Norris, an undrafted free agent out of Fresno State in 2024, was released from the Lions roster during training camp after a hamstring injury cut his
  • Reports: Lions OC Ben Johnson leaving to become Bears head coach

    Reports: Lions OC Ben Johnson leaving to become Bears head coach
    Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Detroit Lions OC Ben Johnson is reportedly accepting a head coaching job with the Chicago Bears. As first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter and corroborated by several other NFL insiders, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is finalizing terms to become the Chicago Bears’ next head coach.Johnson has served as the Lions offensive coordinator for the last three years, producing top-five scoring offenses in each season. This year, the Lion
  • Debunking 4 of the worst takes after the Lions’ Divisional Round loss

    Debunking 4 of the worst takes after the Lions’ Divisional Round loss
    Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Breaking down some of the worst overreactions from the Detroit Lions’ loss to the Washington Commanders.When a season as highly-hyped as the 2024 Detroit Lions sees such a devastating and sudden ending, it’s bound to draw anger. The Lions—Super Bowl favorites for most of the year—didn’t win the Super Bowl. They didn’t even get to the NFC Championship game or win a playoff game. For fans and players alike, it’s as upse
  • Dan Campbell expects to lose both Aaron Glenn, Ben Johnson

    Dan Campbell expects to lose both Aaron Glenn, Ben Johnson
    Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said he expects to lose both Aaron Glenn and Ben Johnson to NFL head coaching gigs.Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell is preparing to lose both offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn to head coaching gigs this offseason.“I would expect to lose both, but I haven’t been told anything,” Campbell said. “I just—I’ve got a feeling, but I’m prepared to lose bot
  • 2025 NFL offseason calendar: Detroit Lions important dates, deadlines

    2025 NFL offseason calendar: Detroit Lions important dates, deadlines
    Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images A look at the most important 2025 NFL offseason dates for the Detroit Lions.With the sudden loss to the Washington Commanders, the Detroit Lions offseason is sadly upon us. The team will look to build upon this year’s performance and hopefully make that Super Bowl push we were all hoping for this season.
    As always, the NFL offseason is filled from January to August with several significant events, deadlines, and dates to ensure that there never truly is a l
  • Detroit Lions linemen won’t let coach Hank Fraley go

    Detroit Lions linemen won’t let coach Hank Fraley go
    Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images If it’s up to them, Detroit Lions offensive linemen won’t let Hank Fraley leave for other opportunities.Detroit Lions offensive line coach Hank Fraley is one of the most beloved position coaches on the team, and it’s no surprise he’s starting to gain interest from other teams. He already interviewed for the Seattle Seahawks’ offensive coordinator position. It’s also possible Fraley leaves with one of Detroit&rsquo
  • Full list of the 2025 Detroit Lions free agents

    Full list of the 2025 Detroit Lions free agents
    Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images Breaking down all the Detroit Lions UFA, RFA, and ERFA free agents for the 2025 offseason. As the Detroit Lions shift into the 2025 offseason, they have 48 players who finished the season on the roster—on either the 53-man roster, practice squad, or injured reserve—that are not currently under contract with the organization.
    Let’s take a look at the four different groups those players can fall into, as well as which players land in those gro
  • Open thread: Was the Detroit Lions’ 2024 season a success or failure?

    Open thread: Was the Detroit Lions’ 2024 season a success or failure?
    Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Detroit Lions came into 2024 to avenge their playoff loss. Despite an incredible regular season, they met an even worse fate: immediate elimination. All things considered, was the 2024 season a success or failure? Only one team can win it all each season. There were high hopes and high expectations that the Detroit Lions could be the one to do it. A 15-2 season set themselves up for a home stand en route to the Super Bowl. The team wa
  • Lions-Commanders NFCD snap counts: Defense, again, needed to adjust for injury

    Lions-Commanders NFCD snap counts: Defense, again, needed to adjust for injury
    Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images A look at how the Detroit Lions deployed their snaps against the Washington Commanders in the NFC Divisional round of the playoffs. Taking a closer look at the snap counts from the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders NFC Divisional round battle in the 2024-25 NFL Playoffs.
    Offense
    Quarterbacks
    Jared Goff: 66 (96%)
    Teddy Bridgewater: 3 (4%)
    Hendon Hooker: Emergency third quarterback
    An unflagged hit to the head following an interception forced Go
  • NFL playoffs live chat: Divisional round Sunday, Rams at Eagles, Ravens at Bills

    NFL playoffs live chat: Divisional round Sunday, Rams at Eagles, Ravens at Bills
    Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The Divisional round of the playoffs is here and Sunday has two games to watch: LA Rams at Philadelphia Eagles and Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills. Come chat with us in our live thread! The Divisional round of the NFL Playoffs wraps up on Sunday, with two games that look like they will be highly competitive.
    Things start out with the NFC No. 4 Los Angeles Rams at No. 2 Philadelphia Eagles at 3 p.m. ET on NBC, followed by AFC No. 3 Baltimore Ravens at No. 2 B
  • Detroit Lions coaching news: Cowboys ‘intrigued’ by DC Aaron Glenn

    Detroit Lions coaching news: Cowboys ‘intrigued’ by DC Aaron Glenn
    Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Aaron Glenn has interviewed for five head coaching job. It’s possible now he interviews for a sixth.Now that the Detroit Lions’ season is over, focus quickly turns to the team’s coaching staff and who will remain for the 2025 season. Despite Saturday night’s meltdown, both offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn remain top-tier options, and some are predicting both to be hired away this offseason.Glenn,
  • Detroit Lions report card, grades: Goff, coaching disappoint vs. Commanders

    Detroit Lions report card, grades: Goff, coaching disappoint vs. Commanders
    Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images The Detroit Lions coaching staff and Jared Goff were big letdowns in the Lions’ playoff loss to the Commanders. Handing out grades for them and the rest of the team.After avoiding them all season, the Detroit Lions had their biggest let-down game at the worst possible time. Let’s dive into their season-ending, 45-31 loss to the Washington Commanders with our final report card of the season.Quarterback: D
    Jared Goff’s recklessness with the football is a
  • 2025 NFL Draft order: Detroit Lions first-round pick officially set

    2025 NFL Draft order: Detroit Lions first-round pick officially set
    Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images With the Detroit Lions playoff run coming to an end, the team now knows where it will pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The Detroit Lions 2024 season has come to a close and the Lions now hold the pick No. 28 in the 2025 NFL Draft.
    Because there are still a variety of things that will take place over the offseason, the only picks we know for certain at this time are in the first round. As the offseason plays out, more picks will be awarded to tea

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