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Lions | Matthew Stafford receiving a ton of interest Wed Jan 27, 11:28 AM
Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford has garnered interest from about one-third of the NFL, according to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport, who opines the team could get a first-round pick for him.
Link to storyMatthew Stafford player page
Lions | Dave Fipp officially flips to Detroit Tue Jan 26, 07:26 PM
Updating a previous story, former Philadelphia Eagles special teams coordinator Dave Fipp was officially hired to the same position with the Detroit Lions Tuesday, Jan. 26. Contract terms weren't disclosed.
Link to story Lions | Dave Fipp likely headed to Detroit Tue Jan 26, 03:46 PM
Philadelphia Eagles special teams coordinator Dave Fipp is reportedly nearing a deal to assume the same title with the Detroit Lions on Tuesday, Jan. 26.
Link to story Lions | Duce Staley hired in Detroit Mon Jan 25, 11:53 AM
Philadelphia Eagles running backs coach Duce Staley was hired as assistant head coach/running backs for the Detroit Lions Monday, Jan. 25.
| Footballguys view: Dan Campbell, new Lions head coach, is putting together a helluva staff. Former Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn has signed on as the offensive coordinator, and now Staley comes on board to help run the offense and the backfield. Staley has been thought of as a potential head coach but was passed over with the Eagles. Now, he'll join a new staff and a new team to further advance his career. |
Duce Staley player page
Lions | Potential deadline for Matthew Stafford trade Sat Jan 23, 06:36 PM
Updating a previous story, Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford is likely to be traded before the fifth day of the 2021 league year in March, when he is due a $10 million bonus.
| Footballguys view: We'll see if this domino or Deshaun Watson falls first in what promises to be a fun 2021 quarterback offseason. |
Matthew Stafford player page
Lions | Matthew Stafford likely done in DET Sat Jan 23, 06:11 PM
Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford has expressed a desire for a fresh start and the team plans to begin exploring trade possibilities in the coming weeks, according to sources Saturday, Jan. 23.
| Footballguys view: A trade would make sense for both sides as Stafford shouldn't be interested in another rebuild at this point in his career and new general manager Brad Holmes should want more material to craft the roster in his image. Washington, San Francisco, Indianapolis, and Denver should be very interested with at least 4-5 potential suitors if not a lot more. Stafford could change a team's trajectory as much as Tom Brady did last year. |
Matthew Stafford player page
Lions | Aaron Glenn officially hired Sat Jan 23, 05:30 PM
Former New Orleans Saints secondary coach Aaron Glenn was officially hired as the defensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions Saturday, Jan. 23.
| Footballguys view: Glenn was on the Saints staff with new Lions head coach Dan Campbell for the last five year. He has experience as a player in a 3-4 defense, but coached a 3-4 defense in New Orleans. The team could play more one gap up front and cover 2 (like the Saints have) in the secondary under Glenn. |
Aaron Glenn player page
Lions | Matthew Wright headed to Detroit Fri Jan 22, 05:39 PM
Free-agent PK Matthew Wright (Steelers) signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Detroit Lions on Friday, Jan. 22.
Link to story Lions | Detroit meeting with Ike Hilliard for OC vacancy Thu Jan 21, 04:32 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers coach Ike Hilliard is interviewing with the Detroit Lions for their offensive coordinator vacancy Thursday, Jan. 21.
Link to storyIke Hilliard player page
Lions | Dan Campbell signed for six years Wed Jan 20, 06:36 PM
Updating previous stories, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell signed a six-year contract Wednesday, Jan. 20, according to a source. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
Link to storyDan Campbell player page
Lions | Matthew Wright meets with Detroit Wed Jan 20, 03:37 PM
Free-agent PK Matthew Wright (Steelers) recently met with the Detroit Lions.
Link to story Lions | Dan Campbell the new Lions coach Wed Jan 20, 11:22 AM
New Orleans Saints tight ends coach Dan Campbell was hired by the Detroit Lions as head coach Wednesday, Jan. 20.
| Footballguys view: It's finally officially official. This move was anticipated for quite some time, and now it's coming to fruition. Campbell was the right-hand man for Sean Payton with the Saints over the last five years. We'll see what direction he takes the team in and if that includes QB Matthew Stafford in 2021. Campbell is known as a players coach and was the top target for the Lions. They just had to wait for the Saints to be eliminated from the playoffs to make this hire official. |
Dan Campbell player page
Lions | Detroit fills DC void with Aaron Glenn Tue Jan 19, 03:50 PM
New Orleans Saints secondary coach Aaron Glenn is expected to be named as the Detroit Lions' defensive coordinator, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: Glenn will have his work cut out for him with the Lions void of talent on the defensive side of the ball. He worked for the last five years with new Lions head coach Dan Campbell and brings a lot of quality experience with him even though he's only been in the coaching world for seven years. |
Aaron Glenn player page
Lions | Dan Campbell likely to be hired soon Sun Jan 17, 10:27 PM
New Orleans Saints assistant head coach/tight ends coach Dan Campbell is expected to be hired as the next head coach of the Detroit Lions, according to sources, now that the Saints have been eliminated from the playoffs. The two sides still need to work out a deal, but it is not considered an obstacle.
Link to storyDan Campbell player page
Lions | Danny Shelton undergoes surgery Sat Jan 16, 10:32 PM
Detroit Lions DT Danny Shelton (triceps) underwent triceps surgery earlier in the week.
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Lions | Danny Amendola not expected back Fri Jan 15, 11:43 PM
Detroit Lions impending free-agent WR Danny Amendola probably will not re-sign with the Lions this offseason, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Michael Rothstein.
| Footballguys view: That's not a big surprise. The Lions are going to have some work to do at the wide receiver position. Marvin Jones Jr and Kenny Golladay are both set to hit free agency, so that would make the top three receivers for the Lions in 2020 potentially playing elsewhere in 2021. However, there is plenty of buzz about Golladay getting the franchise tag. |
Danny Amendola player page
Lions | Kenny Golladay likely a tag candidate Fri Jan 15, 11:42 PM
Detroit Lions impending free-agent WR Kenny Golladay is a candidate to receive the franchise tag this offseason.
| Footballguys view: No player is ever happy with the franchise tag, but Golladay might be upset more than normal because of the Lions rebuild. We'll see if the team wants to work out a long-term deal with Golladay if they do tag him. Golladay had an injury-shortened 2020 season but he could still command a price tag around $20 million annually. |
Kenny Golladay player page
Lions | Todd Bowles to interview with DET Fri Jan 15, 08:07 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive coordinator Todd Bowles will interview with the Detroit Lions for its head coaching vacancy Friday, Jan. 15.
Link to story Lions | Trio accepts futures deals from Detroit Thu Jan 14, 04:08 PM
Free-agent DB Godwin Igwebuike, DE Robert McCray and TE Hunter Thedford signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Detroit Lions on Thursday, Jan. 14.
Link to story Lions | Brad Holmes set to be new GM Thu Jan 14, 12:32 PM
Los Angeles Rams director of college scouting Brad Holmes is expected to be hired Thursday, Jan. 14, as the Detroit Lions' new general manger, per source. The two sides are finalizing a multi-year deal.
| Footballguys view: Holmes worked his way up from a PR intern with the Rams in 2003 to the new Lions GM in 2021. His ability to implement analytics and technology into his scouting routine made him a standout candidate according to Lions team president Rod Wood. We're likely to see Holmes find a new quarterback this offseason as there is plenty of buzz that the Lions will look to trade long-time starter Matthew Stafford. |
Lions | Three meet with Detroit Wed Jan 13, 02:28 PM
Free-agent S Godwin Igwebuike (Jets) and DE Robert McCray (Browns) recently met with the Detroit Lions. The Lions also met with undrafted free-agent TE Hunter Thedford (Utah).
Link to story Lions | Shaun Dion Hamilton claimed by Detroit Tue Jan 12, 06:03 PM
Former Washington Football Team LB Shaun Dion Hamilton was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions Tuesday, Jan. 12.
Link to storyShaun Dion Hamilton player page
Lions | Brad Holmes getting second meeting with Detroit Tue Jan 12, 04:53 PM
Los Angeles Rams director of college scouting Brad Holmes is reportedly scheduled to meet with the Detroit Lions in person for a second interview regarding their general manager vacancy on Wednesday, Jan. 13.
Link to story Lions | Multiple players no longer under contract Mon Jan 11, 06:56 PM
Detroit Lions practice squad TE Jerell Adams, CB Tramaine Brock, RB Dalyn Dawkins, CB Josh Hawkins, DT Albert Huggins, LB Kareem Martin, CB Alexander Myres, P Arryn Siposs, QB Jordan Ta'amu, C Jon Toth, RB Kerrith Whyte and LS Steve Wirtel had their contracts expire Monday, Jan. 11.
Link to storyTramaine Brock player page
Kareem Martin player page
Jerell Adams player page
Kerrith Whyte player page
Lions | Dan Campbell meets with Detroit Mon Jan 11, 03:14 PM
Updating a previous report, New Orleans Saints assistant head coach/tight ends coach Dan Campbell interviewed with the Detroit Lions for their head-coaching vacancy Monday, Jan. 11.
Link to storyDan Campbell player page
Lions | Ed Dodds set to meet with Detroit Mon Jan 11, 01:18 PM
Indianapolis Colts assistant general manager Ed Dodds is scheduled to interview with the Detroit Lions for their general manager vacancy Tuesday, Jan. 12.
Link to story Lions | Detroit inks five to future contracts Tue Jan 5, 06:36 PM
Free-agent WR Victor Bolden (Lions), G Evan Brown (Lions), DB Jalen Elliott (Lions), WR Tom Kennedy (Lions) and LB Anthony Pittman (Lions) were signed to Reserve/Future contracts Tuesday, Jan. 5.
Link to story Lions | Brad Holmes slated to talk to Detroit Tue Jan 5, 01:23 PM
Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Rams college scouting director Brad Holmes interviewed for the Atlanta Falcons' general manager vacancy on Tuesday, Jan. 5, and is scheduled to do the same for the Detroit Lions on Wednesday, Jan. 6, according to a source.
Link to story Lions | Darrell Bevell interviewing Tue Jan 5, 09:42 AM
Detroit Lions interim coach Darrell Bevell is interviewing for the full-time position Tuesday, Jan. 5.
Link to story Lions | Trey Flowers will be ready for workouts Mon Jan 4, 09:57 PM
Detroit Lions DE Trey Flowers (forearm) said he will be ready for the start of the offseason workouts. He has been recovering from a fractured forearm and was not able to return for the end of the 2020 season.
Link to storyTrey Flowers player page
Lions | DET seeks interviews with four Mon Jan 4, 10:42 AM
San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, New Orleans Saints assistant head coach/tight ends coach Dan Campbell, Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy have been sought for interviews by the Detroit Lions for their head coaching vacancy.
Link to storyDan Campbell player page
Lions | George Paton interviewing with DET Mon Jan 4, 10:35 AM
Minnesota Viking assistant general manager George Paton will interview for the Detroit Lions' general manager vacancy.
Link to story Lions | Terry Fontenot to interview with DET Mon Jan 4, 10:28 AM
New Orleans Saints vice president/assistant general manager of pro personnel Terry Fontenot will interview for the Detroit Lions' general manager vacancy Tuesday, Jan. 5.
Link to story Lions | Pair of OLs suffer concussions in finale Mon Jan 4, 12:43 AM
Updating an earlier report, Detroit Lions OT Halapoulivaati Vaitai (head) and OG Jonah Jackson (head) both suffered concussions during the team's Week 17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Link to story Lions | Detroit's offense strong in loss Sun Jan 3, 05:29 PM
Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford went 20-for-31 for 293 yards, three touchdowns and one interception against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 17. RB Adrian Peterson rushed for 63 yards and one touchdown on seven carries, while RB D'Andre Swift rushed for 54 yards and one touchdown on 12 carries. WR Marvin Jones caught eight passes for 180 yards and two touchdowns on 11 targets, while WR Quintez Cephus caught two passes for 51 yards and one touchdown on three targets.
| Footballguys view: Stafford looked great despite playing with a myriad of injuries. He should be on the trade market as the Lions look to the future in a rebuilding moment. They'll hire a new head coach and general manager this offseason and Stafford is probably at the very end of his prime. Jones will also be a free agent and can still start elsewhere. |
Adrian Peterson player page
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Marvin Jones Jr player page
D'Andre Swift player page
Lions | Two linemen leave early Sun Jan 3, 03:56 PM
Detroit Lions OT Halapoulivaati Vaitai (head) and OG Jonah Jackson (head) left the Week 17 game early and are being evaluated for concussions.
Link to story Lions | Nicholas Williams injured in Week 17 Sun Jan 3, 03:54 PM
Detroit Lions DT Nicholas Williams (ankle) suffered an ankle injury during the Week 17 game and will not return.
Link to storyNick Williams player page
Lions | Matthew Stafford active for Week 17 Sun Jan 3, 11:44 AM
Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford (ankle, rib, thumb) is active for Week 17's game against the Minnesota Vikings.
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Lions | Week 17 Detroit Lions inactives Sun Jan 3, 11:40 AM
The Detroit Lions have declared LB Jamie Collins, DL Albert Huggins, WR Kenny Golladay, S Bobby Price, OG Logan Stenberg, OG Joe Dahl and OT Tyrell Crosby inactive for Week 17.
Link to storyJamie Collins Sr player page
Kenny Golladay player page
Lions | Detroit waives Frank Herron Sat Jan 2, 09:34 PM
The Detroit Lions waived DE Frank Herron Saturday, Jan. 2.
Link to story Lions | Matthew Stafford likely to start Sat Jan 2, 01:15 PM
Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford (ankle, rib, thumb) is expected to start Sunday, Jan. 3, in the Week 17 game against the Minnesota Vikings, barring a setback, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Stafford is as tough as nails. He's battled through various injuries this year and will stay out there as long as he can. As we've seen in previous weeks, Stafford may begin the game but that doesn't mean he will finish it. This could be his final game with the Lions. |
Matthew Stafford player page
Lions | Detroit promotes three from practice squad Sat Jan 2, 11:45 AM
The Detroit Lions elevated S Bobby Price, DT Albert Huggins and C Evan Brown from their practice squad Saturday, Jan. 2.
Link to story Lions | Danny Shelton activated from injured reserve Sat Jan 2, 11:42 AM
The Detroit Lions activated DT Danny Shelton (knee) from the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Jan. 2.
Link to storyDanny Shelton player page
Lions | Anthony Pittman rejoins practice squad Sat Jan 2, 11:35 AM
The Detroit Lions restored LB Anthony Pittman from the Reserve/COVID-19 list to their practice squad Saturday, Jan. 2.
Link to story Lions | Danny Amendola ready to play Fri Jan 1, 06:11 PM
Detroit Lions WR Danny Amendola (non-injury) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 1, and is not on the injury report for Week 17.
Link to storyDanny Amendola player page
Lions | Matthew Stafford listed as questionable Fri Jan 1, 06:07 PM
Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford (ankle, rib, thumb) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 1, and is listed as questionable for Week 17.
Link to storyMatthew Stafford player page
Lions | Kenny Golladay ruled out Fri Jan 1, 06:06 PM
Detroit Lions WR Kenny Golladay (hip) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 1, and has been ruled out for Week 17.
Link to storyKenny Golladay player page
Lions | Detroit's injury report for Week 17 Fri Jan 1, 03:01 PM
Detroit Lions OL Tyrell Crosby (ankle), OG Joe Dahl (back) and WR Kenny Golladay (hip) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 1, and have been ruled out for Week 17 versus the Minnesota Vikings. LB Jamie Collins (neck), C Frank Ragnow (throat) and QB Matthew Stafford (thumb, rib, ankle) were limited in practice Friday and are listed as questionable. WR Danny Amendola (non-injury) was upgraded to a full practice Friday and no longer appears on the injury report.
| Footballguys view: Golladay may have played his last game as a Lion since he'll enter unrestricted free agency this year. Stafford looks on track to play this week, but like last week, he's no sure thing to finish the game. |
Danny Amendola player page
Matthew Stafford player page
Jamie Collins Sr player page
Kenny Golladay player page
Lions | Matthew Stafford officially limited Thu Dec 31, 06:31 PM
Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford (ankle, rib, thumb) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 31.
Link to storyMatthew Stafford player page
Lions | Danny Amendola does not practice Thu Dec 31, 06:30 PM
Detroit Lions WR Danny Amendola (non-injury) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 31.
Link to storyDanny Amendola player page
