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Lions | Kevin Zeitler intends to join Lions Mon Mar 18, 06:50 PM
Free-agent OG Kevin Zeitler (Ravens) plans to sign a one-year contract with the Detroit Lions Tuesday, March 19, according to a source.
Link to storyLions | Donovan Peoples-Jones staying in DET Sat Mar 16, 02:42 PM
Free-agent WR Donovan Peoples-Jones is re-signing with the Detroit Lions on a one-year deal worth up to $2 million, per source on Saturday, March 16.
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Lions | New deal for Scott Daly Fri Mar 15, 04:53 PM
Free-agent LS Scott Daly (Lions) signed with the Detroit Lions Friday, March 15. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to storyLions | Tavierre Thomas visiting Lions Fri Mar 15, 11:41 AM
Free-agent CB Tavierre Thomas (Texans) is visiting the Detroit Lions on Friday, March 15.
Link to storyLions | Detroit officially signs two players Thu Mar 14, 07:21 PM
Updating previous reports, free-agent DE Marcus Davenport (Vikings) and CB Amik Robertson (Raiders) officially signed with the Detroit Lions Thursday, March 14. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed, but previous reports stated Davenport signed a one-year contract worth $6.5 million, while Robertson signed a two-year contract worth $9.25 million.
Link to storyMarcus Davenport player page
Amik Robertson player page
Lions | Khalil Dorsey back with Lions Thu Mar 14, 07:01 PM
Free-agent CB Khalil Dorsey (Lions) signed with the Detroit Lions Thursday, March 14. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Lions | Detroit beefs up d-line with D.J. Reader Thu Mar 14, 03:44 PM
Free-agent DT D.J. Reader (Bengals) reportedly agreed to terms on a two-year contract worth a maximum of $27.25 million with the Detroit Lions on Thursday, March 14.
Link to storyDJ Reader player page
Lions | Detroit brass extended Thu Mar 14, 10:19 AM
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes were signed to four-year contract extensions Thursday, March 14. Financial terms weren't disclosed, but the deals run through 2027.
Link to storyDan Campbell player page
Lions | Carlton Davis officially acquired Wed Mar 13, 07:13 PM
Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Carlton Davis was officially acquired by the Detroit Lions Wednesday, March 13, in exchange for a 2024 third-round draft choice. The Lions will also receive a 2024 sixth-round draft choice and a 2025 sixth-round draft choice in the trade.
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Lions | Brock Wright receives tender Wed Mar 13, 06:49 PM
Detroit Lions restricted free-agent TE Brock Wright officially received the first right of refusal tender offer Wednesday, March 13.
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Lions | Detroit set to host D.J. Reader Tue Mar 12, 10:45 PM
Impending free-agent DT D.J. Reader (Bengals) is expected to meet with the Detroit Lions on Thursday, March 14.
Link to storyDJ Reader player page
Lions | Detroit keeping Dan Skipper Tue Mar 12, 05:58 PM
Impending free-agent OT Dan Skipper (Lions) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Detroit Lions Tuesday, March 12, according to a source. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyLions | Detroit bolsters secondary with Amik Robertson Tue Mar 12, 01:52 PM
Impending free-agent CB Amik Robertson (Raiders) reportedly agreed to terms on a two-year contract worth $9.25 million with the Detroit Lions on Tuesday, March 12. The deal reportedly could be worth up to $10.75 million with incentives.
Link to storyAmik Robertson player page
Lions | Marcus Davenport contract update Mon Mar 11, 08:26 PM
Updating a previous report, impending free-agent DE Marcus Davenport (Vikings) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Detroit Lions Monday, March 11, worth $6.5 million, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo. The deal could be worth as much as $10.5 million.
Link to storyMarcus Davenport player page
Lions | Carlton Davis trade update Mon Mar 11, 06:47 PM
Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Carlton Davis was acquired by the Detroit Lions in exchange for a 2024 third-round draft choice. The Lions will also receive a 2024 sixth-round draft choice and a 2025 sixth-round draft choice in the trade.
Link to storyCarlton Davis III player page
Lions | Carlton Davis being acquired by Lions Mon Mar 11, 06:04 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Carlton Davis has been acquired by the Detroit Lions Monday, March 11, according to a source. It is not known what the Buccaneers will receive in return.
Link to storyCarlton Davis III player page
Lions | Detroit signing Marcus Davenport Mon Mar 11, 06:03 PM
Impending free-agent DE Marcus Davenport (Vikings) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Detroit Lions Monday, March 11, according to sources. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyMarcus Davenport player page
Lions | Graham Glasgow re-ups with Lions Mon Mar 11, 09:13 AM
Detroit Lions impending free-agent OG Graham Glasgow re-signed with the Lions Monday, March 11, on a three-year, $20 million deal that includes $9.5 million guaranteed.
Link to storyLions | Craig Reynolds tendered contract Sun Mar 10, 10:56 AM
The Detroit Lions tendered a contract to exclusive rights free-agent RB Craig Reynolds Sunday, March 10, according to a source.
Link to storyCraig Reynolds player page
Lions | Zonovan Knight financials Sat Mar 9, 10:46 AM
Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions RB Zonovan Knight signed a one-year deal worth $985,000, according to sources Saturday, March 9.
Link to storyLions | No tender for Chase Lucas Thu Mar 7, 04:16 PM
Detroit Lions exclusive rights free-agent CB Chase Lucas will not receive a tender offer this offseason and will become an unrestricted free agent.
Link to storyLions | Detroit would like to keep Anthony Pittman Thu Mar 7, 04:11 PM
Detroit Lions restricted free-agent LB Anthony Pittman is not expected to receive a tender offer this offseason, but the Lions are interested in re-signing Pittman.
Link to storyLions | Zonovan Knight back with Lions Thu Mar 7, 04:06 PM
Free-agent RB Zonovan Knight (Lions) signed with the Detroit Lions Thursday, March 7. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to storyLions | Brock Wright tendered Thu Mar 7, 12:48 PM
Detroit Lions TE Brock Wright, a pending restricted free agent, is expected to be tendered at the right of first refusal level ahead of free agency, according to sources Thursday, March 7.
Link to storyBrock Wright player page
Lions | No tender expected for Jerry Jacobs Wed Mar 6, 04:07 PM
Detroit Lions restricted free-agent CB Jerry Jacobs is not expected to receive a tender offer this offseason and will become an unrestricted free agent, according to a source.
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Lions | Emmanuel Moseley staying put Tue Mar 5, 01:05 PM
Detroit Lions impending free-agent CB Emmanuel Moseley (knee) reportedly agreed to terms on a one-year contract to remain with the team on Tuesday, March 5. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
Link to storyEmmanuel Moseley player page
Lions | Shane Zylstra returns to Lions Mon Mar 4, 04:21 PM
Free-agent TE Shane Zylstra (Lions) signed with the Detroit Lions Monday, March 4. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to storyLions | Detroit to talk extension with Amon-Ra St. Brown soon Thu Feb 29, 03:28 PM
Detroit Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown is in line for a multi-year extension that will make him one of the highest-paid receivers in football, and it appears the team is interested in laying the groundwork to get it done this offseason, according to recent comments from general manager Brad Holmes at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine. Those discussions will reportedly begin at the combine this week.
Link to storyAmon-Ra St. Brown player page
Lions | No tender for Khalil Dorsey Wed Feb 28, 05:32 PM
Detroit Lions exclusive rights free-agent CB Khalil Dorsey will not be tendered a contract this offseason and will become an unrestricted free agent, according to a source.
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Lions | Jameson Williams set to break out in 2024? Tue Feb 27, 02:03 PM
Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams is expected to make a push to be a full-time starter in 2024 after he appeared to be 'coming into his own' at the end of the 2023 season, according to head coach Dan Campbell.
Link to storyLions | More on Jalen Reeves-Maybin's deal Tue Feb 27, 09:21 AM
Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin's two-year deal is worth $7.5 million, with a max of $8 million, and makes him the highest-paid core special teamer ever.
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Lions | Jalen Reeves-Maybin agrees to extension Mon Feb 26, 05:34 PM
Detroit Lions LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension with the Lions Monday, Feb. 26, worth as much as $8 million.
Link to storyJalen Reeves-Maybin player page
Lions | Detroit to meet with Qwan'tez Stiggers Fri Feb 23, 06:24 PM
Toronto Argonauts CB Qwan'tez Stiggers is scheduled to have a formal meeting with the Detroit Lions before the 2024 NFL Draft. Stiggers will be draft eligible in 2024.
Link to storyLions | Michael Badgley signs contract Thu Feb 22, 04:52 PM
Detroit Lions PK Michael Badgley signed a new one-year contract with the Lions Thursday, Feb. 22. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyMichael Badgley player page
Lions | Jared Goff blitzed often Wed Feb 21, 07:45 PM
Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff was blitzed on 212 of his drop backs this past season.
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Lions | Lions hire Jim O'Neil Wed Feb 21, 03:22 PM
Former Northwestern University defensive coordinator Jim O'Neil was hired by the Detroit Lions as a defensive assistant on Wednesday, Feb. 21.
Link to storyLions | Amon-Ra St. Brown among YAC leaders Tue Feb 20, 08:40 PM
Detroit Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown posted 668 yards after the catch this past season.
Link to storyAmon-Ra St. Brown player page
Lions | Tracy Walker let go Tue Feb 20, 05:02 PM
Detroit Lions S Tracy Walker was released Tuesday, Feb. 20, according to a source.
Link to storyTracy Walker III player page
Lions | Play action popular with Jared Goff Sun Feb 18, 03:08 PM
Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff threw 151 times on play action play calls this past season and posted 1,415 yards on those attempts. He led the NFL in both categories.
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Lions | Lions, Amon-Ra St. Brown talking extension Sat Feb 17, 01:35 PM
The Detroit Lions and WR Amon-Ra St. Brown are in talks about a contract extension that would be for at least three years and about $25 million annually, per source on Thursday, Feb. 15.
Link to storyAmon-Ra St. Brown player page
Lions | Detroit inks CFL star Mathieu Betts Tue Feb 13, 01:44 PM
Free-agent DL Mathieu Betts (CFL) signed an undisclosed contract with the Detroit Lions on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Betts recorded 42 tackles, 18 sacks and four forced fumbles for the B.C. Lions during the 2023 season.
Link to storyLions | Frank Ragnow coming back Fri Feb 9, 10:43 AM
Detroit Lions C Frank Ragnow confirmed he'll return in 2024.
Link to storyLions | Deshea Townsend headed to Detroit Thu Feb 8, 01:46 PM
Former Jacksonville Jaguars passing game coordinator and defensive backs coach Deshea Townsend will reportedly be hired to serve as the new defensive passing game coordinator and cornerbacks coach for the Detroit Lions, according to a source.
Link to storyDeshea Townsend player page
Lions | Tre'Quan Smith signed by Lions Wed Feb 7, 12:56 PM
Free-agent WR Tre'Quan Smith (Broncos) was signed to a reserve-futures deal by the Detroit Lions Wednesday, Feb. 7. Terms weren't disclosed.
Footballguys view: Smith has flashed just a bit during his pro career. Sean Payton certainly loves him as he's coached Smith with both the Saints and the Broncos. If healthy, Smith can make plays and on a team like the Lions we are certainly paying attention in super deep dynasty formats. |
Lions | Netane Muti signs future deal Tue Feb 6, 04:12 PM
Free-agent OL Netane Muti (Raiders) signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Detroit Lions on Tuesday, Feb. 6.
Link to storyLions | Graham Glasgow hoping to remain in Detroit Sat Feb 3, 10:06 AM
The Detroit Lions have interest in bringing back impending free-agent OG Graham Glasgow, who has made it clear that he would like to return for the 2024 season.
Link to storyLions | Lions hiring Terrell Williams Thu Feb 1, 01:04 PM
Tennessee Titans assistant head coach and defensive line coach Terrell Williams is being hired by the Detroit Lions as defensive line coach and run-game coordinator, per sources on Wednesday, Jan. 31.
Footballguys view: This is Dan Campbell's first hire of the offseason. Williams has been serving as the head coach of the American Team at this week's Senior Bowl. It's another quality addition to a staff that is set to take the Lions deep into the postseason again. |
Lions | Daurice Fountain signs future deal Wed Jan 31, 04:14 PM
Free-agent WR Daurice Fountain signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Detroit Lions Wednesday, Jan. 31. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to storyLions | Detroit inks 11 future contracts Tue Jan 30, 04:08 PM
Detroit Lions DE Mitchell Agude, WR Maurice Alexander, OG Matt Farniok, RB Jake Funk, OT Connor Galvin, RB Craig James, RB Jermar Jefferson, S Brandon Joseph, WR Tom Kennedy, OG Michael Niese and DL Chris A. Smith signed Reserve/Future contracts Tuesday, Jan. 30.
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Jermar Jefferson player page
Jake Funk player page
Lions | Ben Johnson staying with Detroit Tue Jan 30, 12:42 PM
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Benjamin Johnson will remain the team's offensive coordinator in 2024.
Footballguys view: Everyone expected Johnson to finally make the leap to the head-coaching ranks, but that's not going to happen yet. Instead, he will stay in Detroit with unfinished business as the Lions fell short in the NFC Championship Game. There's no guarantee they'll make it that far again, but with Johnson staying it helps their chances of a deep playoff run. |