The Detroit Lions have brought on two new assistant coaches to the staff that includes a former fan favorite returning to the “Motor City.” The 45-year-old Bly spent four seasons in Detroit from 2003-06 totaling 202 tackles (176 solo), 19 interceptions, 5 fumble recoveries, and 3 defensive touchdowns. The Virginia native spent the past four…… MORE
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Lions assistant head coach Duce Staley leaving for Carolina Panthers
Detroit Lions assistant head coach/running backs coach Duce Staley is leaving for an elevated position with the Carolina Panthers under new head coach Frank Reich. After serving as an assistant coach in various roles with the Philadelphia Eagles from 2011-20, the soon-to-be 48-year-old Staley spent the last two seasons in Detroit under head coach Dan…… MORE
Make it four: Lions’ Jared Goff added to NFC Pro Bowl roster
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has been added to the NFC Pro Bowl roster for this Sunday’s Pro Bowl Games in Las Vegas. The 28-year-old Goff is now a three-time Pro Bowler, his first in Detroit, after totaling 4,438 passing yards, 29 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions this past season. In his two seasons with the…… MORE
Lions’ Amon-Ra St. Brown and Penei Sewell added to NFC Pro Bowl roster
With the Philadelphia Eagles making the Super Bowl, two Detroit Lions players in wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and offensive tackle Penei Sewell have made the NFC Pro Bowl roster as replacements. Both St. Brown and Sewell have made the Pro Bowl for the first time in their respective careers and join teammate Frank Ragnow,…… MORE
Ford Field to host two USFL teams during upcoming 2023 season
It’s official, Ford Field in downtown Detroit will be the host site for not just one United States Football League team, but TWO USFL teams during the upcoming 2023 season. Detroit is now one of four hub cities that will host two teams each joining Birmingham, Alabama (Birmingham Stallions and New Orleans Breakers), Memphis, Tennessee…… MORE
Finalists announced for the AP’s 2022 NFL Honors, Dan Campbell not a finalist for Coach of the Year
Finalists were recently announced for the eight of the Associated Press’ 2022 NFL awards, and two Lions members in Aidan Hutchinson (Defensive Rookie of the Year) and Ben Johnson (Assistant Coach of the Year) made the Top Three in their respective categories. The one big notable omission was Dan Campbell not making the Top Five…… MORE
Lions’ Kalif Raymond named to All-NFC Team by PFWA, Aidan Hutchinson and Malcolm Rodriguez make All-Rookie Team
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond has made the Pro Football Writers of America’s All-NFC Team as a punt returner after being one of just three players this past season to return a punt for a touchdown. In addition, defensive end Aidan Hutchinson and middle linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez both landed on the PFWA’s All-Rookie Team.…… MORE
Report: Ford Field to host Michigan Panthers USFL games in 2023
According to a report from the Detroit News, an announcement is expected soon in regards to Ford Field in downtown serving as the host site for the United States Football League’s (USFL) Michigan Panthers home games during the 2023 season. The report above also states that Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti could be a possible…… MORE
Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to stay in Detroit next season
“Building something special.” When’s the last time you heard that come out of anyone’s mouth when talking about the Detroit Lions? Well, enter Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, a rising star within the NFL coaching circles that had many teams with open head coaching vacancies interested in his services. But wait, there’s a big time…… MORE
Seahawks donate nearly $20,000 to the Detroit Lions Foundation as a “Thank You” for last Sunday’s win in Green Bay
We have to admit….this is pretty classy from the Seattle Seahawks organization and their fans: Thanks to the Lions shocking the Packers at Lambeau Field last Sunday night, 20-16, the Seahawks were able to slip in to the final NFC Playoff spot with a 9-8 record. The Lions also finished the 2022 season with a…… MORE
