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1 of Detroit Lions joint practice opponents announced

1 of Detroit Lions joint practice opponents announced

The Detroit Lions will reportedly face off against the Miami Dolphins in training camp joint practices.

Earlier this offseason, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said he was in the process of confirming two sets of joint practices for training camp. We now know the identity of one of those teams.

The Miami Dolphins announced last week that they have joint practices with all three of their preseason opponents, including the Lions, prior to the team’s preseason matchup on Saturday, Aug. 16, at 1 p.m. ET. Given that the preseason game is at Ford Field, the joint practices will likely take...

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Detroit Lions adding veteran linebacker prior to OTAs

Detroit Lions adding veteran linebacker prior to OTAs

The Detroit Lions are reportedly signing veteran linebacker Zach Cunningham to their roster.

Prior to the start of Organized Team Activities (OTAs) at the end of the week, the Detroit Lions have added another veteran player to their linebacker room. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Lions are signing Zach Cunningham.

A former second-round pick in 2017, Cunningham has had stints with the Houston Texans (2017-21), Tennessee Titans (2021-22), Philadelphia Eagles (2023), and most recently the Denver Broncos (2024). Over the entire course of his career, Cunningham has made 102 game appearances with 86 starts. He was mostly a...

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Detroit Lions OTAs preview: Top stories to watch

Detroit Lions OTAs preview: Top stories to watch

We break down the biggest storylines to watch for 2025 Detroit Lions OTAs and the players we’re most interested in seeing.

On Friday, the Detroit Lions will open up their first of six OTA practices for this offseason. Detroit opted to cut their offseason program significantly this year, likely because they’ll be starting training camp early now that they’re in the preseason Hall of Fame Game. That means one fewer week of OTAs (two instead of three), and mandatory minicamp has been cancelled.

That leaves us with only a small preview into the Lions’ 2025 team this spring. We’ll have...

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Open thread: Who is the biggest winner from the Lions’ offseason?

Open thread: Who is the biggest winner from the Lions’ offseason?

The Detroit Lions depth chart looks a bit different following free agency and the draft. Who is the biggest winner this offseason?

A new season brings new faces. Now that free agency and the 2025 NFL Draft are squared away, the Detroit Lions depth chart looks a bit different. It’s not as much of a shakeup as we’re used to—as the Lions get good, offseason additions tend not to be key contributors as much as they are depth pieces. Nonetheless, a couple changes stand out.

For starters, the offensive line is bound to look different. It’s still unclear how different,...

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2 Detroit Lions looking to capitalize on offseason without rehab

2 Detroit Lions looking to capitalize on offseason without rehab

Two Detroit Lions players spent most of their 2024 offseason rehabbing from injury. Now, they’re hoping an offseason of rest and reflection leads to a big 2025.

The unfortunate reality of football is that for many players, the offseason is not spent to prepare for the upcoming season but recuperate from the previous ones. The 2024 Detroit Lions season was an extreme reminder for viewers that injuries are commonplace in this sport, and sometimes the best medicine is rest.

But that can mean tough results for the season ahead. While the healthy players are getting on-field reps and strengthening their...

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Open thread: Which NFL broadcasting network is the best?

Open thread: Which NFL broadcasting network is the best?

The NFL spans several different TV and streaming networks. Which is your favorite?

This past Sunday, fans of the Detroit Tigers got to witness a dominant performance from former Cy Young award winning pitcher Tarik Skubal—but only if you had the Roku Channel.

Yes, a regular season Major League Baseball game was broadcast on the sports channel available exclusively on a smart television. As Jeremy Reisman can attest, it is a bizarre broadcasting decision:

The Detroit Lions and the NFL have not ventured down that rabbit hole (yet), but the NFL broadcasting landscape has changed without question in recent years....

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Notes: Lions’ tush push vote puts them in unique company

Notes: Lions’ tush push vote puts them in unique company

The Lions were the only team playing the Eagles in 2025 to vote against banning the Tush Push.

Like it or not, the Philadelphia Eagles have been the class of the NFL for a while now, dating back to the 2017 season where they capped off a magical run with their first Super Bowl win in franchise history. Since then, they’ve appeared in two more, and won the most recent by thumping the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 59.

Simply put, Eagles general manager Howie Roseman has assembled one of the most complete rosters in the league. And at...

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Open thread: Who is the Detroit Lions’ most underrated player?

Open thread: Who is the Detroit Lions’ most underrated player?

Two Detroit Lions players who remain underrated both nationally and by fans.

The Detroit Lions are no longer the NFL’s best-kept secret. After 2.5 seasons of play among the best in the league, the general consensus about the Lions is that they continue to have one of the best rosters in football. Are there some that are expecting a step back this year? Yes, of course. You can say that about nearly every successful team. So, the skeptics that point to a quiet offseason and loss of both coordinators was to be expected.

However, for as much praise as the...

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Penei Sewell wants to somehow get even bigger, stronger

Penei Sewell wants to somehow get even bigger, stronger

Detroit Lions right tackle Penei Sewell wants to get bigger and stronger. That should be scary for defensive linemen everywhere.

It’s hard to imagine that two-time All-Pro right tackle Penei Sewell has much room to improve after four years in the NFL. But at just 24 years old, the Detroit Lions offensive lineman isn’t the type to rest on his laurels.

This offseason, Sewell has taken on a goal of getting ever stronger than before.

“Personally, I wanted to get strong, definitely at the point of attack, both run game and pass game,” Sewell said. “Yeah, I just wanted to...

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Open thread: How many sacks will Aidan Hutchinson have in 2025?

Open thread: How many sacks will Aidan Hutchinson have in 2025?

Now that he’s fully cleared, let’s predict how many sacks Detroit Lions EDGE Aidan Hutchinson will have in 2025.

With the news that Detroit Lions star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson has been cleared for football activities, the next three months will be spent preparing for the 2025 football season. Unlike some other injured Lions players, who will spend the majority of the offseason rehabbing, Hutchinson is expected to be able to just focus on football. Certainly, there will be a mental aspect of the injury Hutchinson will have to hurdle—developing trust in his injured leg and playing without thinking about...

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How ‘miserable’ hospital stay gave Aidan Hutchinson new perspective on life

How ‘miserable’ hospital stay gave Aidan Hutchinson new perspective on life

Detroit Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson took what was a miserable situation and turned it into something positive.

Aidan Hutchinson had never spent a day in a hospital, let alone two.

But after breaking his tibia and fibula against the Cowboys in Week 6, as his team flew home to Detroit, Hutchinson had to stay back in Dallas for emergency surgery. Given the marvels of modern medicine, it was just a two-day stay at the hospital for Hutchinson, but even that was far too long for the eager Detroit Lions defensive end.

“Staying in a hospital for a couple days in...

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Isaac TeSlaa, Amon-Ra St. Brown share their hatred of Green Bay Packers

Isaac TeSlaa, Amon-Ra St. Brown share their hatred of Green Bay Packers

Detroit Lions rookie receiver Isaac TeSlaa will fit right in with his hatred of the Green Bay Packers.

We all know that Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown hates the Green Bay Packers. He’s even got the shirt to prove it.

It probably comes as no surprise that St. Brown’s newest teammate—third-round pick Isaac TeSlaa—happens to share those same sentiments. TeSlaa, a Michigan native and lifelong Lions fan, shared his hatred of the Packers on the St. Brown Brothers podcast last week while he was in Los Angeles for the NFLPA Rookie Premiere event.

“I hate the Packers with...

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