Former Lions WR Josh Reynolds will be reunited with Aaron Glenn as a New York Jet.

Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds is reuniting with former Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn. Per several reports, Reynolds is signing a one-year deal with the New York Jets on a contract with $2.75 million guaranteed and worth up to $5 million.

Reynolds was a key part of Detroit’s rise under general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell. The Lions were short on receivers during the 2021 season when the Tennessee Titans waived Reynolds, per his request. The Lions claimed him off...

New contract details are out, and it gives a look into how much the Detroit Lions value some of their free agent signings.

The next batch of Detroit Lions contract details are in, and they offer a little more perspective on the team’s overall roster and the chances these players end up making an impact on the 2025 season. By looking at overall contract terms—and more specifically, guaranteed money—you can get a sense whether these players will make the 53-man roster, have a critical role, or would be fighting just to make the team during training camp.

So here’s a...

The NFL is trying to make the “dynamic” kickoff a permanent rule change. Are you in favor of that?

Last year, the NFL made a drastic change to the kickoff. In an effort to increase the amount of returns while keeping the play as safe as possible, they adopted a complicated new kickoff that had been trial run in the XFL.

They found some success, but not as much as they wanted. Kickoff returns went from 21.8% in 2023 to just 32.8%. By the end of the season, many teams were not bothering to risk their coverage teams giving up...

Film observations for Arkansas DE Landon Jackson—a potential Detroit Lions target in the 2025 NFL Draft.

With the NFL Draft fast approaching, I’m breaking down potential Detroit Lions draft prospects. Landon Jackson has the prototypical look of a Lions defensive end, carries the leadership pedigree as a two-time Arkansas captain, and, based on film study, could be a strong complementary piece opposite Aidan Hutchinson. Below are my observations on Jackson’s game, including positive traits, deficient traits, and other observations from his tape.

Arkansas DE Landon Jackson

Measurables:

• Height: 6-foot-6
• Weight: 264 pounds
• Arm length: 33 1⁄4...

The Detroit Lions may not have made a ton of splashy free agency moves, but one ESPN writer believes they’ve been savvy with their spending.

The Detroit Lions haven’t made a ton of free agency “winners” lists this offseason because of their modest spendings. They have only signed seven external free agents this offseason—only one of whom got a deal longer than a single year or averaged over $4 million a season. Those “winners” are typically awarded to the big spenders this time of year.

However, Benjamin Solak at ESPN ranked each team’s offseason, and did it in a much...

The Detroit Lions have shown they’re not afraid to trade up in the past. Will that continue in 2025?

Brad Holmes and the Detroit Lions have made one thing clear through this regime’s tenure: if they like a guy, they’re not afraid to pay up to get him. The Lions paid a pretty penny to move up 20(!) spots in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft to get Jameson Williams. Then, in 2024, the Lions moved up five spots to snag Terrion Arnold in front of the record-breaking Detroit crowd. Will we continue to see the Lions jump...

Meko and Morgan are back on the Pride of Detroit YouTube channel, breaking down the latest batch of NFL mock drafts from around the internet.

Meko Scott and I (Morgan Cannon) are back on the Pride of Detroit YouTube channel, breaking down the latest mock drafts from around the internet, and what we think of who experts are mocking to the Detroit Lions.

We begin by discussing where we think the value is in this particular class, and why the trenches may be where general manager Brad Holmes decides to go with his first pick in the 2025 NFL Draft....

PFF continues to praise the Detroit Lions for one particular free agency move.

The Detroit Lions may not have been recognized for many splashy signings in free agency this year, but PFF is impressed with at least one low-cost move they made.

Re-signing Levi Onwuzurike to a one-year, $4 million contract made their list of the top five best value signings in 2025 NFL free agency.

“The Lions get Onwuzurike back on a one-year, “prove it” deal, as past injuries and inconsistent play likely paved the way for them to be able to re-sign him,” the PFF staff wrote. “2024...

Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta shared his thoughts about losing Ben Johnson, and his first meeting with new OC John Morton.

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is down in Mexico this week for the NFLPA Classic Golf Tournament, and Kay Adams caught up with him for a five-minute conversation. While the interview was a lot about the tournament and friendly rivalries with tight ends like Packers’ Tucker Kraft, LaPorta did give a little insight into Detroit’s change at offensive coordinator this offseason.

The Lions lost Ben Johnson, who took the head coaching job with NFC North rival Chicago Bears....

Our 2025 POD Community Mock Draft is underway! Here is everyone who is participating.

Our 2025 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft is underway! From now until draft day, members of our comment section will represent all 32 teams in the draft, allowing our community to run their own collective mock! It’s also an opportunity for those members to write their own articles explaining their first round picks. Our own Erik Schlitt will represent the Detroit Lions.

Over the past week, I’ve tried my best to pair people who submitted their form to a team they requested. I couldn’t match...

Breaking down how the Detroit Lions are utilizing their cap space for their 2025 defensive players.

On Monday, we looked at the Detroit Lions’ positional spending on offense. It came as little surprise that the Lions were spending a lot on offense—particularly at the running back and offensive line positions.

Now it’s time to look at the defense. Detroit has been criticized both locally and nationally for not addressing this side of the ball enough—particularly in the trenches. Let’s see how true that is by looking at Over The Cap’s current listings for positional spending broken down by team.

*Note:...

What is a Detroit Lions’ long-term need that not enough people are talkinga bout?

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has often conveyed the message that they don’t approach the NFL Draft with needs in mind. Their primary goal is to get good football players, and then figure out how they can fit within their overall plans after. That strategy certainly seems to have worked thus far, as Holmes’ drafting history over the past four years can be put up against the best of the best in the NFL.

And while I agree with Holmes’ overall strategy, I think it...