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Lions | Isaac TeSlaa catches TD pass Sat Aug 23, 04:17 PM
Detroit Lions WR Isaac TeSlaa caught two passes for 41 yards during the preseason game against the Houston Texans Saturday, Aug. 21.
Link to story Lions | Sione Vaki unable to finish practice Thu Aug 21, 04:09 PM
Detroit Lions RB Sione Vaki (undisclosed) left practice early Thursday, Aug. 21, because of an undisclosed injury.
Link to story Lions | Josh Paschal out indefinitely Thu Aug 21, 10:38 AM
Detroit Lions DE Josh Paschal (undisclosed) will be out longer than expected, according to head coach Dan Campbell. The team hoped he would practice in September.
Link to story Lions | Isaac TeSlaa earning more work Tue Aug 19, 12:06 AM
Detroit Lions WR Isaac TeSlaa will be receiving more work with QB Jared Goff and the first-team offense moving forward after performing well with the second-team offense, according to head coach Dan Campbell.
| Footballguys view: While it was assumed Tim Patrick would start the season as the team's No. 3 wide receiver, TeSlaa's rapid ascension is threatening the veteran. Also, according to The Sporting News, Patrick has struggled mightily this offseason and is also injured. "He certainly has a chance to have a role in our offense and has done a great job getting better every day," QB Jared Goff said. Still, as impressive as he's been, TeSlaa has "barely" gotten run with the starters in practice, according to Jeremy Reisman of Pride of Detroit. Seems like that will change. |
Lions | Kyle Allen currently the favorite to be QB2 Sun Aug 17, 11:54 AM
Detroit Lions QB Kyle Allen has a slight lead over QB Hendon Hooker in the competition to serve as the team's No. 2 quarterback because Allen has played better in the team's last two preseason games, according to head coach Dan Campbell.
| Footballguys view: This a terrible sign for Hooker's development heading into the third year of his career. He entered the league recovering from ACL surgery, but hasn't improved enough to two years to be better than a journeyman. His athleticism and ability to add value as a runner created some intrigue in superflex dynasty leagues, but that is waning now. He's not an essential hold. |
Kyle Allen player page
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Lions | Jared Goff happy with offense Fri Aug 15, 01:15 AM
Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff said he was impressed with the performance of the offense during the week of joint practices with the Miami Dolphins. 'I think things started to kind of jell a little bit certainly,' Goff said.
| Footballguys view: So far, there's no indication that the Lions offense will experience a post-Ben Johnson hangover. The Dolphins were bad on both sides of the ball and have an entirely new starting secondary, so perhaps we shouldn't read too much into this. |
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Lions | Sam LaPorta to miss some time Thu Aug 14, 10:29 AM
Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta (undisclosed) will 'miss a little bit of time,' according to head coach Dan Campbell, with an undisclosed injury.
| Footballguys view: This no reason to be alarmed yet, but LaPorta got off to a slow start last year because of injuries. We'll be monitoring this and hoping that he's back on the field within a week at the most. If he's not, then he's not as attractive a pick as the #4 tight end off of the board. |
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Lions | Jabari Small let go Mon Aug 11, 06:06 PM
Detroit Lions RB Jabari Small (undisclosed) was waived Sunday, Aug. 10, after the two sides reached an injury settlement.
Link to story Lions | More work for Taylor Decker Mon Aug 11, 01:22 PM
Detroit Lions OT Taylor Decker (shoulder) is expected to receive more work during practice Monday, Aug. 11.
Link to story Lions | Detroit makes several transactions Sun Aug 10, 10:49 PM
The Detroit Lions placed OL Justin Herron (arm), OL Colby Sorsdal (undisclosed) and TE Kenny Yeboah (undisclosed) on the season-ending Reserve/Injured list Sunday, Aug. 10. The team signed OL Gunner Britton, RB Deon Jackson, TE Gunnar Oakes and OL Keaton Sutherland.
Link to storyKenny Yeboah player page
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Lions | Deon Jackson signed Sun Aug 10, 11:35 AM
The Detroit Lions signed free-agent RB Deon Jackson (Jets) Sunday, Aug. 10, according to a league source.
Link to storyDeon Jackson player page
Lions | Morice Norris in stable condition Sun Aug 10, 02:28 AM
Detroit Lions CB Morice Norris (head, neck) is in stable condition, and he had feeling and movement in all of his extremities. He left the preseason opener Friday, Aug. 8 against the Atlanta Falcons after an ugly head and neck injury on an attempted tackle. He remains hospitalized in the Atlanta area for observation.
Link to story Lions | Sione Vaki unable to play Friday Sat Aug 9, 04:18 PM
Detroit Lions RB Sione Vaki (hamstring) did not play in the preseason game Friday, Aug. 8, because of a hamstring issue.
Link to story Lions | Good news on Morice Norris Fri Aug 8, 11:15 PM
Detroit Lions CB Morice Norris (head, neck) was hospitalized after leaving the preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons Friday, Aug. 8 due to a head or neck injury, but head coach Dan Campbell said Morris is breathing, talking and he has some movement.
Link to story Lions | Isaac TeSlaa finds end zone in Atlanta Fri Aug 8, 10:54 PM
Detroit Lions WR Isaac TeSlaa posted two receptions for 18 yards and a touchdown on three targets in the preseason game Friday, Aug. 8 against the Atlanta Falcons.
Link to story Lions | Hendon Hooker decent in Friday's start Fri Aug 8, 10:52 PM
Detroit Lions QB Hendon Hooker completed 7-of-10 passes for 38 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions in the preseason game Friday, Aug. 8 against the Atlanta Falcons. Hooker made the start, while QB Kyle Allen came on and was efficient, too. Both players are battling for the backup job to QB Jared Goff.
Link to storyHendon Hooker player page
Lions | Kyle Allen much better in second game Fri Aug 8, 10:49 PM
Detroit Lions QB Kyle Allen completed 7-of-8 passes for 120 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in the preseason game Friday, Aug. 8 against the Atlanta Falcons. Allen is battling QB Hendon Hooker for the primary backup job to QB Jared Goff.
Link to storyKyle Allen player page
Lions | Steven Stilianos signed Thu Aug 7, 04:22 PM
Free-agent TE Steven Stilianos (Titans) signed with the Detroit Lions Thursday, Aug. 7. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also placed Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (shoulder) on the Reserve/Injured list.
Link to story Lions | Dominic Lovett to miss time Wed Aug 6, 01:25 PM
Detroit Lions WR Dominic Lovett (abdomen) is expected to be sidelined around 10 days because of an abdomen injury he suffered during practice Monday, Aug. 4, according to head coach Dan Campbell.
Link to story Lions | Dan Jackson lands on IR Tue Aug 5, 01:25 AM
Detroit Lions S Dan Jackson (leg) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list on Monday, Aug. 4, with a leg injury.
Link to story Lions | Ennis Rakestraw to miss extended time Mon Aug 4, 09:58 PM
Detroit Lions CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (shoulder) will be sidelined for a while because of a shoulder injury, according to head coach Dan Campbell.
Link to story Lions | Kye Robichaux waived/injured Mon Aug 4, 05:05 PM
Detroit Lions RB Kye Robichaux (undisclosed) was waived/injured Monday, Aug. 4.
Link to story Lions | Taylor Decker passes physical Sun Aug 3, 06:22 PM
Detroit Lions OT Taylor Decker (undisclosed) was able to pass a physical Sunday, Aug. 3, and he was activated from the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list.
Link to story Lions | Hendon Hooker to start second preseason game Sun Aug 3, 12:17 PM
Detroit Lions QB Hendon Hooker will start the first half of the preseason game versus the Atlanta Falcons Friday, Aug. 8. QB Kyle Allen will see playing time in the second half.
Link to storyKyle Allen player page
Hendon Hooker player page
Lions | Isaac TeSlaa has pair of long grabs Fri Aug 1, 01:13 AM
Detroit Lions WR Isaac TeSlaa registered two receptions for 46 yards in the Hall of Fame Game preseason loss against the Los Angeles Chargers Thursday, July 31, including catches of 22 and 24 yards.
| Footballguys view: TeSlaa is probably going to have a small role and play mainly on special teams this year, but he has a high ceiling and the Lions love him. This was an auspicious start to his NFL career. |
Lions | Craig Reynolds stakes his claim Fri Aug 1, 12:54 AM
Detroit Lions RB Craig Reynolds ran 10 times for 38 yards and a touchdown, while he added a 10-yard reception on his only catch and target, in the Hall of Fame Game preseason loss against the Los Angeles Chargers Thursday, July 31.
Link to storyCraig Reynolds player page
Lions | Hendon Hooker doesn't do well Fri Aug 1, 12:46 AM
Detroit Lions QB Hendon Hooker completed 3-of-6 passes for 18 yards, no touchdowns and one interception in the Hall of Fame Game preseason loss against the Los Angeles Chargers Thursday, July 31. He is battling QB Kyle Allen for the primary backup job behind QB Jared Goff.
Link to storyHendon Hooker player page
Lions | Kyle Allen doesn't help his cause Fri Aug 1, 12:33 AM
Detroit Lions QB Kyle Allen completed 9-of-14 passes for 91 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions in the Hall of Fame Game preseason loss against the Los Angeles Chargers Thursday, July 31. He is vying with QB Hendon Hooker for the primary backup job to QB Jared Goff.
Link to storyKyle Allen player page
Lions | Jacob Saylors lands in Detroit Tue Jul 29, 10:38 AM
Free-agent RB Jacob Saylors (UFL) signed an undisclosed deal with the Detroit Lions Tuesday, July 29. TE Luke Deal (undisclosed) was waived/injured.
| Footballguys view: Let's see what Saylors can do in practice and the preseason. He was named All-UFL in 2024, and he had the most rushing yards (461) of any back in the league. Saylors has been with four NFL teams since coming out of East Tennessee State in 2022. |
Lions | Stantley Thomas-Oliver cut loose Sun Jul 27, 04:27 PM
The Detroit Lions released CB Stantley Thomas-Oliver on Sunday, July 27.
Link to storyStantley Thomas-Oliver III player page
Lions | Tim Patrick limited Friday Fri Jul 25, 06:50 PM
Detroit Lions WR Tim Patrick (undisclosed) did not participate in team drills during practice Friday, July 25.
Link to storyTim Patrick player page
Lions | Expanded route tree for Jameson Williams Fri Jul 25, 12:32 PM
Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams said he is running more route under offensive coordinator John Morton. 'I knew I could run more routes, but he's putting me in position to run more routes so I'm getting better with cuts and angles and how to run this route and that route, so I would say I'm more polished in my route game,' Williams said.
| Footballguys view: This is not the first item that indicates Williams will have an increased role under the new offensive coordinator. Williams current Footballguys consensus ADP is WR26 and 55 overall. He was WR24 on a points per game basis in PPR leagues last year, so he could easily outproduce his current cost if his target share and production increase. |
Lions | Lew Nichols visits Thu Jul 24, 06:32 PM
Free-agent RB Lew Nichols (Eagles) recently met with the Detroit Lions.
Link to story Lions | Sione Vaki remains sidelined Thu Jul 24, 02:43 PM
Detroit Lions RB Sione Vaki (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday, July 24.
| Footballguys view: Vaki is an intriguing dynasty prospect as he works behind David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs. We like his violent running style and ability to make plays as a receiver out of the backfield. The Lions need to be careful with this hamstring injury as it can linger if not given time to heal. |
Lions | Sione Vaki to miss practice Tue Jul 22, 02:30 PM
Detroit Lions RB Sione Vaki (leg) will not participate in practice Tuesday, July 22.
Link to story Lions | Sione Vaki leaves early Mon Jul 21, 06:24 PM
Detroit Lions RB Sione Vaki (leg) left practice early Monday, July 21, because of an apparent leg injury.
Link to story Lions | Taylor Decker unlikely to miss much time Mon Jul 21, 05:09 PM
Detroit Lions OT Taylor Decker (undisclosed) is expected to return to the field after the Hall of Fame game, according to head coach Dan Campbell.
Link to story Lions | Alex Anzalone suffers hamstring injury Mon Jul 21, 09:14 AM
Detroit Lions LB Alex Anzalone (hamstring) is out with a hamstring injury, according to head coach Dan Campbell. No timetable for his return was given.
| Footballguys view: According to local reports, this news confirms that Anzalone is not voluntarily missing practice as a "hold-in" protest against not having a new contract. Anzalone would like a new deal entering the final year of his three-year, $18.75 million contract signed in 2023. But on Sunday, head coach Dan Campbell felt fairly certain Anzalone wasn't the type of player to sit out on his own accord. Veteran Zach Cunningham, who was signed as a free agent back in May, will get more work in Anzalone's absence. |
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Lions | Ennis Rakestraw exits practice early Sun Jul 20, 03:22 PM
Detroit Lions CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (chest) exited early from training camp practice after colliding with a wide receiver during team drills Sunday, July 20.
Link to story Lions | Alim McNeill eyeing November return Sun Jul 20, 03:17 PM
Detroit Lions DT Alim McNeill (knee) isn't 'expected back until possibly November,' according to sources Sunday, July 20.
Link to storyAlim McNeill player page
Lions | Toa Taua tries out Sat Jul 19, 09:31 AM
Free-agent RB Toa Taua (UFL) tried out for the Detroit Lions Friday, July 18, but was not signed.
| Footballguys view: The Lions are just updating their emergency list here. They have a stacked room at the position, and don't get us started about how much we appreciate Sione Vaki in deep dynasty. Taua has worked out for the Eagles before, but he'll continue to work and try to get into the NFL on more than a tryout basis. |
Lions | Malik Davis worked out Fri Jul 18, 05:44 PM
Free-agent RB Malik Davis (Cowboys) recently worked out for the Detroit Lions.
| Footballguys view: The Lions have spent all day shuffling around some running back depth pieces after releasing Anthony Tyus and signing Jabari Small. It will, unfortunately, be tough for any running back to find meaningful work behind the duo of Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, but an injury could open the door for more touches. |
Lions | Detroit inks Tate Ratledge to deal Thu Jul 17, 10:37 PM
Detroit Lions OG Tate Ratledge agreed to terms on his rookie contract Thursday, July 17, according to multiple sources.
Link to story Lions | Jabari Small to work out Thu Jul 17, 06:54 PM
Free-agent RB Jabari Small (Titans) is scheduled to work out for the Detroit Lions Friday, July 18, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Following the release of Anthony Tyus, the Lions will bring Small into camp as a potential depth piece in a top-heavy backfield. |
Lions | Sam LaPorta able to find end zone Thu Jul 17, 06:34 PM
Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta has caught 17 touchdown passes during his first two seasons in the NFL, which is the most by a Lions player during that span.
| Footballguys view: LaPorta's usage has been that of a middling TE1, but a blistering touchdown rate has kept him high in end-of-season finishes. There's an argument to be made for his regression, but his strong presence in the end zone could keep up his pace in a high-powered Lions' offense. |
Sam LaPorta player page
Lions | Anthony Tyus waived Thu Jul 17, 04:34 PM
Correcting a previous report, Detroit Lions RB Anthony Tyus III (illness) was waived Thursday, July 17, with a Non-Football Illness designation.
| Footballguys view: With Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery atop the pecking order and a trusted veteran in Craig Reynolds behind the duo, Tyus was going to have an uphill battle to relevance. He'll hope to find another team that'll bring him in for camp with a better chance of making the roster. |
Lions | Taylor Decker placed on PUP list Thu Jul 17, 04:13 PM
Detroit Lions OT Taylor Decker (undisclosed) was placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list Thursday, July 17.
Link to story Lions | Jahmyr Gibbs hints at more work as a receiver Tue Jul 15, 03:05 PM
Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs recently told reporters that he was 'being split out (during offseason work)... way more than I was the past two years.''I gotta learn the formations for this, but I'm being split out ... like way more than I was the past two years. That's good, that's going to be fun. I've been waiting on that. (New offensive coordinator John Morton) wants me to be more involved in it, so that's what he plans on doing,' Gibbs said.
| Footballguys view: Morton replaced Ben Johnson as the team's OC this offseason. And while Morton has said he won't be making wholesale changes to an already-successful scheme (the Lions scored the most points in the league last season), this adjustment makes sense. As Profootballtalk.com put it, "Gibbs scored 20 touchdowns for the Lions last season, so there's not much need to elaborate on why the team would want to find more ways to put the ball in his hands." Gibbs, who caught 104 passes over his first two NFL seasons, is being drafted as the RB3 with the fifth pick overall. |
Jahmyr Gibbs player page
Lions | Jahmyr Gibbs posts terrific average in 2024 Sat Jul 12, 11:51 AM
Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs averaged 5.65 yards per carry during the 2024 season, which ranked third in the NFL in that category.
| Footballguys view: Many factors come into play when looking at the healthy YPC Gibbs gets on the ground. First, he's one of the most explosive players in the league at any position. Next, Gibbs is great when it comes to juking defenders and creating his own space with speed and quickness. Also, the Lions have a great passing game so Gibbs rarely faces a stacked box full of defenders tasked with stopping the run. Expect Gibbs to continue gashing defenses for around five yards per carry in 2025. |
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Lions | Sam LaPorta a red zone force Sat Jul 12, 11:08 AM
Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta was targeted 19 times in the red zone in 2024, finishing with 11 catches for 80 yards and five touchdowns.
| Footballguys view: Expect more of the same this year. LaPorta has a current ADP of TE4, and Fantasy GMs love that he's such a threat near the end zone. QB Jared Goff loves looking for LaPorta when the team needs a score, and that's unlikely to change in 2025. |
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