ESPN reporter Jeremy Fowler provided some very important context to the Detroit Lions’ surprising selection of WR Isaac TeSlaa.

Without a doubt, the most controversial pick of the Detroit Lions’ 2025 NFL Draft was their third-round selection of Arkansas receiver Isaac TeSlaa. Not only did the Lions take him ahead of many projections of his draft position, but they used a pair of future third-round picks to move up from 102 to 70 to acquire him (and two sixth-round picks in return).

While the move drew criticisms both from Lions fans and NFL analysts, [ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler produced an article...

Five things to know about new Detroit Lions safety Dan Jackson, who was drafted in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Now a few weeks removed for the Detroit Lions’ 2025 draft, it’s time to finish out our “5 things to know” series with the team’s seventh-round picks.

While Georgia’s Dan Jackson and Dominic Lovett may not be in line for starting jobs, both have good chances to make the initial 53-man roster this year. They both can provide something on special teams, and have the tenacity and work ethic to potentially carve out roles on their respective...

Meko and Morgan are back on the Pride of Detroit YouTube channel breaking down Lions’ safety Kerby Joseph’s contract extension.

Meko and I (Morgan) are back over on the Pride of Detroit YouTube Channel giving our thoughts on Detroit Lions’ safety Kerby Joseph’s contract extension. If you are looking for a written breakdown of the deal, be sure to check out Jeremy’s article that details everything you need to know.

We do our best to explain how the yearly option bonuses work, and why we believe that Joseph’s contract will likely be restructured before the 2029 season gets underway. Additionally,...

Taking a closer look at the Lions 2025 draft class and how they fit into the Grit Index.

The Detroit Lions acquired seven new players in the 2025 NFL Draft, bringing in another batch of youth to help strengthen the roster. Some players will immediately challenge for starting roles, while others will compete for situational/reserve roles or roster spots in general, but each of them fits the Lions organization in their own way.

This offseason, we introduced the third evolution of the Grit Index with the hope of being able to contextualize what “Grit” is by aggregating data from [NFL...

Brad Holmes has been very active on draft day every year. Which trade was your favorite?

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes never shies away from trading for players he likes, whether that’s moving up or down. It can come at a steep cost, but that is easily forgotten if the picks pan out. While there was a less than enthusiastic response to the price the Lions paid to trade up 32 spots in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft for WR Isaac TeSlaa, Brad Holmes has given us plenty of reason to trust his judgement.

Following his...

Do you approve of the job Lions general manager Brad Holmes has done in four years of work?

When it comes to popular sports figures in Detroit, it doesn’t get much bigger than Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes. Now entering his fifth season with the team, Holmes has built up a roster that is unlike anything we’ve seen in Detroit for at least six or seven decades.

The Lions are coming off their most successful regular season ever, they’ve won back-to-back division titles for the first time since the 1950s, and they’re now entering their third straight offseason with...

Tapping two Georgia writer’s to get key information on the Lions new guard acquisition, Tate Ratledge.

The Detroit Lions traded up three spots to grab Georgia guard Tate Ratledge in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, a move that could pay dividends on the offensive line immediately and in the future.

Offensive linemen often don’t get as much media coverage as other position groups during the pre-draft process, so I spoke with Georgia writers Marc Weiszer and Radi Nabulsi to learn more about Detroit’s new rookie offensive lineman:

The Detroit Lions have one of the top offensive lines...

Now that the Detroit Lions have made most of their roster moves via free agency and the NFL Draft, what was their best move?

When it comes to the Detroit Lions’ offseason additions, the team didn’t come away with a bounty of new faces. That was mostly by design. Lions general manager Brad Holmes made it clear that they are in savings mode—attempting to keep as many core players around via re-signings while also saving cap space for future extensions.

Free agency resulted in the loss of only one starter, but it also meant the addition of just eight players:...

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. There will still likely be a signing or two before training camp, but what you see with the Lions 2025 depth chart is pretty much what you’re going to get this season.

So on this week’s episode of the PODcast, we’re taking inventory of the entire roster. Where are the Lions the strongest? Where are they the most vulnerable? Where are they set...

Our staff makes their pick for the best 2025 Detroit Lions draft pick.

To conclude our 2025 Detroit Lions draft roundtable, our staff selected their favorite pick from the team’s seven selections. Lions general manager Brad Holmes has seemingly hit on at least two or three picks every single draft, and this one figures to be no different.

Before we get into our selections, catch up on our seven-part draft recap below:

Previous roundtables:

• Biggest surprise from the Lions draft
• Lions UDFA with the best chance to make an impact
• A pick the Lions should have made...

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.

“We’ll keep looking. I mean, we’ll turn over every stone. There are other avenues in the player acquisition process, so it doesn’t stop at the draft,” Holmes said.

Though the Lions are at their maximum of 90 rostered players right now, they will undoubtedly be looking for every opportunity to improve their roster from top to...

Taking a closer look at what the Detroit Lions are getting in their 2025 undrafted free agent rookie class.

In addition to the seven selected players in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions have also reportedly added another 11 rookies to their roster from the undrafted free agent (UDFA) market.

This year’s UDFA class comes in twos. Amongst this class, Lions general manager Brad Holmes targeted a pair of running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, offensive linemen, and defensive backs.

This doubled-up dart-throwing approach matches what we saw from Holmes last offseason, as the roster becomes more complete and...