Pride Of Detroit Mar 20, 2023
Open thread: What are your expectations for the Lions secondary in 2023?
Photo by Nic Antaya/ Free agency can change the identity of a position. The Lions secondary is looking like a whole new threat. What a difference a week makes. Before free agency kicked off, the Detroit Lions were looking at a massive lack of talent in their defensive secondary. Of the cornerbacks under contract, only two of them—Jeff Okudah and Jerry Jacobs—had starting experience. The safety group was looking stronger thanks to a breakout debut from Kerby Joseph, but the Lions still had some questions regarding the health of Tracy Walker and DeShon Elliott’s...
Detroit Free Press Mar 19, 2023
Detroit Lions sign Eagles S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, NFL co-interception leader in 2022
Chauncey Gardner-Johnson has 11 career INTs, which equals Jeff Okudah, Jerry Jacobs, Will Harris, Tracy Walker and Kerby Joseph for their careers.
Pride Of Detroit Mar 13, 2023
Report: Detroit Lions signing CB Cameron Sutton to 3-year deal
Photo by Andy Lyons/ The Detroit Lions made a big splash in free agency by agreeing to terms with free agent cornerback Cameron Sutton. The Detroit Lions have made their first splash in free agency under general manager Brad Holmes. As first reported by Ian Rapoport, the Lions have agreed to terms with former Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton. Per Rapoport, it’s a three-year deal worth $33 million with $22.5 million guaranteed. The Lions had a huge need at cornerback with former third overall pick Jeff Okudah struggling toward the end of last year and Amani...
SideLion Report Mar 13, 2023
Lions safety Tracy Walker posts incredible video showing rehab progress
Lions safety Tracy Walker has been offering promising updates on his progress from an Achilles tear, but his latest is the most remarkable yet. The Detroit Lions have had some (too much) experience with Achilles’ tears lately, from cornerback Jeff Okudah and defensive end Romeo Okwara in 2021 to safety Tracy Walker in Week 3 […] Lions safety Tracy Walker posts incredible video showing rehab progress - SideLion Report - SideLion Report - Detroit Lions News and Fan Community
Pride Of Detroit Mar 9, 2023
Open thread: How different will the Lions’ cornerback room look this season?
Kirthmon F. Dozier via Imagn Content Services, LLC Changes are coming to the Detroit secondary. The theme of the offseason for the Detroit Lions is defense, and perhaps no position embodies the situation more than the cornerback spot. It is no secret that the Lions have been searching for some reliable corners ever since moving Darius Slay, and the next few months provide the latest opportunity to rebuild. Hope is not completely lost on Jeff Okudah, but the former elite draft pick has struggled immensely in Detroit. Additionally, former diamond-in-the-rough Amani...
SideLion Report Mar 7, 2023
Aaron Glenn wants to see better from Jeff Okudah in 2023
Jeff Okudah mostly had a good 2022 season before fading late, and Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn wants to see better from him. For a big chunk of the 2022 season, Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah played quite well. He had a big role in shutting down some very good receivers, and was a force […] Aaron Glenn wants to see better from Jeff Okudah in 2023 - SideLion Report - SideLion Report - Detroit Lions News and Fan Community
Detroit Free Press Mar 5, 2023
Detroit Lions' Aaron Glenn wants this trait above all else in the CBs he drafts
Detroit Lions CBs Jerry Jacobs and Jeff Okudah are slated to return as starters in 2023, but Okudah was benched amid struggles late in the season
Pride Of Detroit Mar 5, 2023
Mailbag: Could Jeff Okudah—or any other Lions—benefit from a position change?
Photo by Gregory Shamus/ We discuss which Detroit Lions players could find a second chance by moving positions in 2023, including Jeff Okudah. Over the next couple of months, the Detroit Lions will have a prime opportunity to add a ton of new talent to their roster. But their success next year will just as much be impacted by the team’s ability to develop the players they already have and put them in the best position to succeed. Recently, the Lions have moved some of their players around to see if they can get the most out of them at a different position. Godwin...
