Nolan Bianchi
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Lions beat writer for The Detroit News | 2017 Hour Media Cornhole Tournament runner-up
Lions OC John Morton gives vote of confidence to rookie Tate Ratledge: 'It's correctable'
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Lions OC John Morton gives vote of confidence to rookie Tate Ratledge: 'It's correctable'
After several days of fallout from the Week 1 loss, Lions offensive coordinator John Morton gave a vote of confidence to rookie guard Tate Ratledge.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/09/11/detroit-lions-john-morton-gives-vote-of-confidence-to-rookie-tate-ratledge/86094420007/
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Here's the likely reason
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' Tate Ratledge hasn't signed rookie contract
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https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/07/16/heres-the-likely-reason-the-detroit-lions-tate-ratledge-hasnt-signed-rookie-contract/85241541007/
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Gather 'round, gather 'round. I'm back from vacation with a Detroit
#Lions
53-man roster projection. Here's my best guess at where things stand entering training camp:
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Lions training camp preview: Projecting 53-man roster ahead of 2025 season
We're kicking off our Lions training camp preview series with a 53-man roster projection.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/07/14/detroit-lions-training-camp-preview-projecting-53-man-roster-ahead-of-2025-season/85191025007/
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🚨 NEW EPISODE OF GRITIRON GANG OUT NOW 🚨 Rich and I see who can draft a better starting unit using only the
#Lions
' roster. Super fun episode 🎧:
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"The people here are unbelievable. It's the people and it's the summers in Michigan, man, are the best.” After leading
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to the most wins in franchise history, Dan Campbell is one of our @detroitnews 2025 Michiganians of the Year
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Dan Campbell helped Lions emerge from 'gutter' to glory as team reaches new heights
Campbell led the previously downtrodden franchise to the most wins in team history last year, becoming the face of the city's sports scene.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/michigan/michiganians-of-year/2025/06/05/dan-campbell-michiganian-detroit-news/83882760007/
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"I have given this team everything I have and I thought I had more to give, but the reality is I simply don't."
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center Frank Ragnow announces retirement from NFL
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Lions center Frank Ragnow announces retirement from NFL
One of the most important pieces of the Detroit Lions' vaunted offensive line is hanging up the cleats.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/06/02/detroit-lions-center-frank-ragnow-announces-retirement-from-nfl/83992291007/
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The media will get its first glimpse at post-injury Aidan Hutchinson this Friday in Allen Park. At this stage of his recovery, are setbacks expected? Is there any reason to believe he won't still be the same player? An orthopedic surgeon weighs in ⬇⬇⬇
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Will injury limit Lions' Aidan Hutchinson upon return? An orthopedic surgeon weighs in
Seven months clear from the injury that cost him part of his 2024 season, is there reason to worry that Lions' Aidan Hutchinson can't return to form?
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/05/22/will-injury-limit-detroit-lions-aidan-hutchinson-upon-return-an-orthopedic-surgeon-weighs-in/83800347007/
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to host joint practices against AFC contender; Joseph tapped for role in MIS race
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Lions to host joint practices against AFC contender; Joseph tapped for role in MIS race
The Detroit Lions are adding a second joint-practice session to their training camp schedule, The Detroit News has learned.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/05/28/lions-to-host-joint-practices-against-afc-contender-joseph-tapped-for-role-in-mis-race/83899293007/
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Will injury limit
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' Aidan Hutchinson upon return? I spoke with an orthopedic surgeon to find out
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Will injury limit Lions' Aidan Hutchinson upon return? An orthopedic surgeon weighs in
Seven months clear from the injury that cost him part of his 2024 season, is there reason to worry that Lions' Aidan Hutchinson can't return to form?
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/05/22/will-injury-limit-detroit-lions-aidan-hutchinson-upon-return-an-orthopedic-surgeon-weighs-in/83800347007/
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NFL players will be allowed to participate in flag football at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Which current Detroit
#Lions
could have a shot at making the roster?
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NFL players to participate in 2028 Olympics' flag football; which Lions have a shot?
The Detroit Lions have plenty of players who could be in contention for the roster.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/05/20/nfl-players-to-participate-in-2028-olympics-flag-football-which-lions-have-a-shot/83752308007/
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How many wins will
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have in 2025? Our game-by-game predictions after schedule release
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How many wins will Lions have in 2025? Our game-by-game predictions after schedule release
Our Lions beat writers go through Detroit's 2025 schedule, which was released Wednesday night, and offer game-by-game predictions.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/05/14/how-many-wins-for-detroit-lions-in-2025-our-game-by-game-predictions/83621221007/
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THE DETROIT LIONS' 2025 SCHEDULE IS OUT NOW See it here ⬇️
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Check out the Detroit Lions' complete 2025 schedule here
The slate features several prime-time road games against the NFL's best, a pair of holiday matchups, and a season finale against a friend-turned-foe.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/05/14/check-out-the-detroit-lions-complete-2025-schedule-here/83623854007/
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Why first-round DL Tyleik Williams was limited on first day of
#Lions
' rookie minicamp
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Why first-round DL Tyleik Williams was limited on first day of Lions' rookie minicamp
Detroit Lions first-rounder Tyleik Williams was spotted on the field briefly at the start of practice before transitioning to side work.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/05/09/why-first-round-dl-tyleik-williams-was-limited-on-first-day-of-lions-rookie-minicamp/83538708007/
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WR Isaac TeSlaa recalls draft-day surprise: 'I just about passed out'
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Lions WR Isaac TeSlaa recalls draft-day surprise: 'I just about passed out'
Friday marked the first time TeSlaa, drafted in the third round out of Arkansas, and his rookie teammates hit the practice field in Allen Park.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/05/09/detroit-lions-wr-isaac-teslaa-recalls-draft-day-surprise-i-just-about-passed-out/83536944007/
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🚨 MAILTIIIIIIIME 🚨 Looking to do a
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mailbag this week. Drop questions below on the draft, the upcoming season and training camp, or whatever’s on your mind.
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"The Detroit fan base will absolutely fall in love with Ahmed Hassenein. Period, point blank, end of story.” Brotherly love, leaps of faith and a heart of gold: How Ahmed Hassenein fulfilled his destiny and landed with the
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Brotherly love, leaps of faith and a heart of gold: How Ahmed Hassenein landed with Lions
Despite not discovering football until he was 16 years old, Ahmed Hassanein seemed destined to play for the Detroit Lions.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/04/30/brotherly-love-a-coachs-leap-and-a-heart-of-gold-how-ahmed-hassenein-landed-with-lions/83375425007/
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Prevailing thoughts from
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' 2025 draft class, and what might come next
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Prevailing thoughts from Lions' 2025 draft class, and what might come next
It’s hard not to look at the Detroit Lions' roster and get excited for the months ahead.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/04/27/thoughts-from-detroit-lions-2025-draft-class-and-what-comes-next/83313818007/
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'Do whatever it takes': Lions address need at edge with 'relentless' Ahmed Hassanein
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'Do whatever it takes': Lions address need at edge with 'relentless' Ahmed Hassanein
The Detroit Lions have addressed their perceived need at edge rusher, selecting Boise State's Ahmed Hassanein in the sixth round.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/04/26/detroit-lions-address-need-at-edge-with-ahmed-hassanein-in-sixth-round/83299148007/
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trade up again to draft 'mauler-type' guard Miles Frazier in fifth round
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Lions trade up again to draft 'mauler-type' guard Miles Frazier in fifth round
Frazier was a three-year starter at LSU, with a majority of his appearances coming at right guard.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/04/26/detroit-lions-trade-up-again-to-draft-lsu-guard-miles-frazier-in-fifth-round/83297309007/
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"It's been not only a dream to play in the NFL, but to play for my hometown team, the team I've been rooting for since I was a baby, so, it's just an incredible feeling."
#Lions
trade up for Michigan native, Arkansas wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa
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'A dream': Lions trade up for Michigan native, Arkansas wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa
Isaac TeSlaa, 23, began his college career at Hillsdale before transferring to Arkansas in 2023.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/04/25/detroit-lions-trade-up-for-michigan-native-arkansas-wide-receiver-isaac-teslaa/83285347007/
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10 prospects we're watching for the Lions on Day 3 of NFL Draft
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10 prospects we're watching for the Lions on Day 3 of NFL Draft
Here are 10 prospects who could be of interest to the Detroit Lions on Day 3 of the NFL Draft.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/04/26/10-prospects-were-watching-for-the-lions-on-day-3-of-nfl-draft/83290197007/
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'A dream': Lions trade up for Michigan native, Arkansas wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa
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'A dream': Lions trade up for Michigan native, Arkansas wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa
Isaac TeSlaa, 23, began his college career at Hillsdale before transferring to Arkansas in 2023.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/04/25/detroit-lions-trade-up-for-michigan-native-arkansas-wide-receiver-isaac-teslaa/83285347007/
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Tyleik Williams' former DL coach compares traits of newest
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DT to future Hall-of-Famer Aaron Donald
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Tyleik Williams' former DL coach compares traits of newest Lion to future Hall-of-Famer
Despite not wanting to set the bar too high, Ohio State's D-line coach said Tyleik Williams’ traits remind him of future Hall-of-Famer Aaron Donald.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/04/25/tyleik-williams-former-dl-coach-compares-traits-of-newest-lion-to-future-hall-of-famer/83267625007/
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Lions pick up fifth-year options of Aidan Hutchinson, Jameson Williams
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Lions pick up fifth-year options of Aidan Hutchinson, Jameson Williams
The Lions have opted to pick up the fifth-year options of pass-rushing superstar Aidan Hutchinson and wide receiver Jameson Williams.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/04/25/detroit-lions-pick-up-fifth-year-options-aidan-hutchinson-jameson-williams/82998978007/
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reposted by
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He’s a "film junkie" with running back feet in a defensive tackle’s body.
#Lions
add Ohio State DT Tyleik Williams with the 28th pick
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Lions add 'power, agility' on defensive line with Ohio State's Tyleik Williams
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes fulfilled fans' wishes by drafting a defensive lineman with the team's first round pick in the NFL Draft on Thursday night.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/04/24/detroit-lions-take-ohio-state-defensive-tackle-tyleik-williams-in-first-round-of-nfl-draft/83263898007/
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He’s a "film junkie" with running back feet in a defensive tackle’s body.
#Lions
add Ohio State DT Tyleik Williams with the 28th pick
www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...
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Lions add 'power, agility' on defensive line with Ohio State's Tyleik Williams
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes fulfilled fans' wishes by drafting a defensive lineman with the team's first round pick in the NFL Draft on Thursday night.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/04/24/detroit-lions-take-ohio-state-defensive-tackle-tyleik-williams-in-first-round-of-nfl-draft/83263898007/
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For my final
#Lions
mock draft, I did my best Brad Holmes impression and bucked consensus to go with my heart.
www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...
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Nolan Bianchi's final 2025 NFL mock draft: Lions add receiver who sneaks into Round 1
In Nolan Bianchi's final mock draft, the Detroit Lions get a wide receiver who has mostly been projected as a Day 2 pick.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/04/23/nolan-bianchis-final-2025-nfl-mock-draft-lions-add-receiver-who-sneaks-into-round-1/83238792007/
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Reports: Lions get four-year extension done with All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph
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Reports: Lions get four-year extension done with All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph
All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph has more interceptions (17) than any other player in the NFL since he entered the league in 2022.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/04/23/kerby-joseph-agrees-to-huge-extension-with-detroit-lions/83235044007/
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Talent at the top: Grading the
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' 2022 draft as players hit 3-year benchmark
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Talent at the top: Grading the Lions' 2022 draft as players hit 3-year benchmark
GM Brad Holmes believes that you can't grade a draft class until three years after it occurs. So, let's follow his lead and hand out grades for 2022.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/04/22/grading-the-detroit-lions-2022-draft-as-players-hit-3-year-benchmark/83215941007/
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One of my favorite projects of the year just dropped. I ranked the best
#Lions
pick in franchise history at each first-round draft slot from 1-32. Lot of cool history nuggets in here.
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Ranking the best Lions pick in franchise history at each first-round draft slot
Many of these men carved out their fame in a Lions uniform, but some of them made an even bigger name for themselves off the field.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/04/20/ranking-the-best-detroit-lions-pick-in-franchise-history-at-each-first-round-draft-slot/83173507007/
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Making the case for the
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to add a WR before the end of Day 2
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Making the case: Lions would benefit from adding receiver with high draft pick
With everybody projecting the Lions to get help in the trenches, don't be surprised if they spend a top pick on a receiver.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/04/08/detroit-lions-would-benefit-from-adding-receiver-with-high-draft-pick/82998490007/
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Eight big takeaways from
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GM Brad Holmes presser at NFL league meetings, including items on: - Jameson Williams’ fifth-year option - Aidan Hutchinson’s recovery/extension - Hendon Hooker - Kerby Joseph extension - and more
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Eight big takeaways from Lions GM Brad Holmes presser at NFL league meetings
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes shed light Monday on the team’s offseason to this point.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/03/31/eight-big-takeaways-from-lions-gm-brad-holmes-presser-at-nfl-league-meetings/82742511007/
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"We couldn't afford it."
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GM Brad Holmes said the team had an "amicable" split with Za'Darius Smith and remains in contact with his agent. "We would have loved to be able to keep him...we just weren't able to."
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https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/03/31/couldnt-afford-it-lions-gm-brad-holmes-explains-release-of-zadarius-smith/82739449007/
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I’m late to the party but this Michigan State team is a lot of fun
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Ben Raven
6 months ago
can’t believe this was one year ago. Wish we were back in person today (
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#Lions
announce they've re-signed WR Tim Patrick. The veteran hauled in 33 catches for 394 yards and three touchdowns last year, his first healthy season since 2021.
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NEW EPISODE OF GRITIRON GANG OUT NOW🚨 DJ Reed in, Carlton/Zeitler out. FA recap. What does Brad Holmes look like on the morning of the draft? And the Zeke Turner tackle that will live in infamy. I think this was our best episode yet. Check it out! 🎧 —>
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Reports:
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to lose guard Kevin Zeitler in free agency
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Reports: Lions to lose guard Kevin Zeitler in free agency
Lions guard Kevin Zeitler on Wednesday agreed to terms with the Tennessee Titans on a one-year, $9 million contract, according to multiple reports.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/03/12/reports-lions-to-lose-guard-kevin-zeitler-in-free-agency/82336699007/
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The
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are bringing back Levi Onwuzurike at a supreme bargain
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Reports: Lions to bring back defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike
The Lions have avoided losing a pivotal player of their defensive line, bringing back defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike on a one-year deal.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/03/12/report-detroit-lions-to-bring-back-levi-oreports-lions-to-bring-back-defensive-tackle-levi-onwuzurik/82333158007/
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Happy New Year!
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Detroit
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awarded third-round comp pick; see full 2025 draft order here
www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...
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Detroit Lions awarded third-round comp pick; see full 2025 draft order here
The NFL announced the compensatory picks on Tuesday, allotting Detroit No. 102 overall.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/03/11/detroit-lions-awarded-third-round-comp-pick-see-full-2025-draft-order-here/82284235007/
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Detroit
#Lions
safety Ifeatu Melifonwu headed to Miami
#Dolphins
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Detroit Lions safety Ifeatu Melifonwu headed to Miami Dolphins
Ifeatu Melifonwu, a third-round pick in 2021, is leaving Detroit to join the Miami Dolphins on a one-year deal worth $4 million.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/03/11/detroit-lions-safety-ifeatu-melifonwu-headed-to-miami-dolphins/82264656007/
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Vikings loading up in the trenches with two big DL signings (Jonathan Allen, Javon Hargrave) and guard Will Fries. That rookie QB cap space is niiiiiice
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Day 1 of the NFL's legal tampering period has come and gone, but plenty of contributors who make sense for the
#Lions
remain on the market.
www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...
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Lions free agency: Top remaining targets after first day of legal tampering
Who else could be on the shortlist for Detroit following Day 1 of the legal tampering window? Let’s take a look.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/03/10/lions-free-agency-top-remaining-targets-after-first-day-of-legal-tampering/82248895007/
7 months ago
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Absolutely unbelievable way to lose that game. Just straight up gave away the chance to win in regulation so we could draw up an alley oop that landed in the 16th row
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7 months ago
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CMON BOYS. I WANT TO GO DANCING
7 months ago
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Ben Johnson isn't messing around
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7 months ago
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D.J. Reed's agency, Athletes First, has officially announced on Instagram that Reed will be headed to the
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Carlton Davis III reportedly set to leave
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after agreeing to terms with Patriots
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Carlton Davis III set to leave Lions after agreeing to terms with Patriots
The Detroit Lions will have a new starting cornerback in 2024.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/03/10/carlton-davis-iii-set-to-leave-lions-after-agreeing-to-terms-with-patriots/82231072007/
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There's your Carlton replacement. Good get for Detroit
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