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Defense was not the issue for the Detroit Lions on Sunday night, as they held the Philadelphia Eagles to 272 yards of offense and 16 points despite regularly left in tough spots by Dan Campbell being too aggressive on fourth downs.

NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / November 17

Official Explains Very Controversial PI Call in Lions' Loss to Eagles

Controversy was at the center of the ending of the Detroit Lions’ 16-9 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 11. Despite struggling offensively for most of the night, the Lions had an opportunity to get the ball back defensively late in the game.

Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 17

Lions’ Dan Campbell stands by Rock Ya-Sin after brutal DPI call vs. Eagles

The Detroit Lions never could get anything going on Sunday night in a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, losing ground in the race for the No. 1 seed in the NFC after a 16-9 loss to the Eagles in prime time.

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NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 17

Lions get official explanation for costly DPI call on SNF vs. Eagles

The Detroit Lions went down 16-9 against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday Night Football at Lincoln Financial Field, with the game ultimately decided by a controversial defensive pass interference (DPI) call on cornerback Rock Ya-Sin in the final two minutes.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

NFL News / Side Lion Report / November 16

Lions got absolutely screwed out of potential game winning drive against Eagles

While the Detroit Lions didn't do much on offense throughout their embarrassing loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 11, they looked like they could be in position to make a late game rally thanks to them owning three timeouts and some good chunk of clock in the fourth quarter.

Detroit Lions News / Sporting News / October 20

What is Rock Ya-Sin's nationality? Lions' CB draws attention on Monday Night Football for religion

He drew some attention for his unique name.

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / October 6

Lions suffer another injury blow to secondary

The Lions’ depth at the cornerback spot has taken another hit.

David Montgomery fuels Lions' big win over Bengals

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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 8

How Detroit Lions Are Gaining Edge Using Virtual Reality Technology

The Detroit Lions are among the many NFL teams that are using advanced technology to help their players acclimate to their scheme and to get ready for game day.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / August 4

Rock Ya-Sin earning role with Lions defense given solid preseason and camp

The Detroit Lions have long endured depth problems in their defensive backfield, but heading into 2025, the franchise was determined to make sure that wouldn't flare up again.

Detroit Lions News / Pride of Detroit / August 4

Lions Bubble Watch, Week 3: Rock Ya-Sin changes secondary makeup

How did the Detroit Lions’ preseason opener change positional battles on defense? Our staff make some roster predictions. The Detroit Lions defense faces a lot of questions in 2025.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / August 4

Lions Newcomer Shares Fired Up 3-Word Take on Kelvin Sheppard's Defensive System in Detroit

The Detroit Lions have plenty of new pieces to work with on defense including rookie first round pick Tyleik Williams and free agent cornerback DJ Reed among others.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / July 30

Q&A: Rock Ya-Sin Shares Early Camp Thoughts

The Detroit Lions have the makings of a loaded secondary room, and one potential catalyst for the group is veteran Rock Ya-Sin. Signed to a one-year deal this offseason, Ya-Sin has inside-out versatility and can help the Lions' defense in multiple ways.

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NFL News / Pride of Detroit / March 28

5 Questions: Breaking down Rock Ya-Sin’s strengths, weaknesses during time with Colts

The Detroit Lions bolstered their secondary by signing veteran cornerback Rock Ya-Sin. We spoke with Colts expert Chris Shepherd to break down his strengths, weaknesses, and how he might fit in Detroit’s defense.

NFL News / Side Lion Report / March 21

Rock Ya-Sin offers Lions a seamless upgrade from departing CB

The Detroit Lions are busy retooling their roster in the second wave of free agency, and their early focus has been on bolstering a secondary that struggled down the stretch.

NFL News / Field Level Media / March 20

Report: Lions adding veteran CB Rock Ya-Sin

The Detroit Lions are fortifying their depth at cornerback by agreeing to terms with veteran Rock Ya-Sin, according to NFL Network on Thursday. Ya-Sin, 28, played primarily on special teams in his lone season with the San Francisco 49ers, totaling three tackles in 13 games in 2024.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 20

Lions adding veteran CB

The veteran signings will round out a Detroit secondary that added cornerbacks with their first two picks in the 2024 draft.

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / March 20

Former 49ers CB Rock Ya-Sin signs with Lions

Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports that the Detroit Lions have reached an agreement with former San Francisco 49ers cornerback Rock Ya-Sin. Ya-Sin (6-0, 195) was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round (No.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / April 11, 2024

49ers add veteran CB on one-year deal

The 49ers are not stopping at Isaac Yiadom at cornerback this offseason; they are adding another veteran outside cover man to the mix.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / May 4, 2023

Ravens fill glaring hole, but are they done?

The Ravens still had a glaring hole following the 2023 NFL Draft but is CB Rock Ya-Sin, who signed a one-year, $6 million contract on Wednesday, the answer?

Ravens to sign CB Rock Ya-Sin to one-year deal

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NFL News / Yardbarker / May 1, 2023