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Detroit Lions legend Barry Sanders has let a terrifying personal experience guide him to advocate for a very important cause

For ten years, former Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders dazzled NFL fans each and every Sunday. The legend opted to retire at the age of 30, but still managed to total 18,190 all-purpose yards and 109 touchdowns while putting together a Hall of Fame level career.

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Star Pass Rusher Back on Table for Detroit Lions

The trade made by the Pittsburgh Steelers has opened up trade rumors regarding star pass rusher T.J. Watt. On Monday, the AFC North squad traded for cornerback Jalen Ramsey and tight end Jonnu Smith.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Lions Predicted to Move on From Two Veterans They Added This Offseason

The Detroit Lions have set up plenty of interesting position battles across their roster this offseason. Drafting Tyleik Williams in round one made things very crowded at defensive tackle.

Jared Goff News / Detroit Lions on SI / June 30

Why Jared Goff Is Again Best Quarterback in NFC North

The Detroit Lions have one of the league's best redemption stories in Jared Goff, and he has ascended to becoming the best quarterback that the NFC North division has to offer.

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Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / June 30

NFL insider presents most compelling reason yet why Lions won't slump in 2025

While more depth moves are possible, the Detroit Lions have finished the heavy lifting of their offseason and remain one of the best teams in the NFL heading toward 2025.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / June 30

Lions writer names best position battle to watch for (it's not the one you think)

The Detroit Lions, for perhaps the second time in recent franchise history, have a consistent starting quarterback under center. There's nothing to really worry about in regards to Jared Goff's production for the 2025, as he's proven to be a reliable regular season quarterback for the Lions (beyond that is something that's yet to be seen).

Detroit Lions News / Pride of Detroit / June 30

Eric Ebron among several Lions alum at team facility over the weekend

Former Lions 1st-round pick Eric Ebron was one of several Lions alum in town for a charity event. Eric Ebron was one of a handful of alumni the Detroit Lions welcomed to their Meijer Performance Center training facility in Allen Park over the weekend.

Lions Help Bring WNBA Team Back to Detroit

The city of Detroit will be adding another professional sports team back into the mix. On Monday, it was announced that the investing group led by Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores and featuring Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff and team owner Sheila Hamp had landed a WNBA expansion team beginning in the 2029 season.

Terrion Arnold News / Side Lion Report / June 30

Terrion Arnold will get all Lions fans pumped for season with latest interview

Detroit Lions rookie Terrion Arnold is set to become an unbelievably important piece to the teams' defense this season. The second year cornerback finished up his rookie season dealing with heartbreak - the Lions, of course, were eliminated by the Washington Commanders after finally succumbing to several injuries on defense.

Frank Ragnow News / A to Z Sports / June 30

Why Frank Ragnow's retirement has not been made official yet, and why he's still listed on the Lions' roster

On June 2nd, the Detroit Lions took a big hit when All-Pro center Frank Ragnow announced on his Instagram that he plans to retire effective immediately. A few days later, we got to hear from Lions head coach Dan Campbell on the matter, and we got to see a little bit of social media tribute stuff from the Lions.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / June 30

Lions 2025 Opponent Trades for All-Pro Cornerback, Tight End

One of the Detroit Lions' 2025 opponents has made another big addition at cornerback. After signing veteran Darius Slay earlier in the offseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers have finalized a trade to acquire cornerback Jalen Ramsey in a trade with the Miami Dolphins on Monday.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / June 30

Lions owner Sheila Ford Hamp and Jared Goff to help bring the WNBA back to Detroit in 2029

At one point, the WNBA's best team was right here in Detroit. The Detroit Shock won three WNBA championships in the early 2000s and was coached by Bill

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / June 30

Eric Ebron was at the Detroit Lions' facility on Sunday, why the former 10th overall pick was in Allen Park

Way back in 2014, the Detroit Lions made maybe one of their most "controversial" draft picks in their history when they drafted North Carolina tight end Eric Ebron with the 10th pick in the NFL Draft. Controversial is in quotation marks because, in my opinion, everything about this pick has been blown out of the water for years.

Brian Branch News / Detroit Lions on SI / June 30

Brian Branch Says Lions Defense Feels 'Invincible'

The Detroit Lions' defense has the opportunity to prove several doubters wrong this upcoming season. Several pundits have expressed a certain level of skepticism regarding new defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard's ability to replicate the success Aaron Glenn had, especially with a young core of defensive players.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / June 30

Detroit Lions' receiving tandem was a true dual threat in 2024

Two Detroit Lions wide receivers showed out in a big way last season - not just for the team, but across the entire league. To begin with, a recent Lionswire report by Jeff Risdon pointed out that Jameson Williams ranked 4th in the NFL for yards after catch per reception (YAC/R), for all receivers who caught more than 50 passes.

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Rocket Classic Winner Is New Fan of Detroit Lions

Aldrich Potgieter needed grit, toughness and patience in order to capture his first PGA Tour tournament title. The 20-year-old golfer needed five extra playoff holes in order to beat out his fellow competitors to take home the trophy at the 2025 Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / June 30

Predicting the Lions' backup quarterback battle, including the addition of a third man

The Detroit Lions will begin training camp in less than two weeks when rookies report on July 16. Until then, we're going to be making predictions on the biggest camp battles of the summer. Today, we're going to be talking about the backup quarterback battle between Hendon Hooker and Kyle Allen and we're going to predict a winner.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / June 30