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From $40 million under to $40 million over: How Lions' cap situation will flip next year and how they can manage it
With all the contracts filed from the team's free agency signings, here's a deep dive into the state of the Lions' salary cap situation this year and…
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Justin Rogers
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Evaluating fits of a dozen different prospects being projected to Lions in recent mock drafts
We've largely stayed away from the mock drafts to this point. Now feels like a reasonable time to check in on where analysts think the talent pool is…
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Justin Rogers
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What the tape tells us about Detroit Lions' 4 additions in the second wave of free agency
After offering up in-depth film reviews on D.J. Reed, Roy Lopez and Grant Stuard last week, we've opted to similarly introduce you to Detroit's other…
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Justin Rogers
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Getting a feel for the Detroit Lions' depth chart ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft
Last week, a reader asked for an updated look at the team’s depth chart. With little cooking between now and the draft, that request was worth…
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Justin Rogers
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Lions add more depth at cornerback, inking Detroit native Avonte Maddox
The Lions signed a third cornerback in 24 hours, bringing on Maddox. The former Martin Luther King High School standout has spent his entire seven-year…
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Justin Rogers
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Free agent film review: New Lions LB Grant Stuard proved he's more than a special teamer in 2024
Stuard was largely limited to special teams his first three seasons but showcased an ability to contribute on defense during the second half of the 2024…
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Justin Rogers
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Lions go heavy with void years on D.J. Reed's contract; add veteran depth at cornerback
A week after the contract was signed, the numbers are in for cornerback D.J. Reed's deal with the Detroit Lions.
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Justin Rogers
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DFN Mailbag: How Detroit's free agency additions impact Brodric Martin and Hendon Hooker
Welcome to an offseason addition of the mailbag.
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Al-Quadin Muhammad re-signing, Jared Goff to star in Netflix docuseries and Lions propose two rule changes
The Detroit Lions continued to re-sign their own free agents a week into the new league year, reaching a one-year agreement with defensive end…
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Justin Rogers
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Free agent film study: What the Detroit Lions are getting in nose tackle Roy Lopez
We’re moving on to our next film study of the Lions' offseason additions. After taking a closer look at cornerback D.J. Reed on Monday, let’s shift our…
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Justin Rogers
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What a market-resetting extension for Kerby Joseph could look like for Lions
Joseph, a first-team All-Pro in 2024, has a strong case to become the league's highest-paid safety, given the NFL's rapidly rising salary cap. Here's a…
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Justin Rogers
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Free agent film study: What the Detroit Lions are getting in cornerback D.J. Reed
Welcome to our first tape study of the Detroit Lions' offseason additions.
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