Lions Reward Starter with $25.5 Million Deal After Injury-Plagued 2024 Season
The Lions made an early move in the offseason by locking in a key defensive player. Detroit has reached a three-year, $25.5 million contract extension with linebacker Derrick Barnes, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. The deal includes $16 million fully…
Lions Expected to Trade in NFL Draft for ‘Budget Version of Aidan Hutchinson’
The Detroit Lions are looking to bolster their pass rush, and one analyst suggests they could do so by making a trade during the NFL Draft. Alex Ballentine of Bleacher Report predicted draft targets for all 32 teams, forecasting that…
Ex-Lions QB speaks highly of Jared Goff: ‘He’s led Detroit to unprecedented success.’
Joey Harrington, who knows the pressures of being the Detroit Lions’ starting quarterback, believes Jared Goff deserves more praise and less criticism. Harrington spoke with MLive on Friday while attending the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indianapolis Convention Center. Having…
Kacy Rodgers Praised by Dan Campbell as ‘One of Us’
The Detroit Lions aim to build consistency in their pass rush and sack statistics. New defensive line coach Kacy Rodgers brings a strong history of success as one of the NFL’s top defensive line coaches. During his tenure with the…
Inside the Lions’ 2-Year Plan to Promote Kelvin Sheppard to Defensive Coordinator
The Detroit Lions knew Kelvin Sheppard was destined to become a defensive coordinator soon, so they began grooming him for the role early on. Kelvin Sheppard’s rise to Detroit Lions defensive coordinator happened quickly, but don’t tell him his coaching…
Peyton Manning sent a heartfelt message to Dan Campbell after the Lions’ playoff defeat.
When Peyton Manning saw the Detroit Lions’ playoff journey end with a one-and-done loss to the Washington Commanders, he instantly understood the heartbreak Dan Campbell’s his team were feeling. Similar to the Lions’ 15-2 season, Manning’s 2005 Indianapolis Colts had…
Kelvin Sheppard confirms he declined other offers to remain with the Lions.
It’s no shock that Kelvin Sheppard had opportunities to leave the Lions, and equally unsurprising that he chose to stay. When Aaron Glenn departed to become the New York Jets’ head coach, linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard was the natural pick…
John Morton commits to keeping Lions offense ‘dependent’ on Jared Goff.
When Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell discussed the replacement for Ben Johnson as offensive coordinator, he emphasized the importance of Jared Goff’s involvement in the decision to maintain the strong connection Goff had with Johnson. The choice of John…
Lions Urged to Add ‘Ideal Solution’ to Roster Issue
The Detroit Lions are being urged to sign a recently released player to address some gaps in their roster. The Detroit Lions are making adjustments to ensure their roster is in prime condition for the upcoming season, with the team…
New Lions Offensive Coordinator John Morton Confirms He Will Call Plays
John Morton is back with the Lions, ready for his second shot as an NFL offensive coordinator. As Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell discussed his expectations of losing offensive coordinator Ben Johnson (which occurred shortly before the day…