Detroit Lions News
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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.
7 important quotes from Detroit Lions coordinator press conferences
Breaking down what the Lions coordinators said about Aidan Hutchinson, Jake Bates, the new WRs and much more.
VIDEO: Dan Campbell’s new Applebee’s commercial is even better than the first
Dan Campbell’s second Applebee’s ad has dropped and it’s even better than the first.
Anonymous NFL exec ranks Detroit Lions in bottom half of NFC
One current NFL executive thinks the Detroit Lions rank in the bottom half of the NFC. No, for real.
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.
Dan Campbell reacts to Applebee’s ad, says ‘there’s more to come’
Lions coach Dan Campbell reacted to the Applebee’s ad and promised (warned?) there’s more to come. A little sneak peek here:
Lions News: Aidan Hutchinson excited to play vs. former teammate
There will be a familiar face across the line for No. 97 come Sunday.
Lions nose tackle DJ Reader has a ‘chance’ to play vs. Rams Week 1
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell offered a promising update on DJ Reader for Sunday’s game against the Rams.
Only 2 Detroit Lions missing from Week 1 opening practice
The Detroit Lions had near full attendance in their Week 1 opening practice in preparation for the Los Angeles Rams.
VIDEO: Dan Campbell shows acting chops in hilarious Applebee’s commercial
Lions coach Dan Campbell is in a new Applebee’s commercial, and it’s as awesome as you’d expect.
ESPN simulation of 2024 NFL season has Detroit Lions winning Super Bowl
An ESPN simulation of the 2024 NFL season ended with the Detroit Lions winning Super Bowl 59. Details here.
Detroit Lions expect fans to push noise record, treat Stafford as enemy again
Detroit Lions players are preparing for fans to push the Ford Field noise record, and that could mean enemy-territory treatment for Matthew Stafford again.
Lions announce captains for 2024 season, including 1 first-timer
The Detroit Lions have named six players as their 2024 team captains, and one of them is a first-timer.
Dan Campbell thankful Aaron Donald is gone, but knows Rams DL filled with youth
Dan Campbell is glad they won’t have to tirelessly game plan for Aaron Donald this week, but knows the Rams young DL will present its own problems.
Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams sets lofty goal for 2024 season
Lions WR Jameson Williams has set a pretty darn lofty goal for the 2024 NFL season.
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."
Jared Goff drops sleek ‘Grit City’ apparel, benefits all go to charity
Jared Goff just dropped a pretty sleek line of apparel with 100% of proceeds going to a nonprofit. More info here.
Notes: Isaiah Williams tabbed as UDFA poised to make an impact
Justin Melo of The Draft Network has Lions receiver Isaiah Williams as one of his undrafted free agents poised to make an impact in 2024.
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.
National NFL fans believe Detroit Lions have most promising future
In our national NFL survey, the Detroit Lions came out #1 when it comes to franchise’s future outlook. Details here:
Lions believe 2 rocky seasons were ‘blessing in disguise’ for Jameson Williams
Jameson Williams’ first 2 seasons didn’t go quite as planned. But Lions GM Brad Holmes sees where the WR is at now, and believes the turbulence was a "blessing in disguise."
Detroit Lions add new safety to practice squad
The Detroit Lions have a new, young safety on their practice squad who can play a nickelback as well.
Notes: 6 Lions make ESPN’s top 100 players of 2024 list
Just two years ago, not a single Lion made ESPN’s list of top players entering 2022.
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.
Kicker Jake Bates’ mentality earned Detroit Lions’ trust despite misses
Lions kicker Jake Bates won over GM Brad Holmes by being "wired right."
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.
2024 Lions practice squad, waiver wire tracker; updated 53-man roster
We’re keeping track of all the Detroit Lions waiver wire claims, practice squad signings and the final destinations of players who were cut by Detroit.
NFL agents now kicking down the door to get clients to Detroit Lions
According to Lions GM Brad Holmes, NFL agents are doing everything they can to bring their clients to Detroit.
Lions place John Cominsky on IR, make 2 practice squad moves
The Detroit Lions continue to do some roster maneuvering before Week 1 with John Cominsky to IR and a couple of practice squad moves.
2024 Detroit Lions initial 16-man practice squad includes 2 new WRs
The Detroit Lions have established their initial 16-man practice squad and it includes two new receivers.
Detroit Lions re-signing QB, WR to their practice squad
The Detroit Lions are bringing back QB Jake Fromm and WR Donovan Peoples-Jones to their practice squad.
Detroit Lions’ runner-up long snapper signs with NFC North rival
Former Detroit Lions long snapper Scott Daly found a new home very quickly, and he won’t have to move far.
Detroit Lions add familiar LB; waived players go unclaimed
None of the players the Detroit Lions waived were claimed, but the team did add one new player themselves—and it’s a familiar face.
Report: Detroit Lions signing former Broncos WR Tim Patrick
The Detroit Lions are reportedly signing WR Tim Patrick to their practice squad.
2024 Detroit Lions roster cuts tracker: Latest news and moves
A live-updating post on the Detroit Lions 2024 roster cuts and the players remaining on the 53-man roster.
Report: Detroit Lions cut CFL star defensive end
The Detroit Lions are reportedly parting ways with the CFL’s Most Outstanding Defensive player of 2023.