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• Analyzing the Dolphins offense after free agency - The Splash Zone 3/30/24

Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours. Not much has changed on the Miami Dolphins offense after free agency began besides the loss of Robert Hunt on the offensive line. Another decision the team made was not to bring back Connor Wi...2024
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• Statistical model shows Lions having top-5 offseason, free agency

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images One statistical model says the Detroit Lions have had one of the best free agency periods in the NFL so far. This week, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes claimed that the team just had its best free agency period in his four years here, and they hit on all of their Plan A options (aside from the still-unsigned receiver Josh Rey...2024
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• What are the Dolphins getting in new players - The Splash Zone 3/27/24

Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours. The Miami Dolphins have acquired quite a few players since free agency began and we got to hear from their former coaches when they met with the media at the NFL owners meeting on Monday. Dan Cam...2024
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• Miami Dolphins depth chart 2024: A look at the roster as free agency slows

Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images The NFL’s 2024 free agency period is slowing down after a flurry of signings, releases, and trades. We take a look at the status of the Miami Dolphins’ roster as we near the end of March. The NFL’s 2024 free agency period is slowing as players start to settle into their new teams and teams look at the second- and third-tier players who are still availab...2024
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• Listing the probabilities the Lions will pick a player at each position

Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports The Detroit Lions could select many positions in the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft. Which positions are in need of talent, and how will they be addressed? The 2024 NFL Draft is just around the corner and the Detroit Lions have a lot of potential routes to explore with their draft picks. From adding starting-caliber talent to depth across multiple positions, gen...2024
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• Shaq Barrett chose Dolphins over the Jets - The Splash Zone 3/24/24

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours. A couple of slow news days for the Miami Dolphins as they haven’t signed anyone but they did have a free agent visit with wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. this week. There wa...2024
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• Notes: Detroit welcomes DJ Reader with open arms

Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports Are you ready for the wrecking crew of DJ Reader and Alim McNeill? Opposing teams are not. Big, bad DJ Reader signed with Detroit on Thursday, and the Lions wasted no time rolling out the introductory materials. In addition to the introductory press conference we mentioned on Pride of Detroit (in which the team offered an optimistic injury update for the to...2024
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• Dolphins signing Jonathan Harris from Broncos

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The Miami Dolphins continue to add pieces to their defensive line with the addition of Jonathan Harris from the Denver Broncos. The Miami Dolphins were busy late on Thursday night as the team agreed to terms with free agent defensive lineman Jonathan Harris on a one year deal. The news comes on the same day the team agreed to contracts with defensive t...2024
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• Free agent grades: D.J. Reader give life to Lions defensive line

Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK D.J. Reader signs with the Detroit Lions on a two-year deal. How helpful will he be for the defensive line? It was a busy day for the Detroit Lions today. After signing their head coach Dan Campbell and GM Brad Holmes to extensions, multiple sources reported that the team signed free agent defensive tackle D.J. Reader after he visited with t...2024
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• Rumor: Detroit Lions 1 of 3 teams with ‘strong interest’ in DJ Reader

Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images The Detroit Lions are reportedly very interested in signing nose tackle DJ Reader in free agency. Per tradition, it’s been a quiet start to free agency for the Detroit Lions. As of the time of this publishing, Detroit has only re-signed Graham Glasgow and has yet to add any external pieces. However, a report suggests they’re vying for one of the bigger...2024
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• Detroit Lions 6 biggest needs as they head to free agency

Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images Examining the Detroit Lions’ biggest needs as they head into 2024 NFL free agency. We’re only a week away from the “legal tampering period”—where pending free agents can start to negotiate with other teams via their agents. That means the Detroit Lions, who have a healthy amount of cap space, are about to make their first big steps in improving their roster...2024
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• NFL Combine preview: 5 interior DL the Lions should watch

Photo by Chris Leduc/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Identifying which interior defensive linemen the Detroit Lions should be keeping an eye on during the 2024 NFL Combine. Coverage of the 2024 NFL Combine is less than a week away (it’ll be televised on NFL Network on Thursday, February 29) and our preview series has reached the defensive side of the ball. So far in this series, we have t...2024
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• Detroit Lions Mock Draft Roundup returns for the 2024 offseason

Taking a closer look at the prospects from the 2024 NFL Draft that have been projected to the Detroit Lions over the past week. The phrase “it’s always draft season” is an accurate statement for many fans and media, and it’s certainly true for all 32 NFL organizations. But with the Detroit Lions playing deep into the postseason, we at Pride of Detroit are just now able to join the offseason party....2024
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• Ranking the Detroit Lions’ 2024 free agents by importance of re-signing

Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images Ranking the Detroit Lions' unrestricted and restricted free agents in order of importance and value to the organization. The Detroit Lions ended the 2023 season with 82 players under contract with the organization. Of those players, 53 were on the active roster, 17 were on the practice squad, and 12 were on injured reserve. Heading into the offseason, 43 pla...2024
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"From The Athletic’s Diana Russini, it sounds like former Lions defensive linemen Da’Shawn Hand is returning and Benito Jones is heading to Miami."

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"But since they are both ERFAs and therefore likely back, I think Shane Zylstra and Benito Jones should be looking over their shoulders this offseason."

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"Detroit has claimed Benito Jones off waivers, the team announced on Wednesday afternoon."

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"The team signed McKendree wide receiver Matt Cole, Northwestern State tackle Jonathan Hubbard, Pittsburgh linebacker Kylan Johnson, Ole Miss defensive tackle Benito Jones, Kansas State tackle Nick Kaltmayer, Iowa State defensive tackle Ray Lima, Arkansas State wide receiver Kirk Merritt, Middle Tennessee State [more]"

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• Shaq Barrett chose Dolphins over the Jets - The Splash Zone 3/24/24
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• Benito Jones on returning to Miami: I wasn’t drafted here — I was undrafted here

Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images Can Benito Jones help the Miami Dolphins overcome the loss of Christian Wilkins to free agency? The Miami Dolphins didn’t have to think much about a defensive tackle rotation with Zach Sieler and Christian Wilkins in the trenches. Both players ranked top five in snaps among defensive tackles last season, but things will look different in 2024 with Wilkin...2024
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• Dolphins attend UT Pro Day in force

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel and general manager Chris Grier were at the University of Texas Pro Day on Wednesday. While the main focus around the NFL is still on free agency, including the Miami Dolphins hosting a Thursday visit with wide receiver Odell Beckham, Jr., the league is also in preparation mode for the 2024 NFL Draft. With the Scouting Comb...2024
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• Open thread: What second-wave free agent player should the Lions sign?

Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images The Detroit Lions are entering wave two of free agency. Which player available would be best for the team? The first week of free agency is basically in the books, and the Detroit Lions had an active, but selective week of transactions... just as general manager Brad Holmes told us he would. From Monday through Saturday night, this has been Detroit’s c...2024
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• Notes: Detroit welcomes DJ Reader with open arms
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• 15 biggest questions facing the Detroit Lions this offseason

Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images The Lions are entering a critical juncture in their history. Will the Lions rise above their NFC Championship failures or is this just the peak of another roller coaster Lions era? There are questions that will need answers before long. With dreams of the Super Bowl dashed and replaced with lull of the offseason, the Detroit Lions enter a time of tough quest...2024
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• Wild Card snap counts: Lions rotate DL, manage Aidan Hutchinson’s illness

Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images A look at the Detroit Lions’ snap counts from their Wild Card playoff win over the Los Angeles Rams. The Detroit Lions defeated the Los Angeles Rams 24-23 in the Wild Card round of the 2023-24 playoffs, in what was the most thrilling game of the first round. On offense, it was very much business as usual, while the defense needed to make adjustments...2024
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• Lions vs. Vikings snap counts: Turns out Detroit did rest some starters

Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports A look at the Detroit Lions’ snap counts from their Week 18 game vs. the Vikings. The Detroit Lions are facing some criticism for playing starters against the Minnesota Vikings after rookie tight end Sam LaPorta suffered an injury and did not return. But after looking at the snap counts and talking to coach Dan Campbell, it appears Detroit did make some perso...2024
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• Lions fans think Detroit should rest some players vs. Vikings

Kirthmon F. Dozier / USA TODAY NETWORK The results from the latest SB Nation Reacts survey are in and Detroit Lions fans have spoken. On Wednesday, we polled Detroit Lions fans, asking them two questions for our latest SB Nation Reacts survey: Are you confident the Lions are headed in the right direction? (weekly poll) When should the Lions consider pulling their starters in Week 18? Wit...2024
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• Lions vs. Cowboys snap counts: Detroit leans on LBs to stall Dallas run game

Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports Looking at the notable snap counts from the Detroit Lions game against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 17. The Detroit Lions' defense continues to improve down the stretch and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn deserves a lot of credit for how he has been mixing and matching his available personnel. In their Week 17 game against the Cowboys, the Lions leaned on a mo...2024
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• Lions vs. Saints snap counts: Bruce Irvin makes impact in limited debut

Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images Looking at the notable snap counts from the Detroit Lions’ game against the New Orleans Saints, including Bruce Irvin’s impactful debut. The Detroit Lions eked out a win over the New Orleans Saints in a tightly-fought battle that almost got away from Detroit. Ultimately, it didn’t, as the Lions made enough plays down the stretch to win, 33-28. Here’s a ...2023
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• Lions Week 13 report card: Defense shows some progress vs. Saints

Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images The Detroit Lions defense made some mild improvements vs. the Saints, but there are still big issues in the secondary. By the end of the Detroit Lions vs. New Orleans Saints game, chances are you weren’t too happy with the defensive effort. After building a 21-point lead over the Saints, the Lions defense had trouble stopping the Saints in the second h...2023
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• Lions vs. Buccaneers 4 key stats: Alex Anzalone leads dominant defensive

Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports A look at four advanced statistics from the Detroit Lions’ victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 6. Holding any NFL offense to just six points is quite the accomplishment, especially when it’s against a division leader coming off a bye week’s rest, it’s on the road, and it’s an offense that features names like Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. For th...2023
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• Isaiah Buggs reveals he won’t play vs. Chiefs, plans to use benching as motivation

Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports Despite being a starter and important piece to the defense last year, Detroit Lions DT Isaiah Buggs has been told he’s not playing vs. the Kansas City Chiefs. On Sunday, Detroit Lions defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs posted a cryptic tweet suggesting he was unhappy with something. “I’m Good But Just Know Situations Change #96BALLFOREVER Y’all Gone See,” B...2023
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• Detroit Lions stock report: Risers, fallers at every position vs. Giants

Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images Checking in on every Detroit Lions players stock after preseason Game 1 against the New York Giants. The Detroit Lions opened the preseason with a tally in the win column, beating the New York Giants 21-16 on Friday night. There were some shaky moments in this game, as well as some special highlights, which resulted in some movement in this week's stoc...2023
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• 4 winners, 4 losers from Lions’ preseason win over Giants

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Who came away on top and who need some work for the Detroit Lions after the preseason opener? NFL Football was played at Ford Field in Detroit on Friday for the first time in seven months. Sure, it’s not regular season football—or better yet, NFL playoff football—but the Detroit Lions hit the field to take on the New York Giants. The Lions came back from down ...2023
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• Notes: Lions to honor 90th season with commemorative uniform patch
Photo by Ric Tapia/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images To honor their 90th year in the NFL, the Lions will wear a commemorative patch on their uniforms during the 2023 season. Today the Detroit Lions announced plans to commemorate their 90th season in club history with a patch that will be worn on uniforms during gameday. And with all of the excitement currently surrounding the team, now is a...2023
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• PFF projects contracts of Detroit Lions’ top free agents
David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports Six Detroit Lions unrestricted free agents made PFF’s top 200 UFA list and they project the value of each players next contract. The 2023 NFL free agency period is less than a week away and we at Pride of Detroit have been doing our best to prepare you for the big offseason event. The Detroit Lions have 28 pending free agents in 2023 (18 unrestricted, 10 rest...2023
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• Mailbag: Why is Jared Goff so polarizing among Detroit Lions fans?
Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Our written mailbag returns for its first installment of the 2023 offseason. While we pivoted to more interactive mailbags during the football season, we will be mixing things up during the 2023 offseason, combining both written and audio/video/podcast versions. Let’s get started with our first Detroit Lions written mailbag of the offseason. How much do yo...2023
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• Injury report: All Detroit Lions’ starters at ‘full’ practice to start week

Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images Checking in on the Detroit Lions' initial Week 10 injury report, as they prepare to take on the Los Angeles Chargers. The Detroit Lions (6-2) and Los Angeles Chargers (4-4) will face off on Sunday afternoon in Week 10, but because the Lions are coming off a bye, their schedule has been shaken up a bit. Traditionally, players have a day off on...2023
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• Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell explains Isaiah Buggs benching

Kirthmon F. Dozier / USA TODAY NETWORK Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell addressed the media on Tuesday and elaborated on the decision to bench defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs. Back in January, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said this about the importance of defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs to the team. “He’s extremely important, and I kind of feel like every week, you talk about the run...2023
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• Lions release unofficial depth chart for 2023 preseason

Kirthmon F. Dozier / USA TODAY NETWORK Taking a closer look at the Detroit Lions first “unofficial” depth chart of the 2023 preseason. On Tuesday, the Detroit Lions PR department released their 2023 Preseason Game 1 media guide, and included in that document is the team's first “unofficial” depth chart. Keeping in mind that this look at the Lions roster is made by the PR department and no...2023
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• RECAP: Lions defense makes a huge statement in win over Falcons, 20-6

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK The Detroit Lions defense came under fire last week against the Seahawks, but they played stout game against the Falcons to help bounce back to 2-1. Last week, the Detroit Lions defense seemingly got exposed against the Seattle Seahawks, as Geno Smith ripped a victory away from them. Facing a ton of criticism this week, the Lions defense needed a huge bounceb...2023
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• Dan Campbell confirms Lions’ interest in DL Calais Campbell
Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images The Detroit Lions are reportedly interested in free agent All-Pro defensive tackle Calais Campbell. The Detroit Lions are one of many teams interested in the services of veteran defensive lineman Calais Campbell. Lions coach Dan Campbell told local media during Tuesday’s owners meetings that the team has been pursuing the six-time Pro Bowler in free agen...2023
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• Lions sign free agent DL Christian Covington
Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports The Detroit Lions signed interior defensive linemen Christian Covington who gives the team an experience player capable of playing multiple positions. The Detroit Lions announced on Wednesday that they have signed defensive lineman Christian Covington. Covington is an eight-year veteran, and the Lions will be the sixth team in his career. At 6-foot-2, 300 po...2023
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• Lions 7-round mock draft 2.0: Ryan Mathews and Erik Schlitt edition
Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images Pride of Detroit’s Ryan Mathews and Erik Schlitt are back for another 7-round Lions mock draft. We’re just a couple of weekends away from the 2023 NFL Draft, and the Detroit Lions are still the talk of the town. In our first mock draft, Erik Schlitt and I (Ryan Mathews) explored what Detroit’s draft could look like if they moved off of their pick at sixth ...2023
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• Rookie expectations for all 8 Detroit Lions draft picks
Kirthmon F. Dozier / USA TODAY NETWORK The Detroit Lions added plenty of promising picks during the NFL Draft. What are your expectations for this rookie class? Rookie minicamp is one of the first tastes of football post-NFL Draft, and the Detroit Lions have plenty of rookies to look forward to seeing. The early observations are exciting, and with the excitement comes expectations. From fi...2023
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• Shaq Barrett chose Dolphins over the Jets - The Splash Zone 3/24/24
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• Dolphins signing Jonathan Harris from Broncos
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• Week 6 snap counts: Jameson Williams scaled back, EDGE roles change

Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images The Detroit Lions actually scaled Jameson Williams’ playing time back against the Buccaneers, while making some major adjustments on the defensive line. The Detroit Lions went on the road to Tampa and won their fourth straight contest this season to move to 5-1. Let’s take a closer look at their personnel choices against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Offens...2023
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• Detroit Lions report card: All levels of defense shine in win over Falcons

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images We hand out positional grades praising the Detroit Lions defensive effort in our Week 3 report card vs. the Atlanta Falcons. The Detroit Lions got a shockingly good defensive performance against the Atlanta Falcons to move to 2-1 on the season. And while there will be a ton of focus on the defensive line for helping the team notch seven sacks and hold ...2023
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• Isaiah Buggs reveals he won’t play vs. Chiefs, plans to use benching as motivation
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