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Patriots Rookie LB Erick Hunter Shines in Surprise Special Teams Role

Patriots Rookie LB Erick Hunter Shines in Surprise Special Teams Role

The New England Patriots got some really impressive snaps out of an unsung rookie linebacker in Sunday's win over the Buffalo Bills. Erick Hunter, an undrafted linebacker who the team signed on Sept.

NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / September 3
Here's What LB Erick Hunter Can Bring to Patriots Defense

Here's What LB Erick Hunter Can Bring to Patriots Defense

One of the areas that needs to get better for the New England Patriots is stand-up linebacker. Yes, they have numbers at that position. But after a less-than-stellar preseason, changes needed to be made.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 1
Patriots steal Lions’ standout UDFA in latest roster move

Patriots steal Lions’ standout UDFA in latest roster move

The New England Patriots on Tuesday added another young linebacker to their active roster, signing former Detroit Lions undrafted rookie Erick Hunter to the 53-man team on Tuesday.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 1
Cut Lions rookie with a ton of potential finds a spot on Patriots’ 53-man roster

Cut Lions rookie with a ton of potential finds a spot on Patriots’ 53-man roster

Hunter cleared waivers after Detroit cut him Sunday, but New England offered the promising undrafted rookie an active-roster opportunity the Lions’ crowded linebacker room couldn’t provide.

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The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz

The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz

How many of the NFL running backs of the Super Bowl Era (since 1966) to catch at least 20 touchdowns in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / August 20
One Lions undrafted rookie has caught everyone’s attention, but there’s still one thing standing in his way

One Lions undrafted rookie has caught everyone’s attention, but there’s still one thing standing in his way

One Detroit Lions undrafted rookie has become impossible for the coaching staff to ignore. “He’s caught everybody’s eye.” The talent is showing up almost every day.

NFL News / Yardbarker
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 6
Lions Dave Fipp Expects UDFA to Have 'A Million Tackles' in Preseason

Lions Dave Fipp Expects UDFA to Have 'A Million Tackles' in Preseason

Detroit Lions special teams coordinator Dave Fipp has his eyes on a linebacker. When the team opens up preseason play a week from Thursday, players up and down the Lions' roster will have the opportunity to begin making their case for a spot on the 53-man roster.

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