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But new Minnesota Vikings boss Kwesi Adofo-Mensah says he has no regrets about shipping the 12th overall pick across Lake Michigan, which led to the Detroit Lions landing receiver Jameson Williams. “You knew specifically what Green Bay was doing. But what we knew was, if Green Bay called any team after us and offered that deal, they’d have fallen all over themselves to take it. So Green Bay would have gotten the same player, and we wouldn’t have gotten the assets for it. Meanwhile, the Lions believe they got the better of that deal by landing the top receiver on their board.

ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions announced on Monday they are signing outside linebacker Natrez Patrick to the 90-man roster. Patrick earned the spot after a standout performance as a tryout player at the club’s rookie minicamp over the weekend. Patrick once anchored that mighty Georgia defense, racking up 160 tackles in 40 games from 2015-18. He played 432 special teams snaps in 25 games from 2019-20 before getting released. To make room for Patrick on the roster, the Lions cut outside linebacker Jessie Lemonier, who made two starts for the club when injury and COVID riddled the defensive depth down the stretch last season.

The Detroit Lions spent six of their eight draft picks on the defensive side of the ball, with three of those selections aimed at getting after the quarterback. Not only that, but Lions general manager Brad Holmes picked two edge defenders inside the top 50. Detroit landed Michigan pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson at Pick 2, then grabbed Kentucky edge defender Josh Paschal in Round 2 at Pick 46. MLive’s Dungeon of Doom podcast is back with a post-draft episode, and we’re talking with two reporters who covered Hutchinson and Paschal in their college days. Michigan beat writer Aaron McMann (MLive) and Kentucky beat writer Josh Moore (Kentucky.com) join the guys to break down the Lions’ draft picks.

He also happened to check every box on the Dan Campbell wish list, from his violence to his motor and work ethic. In short, the former Michigan star is everything the Detroit Lions look for in a top pick. Once Jacksonville opened the draft by selecting another pass rusher, Georgia’s Travon Walker, the Lions ran their pick to the podium just moments later. (We said), ‘Let’s go, he’s our guy.’ We weren’t going to wait around, and we’re not going to do the whole dog-and-pony show. “He’s going to come in and he’s going to change the dynamic of this team just by his presence and the way he plays,” Glenn said.

The Lions’ rookie class is well-regarded around the league too. Here’s a look at four players whose seats have heated up coming out of the NFL draft. Barring injury, Benson looks like he’s headed for the practice squad, if he’s still in Detroit at all. Last season, Harris was even worse. As Harris enters the final year of his rookie deal, his future in Detroit has never been more unclear.

The Detroit Lions beefed up their defense while grabbing an electric playmaker for the receiver room in the 2022 NFL draft. “We definitely felt like we got better as an organization this week,” Lions general manager Brad Holmes said. I mean, there’s a lot of things this player can do,” Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn said. Colts running back Jonathan Taylor had the fastest recorded time in the NFL last season at 22.13 mph. I feel like their competitive nature at the Detroit Lions is going to fit my type of style of how I am, how I play.

And while Aidan Hutchinson might not be a Bosa brother, he’s already a really good player who could become that kind of game-breaker. Detroit effectively gave up a second-round pick to make that deal, and gave it to a division rival at that. That’s good. But every good team needs playmakers, and the Lions have fewer playmakers than just about any team in the league. There’s no reason this offense shouldn’t be good next season, and for Goff to be good in it.

The Detroit Lions continued to make big investments on defense in the NFL draft and are hoping that they result in immediate rewards for a franchise that has struggled in recent seasons.

The Detroit Lions continued to make big investments on defense in the NFL draft and are hoping that they result in immediate rewards to a franchise that has struggled in recent seasons.

Brad Holmes completed his second draft as the general manager of the Detroit Lions on Saturday, and by most accounts, he and the organization hit a home run. Below is a list of Detroit’s selections and a roundup of report cards for the Lions’ draft. “At the same time, I love the player they got in Jameson Williams (12), an electric wide receiver who could immediately be Jared Goff’s No. They also got a potential star when they traded up 20 spots to take WR Jameson Williams at No. There are too many holes on this roster and too many other promising players who could have been drafted with the picks surrendered to facilitate the trade.”Pro Football Focus: A+MORE: Don’t look now, but the Detroit Lions’ projected depth chart looks pretty good after 2022 NFL draft2022 NFL draft: Detroit Lions invest 6 picks in defense, a club record in seven-round eraWhat’s being said nationally after Detroit Lions impress at 2022 NFL draft

“We got eight guys that we’re really, really excited about that we believe can help us going forward. We always talk about the future and down the road, but we feel really, really good. We just feel the really good thing is about all these guys that we got they all have different flavors. We feel really, really good about that. If the quarterback class were better, Detroit might have gone after his successor.

ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions were supposed to become a defensive juggernaut under Matt Patricia. Detroit also selected Kentucky’s Josh Pashcal in the third round and Jackson State’s James Houston in the sixth round. Holmes said that was just how the board broke, although it’s also possible the board broke that way because Detroit was weighing defensive players so heavily. “Again, we don’t go into it anchored and saying, ‘Hey, look man, we have to just draft defense.’ If that’s the best player, then that’s the best player. But we didn’t think if we had eight picks, if it was four offensive, we’d have four defensive guys.

After months of positional previews, mock drafts, more positional previews and all the rumor and innuendo. The 2022 NFL draft is complete, and the Detroit Lions have reason to feel optimistic. Detroit scored Michigan star Aidan Hutchinson at Pick 2, then got aggressive by trading back into the top half of Round 1 for electric Alabama receiver Jameson Williams. Those are two highly-regarded rookies, adding much-needed firepower to both sides of the ball. Lions general manager Brad Holmes said he wanted gamebreakers, and he wasn’t kidding.

Detroit identified undrafted players like cornerbacks Jerry Jacobs and A.J. Detroit also signed undrafted players like tight end Brock Wright, offensive lineman Tommy Kraemer and long snapper Scott Daly who contributed to the team. He finished with 1,091 yards, averaged 4.5 yards per carry and scored nine touchdowns. With all five running backs under contract from last season, he’s going to have a tough path to the roster in Detroit. Kalil Pimpleton, WR, Central Michigan (per NFL Network): A 5-foot-7 receiver who began his career at Virginia Tech before transferring to Mount Pleasant and scoring four different ways.

The Detroit Lions are grabbing some more help for the defense before pulling the curtain on the 2022 NFL draft. Detroit selected Arizona State cornerback Chase Lucas at Pick 237 in the seventh round. And unless Brad Holmes has any other deals up his sleeve, that’ll do it for the general manager’s second draft. Lucas is a five-year player, with six interceptions across 51 games at Arizona State. He’s a willing hitter, with 12 tackles for loss and two sacks to his name too.

ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions were expected to go after help for their pass rush in the NFL draft. General manager Brad Holmes has added another edge rusher for the third straight day, this time selecting Jackson State’s James Houston in the sixth round (217 overall). Detroit also selected Michigan’s Aidan Hutchinson second overall and Kentucky’s Josh Paschal in the third round, representing the biggest investment in the pass rush in team history. He’s undersized, at just 6-foot and 244 pounds, although did rack up 16.5 sacks after transferring from Florida to Jackson State last year. Houston was Detroit’s second pick of the sixth round, following the selection of Oklahoma State linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez.

ALLEN PARK -- There was no bigger draft-day surprise than the fall of the quarterbacks in general, and of Malik Willis in particular. Some thought the former Liberty star even had a shot at landing with the Detroit Lions at No. “I thought that they were taken where we thought they should have been taken, at least from our standpoint,” Holmes said. North Carolina’s Sam Howell, once considered a candidate for the Lions at 32 or 34, is considered the best quarterback left on the board. Detroit saw all three quarterbacks at the Senior Bowl -- but if it wasn’t clear before, it certainly is now.

ALLEN PARK -- Last year, Brad Holmes used two of his first three draft picks on the defensive line. The Detroit Lions have selected Kentucky defensive end Josh Paschal in the second round of the NFL draft. He joins Michigan edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson and Alabama receiver Jameson Williams in this year’s draft class, and is the fourth high draft pick invested in a defensive line that suddenly looks very different. Levi Onwuzurike was added in the second round of last year’s draft, while Alim McNeill was added in the third round. Paschal was added with the 46th overall pick, which Detroit added in the trade up for Jameson Williams.

ALLEN PARK -- Jameson Williams didn’t have to run at the combine for the Detroit Lions to know he was the fastest wide receiver in the draft. But if he had run, well, let’s just say Williams doesn’t lack for confidence. “I would have run the fastest 40.”The fastest time this year? That also means he didn’t run at the combine, although the Lions didn’t need him to either because of GPS technology that tracks player movements during games. In other words, the Lions’ newest wideout just might be the fastest man in the NFL.

If he hits his ceiling with the New York Giants, maybe he becomes a better player than Aidan Hutchinson someday. But the Lions believe Hutchinson is the better player right now. “Man, it’s a true fit,” Glenn said. “We haven’t even talked about the character of the player,” Glenn said. They just loved the fit better for their defensive scheme, where Hutchinson can play inside and out and is far better against the run.

ALLEN PARK -- Aidan Hutchinson grew up in nearby Livonia, played his high school ball just 7 miles from the Detroit Lions’ training facility, and secretly hoped throughout the draft process that he would land back home. When that happened -- when general manager Brad Holmes called him to say Detroit was taking him with the second overall pick in the NFL draft -- the star Michigan pass rusher was fired up. “Hell yeah dude,” Hutchinson told Holmes. 1 overall to Jacksonville, although the Jaguars wound up going with another pass rusher -- Georgia’s Travon Walker -- instead. “Yeah, he checks a lot of boxes that we look for,” Holmes said.

The Detroit Lions traded up to select Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams with the No. 12 overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft.

The first round gets under way shortly after 8 p.m. tonight, and the Detroit Lions will be on the clock not long after that. Detroit holds the second overall pick, then another selection at 32nd overall because of the Matthew Stafford trade. With the second overall pick, the Lions could be in the catbird’s seat to acquire one. | ANALYSISDefensive back: The Lions already set the NFL record for highest draft pick ever spent on a cornerback. | ANALYSISTOP CANDIDATES FOR SECOND OVERALL PICKLet’s talk about the second overall pick.

The 2022 NFL draft is finally upon us.

ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions have exercised the fifth-year option on tight end T.J. Hockenson’s rookie contract, an expected move given his growing import to the offense. “(If a long-term extension) doesn’t happen, then we would have an intention to get that fifth-year option done,” Holmes said. The decision is an obvious one now, although Hockenson’s arrival in Detroit was a bumpy one back in 2019. He was taken with the eighth overall pick, then immediately booed at the Lions’ own draft party inside team headquarters. Teams don’t usually take tight ends in the first round, much less the top 10, and here were the Lions -- already the leader in first-round tight ends over the last decade -- doing it yet again, and in the top 10 no less.

The Detroit Lions have been so bad in recent years, winning an average of four games since 2018, that they desperately need an influx of talent at a lot of positions on both sides of the ball.

The Detroit Lions have been so bad in recent years, winning an average of four games since 2018, that they desperately need an influx of talent at a lot of positions on both sides of the ball.

Heck, even Christian Kirk got $72 million over four years from the Jacksonville Jaguars. Yes, Christian Kirk. For Christian Kirk. Lord knows what Deebo Samuel, who is not Christian Kirk, will get in the extension he is now seeking with a new team. “It’s a great wide receiver draft,” NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah said.

Michigan Wolverines defensive end Aidan Hutchinson is one week away from fulfilling his childhood dream of becoming an NFL player during the draft, but he will be taking the mound first.

ALLEN PARK -- Brad Holmes is keeping the “For Sale” sign hanging until the last minute on the team’s No. 2 pick with one week until the NFL draft. The Detroit Lions general manager previously revealed he had received interest from a couple of teams around the league while at the annual meetings. And while his phone was ringing from potential suitors about a month ago, incoming calls have slowed with the draft approaching.

Yes, he’s a fit for the Detroit Lions, because he’s a fit for every team in the National Football League. And yes, the Detroit Lions have discussed Samuel internally, because they discuss everyone. “We discuss every player that could become available,” general manager Brad Holmes said during a pre-draft press conference on Thursday at team headquarters. “Anytime a player becomes available, anytime a player is being discussed on the trade market, we do have discussions. But it’s obvious what Samuel could provide a team like Detroit.

ALLEN PARK -- Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes will address local reporters for his pre-draft press conference at about 1:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon. This post will provide live updates from that press conference, so make sure to refresh and keep up with the action. Detroit has Picks 2 and 32 on Day 1 to get things started, with a quick turnaround at Pick 34 on Day 2. We’ll bold any other potential speakers:-- Brad Holmes speaking now, thanking the ownership, staff and public relations staff for their support. Lions GM Brad Holmes rocking one of those neat sweaters pic.twitter.com/gM7xQRCNa3 — Benjamin Raven (@BenjaminSRaven) April 21, 2022-- On Pick 2: “Anything can happen, any day.

ALLEN PARK -- Jared Goff has been through this type of talk one way or another, and the Detroit Lions quarterback isn’t letting speculation get to him with one week remaining until the NFL draft. The talk is always just talk,” Goff said on Thursday. It’s the way the media cycle works, and again, I trust those guys up top and they’ve expressed confidence in me. “No, whatever it is, I trust those guys,” Goff said. I think yeah, maybe -- I’ve always liked helping younger guys,” Goff said when asked about taking a mentorship role.

Which first-round picks would satisfy Detroit Lions fans, and which would make them angry?

We’re mercifully less than two weeks from the NFL draft, so let’s open the mailbag and see what’s on your mind for the latest “Dungeon of Doom” episode. Subscribe to the Dungeon of Doom wherever you get your podcasts -- Acast, Spotify, Apple, Google -- Follow Benjamin Raven and Kyle Meinke on Twitter. I really liked her other book Thinking in Bets,’” Lions general manager Brad Holmes told Thomas Dimitroff of some of his pre-draft thoughts. I was ecstatic to land Penei, but if Penei wasn’t there, it would have been a tough decision on a cluster of players. I look back at it, and that shouldn’t have been a tough decision.

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes covered a wide range of topics on former Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff’s new podcast. The first-year general manager also talked some NFL draft and his rivalry with Dimitroff on the podcast. The first-year general manager didn’t hold back in praising team owner Sheila Hamp’s dedication to improving the diversity and inclusion in Allen Park. Holmes and Dimitroff couldn’t help but talk a little NFL draft. The Lions general manager wasn’t handing out secrets, but he did share two books he’s been reading by author Annie Duke in preparation.

PALM BEACH, Fla. -- A lot of people saw Jarrad Davis as a first-round bust in Detroit. He enjoyed a nice offseason too, so much so that New York thought he might be on the precipice of a breakout year. “I thought he was going to have a really good year. He had a really good OTAs, was having a really good training camp. Really thought he was going to have a good year last year before that injury.

PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Amon-Ra St. Brown caught more passes than anyone else in the final month of last season. Throw DJ Chark into that mix, one of the biggest, fastest receivers to hit the open market, and hey, the Detroit Lions have a chance to be pretty good through the air next season. Just two weeks after Chark signed a one-year, $10 million contract with the Lions in free agency, he flew out to California to get in some early reps with Goff, St. Brown and Reynolds. “He’s got legit speed, he’s got size, he’s got length, he’s got ball skills.”He does. But end of the day, we just felt really, really good at it.

ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay took his time when asked about the potential trade market for the Detroit Lions at Pick 2. “There’s two or three of each of them,” McShay said of the offensive tackle and edge defender pool. And then at offensive tackle, if you don’t get Ickey Ekwonu, you get Evan Neal or vice versa. That’s something worth tracking with the Detroit Lions loaded with picks in this year’s draft. Especially without that big need at offensive tackle.

It’s been a busy stretch of news for the Detroit Lions, and the Dungeon of Doom podcast is back to tackle the five most important topics from the previous week. Hosts Kyle Meinke and Ben Raven break down Detroit landing the draft in 2024, not to mention the Lions getting picked for HBO’s “Hard Knocks” for this year’s training camp. We’ll have audio clips from Lions general manager Brad Holmes, team president Rod Wood and more while breaking down the five most noteworthy headlines. Subscribe to the Dungeon of Doom wherever you get your podcasts -- Acast, Spotify, Apple, Google -- Follow Benjamin Raven and Kyle Meinke on Twitter. 2 pick, could pull trigger before draft nightLions president Rod Wood: We were never in the game for Deshaun WatsonWhat’s being said nationally after Detroit gets 2024 NFL draft, Lions land HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks’Last week’s episode: Dungeon of Doom podcast: Let’s talk about QB Malik Willis and his fit with the Detroit Lions

PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The Detroit Lions already matched the NFL record for highest NFL draft pick ever spent on a cornerback. Could they really match the NFL record for highest NFL draft pick ever spent on a safety just two years later? Some believe Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton could make some sense, even though only one team has ever taken a safety that highly in the draft. He is one of the best players in this draft, and at a position of major need for the Detroit Lions. That’s why I think they’re all what you call premium positions.

He gets why some people might not understand why he would prioritize bringing back so many players from a three-win team. If you watched the games last season, you don’t need anyone to tell you what you already know. But if you watched the games last season, you also understand just how much attrition there was all over the field. While this approach certainly won’t push the Lions over the top, they also believe it’s the right approach for the long-term health of the rebuild. “He’s got legit speed, he’s got size, he’s got length, he’s got ball skills.”

Jared Goff has been a pretty good quarterback at times in his career, and led the Los Angeles Rams all the way to the Super Bowl in 2018. “We’ve got a lot of confidence in Jared, and we’re all about putting him in the best position to succeed,” Holmes said. 2 pick, Holmes also wouldn’t rule out the idea of replacing Goff with a franchise quarterback like Liberty’s Malik Willis. “I said there’s multiple positions,” Holmes said. And the Lions seem like a team caught in the middle, which is a difficult place to build a consistent winner in today’s NFL.

The Detroit Lions have now lost two players in free agency, with wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge signing a one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons. Detroit added receiver DJ Chark in free agency, and re-signed Kalif Raymond and Josh Reynolds. Hodge was acquired via waivers early in the season, then took more than a 50% pay cut to stay in Detroit. Hodge’s most memorable play in Detroit came on a go-ahead two-point conversion catch in the final minutes against the Minnesota Vikings. The Lions eventually lost that game, but it was an impressive play for the oft-used wide receiver in a tough spot.

The Detroit Lions will reportedly host defensive lineman Arden Key on a free-agent visit to open the week per the NFL Network. Key, 25, had a breakout season in a rotational role with the San Francisco 49ers last year. Key played all over San Francisco’s defensive line. “Hearing there’s a few teams in the mix for him but he starts with a meeting with Detroit,” Mike Garafolo reports. The Lions also have the athletic and often-injured Julian Okwara and Austin Bryant in the mix after promising showings down the stretch.

It’s (DJ) Chark week here at the Dungeon of Doom podcast. Hosts Kyle Meinke and Ben Raven recap free agency for the Detroit Lions to this point while getting to know new wide receiver DJ Chark in this week’s episode. Thanks to John Shipley of Jaguar Report for stopping by and letting us pick his brain concerning Detroit’s new wide receiver. Subscribe to the Dungeon of Doom wherever you get your podcasts -- Acast, Spotify, Apple, Google -- Follow Benjamin Raven and Kyle Meinke on Twitter. Chark’s immediate cap hit to $4 million by pushing dead money into next seasonCatching up with all the Detroit Lions’ comings and goings heading into free agency signing period

The Detroit Lions are also re-signing quarterback David Blough, according to ESPN. Blough is the seventh player Detroit has re-signed in the last week, and the second quarterback, joining fellow backup Tim Boyle. That includes big extensions for safety Tracy Walker (three years, $25 million) and pass rusher Charles Harris (two years, $14 million). The only player Detroit has lost in free agency is Jalen Reeves-Maybin, a special teams standout who just agreed to a two-year deal with Houston that is worth $7.5 million and includes $5 million in guarantees. With Reeves-Maybin out in Detroit, the book is closed on the Lions’ 2017 draft class.

“We’re not just searching for one-year deal guys. Chark can sign his deal when the signing period opens at 4 p.m. today. But to this point, that one-year deal is the only agreement in place with an external player. Walker said not to get too hung up on Detroit bringing back so many players from a three-win team. Yeah, I feel like we’re on the come-up.”Here’s a look at where things stand heading into the signing period later today.

The Detroit Lions continue to take care of their own to start free agency. The NFL Network reports Detroit is re-signing breakout pass rusher Charles Harris to a two-year deal worth $14 million. “He had his best year, in my opinion,” Lions general manager Brad Holmes said of Harris after the season. “The Lions, in general, Detroit, the team, the city, it just embodies myself,” Harris said in the interview. Related headlines:There’s a lot to like about the Detroit Lions signing WR D.J.

The first day of free agency negotiations is well underway, and quite a bit of money has been sent around to get the week started. Quandre Diggs re-signed with the Seattle Seahawks for a reported $40 million deal over three seasons. The agreement includes a $20 million signing bonus, and the salary goes from $1.5 million to $15.5 million in Year 2. This post will continue to update as more signings and happenings occur:2022 NFL free agency tracker: Latest signings, trades, contract info for all 32 teams -- NFL.comCould Baker Mayfield get traded? Hilton: I’m A Free Agent, So If You Want Me, Come Get Me -- Pro Football TalkJacksonville Jaguars make free agency splash, land Brandon Scherff, Christian Kirk -- Florida Times-UnionPackers Re-Signing All-Pro Linebacker De’Vondre Campbell -- Sports IllustratedJaguars’ free agency moves point toward Aidan Hutchinson at No.

As such, Holmes barely dipped his toes into free agency last season, instead signing a slew of prove-it players to one-year deals. It’ll also be interesting to see how free agents respond to the new regime. And he hopes that becomes a selling point in free agency. Because top-line receivers are expensive in free agency, and there just aren’t many of them headed for open waters this year. We already analyzed the Lions’ receiver situation heading into free agency, and how Robinson might fit into that picture.

This is the second of a seven-part series previewing the Detroit Lions’ positional needs heading into free agency. McKissic (Commanders), Latavius Murray (Ravens), Damien Williams (Bears), Malcolm Brown (Dolphins)Breakdown: Cordarrelle Patterson is the top running back on the free-agent market after delivering a true breakout season. He ran 153 times for 618 yards and six touchdowns, adding 52 catches for 548 yards and five scores. He ran for 601 yards and three touchdowns on 153 attempts in his first season in Detroit. Penny ran 25 times for 170 yards and two touchdowns in Week 17.

This is the first of a seven-part series previewing the Detroit Lions’ positional needs heading into free agency. Green (Cardinals), DeSean Jackson (Raiders)Breakdown: Brad Holmes barely dipped his toes into the free-agent pool after taking over in Detroit last season. That’s what the Lions believe anyway, and they now appear poised to be players when free agency opens next week. The deadline for the franchise tag is today. After playing under the franchise tag last year, he is expected to hit free agency this season.

“So many different positions that as we keep going through the process,” the Detroit Lions general manager said the other day. “Somebody always is going to think you’re trash,” the Liberty quarterback said after arriving here at the combine. But I’m here now, so I’m happy.”The Lions hold the second overall pick, which seems too rich for Willis, plus two more selections at Nos. But here’s betting if the Lions do decide to roll the dice on this year’s fraught quarterback market, Willis is the guy they take. “If your ultimate upside for the player is Jared Goff, you’ve already got him, so don’t waste a pick,” NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah said.

And then there’s Amon-Ra St. Brown, who just caught more passes for more yards than any rookie -- regardless of position -- in franchise history. Needless to say, the Detroit Lions are loaded with guys who can catch passes. But at 6-foot, St. Brown is at his best in the short and intermediate fields. He also played two seasons alongside St. Brown, providing the Lions with an opportunity to further vet the pick. “He’s a beast,” St. Brown said.

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Detroit Lions opened the NFL combine by announcing some tweaks to their defensive front and coaching staff ahead of the week of workouts, visits and interviews. That crucial question is Trey Flowers and what happens with his massive contract on the heels of two injury-shortened and disappointing seasons. Lions general manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell side-stepped questions concerning one of the league’s highest-paid edge defenders. The shift to more four-person defensive fronts is a change from the 3-4 primary looks seen around these parts in 2021. And it helps you find players, too.”Like Holmes after the season, Campbell made sure to say he loves Trey Flowers, the human being and football player.

Matthew Stafford played at Ford Field for 12 seasons and never hosted a playoff game or won one outside the city. But 365 days after he’s traded, he accomplished both, plus he won a Super Bowl. Stafford is the talk of the town Monday, Feb. 14.

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes held his end-of-the-year press conference this week after the Lions wrapped up the season with a win last weekend.

The 2021 Detroit Lions season is over, and it wasn’t great. But that doesn’t mean we can’t hope for better things.

With the blow out loss to Seattle on Sunday, the Lions have locked in a top-two pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.

The Detroit Lions should have one of the top two picks in the 2022 NFL Draft, if things hold as expected.

Year after year, we complain about the Lions. And for good reason.

Another second-round pick by the Detroit Lions has officially gone into the record books as a bust.

The Detroit Lions have reportedly traded two 2022 draft picks to the Denver Broncos in exchange for a rookie wide receiver and a future draft pick.

The Detroit Lions -- and every other NFL team -- will face some tough decisions in the hours leading up to the NFL’s roster cut deadline this week.

The Detroit Lions have cut wide receiver Breshad Perriman just months after signing him to a free agent deal that guaranteed him $2 million.

The Detroit Lions -- and every other NFL team -- will face some tough decisions in the hours leading up to the NFL’s roster cut deadline this week.

New quarterback Jared Goff is taking ownership of the offense for the Detroit Lions in hopes of bringing his new team its first championship in 64 years.

The Detroit Lions open 2021 training camp on Wednesday in Allen Park, and honestly, there’s not much to talk about.

Is it finally happening? Could this long, dark era of Detroit sports misery be nearing its end?

The Detroit Lions have signed Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow to a $54 million, four-year extension that keeps him under contract through the 2026 season.

The Detroit Lions selected Oregon offensive lineman Penei Sewell with the No. 7 overall pick in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft.

Welcome to the 2021 NFL Draft! Come on in, have a seat!

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes is about to have his first chance to make a difference for a long-suffering franchise.

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith celebrates after scoring against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)The 2021 NFL Draft is just weeks away and the Detroit Lions have a big decision to make in the top 10. 7 is a wide receiver. 7:ProFootballNetwork: DeVonta Smith, WR, Alabama: “It seems the shine on DeVonta Smith has waned just a bit in the past few months since his Heisman Trophy-winning campaign. If Matthew Stafford still dropped back for the Lions, Chase would be a better fit.” (Read more here)AdSporting News: Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama: “Waddle is a highly skilled all-around natural pass-catcher. The Lions need to overhaul at wide receiver with Kenny Golladay, Marvin Jones Jr. and Danny Amendola all not re-signed.

Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams (30) celebrates a touchdown off a throw by quarterback Aaron Rodgers during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)(Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

(Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)The Detroit Lions will reportedly not use the franchise tag on their star wide receiver Kenny Golladay, who is set to become a free agent, ESPN reports. Lions have informed WR Kenny Golladay that they will not use their franchise tag on him, as @TomPelissero reported. The franchise tag is used by teams on players who are set to become free agents. Schefter said the Lions may opt to just let Golladay walk as part of the rebuild, noting the cost of the franchise tag for Golladay would be around $16 million. In four years with the Lions, Golladay has played 47 games, logging 21 touchdowns and 3,068 yards.

(Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)It’s decision day for the Detroit Lions: Will they franchise tag their star wide receiver Kenny Golladay before the deadline? UPDATE: Report: Lions won’t franchise tag WR Kenny Golladay, making him free agentNFL teams have until 4 p.m. on Tuesday to franchise tag players and Golladay, set to become a free agent on March 17, is a prime candidate for the Lions. The franchise tag is used by teams on players who are set to become free agents. AdSchefter said the Lions may opt to just let Golladay walk as part of the rebuild, noting the cost of the franchise tag for Golladay would be around $16 million. AdIn four years with the Lions, Golladay has played 47 games, logging 21 touchdowns and 3,068 yards.

New Lions head coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes spoke to the media about a wide range of topics, from the upcoming NFL Draft, to free agency decisions, to franchise tag decisions. Here are some of the biggest takeaways:All options on table for Kenny GolladayIt’s no secret that Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay needs a new contract. 1 receiver in this league,” Brad Holmes said. NFL Draft approachTake this for what it’s worth: Brad Holmes said he likes the crop of players in the quarterback draft class. 7Team needs, free agency“It’s no secret that receiver is somewhat of a need,” Campbell said.

DETROIT – More than 70% of NFL players are people of color. However, those in top roles often times do not look like the players they lead. In Detroit, both the Lions and Pistons have Black men in prominent, leadership roles. There were seven open general manager positions in the NFL this year. Only two of them went to Black me, which doubled the number of minority general managers in the league.

NEW ORLEANS, LA - AUGUST 17: DeOn'tae Pannell #61 of the New Orleans Saints during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on August 17, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)ALLEN PARK, Mich. – The Detroit Lions have added assistant special teams coach Jett Modkins to Dan Campbell’s staff. The Lions also announced Wednesday that DeOn’tae Pannell will join the organization with its William Clay Ford minority coaching assistantship. Pannell coached at Peru State College in Nebraska the previous five seasons, serving as defensive coordinator the last three years. The Lions hired Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes last month after firing coach Matt Patricia and general manager Bob Quinn in November.

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes speaks at the team's practice facility on Jan. 19, 2021, in Allen Park. (Detroit Lions via AP)DETROIT – Brad Holmes took over as the general manager of the Detroit Lions just two weeks ago, but he’s already made the single biggest move that will likely define his tenure with the organization. ORIGINAL BREAKING STORY: Lions trade Matthew Stafford to Rams for 3 draft picks, QB Jared GoffAt first glance, he passed with flying colors. Nobody really knew what a Stafford trade would bring back to the Lions, but two first-round picks always felt like the best-case scenario. If you’ve watched this defense over the last several years, you know it’s going to take as many early-round draft picks as possible to fix.

DETROIT – From new coordinators to front office hires to Matthew Stafford trade rumors that shook the whole league, the Detroit Lions had one of the busiest weekends in franchise history. Matthew StaffordThe most significant news of the weekend broke Saturday evening, when multiple experts revealed the Lions and Stafford are expected to part ways this offseason. The decision appears to be mutual as the Lions move forward under a new regime and Stafford enters his mid-30s. Stafford has started 165 games for the Lions since he was drafted with the No. Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford watches from the sidelines during warmups before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago.

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2019, file photo, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford warms up before an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Oakland, Calif. Since the start of last year, Matthew Stafford has had to deal with a health scare involving his wife, his own injury problems -- and more recently, a coronavirus test that the team later described as a false positive. Ross Cameron, File)Longtime Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has requested a trade -- and the rumor mill is moving fast. The Lions are reportedly seeking a first-round pick for Stafford in any trade scenario. Stafford is the Lions all-time franchise leader in all major offensive passing categories.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)The Matthew Stafford era could be coming to an end in Detroit. ESPN reports Campbell and Holmes were told that Stafford was not expected to be with the team before they were hired. “They knew the situation and still embraced it.”Stafford is the Lions all-time franchise leader in all major offensive passing categories. Stafford, 32, was drafted by Detroit first overall in the 2008 NFL Draft.

DETROIT – New Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell lit the internet on fire on Thursday after a memorable introductory press conference chock-full of quotes. Campbell was officially hired by the Lions this week, joining the team after several years as a tight ends coach and assistant head coach with the New Orleans Saints. That’s gonna be the mentality.”More: 28 takeaways from new Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell’s introductory press conference“When you knock us down, we’re gonna get up. Lots of messages about the Dan Campbell press conference. “I think if you’re a Lions fan, you’re excited about the possibilities.”If you're a Detroit #Lions fan you are excited about the possibilities of #MCDC& if you're not a Detroit #Lions fan you are excited about the possibilities of #MCDC #PatMcAfeeShowLIVE pic.twitter.com/qQTwubF40I — Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) January 21, 2021Campbell acknowledged his tenure won’t just come with positives.

DETROIT – The Detroit Lions officially introduced Dan Campbell as their new head coach Thursday. New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis and other members of that organization, including head coach Sean Payton, gave positive feedback about Campbell as a leader and potential head coach. “Dan stood out.”She said he sent them a book ahead of the interview, and it contained his ideas and philosophies if he were to become the head coach. “He said, ‘Dan is the kind of head coach that coaches are going to run to Detroit and want to be on his staff. That’s gonna be the mentality.”Working environmentCampbell talked extensively about his time with the Saints, where he served as Payton’s assistant head coach and the tight ends coach.

FILE - This is a 2016 file photo showing Dan Campbell of the New Orleans Saints NFL football team. The Detroit Lions have agreed to terms with Dan Campbell to be their coach. (AP Photo/File)The Detroit Lions landed the coach they coveted from the start of their search by hiring Dan Campbell. Philadelphia and Houston, meanwhile, still have an opening for a head coach. Patricia, a former New England defensive coordinator, was 13-29-1 in two-plus seasons as a first-time NFL head coach.

The Detroit Lions are planning to hire Los Angeles Rams Director of College Scouting Brad Holmes as their new general manager, according to reports. The #Lions have agreed to terms on a 5-year deal with #Rams Director of College Scouting Brad Holmes as their new GM, sources tell me and @TomPelissero. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 14, 2021Lions expected to hire Los Angeles Rams' director of college scouting Brad Holmes as their new general manager, per source. He began as a public relations intern in 2003 and moved into scouting the following year as a scouting assistant. Holmes worked as a national combine scout, area scout and national scout before becoming the director of college scouting in 2013 and one of Rams GM Les Snead’s most trusted members of the front office.