The Lions have Aidan Hutchinson’s sack line set at 17.5 for 2025, and while that number looks steep, Detroit’s defensive upgrades might turn all those pressures into actual sacks. At +1100 for Defensive Player of the Year, Hutch could be the league’s best-kept secret.
The Detroit Lions narrowly fell short of a Super Bowl berth in 2023, surpassing many expectations in the process. Many anticipated that the Lions’ upward trajectory would continue, but it might take another year or two for their drafts and front office moves to coalesce into a true contender. However, the young Lions team exceeded…
Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes worked his magic again, securing Jared Goff’s contract extension before the latest (and next) wave of quarterback deals. Holmes’ timing was impeccable, ensuring the Lions’ stability at quarterback while navigating the rapidly inflating quarterback market. Goff’s extension, which some pronounced hefty at the time, now appears to be a masterstroke…
The Detroit Lions ended their 2023 season just short of the Super Bowl, falling to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game. Wednesday night, the NFL revealed the path the Lions must take to challenge the rest of the league for a Super Bowl in 2024. With nine nationally televised games, including five…
The Detroit Lions have locked up their franchise quarterback, Jared Goff, with a historic contract extension. The Lions have signed Goff to a four-year, $212 million extension, according to NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero. This deal, finalized just days after general manager Brad Holmes labeled it a “high priority,” ensures Goff’s presence in Detroit through…
“Detroit shines during NFL Draft” A man draped in Chicago Bears gear packed himself into the downtown people mover heading from Brick Town to the main stage of the NFL draft. A concerned look struck him when the transportation security officer placed his hand across his chest and barked “No Bears fans allowed.” Of course…
The Detroit Lions have significantly strengthened their roster through the 2024 NFL Draft, selecting six promising prospects to don the Honolulu Blue. Following the draft, General Manager Brad Holmes and the team’s front office remained active, securing a number of undrafted free agents (UDFAs) aiming to intensify competition for roster spots. Below is a list…
In an unexpected move during the second round of the NFL draft, the Detroit Lions added another key piece to their revamped secondary. They did so by selecting Missouri cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. with the 61st overall pick. This choice came shortly after the Lions traded up to snatch cornerback Terrion Arnold from Alabama, solidifying…
Detroit erupted with excitement on the opening night of the 2024 NFL Draft, reaching a crescendo when the Detroit Lions announced their selection of Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold with the 24th pick. The atmosphere was already charged as Detroit legends like Eminem, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jared Goff, Aidan Hutchinson, Calvin Johnson Jr., and Barry Sanders…
The Detroit Lions are on the clock at pick 29 in the 2024 NFL Draft, and much of the city is growing restless. Under General Manager Brad Holmes, who has adeptly filled nearly every need on the roster, the Lions are now eyeing a potential Super Bowl run. The decisions made at this point will…