As the Detroit Lions make their final preparations for Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings, they have reportedly worked out a couple of players According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Lions worked out free-agent wide receiver Jeremy Kerley and defensive back, Michael “Mike” Jordan. After trading Golden Tate this week, the Lions worked out free agent … Read more
The Detroit Lions continue to shuffle their roster, something general manager Bob Quinn has done just about every week this season. On Saturday, Quinn brought in some depth for the dinged-up linebacker corps, while releasing an offensive lineman. The Lions announced Saturday that they have re-signed LB Thurston Armbrister to their practice squad. Armbrister has … Read more
The Detroit Lions completed the preseason in dominant fashion against the Buffalo Bills. With most starters having the night off, it was a great opportunity for the back-ups to show their stuff. Some made a bigger impression than others. Here is our best guess on how the Lions final 53-man roster will shake out.
It’s the final week of preseason and the last opportunity for bubble players to make their mark. With the 53-roster set to be finalized Saturday afternoon, the Detroit Lions brass probably already has a good idea of who they plan on keeping and releasing. A real special game from an individual could do just enough … Read more
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Detroit Lions have traded wide receiver Jeremy Kerley to the San Francisco 49ers for offensive lineman Brandon Thomas. Lions traded WR Jeremy Kerley to San Francisco for OL Brandon Thomas, pending physicals for both players, per league source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 28, 2016 Kerley, who is 27-years-old, … Read more
The third preseason game is supposed to be the dress rehearsal for the regular season, but the Detroit Lions looked as if they were unaware. After eight first-half penalties, the Lions entered the second half down 20-6. Their three personal fouls were reminiscent of the Jim Schwartz era. Not only was the offense kept out of … Read more
DETROIT LIONS (1-1) @ BALTIMORE RAVENS (2-0) WHERE: M&T Bank Stadium – Baltimore, MD KICKOFF: 7:00 p.m. EST WEATHER: Sunny. High 87F. Winds E at 4 mph. TV/RADIO: WJBK-TV FOX 2/News Talk 760 | WJR-AM LINE: Ravens -3, Over/Under 43 Injury Report Baltimore Joe Flacco QB Knee Probable (Expected to play) Elvis Dumervil LB Foot Probable Breshad Perriman WR … Read more
At the start of training camp, there were quite a few Detroit Lions who seemingly had their roster spot locked up. Due to injuries, some free-agent additions, or just flat-out underperformance, they now find themselves in a position they would rather not be in. Here are five Lions players who should be slightly worried regarding their roster … Read more
TJ Jones is entering his third season with the Detroit Lions and is expected to have a more prominent threat in the offense. For the second season in a row the Lions have decided not to draft a wide receiver in the draft. A nice vote of confidence, one Jones does not take for granted. “That … Read more
It’s crazy how time goes by. When Matthew Stafford took the field for the Detroit Lions for the first time he was just a young man. Now, he is one of the veteran leaders on the Lions offense. The average age of the Lions 11 projected starters on offense is 24.9 years old. Stafford is … Read more
There is no question that losing Calvin Johnson is going to leave a void in the Detroit Lions’ offense this season. You can’t replace a guy with the talent level that Megatron possessed. The Lions made a bid to fill the void of Johnson when they signed receiver Marvin Jones from the Cincinnati Bengals to a … Read more
The goal for every team each offseason is to improve. It is no different for GM Bob Quinn and the Detroit Lions. After not “winning” the free-agency period or having the “sexy” draft, there has been plenty of doubt surrounding the Lions increment of improvement relative to other teams. Quinn has built his team through … Read more
It was a bit of a surprise that the Detroit Lions didn’t take a wide receiver at all in the 2016 NFL Draft. With Calvin Johnson now retired, you would have thought the Lions would have at some point snagged a wide out within the seven rounds of the draft, but that wasn’t the case. … Read more
There are a few fans out there holding on to the hope that Calvin Johnson may decide to come out of retirement. Detroit Lions GM Bob Quinn isn’t one of those people. “I don’t see that happening.” said Quinn Johnson retired in March, after nine NFL seasons, and since then he has not given any indication … Read more
Calvin Johnson is gone; these words are still settling in the minds of Lions fans. Now, the Lions will need players to step up. The Lions expect one of these players to be TJ Jones. Golden Tate will now be the feature receiver next to newly acquired Marvin Jones and former Jet Jeremy Kerley. The … Read more
When Calvin Johnson announced he was considering ending his NFL career, fans around the league were shocked about the possibility of a future without one of leagues most dominant players, but one of his teammates wasn’t surprised Johnson was considering retirement. Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford spoke about the possibility of Johnson’s retirement before a … Read more
