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Lions Have Talked About McNeill Getting Reps at Fullback

Last season, the Detroit Lions were forced to get creative at the fullback position in Ben Johnson's offense. Incumbent starter Jason Cabinda spent a large portion of the season on injured reserve, which forced Johnson and coach Dan Campbell to find other options on the roster to fill the role.

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Jahmyr Gibbs out of practice with soft tissue injury

The Lions have big plans for running back Jahmyr Gibbs this season, but they're pushing the pause button for a moment on his preparation for the fall. Lions head coach Dan Campbell said at a Wednesday press conference that Gibbs is not practicing with the team.

Dan Campbell News / Yardbarker / 3 hours ago

Lions 'have no idea' who will start in secondary

The Lions made it a focus to revamp the unit this offseason.

Lions coach Dan Campbell spotlights unheralded defender who could surprise this season

Aidan Hutchinson shares confident take on Lions' future, improved pass-rushing skills

Which NFL teams were the biggest all-time letdowns?

The 'Detroit Lions head coaches' quiz

Detroit Lions News / 5 GOATs / 1 minute ago

NFL analytics expert predicts Detroit Lions win total for 2024 season

What fun it is to be a Lions fan these days. Detroit came so close to the Super Bowl, then the city played host to the NFL Draft. If only the season could get here now, right?

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / 1 hour ago

NFL analyst says the Lions are one of the best landing spots for multi time Pro Bowler

NFL analysts are at work lately trying to pair some of the best remaining free agents to teams in need. Bleacher Report's Alex Ballentine has a pairing

Detroit Lions News / Pride of Detroit / 1 hour ago

2 Lions players who are further along than their rookie seasons suggest

These two second-year Lions players are seizing opportunities and working toward securing expanded roles in 2024. With every season that passes, the Detroit Lions roster adds more and more depth, making it a real bloodbath competition for the final few spots on the roster.

Cameron Sutton News / Yardbarker / 18 minutes ago

Steelers expected to reunite with veteran cornerback

The Steelers have been in need of a starting-capable slot cornerback, and it looks like they addressed that need on Wednesday.

Patrick Queen explains why Pittsburgh is 'a better atmosphere' for him

Steelers DT Cameron Heyward confident groin injury is behind him

Is signing Cam Heyward to a new deal worth risk for Steelers?

The best players who never won a Super Bowl

The 'Pittsburgh Steelers head coaches' quiz

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / 2 minutes ago

Under the radar Lions receiver is making plays that could take him from tryout player to the 53-man roster

The Detroit Lions are in need of another receiver that can come in and help out. We've been talking about it all offseason long here at A to Z Detroit.

Cameron Sutton News / Pro Football Rumors / 18 minutes ago

Steelers to reunite with former longtime CB

The Steelers already met with Cameron Sutton in the wake of his Lions release. The parties are huddling up again Wednesday, and a reunion will come to pass.

Which NFL teams were the biggest all-time letdowns?

The 'Pittsburgh Steelers with 1,000 receiving yards in a season' quiz

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / 8 minutes ago

Why the Lions are now unlikely to bring in a veteran safety this offseason

The safety market in the NFL is really weird right now. Guys like Quandre Diggs, Justin Simmons, Jamal Adams, Tashaun Gipson, Marcus Maye and Eddie Jackson are still available.

Antoine Green News / Detroit Lions on SI / 1 hour ago

After Injury Setback, Lions Want Antoine Green to 'Go Compete'

The competition at wide receiver behind Amon-Ra St. Brown has the potential to benefit several young players on the Detroit Lions roster. Among them is Antione Green, who is entering his second season in the NFL.

Mathieu Betts News / Pride of Detroit / 1 hour ago

Mathieu Betts’ versatility gives him a real shot at making Lions’ 53-man roster

While it’s early in the offseason, Mathieu Betts has impressed coach Dan Campbell in this aspect of his game. While some may have wanted the Detroit Lions to do more at the EDGE position opposite Aidan Hutchinson this offseason, one of their more intriguing adds there was 2023 CFL Most Outstanding Defensive Player Mathieu Betts.

Alex Anzalone News / Detroit Lions on SI / 1 hour ago

Anzalone: Lions' Defense Can Be More 'Aggressive'

Coming off the 2023 season, the Detroit Lions knew they had a glaring need at cornerback, and they addressed the position in a significant fashion this

Detroit Lions News / Sporting News / 1 hour ago

Detroit Lions mandatory minicamp: Biggest standouts from Day 1

The Detroit Lions held their first session of mandatory minicamp on Tuesday. Here's a look at which players on both sides of the ball stood out the most on a day the defense won.

Dan Campbell News / Sporting News / 10 hours ago

Detroit Lions' Dan Campbell is absolutely in love with his secondary

Nobody is happier about the players the Detroit Lions have added to their secondary this offseason than head coach Dan Campbell.

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / 36 minutes ago

Lions HC spotlights unheralded defender who could surprise

Lions coach Dan Campbell spotlights unheralded defender who could surprise this season

Campbell spotlighted a player he believes could take a big leap forward this season.

Aidan Hutchinson shares confident take on Lions' future, improved pass-rushing skills

Jahmyr Gibbs' progress as WR could offset Lions' loss at position

Lions' Dan Campbell wants overall defensive pressure, not just sacks

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The 'Detroit Lions head coaches' quiz

David Montgomery News / Detroit Lions on SI / 1 hour ago

Montgomery: Lions Plan to Take Run Game 'Up a Notch'

David Montgomery put it plainly in his first media session of the Detroit Lions' mandatory minicamp Tuesday. Both he and Jahmyr Gibbs enjoyed strong debut seasons for the organization in 2023.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / 1 minute ago

Dan Campbell's comments on Lions' receiver Antoine Green did not inspire much confidence

We're in year four of Dan Campbell being the head coach of the Detroit Lions. Over the years we've started to notice just little nuances in the way he says things and what he says. The big one was last year with Denzel Mims.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / 1 minute ago

The Lions look to be redshirting rookie Giovanni Manu after comments from Dan Campbell

The Detroit Lions shocked everyone when they traded up in the fourth-round of the 2024 NFL Draft to select British Columbia tackle Giovanni Manu. The Tongan-Canadian tackle has the size and athleticism that teams dream of, but he does lack some football experience. In the time he has played football, he had some solid coaching at UBC.

Detroit Lions News / Larry Brown Sports / 1 hour ago