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Analysis: Four players worthy of Detroit Lions trying to trade up to land in the first round of the 2025 draft
General manager Brad Holmes has traded up twice in the first round during his first four drafts at the helm, showing he's not afraid to be aggressive to…
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Justin Rogers
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Forget the mock drafts: Lions' Holmes wants you to get some popcorn and watch him cook
If there was an overriding takeaway from Holmes’ pre-draft press conference on Thursday, it’s that next week can’t get here soon enough.
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Justin Rogers
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Touching on Lions' long-term outlook at QB, RB and TE ahead of 2025 draft
Do the Lions need to come away with a quarterback, running back or tight end in next week's draft? Not really, but let's take a wider-angled look at…
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Justin Rogers
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Lions stocked up at LB but could look to the draft to answer questions beyond 2025
After giving the position plenty of love in free agency, Detroit’s linebacker room is bursting at the seams.
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Justin Rogers
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With trio of expiring deals, finding an edge to pair with Hutchinson as urgent as ever for Lions
Beyond Hutchinson, who the Lions are expected to eventually sign to an extension, the rest of Detroit's remaining edge rushers will be playing on…
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Justin Rogers
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Heading into the draft, the Lions are light on depth behind star safety tandem
The Lions have a pair of young stars at safety, but the depth behind them is shaky following the departure of Ifeatu Melifonwu.
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Justin Rogers
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Engine of Detroit Lions offense due for a tune-up heading into the 2025 NFL draft
Detroit's offensive line has been one of the league's best for the past few seasons, but there's a pressing need to bolster the long-term outlook of the…
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Justin Rogers
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Lions Mailbag Part II: Was Davis trade worth it, status of 2023 draft picks Martin and Sorsdal and more
As promised, here’s a second wave of pre-draft mailbag questions.
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Justin Rogers
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Detroit Lions Mailbag: O-line concerns, WR as BPA, trading down potential and more
Don’t look now, but the first round of the NFL draft is in two weeks from today. What better time to see what’s on your mind?
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Justin Rogers
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Lions' cornerback room in good shape after two-year remodel, but there's always room for more talent
General manager Brad Holmes has successfully overhauled the position over the past two years, but teams can always use more quality depth at corner.
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Justin Rogers
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Grading the Detroit Lions' 2022 draft class, three years later
After strapping a rocket to the franchise's rebuild with his first draft class, GM Brad Holmes' encore also had some home runs, even if it lacked the…
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Justin Rogers
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Heading into draft, Lions on the hunt for needed injection of youth at wide receiver
Detroit has two over-30 receivers on expiring contracts and might not be able to afford extending Jameson Williams after 2026, necessitating some…
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Justin Rogers
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