Detroit Lions

LA Rams vs Detroit Lions. Ford Field 8:20pm TV: NBC and Peacock

Stafford is back for more abuse. The revamped defense gets a test right off the bat. Especially with Puka Nucua AND Cooper Kupp heathy and ready to play.

DJ Reader has been ruled out for game 1.

Hey Everyone,

I haven't been active here for camp and the pre-season. My Wife passed away in early July, and it has been hard. I'll get back to it at the start of the regular season. I haven't abandoned the community.

Lions kicker Michael Badgley is out for the entire 2024 season with a torn hamstring. Lions are down to just one kicker, Jake Bates.

Hey all, with camp just a few weeks away I'd like to reach out to you and see what you would like to see. After all, this is YOUR forum much more than it is mine.

Anything you'd like to see from me? Any kind of content you'd like to do or take over? Anything I'm doing that annoys the hell out of you?

Generally I've been trying to do an opponent preview on Monday/Tuesday, game thread, and post game thread. And yeah, I've missed occasionally. Sorry.

Let me know what you think.

Bates signed a 2 year deal with the Lions after visiting the Packers and Commanders. Bates gained attention in the UFL while on the Michigan Panthers, where he kicked game winning, 64 yard and 62 yard field goals. He was 17 of 22 (77%) for the Panthers, including 7 of 7 from 40-49 yards and 6 of 10 with 50+ yards.

Interesting they gave him a two year deal instead of a one year prove it deal. Maybe they anticipate him winning the job?

Lions sign Goff to a 4 year, $212M extension, with $170M guaranteed. The $53M AAV makes Goff the 2nd highest paid player in the NFL, behind Joe Burrow. For now.

Round 1: Thursday, 8pm ET Rounds 2 & 3: Friday, 7pm ET Rounds 4-7: Saturday, Noon ET

Lions Picks (overall): Round 1 (24) Terrion Arnold CB Alabama Round 2 (61) Ennis Rakestraw Jr. CB Missouri Round 4 (126) Giovanni Manu, OT British Columbia Round 4 (132) Sione Vaki S/RB, UTAH Round 6 (189) Mekhi Wingo, DL LSU Round 6 (210) Christian Mahogany, G Boston College

Tell me your thoughts! What do you think the Lions will do in Rounds 1 & 2?

The 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit is almost upon us. Here is the breakdown:

Round 1: Thursday, 8pm ET Rounds 2 & 3: Friday, 7pm ET Rounds 4-7: Saturday, Noon ET

The link above lists all the events going on, and those events are free admission. Lot of cool stuff going on.

However, the pavilion where the picks are announced is a by ticket only admission, and all tickets are sold out.

How to watch: NFL Network (now a free channel in Plex) ABC ESPN

If you are going, please share picks with us. Have fun! In Brad we trust.

St Brown gets 4 years, $120M Sewell gets 4 years, $112M, becomes highest paid offensive lineman in the NFL.

Draft starts tomorrow and now we only have Goff left to get done.

The Lions have matched Brock Wright’s three-year, $12 million offer sheet with the San Francisco 49ers.

While LaPorta may be our #1 going forward, Wright played 44% of the Lions' snaps. He's still a big part of our offense.

One year deal, but details haven't been released yet.

Reynolds signs a two year, $14M deal with the Denver Broncos.

Guess DPJ is WR3 for now.

Detroit Lions cornerback Cam Sutton is wanted in connection with a domestic violence incident in Florida.

Not the news we wanted to hear.

Lions sign former Ravens Guard, Kevin Zeitler, to a one year contract, pending physical.

Lions bring back DPJ on a 1 year, $2M contract.

Reader is the best run stuffing nose tackles in the league. Should help us in all phases of defense by swallowing up and pushing around those interior linemen.

Holmes and Campbell were extended for 4 more years.

3 years, $33M.

Not surprising. With us signing a slot corner/nickle and the rise of Brian Branch, Lions were not willing to commit big money to CJ. Good luck CJ.

Terms not disclosed yet.

Yay! Skipper is back!

Lions sign the former Raiders CB Amik Robertson. It's a two-year, $9.25 million deal worth up to $10.75 million with incentives per NFL Network.

According to Adam Schefter:

Lions receive: CB Carlton Davis, Buccaneers 2024 6th-round pick and a 2025 6th-round pick

Buccaneers receive: Lions 2024 third-round pick.

Carlton Davis hasn't played a complete season in his entire career. He's good, not great, but I think we got hosed on this one. Carlton Davis has one year left on his contract.

Deal is for 1 year, haven't seen any terms yet.

Davenport isn't the Vikings DE I wanted to sign, and was injured most of 2023.

Rumors? Maybes? News about players the Lions have been linked to? Keeping tabs on the North? Get in here!

For anyone that actually signs or agrees to a contract with the Lions, I'll do a separate post.

3 years, $20M. $9M guaranteed.

Lions have signed Emmanuel Moseley to a one year deal. Haven't heard for how much yet. Moseley has torn ACLs two years in a row, so hopefully he is healthy and stays healthy. If he stays healthy, it will be a boost to the CB position.

Zylstra missed all of last year with a knee injury in training camp. Haven't seen the terms, but obviously this guy isn't breaking the bank.

Special teamer Jalen Reeves-Maybin has been extended with a two year, $7.5M contract.

So we have an extra $30.6M to spend, but so does every other team. Lions now have ~$65M in cap space. Set aside $15M for the draft rookies and we have $50M to spend.

Extend Goff and St Brown NOW! Then we can chase those free agents who's prices just went up.

The Detroit Lions have fired Dre Bly, defensive backs coach.

The Lions have hired: Terrell Williams as defensive line coach/defensive run game coordinator Deshea Townsend as defensive backs coach/defensive pass game coordinator Jim O'Neil as a defensive assistant

The Lions have released Safety Tracy Walker. The move frees up $5.5M of cap space.

Whew. Frank is back for another run! Allows us to concentrate more on the defense in the offseason.

OOoooooh! We get him one more year at least. Now work on those 2nd half adjustments.

Heartbreaker! But it was a great season, let's not lose sight of that.

Lions vs 49ers Levi Stadium 6:30PM start TV: FOX Vegas: 49ers are a 7.5 favorite, O/U: 51.5

THE NFC CHAMPIONSHIP! Let's bite some kneecaps, boys!

LIONS WIN! LIONS WIN! OMG, LIONS WIN!

Offensive MVP: Jared Goff: 30/43, 287 yards, 2 TD, zero turnovers. Clutch in the 4th quarter. Honorable mention: Frank Ragnow, played hurt all game, got dinged up, but still blocked one of the toughest noseguards in all the league.

Defensive MVP: Brian Branch. 8 tackles, 1 assist, 1 sack. Was all over the field. Honorable mention: Derrick Barns with the game sealing interception.

On to San Francisco to take on the 49ers! Road Trip!

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions Ford Field, 3PM TV: NBC Vegas: Lions favored by 6, O/U 49.5

The Divisional Round! The Lions are playing with house money in my eyes. I was hoping for a playoff win to take them seriously, and we have that. But you know, since we're here and playing a team we beat in the regular season, just go for it!

Go LIONS!

LA Rams @ Detroit Lions Time: 8:15PM Place: Ford Field TV: NBC Vegas: Lions favored by 3. O/U: 52

Remember: It is perfectly OK to cheer Stafford before the game for all he has done for us, then root against him and the Rams. TV and internet is trying to push a ridiculous narrative of Stafford seeking revenge. It's total bullshit. He wanted out as much as we needed a change of direction. The Dude won a Super Bowl with the trade, he is in no way, shape, or form bitter about any of it. Here's to our defensive line getting up close and personal to say hi early and often. We know Stafford won't fold mentally from pressure, but pressure will minimize the passing game and those WRs.

On the other side of the ball, it is a familiar theme. We need to keep Aaron Donald off Jared Goff. We do that consistently and we'll likely win.

Injuries: Kalif Raymond, WR OUT. DPJ will take his place and handle punts. James Mitchell, TE OUT. James Houston, LB OUT. John Cominsky, DL Questionable. Participated in practice. Sam LaPorta, TE Questionable. Participated in practice. Jameson Williams, Brock Wright, Taylor Decker, and Brian Branch are all listed as Unknown, but all fully participated in practice. I would expect them to play.

Vikings vs Lions Ford Field 1PM TV: FOX Lions favored by 3.5, O/U: 46

Detroit Lions at Dallas Cowboys Where: AT&T Stadium, Jerry's World When: 8:15PM TV: ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 (ManningCast) Vegas: Cowboys are favored by 5.5

King in the North! King in the North! King in the North! King in the North! King in the North! King in the North! King in the North! King in the North! King in the North! King in the North! King in the North! King in the North! King in the North!

MVPs: I missed most of the game visiting family, only caught bits here and there. You will have to tell me who the offensive and defensive MVPs are.

We're not just going to the playoffs, WE ARE HOSTING A PLAYOFF GAME!