Detroit Lions defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad wanted to prove himself to the coaching staff and to teammates, when he was given an opportunity to join the team's practice squad last season.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Utah desert is a fertile forest for growing NFL offensive linemen, and two of them will be at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday. Cousins Kingsley Suamataia and Penei Sewell will start on opposite sides of the ball when Detroit (4-1) visits Kansas City (2-3) on Sunday Night Football (7:20 p.m.
How many of the active NFL players to rack up at least 140 receiving yards and catch two touchdowns in one game can you name in six minutes?
It's uncommon, but not unheard of, for notable QBs to change teams -- via trade, free agency, or waiver claim -- at the 11th hour or during a season. Here are the top instances of QBs relocating late and making an impact that season.
The Cincinnati Bengals had an extremely difficult choice entering the 2021 NFL Draft. Their first option was to provide their 2020 #1 pick, quarterback Joe Burrow, with his top wide receiver at Louisiana State University.
The Cincinnati Bengals had an opportunity to select offensive lineman Penei Sewell during the 2021 NFL Draft. Instead, the team opted to use the fifth overall selection to target LSU wideout Ja'Marr Chase.
With the Cincinnati Bengals facing off against the Detroit Lions this Sunday, we will likely see and hear more about how the front office made the wrong choice over a much-publicized draft decision. In 2021, the Bengals stared down the franchise-altering decision with the fifth overall pick of Ja’Marr Chase versus the field.
To put it simply, the Detroit Lions put on a blocking clinic in Week 3 against the Baltimore Ravens. The run game was rolling, as Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery combined for 218 yards and four touchdowns on the ground, and Jared Goff was not sacked.
The Detroit Lions (2-1) came away with a major early-season statement road win against the Baltimore Ravens (1-2), 38-30, in the final game of the Week 3 calendar.
The Detroit Lions secured one of their cornerstones in April 2024 when offensive tackle Penei Sewell signed a record-breaking four-year, $112 million extension.
With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.
One of the biggest NFL storylines of the offseason revolved around former Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons who was eventually traded to the Green Bay Packers in a blockbuster deal.
The Detroit Lions felt the full force of the Green Bay Packers' new Micah Parsons-led pass rush in their Week 1 opener, as both quarterback Jared Goff and right tackle Penei Sewell looking nothing like the team who dominated the NFC to the tune of a 15-2 record last campaign.
Following the Packers' 27-13 triumph over the Lions, Parsons told the media that the Lions OL is a special player and warned that he's a new rival.
Bears HC Ben Johnson is looking to solidify the team’s left tackle position, with three players currently vying for the spot, including Braxton Jones, Ozzy Trapilo and Kiran Amegadjie.
From the tiny, impoverished island of American Samoa to the bright lights of the NFL, Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell’s journey has been defined by humility, perseverance, and an insatiable drive to be great.
The emergence of Isaac TeSlaa has been one of the biggest stories during Detroit Lions' training camp, and even if he has flown under the radar nationally, his teammates are seeing how he can impact the game every day.
Noah Sewell's big hit to end a goal-line stand, his forced fumble and his six tackles for only 31 plays in Sunday's 24-24 Bears tie with Miami could finally quiet one section of well-meaning, noisy fans.
Once the NFL announced they had created an award for one of the most overlooked positional groups in the league - the offensive lines keep quarterbacks and running backs protected - one name popped into to many fans' heads when considering who could be a shoo in for the trophy.
When the Detroit Lions selected offensive tackle Penei Sewell with the No. 7 pick in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, they knew the former Oregon
The NFL’s top offensive tackles were ranked this past week by ESPN, using a poll of more than 70 league executives, coaches, and scouts. Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell came in at No.
Detroit Lions OL Penei Sewell is widely regarded as one of the best offensive tackles in the game today. Sewell, the No. 7 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, has posted Pro Football Focus run-blocking grades of 90.5 or above, and has allowed no more than a sack each of the past two seasons.
Well, this is certainly something you don't see very often. It's pretty widely agreed upon that Detroit Lions right tackle Penei Sewell is one of the best football players in the NFL.
Detroit Lions standout offensive lineman Penei Sewell is one of the best offensive linemen in the NFL, but just how good is he? The NFL announced this offseason that they’ll be awarding a Protector of the Year for the 2025 season and beyond.
Former Oregon Ducks All-American Penei Sewell is coming off an impressive three consecutive Pro Bowl selections and two straight All-Pro seasons and is still more motivated than ever.
One of the greatest honors any NFL analyst can have is an addition to the small group that votes every year for the Associated Press Most Valuable Player award, all other individual awards, and the AP All-Pro first and second teams.
The NFL is home to the most talented football players in the world. As far as talent goes, one would be hard pressed to find a player who is more talented pound-for-pound than Detroit Lions offensive lineman Penei Sewell.
The Oregon Ducks are preparing to do their best to follow up last season with another great performance. That'll be a tough mark to hit, as the Ducks entered the College Football Playoff with an undefeated record, including big wins over Ohio State and Penn State.
Besides Pro Bowl appearances and All-Pro teams, the players who are always fighting in the trenches and doing all the dirty work don't have any award to show for it. Buffalo Bills four-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle Dion Dawkins wants to change that.
The Lions were probably trying to catch the Bears off guard in their annual Thanksgiving game.
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