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Lions Predicted to Move on From Former Second-Round Pick Months After Re-Signing Him

The Detroit Lions have an abundance of options at defensive tackle right now. They made sure of that when they re-signed Levi Onwuzurike and added Roy Lopez this offseason.

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Detroit Lions UDFA Profile: OL Mason Miller

Following the NFL Draft, the focus immediately shifts to the acquisition of undrafted free agents. This is a part of the Draft Weekend where Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes shines.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / May 5

Lions' puzzling wide receiver move could haunt them down the line

It's been an offseason to forget in Detroit. We don't need to relitigate everything that's happened since the Lions got unceremoniously escorted out of their own house by the Commanders in this year's NFC Divisional round, but it's been rough.

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Notes: Sanders Calls Gibbs, Montgomery NFL's Best RB Duo

Detroit Lions Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders knows what it takes to be the best at the position he excelled at, and he believes his former team has the best combination in the entire NFL.

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The 'Active NFL rushing leaders' quiz

Can you name the active NFL players with at least 3,000 rushing yards through the end of 2024 season?

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / May 5

Lions Projected to Have One of the NFL's Toughest Schedules in 2025

The Detroit Lions are going to face a tough road through the 2025 NFL season. It isn't anything all that new for them. In 2024, their division had the teams with the second-best and fifth-best records in the NFC.

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One offseason addition for each NFL team that should make fans excited

The offseason brings reason for excitement, even for the NFL's bottom feeders. Here's a look at one roster add every fanbase should be excited about heading into the 2025 season.

Jameson Williams News / Side Lion Report / May 5

Concern fantasy football managers had with Jameson Williams remains in 2025

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams had a breakout 2024 season for fantasy football managers who invested, finishing as the WR19 in 0.5-point PPR scoring as he topped 1,000 yards for the first time in his career along with seven touchdowns.

Detroit Lions News / Gridiron Heroics / May 5

Detroit Lions Urged to Make Huge Move for 69-Sack Pass Rusher

Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions saw their 2024 season come to an end in heartbreaking fashion. After earning the No. 1 seed in the NFC and being the best team in football during the regular season, the Lions were knocked off in their first playoff matchup by the Washington Commanders.

NFL Draft News

Todd McShay mocks LSU star No. 1 overall in 2026 NFL Draft

Quinn Ewers’ agent explains his NFL Draft slide

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Scout discusses whether Arch Manning should be viewed as potential No. 1 pick in 2026 NFL Draft

Chiefs sign first-round pick OT Josh Simmons to rookie deal

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / May 5

An NFC Contender Called the Lions About Trading for Pick 28 During the NFL Draft

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes kept himself during this year's NFL Draft. He made a couple of trades up in order to land Isaac TeSlaa in the third round and Miles Frazier.

Za'Darius Smith News / A to Z Sports / May 5

If Za'Darius Smith doesn't return to the Lions, here are 4 remaining edge rushers who can help Detroit in 2025

Detroit Lions fans want one more thing this offseason before the Lions report to camp: the return of edge rusher Za'Darius Smith. As of this time, things

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / May 5

Lions could still land 3 perfect free agents before 2025 season starts

As we enter the month of May, the Detroit Lions roster is nearly set for the 2025 season. The team that went 15-2 while starting multiple practice-squad players due to injuries every week is finally healthy again and looking to make a Super Bowl push this season.

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The way-too-early 2026 NFL mock draft

With the 2025 NFL Draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2026. Here's a look at our first 2026 mock draft as of April 29, 2025.

QB Arch Manning hype grows with early No. 1 pick odds for 2026 draft

One offseason addition for each NFL team that should make fans excited

Post draft, which NFL teams have the best current QB situations?

The best selection each NFL team made in the 2025 draft

Which rookies will be difference-makers next season?

Detroit Lions News / Pride of Detroit / May 5

State of the Detroit Lions’ 2025 roster: Position battles, depth analysis

Breaking down the 2025 Detroit Lions roster, biggest position battles ahead, and assessing the team’s depth at each position. With the 2025 NFL Draft in the rearview mirror, most of the Detroit Lions’ roster acquisition is done.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / May 5

Do not freak out when the Lions don't sign their rookies as fast as everyone else does

Every year, the NFL gets together and drafts some rookies, and every year the rest of the league seems to sign those players to their rookie contracts faster than the Detroit Lions, and then every year some Lions fans proceed to freak out about why that's happening. Today, we're going to explain why you shouldn't do that this year.

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NFL News / Side Lion Report / May 5

Lions rookie shares the powerful story behind the legend who inspired his journey

The Detroit Lions didn't draft a pass rusher until the sixth-round, but the move to draft Ahmed Hassanein could eventually pay off in a big way. Since the draft, a few accolades have piled in for Hassanein and the Lions given their partnership.

Devin Bush News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 5

Lions 2025 Opponent Has Linebacker Facing Legal Trouble

The Cleveland Browns, who the Detroit Lions will face at Ford Field in 2025, have a linebacker facing legal trouble. Former Michigan and current Browns linebacker Devin Bush was arrested Sunday in Pennsylvania on charges of simple assault and harassment, according to multiple reports.

Aidan Hutchinson News / Larry Brown Sports / May 5

Video shows Lions' Hutchinson still has long way to go in recovery

Video shows Lions' Aidan Hutchinson still has long way to go in his recovery

Aidain Hutchinson has been working his way back from a gruesome leg injury he suffered last year, and the latest video of his progress has some Detroit Lions fans feeling a bit uneasy.

Lions urged to make huge move for 69-sack pass rusher

Who are the greatest all-time first-round draft picks for every NFL team?

The 'QBs and coaches from the 1991 NFL playoff teams' quiz

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / May 5

Get to know the Lions' 2025 undrafted free agents, there are some steals in here for sure

The 2025 NFL Draft is over, and the Detroit Lions had a solid draft haul. Then, afterwards, they went and signed 11 undrafted free agents. Now that those signings are official, here's some insight into each player.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 5

Fans Defend Detroit Lions Draft After Earning 'F' Grade

The Detroit Lions did not fare well in a recent evaluation of their 2025 NFL draft class. The Athletic recently used their own formula to grade draft hauls based position values, trade values and perceived reaches or steals.

Brad Holmes News / Pride of Detroit / May 5

8 free agents the Detroit Lions could sign post-draft

A look at eight free agents the Detroit Lions may be interested in after the 2025 NFL Draft. Halfway through the 2025 NFL Draft, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes reminded the media that the player acquisition phase does not end with the draft.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / May 5

Lions plan to cross-train two rookies at different positions, here's the other new guys who could be playing different spots in 2025

The Detroit Lions drafted two offensive linemen in the 2025 NFL Draft. Tate Ratledge and Miles Frazier are both guards by trade, but the Lions plan to see what they can get out of them at center too. “Yeah, absolutely.

Detroit Lions News / Pride of Detroit / May 5