Erik Schlitt
Managing Editor
Erik Schlitt is the managing editor of Pride of Detroit and the co-host of the midweek mailbag podcast. Erik also hosts his own "Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast." His primary focuses include Lions news and analysis with an expertise on the NFL Draft, salary cap, and the Xs and Os of football.
Open Thread: Ravens at Chiefs kick off 2024 NFL season on Thursday night
The 2024 NFL season officially kicks off with the Baltimore Ravens at Kansas City Chiefs. Come chat with us in our Open Thread.
Injury report: Ifeatu Melifonwu returns, Rams’ starting CB placed on IR
On Thursday, the Lions officially returned Ifeatu Melifonwu to practice, while the Rams placed their starting CB on IR, and the betting line saw a notable change favoring Detroit.
Week 1 injury report: Jahmyr Gibbs returns in full, just 3 Lions dealing with injuries
The Detroit Lions have released their first injury report of the 2024 NFL season and it’s full of encouraging signs, including Jahmyr Gibbs returning in full.
Week 1 Reacts Survey: Will the Lions repeat as NFC North champs?
Checking in with Detroit Lions fans for our latest SB Nation Reacts survey: Will the Lions repeat as NFC North champs?
Ifeatu Melifonwu’s Week 1 status ‘unsure,’ remaining injured players ‘good’ to go
On Monday, Dan Campbell noted the majority of injured Lions players would be "good" to play in Week 1, with only the status of a couple players still up in the air.
How Detroit Lions’ Week 1 betting line has changed vs. Rams
An updated look at how the betting odds have changed for the Detroit Lions vs. Los Angeles Rams Week 1 matchup on "Sunday Night Football."
Why bringing back Trevor Nowaske was so important for Detroit Lions
The Lions were able to re-acquire LB Trevor Nowaske this past week and we explored the reasoning behind that move, as well as what his role could be in 2024.
Breaking down the Lions’ 2024 initial practice squad
Breaking down everything you need to know about the Detroit Lions initial 2024 practice squad.
Detroit Lions UDFAs ‘earned’ their spots on the 53-man roster
Make no mistake, the Detroit Lions three undrafted rookies "earned" their spots on the 53-man roster.
Lions’ contract extension talks with Alim McNeill in early stages
The Detroit Lions are in the early stages of a contract extension with Alim McNeill, but they’ve made it clear they want to get a deal done.