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• Open thread: Which players should the Lions target on Day 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft?

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/Getty Images Looking at the top Day 3 options for the Detroit Lions in the 2024 NFL Draft. The first two days of the 2024 NFL Draft are in the books, but the Detroit Lions have just begun to add to their roster. With Terrion Arnold and Ennis Rakestraw Jr. in the newly rebuilt cornerback room, the rest of the roster could use an injection of youth. Ye...2024
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• 2024 NFL Draft: 10 best available prospects for Detroit Lions on Day 2

Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images A look at the best remaining 2024 NFL Draft prospects available for the Detroit Lions on Day 2. While the Detroit Lions enter Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft with just one pick (61) to make at this time, there’s still a lot of talent that could find its way down the board—just as it did yesterday when a record 14 consecutive offensive players were picked, causing...2024
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• 4 predictions for the Detroit Lions’ 2024 NFL Draft

Eric Seals / USA TODAY NETWORK Four predictions for the Detroit Lions’ 2024 NFL draft picks this weekend. It’s time to make myself look foolish again. [Editor’s note: A tradition unlike any other.] The 2024 NFL Draft is almost upon us, and the intentions of the Detroit Lions are as secret as they have ever been. With the 29th pick, so few team needs, and an unpredictable general manager, ...2024
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• 2024 NFL Draft: Ranking the Detroit Lions’ 10 biggest needs

Mandi Wright / USA TODAY NETWORK A look at the Detroit Lions’ top 10 needs entering the 2024 NFL Draft: The Detroit Lions are heading into the 2024 NFL Draft without even one pressing need. In fact, there’s a very, very good chance that whoever the Lions take with the 29th overall pick (or wherever their first pick eventually lands) will not be a day one starter. Things are that good in D...2024
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• Detroit Lions depth chart: Pre-2024 NFL draft edition

AP With the 2024 NFL Draft upon us, let’s take a closer look at an updated version of the Detroit Lions depth chart. The 2024 NFL Draft is upon us, making it an excellent time for a refresher on where the Detroit Lions roster sits, here’s a quick breakdown of the team’s depth chart before the big event. Of note, teams' rosters are expanded to 90 players during the offseason, and currently,...2024
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• POD Community Mock: With the 29th pick, the Lions select...

Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images With pick No. 29 in the 2024 POD Community Mock Draft, the Detroit Lions select... Our 2024 Pride of Detroit Community Mock is well underway, and over the past couple of weeks, we have seen members of our community make selections for the first 28 picks, and thus putting the Detroit Lions on the clock. If you missed any of the previous sections, you can ...2024
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• Why the Lions should draft Chop Robinson in 2024 NFL Draft

Dan Rainville / USA TODAY NETWORK Brandon Knapp explains why the Detroit Lions should take Chop Robinson in the 2024 NFL Draft. I told you this series wouldn’t just be filled with Michigan Wolverine players. When it comes to the 2024 NFL Draft, the one defensive end that stood out to me is Demeioun “Chop“ Robinson from Penn State. The Detroit Lions saw their defensive line improve in 2023,...2024
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• Discussion: Who is your Day 2 NFL Draft crush?

Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports A look at one of our favorite Day 2 prospects for the Detroit Lions in the 2024 NFL Draft. On Saturday, our own Brandon Knapp made a compelling case for the Detroit Lions to draft Michigan guard Zak Zinter sometime on Day 2 or Day 3. Zinter is coming off a serious injury, but his ability as a road grader in the run game—plus Detroit’s lack of an immediate need a...2024
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• Lions mailbag: Would Brad Holmes mortgage future to trade up in NFL Draft?

Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports Would the Lions dig into future resources to trade up in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft? We discuss in our MAILBAG! For the first time in general manager Brad Holmes’ time with the Detroit Lions, his team will not be entering the draft with a ton of capital. After finishing the season in the final four and trading away one of his third-round picks...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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• Detroit Lions tender James Houston, still interested in Chase Lucas

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have tendered James Houston and Kayode Awosika a one-year, exclusive rights free agent deals. The Detroit Lions have tendered edge defender James Houston to a minimum salary, one-year exclusive rights free agent deal, per the NFL. Because Houston has fewer than three accrued seasons and was on an expiring contract, the Lions could tende...2024
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• Roster impact of the Lions agreeing to terms with EDGE Marcus Davenport

Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports Exploring Marcus Davenport’s fit on the Detroit Lions roster and how his acquisition alters their offseason approach. The Detroit Lions have reportedly agreed to terms with edge rusher Marcus Davenport on a one-year deal, reuniting him with coach Dan Campbell, defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, and linebacker Alex Anzalone from their time in New Orleans. Let’s ...2024
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• Grading every notable decision from Lions GM Brad Holmes’ career

Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports The Detroit Lions would not have achieved this level of success without general manager Brad Holmes. Let’s grade all of the critical moves he did—or didn’t—make so far. The Detroit Lions have found a near-unprecedented level of success during the tenure of Brad Holmes as general manager. From top to bottom, Holmes has built a talented roster in multiple ways, ...2024
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"Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have activated pass-rushing specialist James Houston from injured reserve, making him eligible to play Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers."

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"Aidan Hutchinson, Josh Paschal, and James Houston are locks for significant roles next year, and if they decide to bring John Cominsky back, that room is suddenly very crowded."

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"Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes, an HBCU graduate of North Carolina A&T, drafted HBCU linebacker James Houston IV from Jackson State in the sixth round, 217th overall."

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• Open thread: Which players should the Lions target on Day 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft?
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• 4 predictions for the Detroit Lions’ 2024 NFL Draft
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• 2024 NFL Draft: Ranking the Detroit Lions’ 10 biggest needs
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• Detroit Lions depth chart: Pre-2024 NFL draft edition
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• Why the Detroit Lions should draft EDGE Darius Robinson

Here’s why the Detroit Lions should draft Darius Robinson with the 29th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. While Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has made some surprise draft picks along the way, the kind of player he has selected in his three years in Detroit has been remarkably consistent. Football character is a non-negotiable for the Lions. According to Holmes it’s the ultimate separator be...2024
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• Giants mock draft: ESPN simulator throws a QB curveball

Drake Maye | Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports A quarterback falls into Giants’ lap at No. 6 ESPN has — finally — come out with its 2024 draft simulator. So, to perhaps change things up a bit in our weekly New York Giants mock drafts let’s use it. Round 1 (No. 6) — Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina OK, so the ESPN simulator is annoying me. I re-started this mock draft a half-dozen times. Each tim...2024
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• Why the Detroit Lions should draft EDGE Darius Robinson
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• Why the Lions should draft Chop Robinson in 2024 NFL Draft
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• Lions mailbag: Would Brad Holmes mortgage future to trade up in NFL Draft?
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• Grading every notable decision from Lions GM Brad Holmes’ career
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• NFL Combine preview: 10 edge rushers the Lions should watch

Matthew Hinton-USA TODAY Sports Identifying which edge rushers the Detroit Lions should be keeping an eye on during the 2024 NFL Combine. On Sunday, the first group of NFL hopefuls showed up in Indianapolis to participate in the 2024 NFL Combine. Over the first few days, prospects will get medical exams, participate in team interviews, meet with the media, and much more. Then on Thursday (...2024
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• The Linc - Andrew Van Ginkel among potential free agent targets

Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 2/15/24. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... 5 pending free agents with ties to Eagles’ DC Vic Fangio - NBCSPLB Andrew Van Ginkel: Van Ginkel played just one season under Fangio but he started 11 games for the Dolphins in 2023 and had 69 tackles, an interception and a career-high six ...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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• Detroit Lions approval poll: GM Brad Holmes (February 2023)

Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports Checking in on Detroit Lions fans and their overall approval rating of general manager Brad Holmes. Coming off their most successful season in at least 30 years, the Detroit Lions seem to be in a pretty great spot going forward. Not only is their team competitive in a way that we’ve rarely ever seen, but with one of the youngest rosters in football, a healthy...2024
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• Detroit Lions injury report: 4 players miss Wednesday practice

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Examining the Detroit Lions Wednesday injury report as they prepare for their NFC Conference Championship game with the San Francisco 49ers. The Detroit Lions have advanced to the NFC Championship round of the 2023-24 NFL playoff and will take on the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. ET in Santa Clara, California. On Wednesday, Detroit only held...2024
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• Lions mailbag: Would Brad Holmes mortgage future to trade up in NFL Draft?
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• 5 winners, 2 losers from the Lions’ win against Bucs

Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports In an NFC divisional matchup, which Detroit Lions players stepped up and who is still a step behind? Coming off their first playoff victory since 1991, the Detroit Lions returned to Ford Field on Sunday to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the chance to advance to the NFC Conference Championship game. Although the Bucs held off the defending NFC champion P...2024
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• Former Lions DL Bruce Irvin finds new home with AFC playoff team

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Less than a week after the Detroit Lions released him from the practice squad Bruce Irvin has signed to the Miami Dolphins’ 53-man roster. Last week, the Detroit Lions suddenly parted ways with veteran edge defender Bruce Irvin, cutting him from the practice squad. Now the 36-year-old defender has found a new home, signing to the Miami Dolphins’ 53-man r...2024
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• James Houston won’t play this week, faces uphill climb for Wild Card game

Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Detroit Lions pass rusher James Houston’s rehab from his ankle injury won’t have him ready by the regular season finale. His return for the playoffs is no guarantee either. Despite returning to practice late last week, Detroit Lions edge rusher James Houston will not make his return this Sunday for the team’s regular season finale, acco...2024
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• Instant reaction to Detroit Lions cutting Isaiah Buggs

We give our live reaction to the surprising decision to cut Detroit Lions defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs. On Tuesday, news broke that the Detroit Lions are parting ways with veteran defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs. While not completely unexpected considering how the Lions used Buggs sparingly in 2023, it is still a pretty shocking development when you consider just how high of a standing he had with...2024
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• James Houston expects to play this year

Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports Detroit Lions pass rushing specialist James Houston expects to return from injury before the season is over. The Detroit Lions could be getting a big defensive piece back before the season ends. Pass rushing specialist James Houston told a group of reporters on Wednesday that he expects to return before the regular season ends and could help the team’s playof...2023
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• Lions place C.J. Gardner-Johnson, James Houston on IR

Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports The Detroit Lions have placed both C.J. Gardner-Johnson and James Houston on injured reserve, meaning both will be out at least four game—but likely much more. On Tuesday afternoon, the Detroit Lions made official the news we all expected to see: C.J. Gardner-Johnson and James Houston have been placed on injured reserve following injuries that occurred in Wee...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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• Training camp Day 9 observations: Jameson Williams rebounds in a big way
Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK After a practice full of untimely drops, Detroit Lions receiver Jameson Williams made a huge impact during Wednesday’s training camp practice. The Detroit Lions were back on the field in Allen Park on Wednesday for Day 9 of training camp. The team was in shells for practice but fans still got a heavy dose of team drills and a few notable big plays. Attendance...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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• Detroit Lions activate Jameson Williams, Julian Okwara for Panthers game

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have activated WR Jameson Williams and EDGE Julian Okwara, making both eligible to play vs. the Carolina Panthers. The Detroit Lions announced on Saturday afternoon that they have activated wide receiver Jameson Williams from the commissioner’s roster exemption list and removed edge defender Julian Okwara from the injured reserve list...2023
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• Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta wins Rookie of the Week

Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images After a record setting performance in Week 13, Detroit Lions rookie Sam LaPorta wins NFL rookie of the week. Following a dominating game in Week 13, Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta has won Pepsi’s NFL Rookie of the Week. The fan-voted honors were given to LaPorta after his record-breaking performance against the New Orleans Saints. The rookie tight...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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• Injury report: Taylor Decker, David Montgomery among many returning to practice

Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Checking in on the Detroit Lions' initial Week 4 injury report, as they prepare to take on the Green Bay Packers. The Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers will kick off Week 4 in the NFL on “Thursday Night Football” and that means an accelerated schedule for both teams. Because of the early week game, the Lions' injury reports are released on Monday, Tuesday...2023
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• Lions EDGE James Houston activated from injured reserve, could play vs. Bucs

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have activated pass-rushing specialist James Houston from injured reserve, making him eligible to play Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Detroit Lions have officially activated edge rusher James Houston from injured reserve and waived edge rusher Julian Okwara in a corresponding move. Houston injured his ankle/lower leg in e...2024
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• Detroit Lions defense shines in preseason win over Giants, 21-16

Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images The Detroit Lions eked out a win over the New York Giants in their preseason opener thanks to some solid defense. The Detroit Lions made some significant moves this offseason to bulk up their defense that struggled last season. It’s far, far, far, far, too early to make any kind of sweeping statements about how much progress they’ve made, but Friday night’...2023
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• Aaron Glenn in line to return to Lions as Colts reportedly plan to hire Shane Steichen
Kirthmon F. Dozier / USA TODAY NETWORK The Lions defensive coordinator is no longer a candidate for the Cardinals job and it looks like the Colts have landed on their guy. It appears Aaron Glenn watch is finally over. A week ago, Glenn was reportedly notified that he was no longer in the running for the Arizona Cardinals job (which remains unfilled at the moment). Now, according to ESPN’...2023
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• 7 takeaways from the Lions’ overtime loss to the Seahawks

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions could not defeat in the Seattle Seahawks in what proved to be an offensive shootout. The excitement of a Week 1 upset were quickly dashed on Sunday. The Detroit Lions fell to the Seattle Seahawks in overtime, and the team and its fans are left with multiple questions and concerns ahead of their next tilt. The light is far from out, and...2023
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• Open thread: Which players should the Lions target on Day 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft?
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• Lions mailbag: Predicting biggest surprise from Detroit's 2024 draft

Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports How could Lions GM Brad Holmes surprise us again in the 2024 NFL Draft? Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes isn’t afraid to go against conventional norms and surprise some people with his personnel decisions. While many of the national folks were shocked by last year’s selection of Jahmyr Gibbs, the following pick in the draft was just as surprisin...2024
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• Detroit Lions tender James Houston, still interested in Chase Lucas
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• Instant reaction to Detroit Lions cutting Isaiah Buggs
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• 5 biggest takeaways from the Lions’ 2022 season, Part 1: Players
Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images The Detroit Lions made many strides in 2022 thanks to their players. For a 9-8 team, the Detroit Lions were a breath of fresh air. After Year 1 of the Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes era, the Lions had more hope than talent. An early draft pick would certainly set the Lions up to get an important contributor, but they needed more to actually make the ju...2023
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