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• Eagles confirm new jersey numbers for non-rookie players

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Time for some #JerseyNumberAnalytics! At long last, the Philadelphia Eagles have finally confirmed jersey numbers for their offseason player additions via their official roster page. The team is not yet listing numbers for their draft picks and (currently unconfirmed) UDFA signings ... but we’ll get clarity on that front soon with the Eagles hosting thei...2024
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• Former Detroit Lions veteran defensive back signing with Saints

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Former Detroit Lions DB Will Harris is reportedly signing a one-year deal with the Saints. After five seasons, the Will Harris era in Detroit is over. As first reported by NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, Harris has agreed to a one-year deal with the New Orleans Saints. Harris was originally drafted by the Detroit Lions in 2019 in the third round. Initially ...2024
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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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• NFL Draft Results: Eagles pick Jalyx Hunt at No. 94

Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Eagles have a new pass rusher! With the 94th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles select ... Jalyx Hunt, edge rusher, Houston Christian! This pick was made after the Eagles traded down not once but twice in the third round. Hunt, who turned 23 last month, originally played at safety for Cornell before transferring ...2024
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• NFL Draft Outlook: Edge Defender

Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images With the trade of Haason Reddick, the Eagles draft needs have finally crystalized as the pre-draft roster finally feels set (barring some blockbuster trade). The final question regarding the roster is, do the Eagles plan on supplementing their edge rusher group through the draft and, if so, how will they do it? The Current Group The Haason Reddick trade set...2024
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• Lions GM hints at ‘crazy’ method of scouting CFL, Mathieu Betts

Photo by John E. Sokolowski/Getty Images Lions GM Brad Holmes talked about the difficulty of scouting CFL’s Mathieu Betts and hinted at their ‘crazy’ methods. Back before free agency started, the Detroit Lions signed CFL edge rusher Mathieu Betts. Given that Betts was named CFL’s “Most Outstanding Defensive Player” in 2023, it was a signing that drew significant interest from Lions fans—p...2024
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• 2024 NFL rule changes and how it impacts the Detroit Lions

Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports The NFL has made another wave of rule changes that will take affect in 2024. Let’s break down the changes and how it impacts the Lions. Tinkering with the NFL rulebook is an annual tradition for the league, and the 2024 saw a fair number of changes, many of which were proposed by the Detroit Lions or had affected them in some way the year prior. Because the ...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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• The Linc - NFL analyst argues the Eagles are the most improved team since free agency began

Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 3/22/24. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... 2024 NFL free agency: Experts debate best, worst deals - ESPNWhich team is the most improved after the past two weeks? Matt Bowen, NFL analyst: Philadelphia Eagles. It’s hard to argue against the Eagles after they added some difference-makers in free agency. Runnin...2024
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• Open thread: What is your favorite memory of Romeo Okwara as a Lion?

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Reflecting on Romeo Okwara’s best moments as a Detroit Lions after he announced his retirement on Tuesday. Former Detroit Lions defensive end Romeo Okwara announced his retirement this week via a post on his Instagram account. Okwara, who began his Lions tenure as a waiver wire pickup during the general manager Bob Quinn era, carved out a lengthy six ye...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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• Detroit Lions free agency preview: Top 11 EDGE players

Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images A look at 11 potential free agent EDGE defenders who could help the Detroit Lions. Ask any Detroit Lions fan, and they’ll tell you one of the top needs for the team is someone who can rush the passer opposite Aidan Hutchinson. Earlier in the week, we detailed some interior defensive line options in free agency, but now it’s time to get down to business. W...2024
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• The Linc - Adam Schefter weighs in on the “rumor” about the Eagles’ collapse

Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 2/21/24. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... Eagles Source Tells Adam Schefter that Nobody Slept with Someone Else’s Woman - Crossing BroadTuesday morning, Craig Carton went on his FS1 show and said this about the Eagles collapse: “I can tell you that it is a problem that would splinte...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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• Eagles sign former third-round pick from the 2020 NFL Draft

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Taking a chance on theoretical upside. NFL free agency doesn’t begin until March but the Philadelphia Eagles made an addition to their roster on Wednesday. The Birds signed outside linebacker/edge rusher Julian Okwara, according to an official team announcement. Okwara was available to be signed after finishing the 2023 season on the Detroit Lions’ pract...2024
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"Lions inactives: QB Hendon Hooker — designated as the team’s emergency quarterback WR Kalif Raymond (knee) — Ruled out on Friday DT Brodric Martin EDGE Julian Okwara EDGE Charles Harris CB Steven Gilmore S Tracy Walker Hooker will once again be the Lions emergency quarterback, meaning he will be inactive for today’s game unless both of Detroit’s other options at quarterback are lost due to injury."

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"Of course, having Romeo’s brother, Julian Okwara, probably helped some, too."

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"Linebacker Julian Okwara and defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike are both on that list, but one is closer to getting on the field than the other."

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"Detroit selected Julian Okwara, also an edge rusher, in the third round of the 2020 draft."

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"The team announced the signing of third-round pick Julian Okwara."

• Eagles confirm new jersey numbers for non-rookie players
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• Former Detroit Lions veteran defensive back signing with Saints
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• Open thread: Which players should the Lions target on Day 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft?
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• NFL Draft Results: Eagles pick Jalyx Hunt at No. 94
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• Lions GM hints at ‘crazy’ method of scouting CFL, Mathieu Betts
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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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• Listing the probabilities the Lions will pick a player at each position
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• The Linc - NFL analyst argues the Eagles are the most improved team since free agency began
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• NFL Draft Results: Eagles pick Jalyx Hunt at No. 94
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• The Linc - NFL analyst argues the Eagles are the most improved team since free agency began
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• The Linc - Adam Schefter weighs in on the “rumor” about the Eagles’ collapse
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• The Linc - Andrew Van Ginkel among potential free agent targets
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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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• The Honolulu Blueprint: 10 keys to a Lions victory over the Bucs in the Divisional round

Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images Identifying the key things the Detroit Lions can do to secure a victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Divisional round of the 2023-24 playoffs. The Detroit Lions will host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Divisional round of the 2023-24 NFL playoffs at Ford Field. The Lions opened the week as favorites over the Bucs and you can check out the updated od...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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• Open thread: What is your favorite memory of Romeo Okwara as a Lion?
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• The Linc - Adam Schefter weighs in on the “rumor” about the Eagles’ collapse
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• Wild Card snap counts: Lions rotate DL, manage Aidan Hutchinson’s illness
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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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• 7 takeaways from the Lions’ win on Monday night over Raiders

Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports The Detroit Lions got their much-needed rebound against the Las Vegas Raiders, as they enter their bye week with a 6-2 record—good for second in the NFC. The Las Vegas Raiders were just what the doctor ordered for an ailing Detroit Lions team. After an embarrassing loss to the Baltimore Ravens last week, the Lions were in desperate need of a turnaround perform...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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• 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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• Romeo Okwara takes massive $9 million pay cut, saving Lions significant cap space
Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images The Detroit Lions defensive end took a massive pay cut to stay with the team and allow them more room to add talent in free agency. In order to make some of the aggressive moves the Detroit Lions have made in free agency, they needed to free up some cap space. First, they created $10 million in cap space by releasing veteran defensive tackle Michael ...2023
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• Lions TE Sam LaPorta ACTIVE vs. Rams in Wild Card game

Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have announced their inactives ahead of their Wild Card playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams. The Detroit Lions have declared their inactives ahead of the Wild Card round of the playoffs matchup with the Los Angeles Rams and the big news is that stud tight end Sam LaPorta is active and will play in this game. LaPorta is having a tremen...2024
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• Detroit Lions re-sign RB Craig Reynolds, move Julian Okwara to IR

Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Detroit Lions brought back RB Craig Reynolds, while EDGE defender Julian Okwara will have to sit out for the first four weeks of the season. As we hear at Pride of Detroit predicted after the Detroit Lions’ initial roster cuts, running back Craig Reynolds is back on the 53-man roster. The Lions announced they have re-signed Reynolds...2023
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• Report: CFL star turned down other NFL offers to join Lions

Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports CFL star EDGE Mathieu Betts wanted to be a Detroit Lions above all other NFL options. Earlier this week, the Detroit Lions signed CFL’s Most Outstanding Defensive Player of 2023 Mathieu Betts. It’s an intriguing addition, as the Lions are looking to upgrade their pass rush this upcoming season after finishing 23rd in sacks. The former BC Lion defensive end tallie...2024
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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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• Recap: Detroit Lions grind out tough win over Bucs, move to 5-1

Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images The Detroit Lions faced a tough Buccaneers defense, but made enough plays to notch another road victory on their path to a 5-1 start. The Detroit Lions are 5-1 for their first time since 2011 and just their fifth time since the 1950s. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers didn’t make it easy. Most of Sunday was a defensive battle, and the Lions held just a 10-3 lead ...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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• 7 takeaways from the Lions’ win on Monday night over Raiders
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• 4 thoughts on Lions 53-man roster and why they only kept 2 RBs

Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports The Detroit Lions roster came with several surprising moves, including just 2 RBs. We break down what’s going on and our initial reactions. The Detroit Lions’ 53-man roster dropped late on Tuesday evening, and there are some big surprises and odd-looking developments. If you want a full look at the roster, head to our tracker or our initial post on the news. Bu...2023
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