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Lions' D.J. Reader Shows Support for Former Teammate Whose Contract Situation Has Made Him a Popular Trade Candidate This Offseason

The Detroit Lions' current edge rusher situation has made them a popular landing spot for just about every high-profile edge that has even potentially been available this offseason.

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Penei Sewell Aimed to Get 'Bigger and Stronger' This Offseason

Detroit Lions right tackle remained in Michigan for a large portion of the offseason to continue his growth and development in the National Football League.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / May 22

After striking out twice, a third Lions rule change proposal has been tabled by the NFL, but discussions will continue

The Detroit Lions were riddled with injuries during the 2024 season, and it clearly affected them when it came to the playoffs. Because the Lions added

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The 'Active NFL players with multiple AP First-Team All-Pro selections' quiz

How many of the players to earn AP first-team all-NFL honors multiple times in their careers can you name in five minutes?

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Jared Goff News / Side Lion Report / May 22

Jared Goff has opportunity to shatter another major myth quickly in 2025

The Detroit Lions have a few lingering question marks ahead of the 2025 season, and perhaps the biggest revolves around changes to the coaching staff. Very rarely does a team have to not only replace both coordinators, but multiple position coaches.

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The greatest free-agent QB signings in NFL history

Here, in ascending order, are the best free-agent QB additions in NFL history. This list only factors in passers' work after their respective free-agency signings.

NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 22

DJ Reader Shares Support For Trey Hendrickson in Contract Dispute

Detroit Lions defensive lineman DJ Reader and Trey Hendrickson were teammates for three seasons (2021-2023) on the Cincinnati Bengals. Last season, Hendrickson led the NFL with 17.5 sacks.

Detroit Lions News / Last Word On Sports / May 22

Why Detroit Lions Will Prove Pre-Season Prediction Wrong

The NFL preseason win-loss predictions are in, and Bleacher Report predicts the Detroit Lions will finish with a dismal 9-8 performance. According to this

Detroit Lions News / Total Apex Sports / May 22

Controversial NFL Playoff Proposal Withdrawn

The Detroit Lions withdrew their NFL playoff proposal on Wednesday morning. Reports say the proposal was never going to pass this time around. Detroit may have felt that it didn’t have enough support from the league to present it.

Aidan Hutchinson News / Pro Football Rumors / May 22

Lions' Aidan Hutchinson receives full medical clearance

Aidan Hutchinson‘s rehab process in complete. When speaking to the media on Thursday, the Lions’ top edge rusher said he has received full medical clearance.

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The best NFL players never to play in the postseason

Here are the best talents since 1965 who either went their entire careers as regular-season-only players or have thus far done so.

Aidan Hutchinson News / Field Level Media / May 22

Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson: 'I'm fully cleared'

Detroit Lions star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson uttered three little words fans were waiting for Thursday when discussing his recovery from the fractured tibia and fibula that ended his 2024 season.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / May 22

Lions player will can be All-Pro for the first time in 2025 (you won't guess who)

The Lions are coming off a season when they landed four All-Pro selections, and are looking to improve that number in 2025. Last year, the Lions had Amon-Ra St.

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NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 22

Lions Will Have Joint Practices With Dolphins

The Detroit Lions will have joint practices with the Miami Dolphins ahead of their preseason meeting this season, a team source confirmed to Lions OnSI.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / May 22

Penei Sewell's comments on Giovanni Manu give real optimism on what felt like a risky pick, but he may need more time to cook

Last year, when NFL scouts went out to Canada to scope out British Columbia tackle Theo Benedet, everyone stumbled upon his counterpoint, Giovanni Manu.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / May 22

The Lions' defensive line is so deep that they're probably going to have to part ways with some fan favorites and recent draft picks to make it work

At the annual league meetings back in April, Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes said the Lions were pretty heavy along the defensive line. Meaning that they had a lot of bodies and a good number of good players.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 22

Burning Question: Which Young Detroit Lions Player Shows Most Growth?

The Detroit Lions have a number of young, developmental players who could be in position for bigger roles in 2025. Growth will be a major theme for the depth players on Detroit's roster, as a number of recent draft picks could wind up being important parts of the team's success this upcoming season.

Tyleik Williams News / Pro Football Rumors / May 21

Lions announce big news on first-round pick

Williams spent four years at Ohio State, appearing in 51 total contests.

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Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / May 21

Rival Coach Gives Lions Surprising Praise

For the Detroit Lions, the 2025 NFL season didn't end the way they expected. They were bounced by the Washington Commanders in the Divisional Round of the playoffs.

Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 21

Detroit Lions ditch bold playoff reseeding proposal

There seemed to be a concerted effort to change the NFL playoff seeding, eliminating the home-field advantage of divisional winners, but the Detroit Lions, who introduced the rule change, have decided to withdraw it.

Detroit Lions News / Field Level Media / May 21

Lions pull proposal to modify playoff seeding

The Detroit Lions withdrew their proposal to alter playoff seeding before a vote was taken by owners in Minneapolis on Wednesday. The proposal called for seeding the playoff field based on record, thus eliminating the automatic home game for division winners regardless of regular-season record.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 22