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Lions Linebacker Named One of the Players Who Could Become the League's Best at His Position

The Detroit Lions' defense had a tough finish to the 2024 NFL season. After injuries piled up throughout the season, they were shredded by the Buffalo Bills late in the regular season and then by the Washington Commanders in the playoffs as the Lions were eliminated.

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Alex Anzalone Supports Frustrated Star Bengals Defensive Lineman

Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone has shown support for the current plight of star Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson. Hendrickson, who led the league in sacks last season, spoke to Bengals reporters Tuesday, and updated what his stance is regarding the stalled contract negotiations.

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / May 13

Lions OC offers bold prediction for WR Jameson Williams

In 2024, Williams caught a career-high 58 passes for 1,001 yards and seven touchdowns in 15 regular-season games.

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Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / May 13

Former Lions All-Pro Discusses Contract Situation That Led to Him Leaving the Team

Back in 2015, the Detroit Lions surprisingly lost their best defender to free agency when Ndamukong Suh left for the Miami Dolphins. The move came after a dominant season from Suh where he posted 8.5 sacks and 21 tackles for loss on his way to earning All-Pro First Team honors for a second consecutive years.

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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 13

Detroit Lions Sign New Defensive End, Waive OL Leif Fautanu

The Detroit Lions announced a pair of roster moves on Tuesday afternoon. Offensive lineman Leif Fautanu was officially waived and the defense targeted a new defensive lineman, signing Keith Cooper, who played collegiately with the Houston Cougars.

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The most overpaid player on every NFL team

Every NFL team has contracts it regrets. Heading into the 2025 season, these salaries stand out as overpayments by their respective teams. Salaries are based on cap hits from Spotrac.com.

Detroit Lions News / Pride of Detroit / May 13

Detroit Lions sign defensive end from rookie minicamp tryouts

The Detroit Lions have signed UDFA defensive end Keith Cooper Jr. On Monday, the Detroit Lions announced they had signed three players from rookie minicamp tryouts: tight end Luke Deal, wide receiver Malik Taylor, and defensive lineman Raequan Williams.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / May 13

Detroit Lions schedule release: The NFL is doing an underrated favor for the Lions in 2025

The NFL will release the Detroit Lions' schedule on Wednesday, but before then, little things are trickling out. Right now, we know that the Lions won't play the Bears on Thanksgiving for the fifth time in eight years.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 13

Lions Have Fourth-Shortest Travel Distance in 2025

The Detroit Lions will play nine road games against eight home games this year, but their travel distance will be one of the lowest in the league. According to Bookies.com, the Lions will travel 11,411 miles over the course of the 2025 season, which is the fourth-fewest in the entire league.

Hendon Hooker News / A to Z Sports / May 13

Lions coach confirms suspicion about former Tennessee Vols QB Hendon Hooker's role in Detroit

When the Detroit Lions selected former Tennessee Vols quarterback Hendon Hooker in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, the idea was that the North Carolina native would serve as an affordable backup option to starter Jared Goff.

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Which NFL teams still have the biggest roster holes left to fill?

Here are the league's top roster holes as teams head into their offseason programs.

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Could Derek Carr unretire, play for different team in 2026?

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Trey Hendrickson News / Side Lion Report / May 13

Trey Hendrickson's latest comments should make Lions extremely wary of trade

The Detroit Lions have some of the most cap space in the NFL left in 2025, according to Over the Cap. With $42.3 million in team cap space, they could theoretically still go after a big fish in free agency - or, go after a big fish on the trade market and pay them right afterward.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / May 13

Lions rank among the toughest schedules in 2025 (but you won't guess where)

After conquering the NFL's best division last season, the Lions will have another tough path to the Super Bowl this upcoming season. The Lions played the 6th toughest strength of schedule in the NFL last season and still finished with a 15-2 record, only to lose in the divisional round due to a wealth of injuries.

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David Shaw: Jared Goff in 'Upper Echelon' of NFL Quarterbacks

The offseason leading up to the 2025 season has been one of change for the Detroit Lions, with several coaching changes particularly on the offensive side of the ball.

NFL News / Side Lion Report / May 13

Lions fans rejoice as Packers unnecessarily anger their best wide receiver

This offseason has been pretty eye opening in terms of fans seeing which teams may not be amazing at negotiating with their star players. We're seeing in real time the deterioration of the relationship between Trey Hendrickson with the Cincinnati Bengals, and we nearly saw it happen with the Cleveland Browns and Myles Garrett.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / May 13

NFL schedule makers were overly generous to the Lions (but not why you think)

After a phenomenal regular season in 2024 for the Detroit Lions, they were ousted almost immediately from the postseason after a huge loss to the Washington Commanders in the NFC Divisional Round.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 13

2025 Schedule: Every Network Wants Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions appear to be one of the NFL's top choices for primetime games once again. In 2024, the Lions appeared in six primetime games along with their annual nationally televised contest on Thanksgiving.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / May 13

Detroit Lions schedule release: Announcer teases a big year for the Lions in prime time

The NFL will release the Detroit Lions' schedule on Wednesday of this week. Sadly, the Lions aren't the Eagles, because if they were, we'd know a quarter of their schedule already. We may not know a single game yet, but we do believe the Lions should be all over the primetime landscape this year.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / May 12