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Pride Of Detroit Mar 22, 2024
Open thread: Which position should the Lions address next in free agency?

Open thread: Which position should the Lions address next in free agency?

Photo by Michael Hickey/ Which remaining need of the Lions do you want addressed next? While the heavy lifting in NFL free agency may largely be over with, there are still plenty of quality players on the market capable of helping teams in the fall. For the Detroit Lions that certainly appears to be true—having already added the likes of defensive tackle DJ Reader, cornerback Carlton Davis III, defensive end Marcus Davenport, right guard Kevin Zeitler, as well as cornerback Amik Robertson. Looking up and down the Lions’ roster looks a lot different than it did a...
Pride Of Detroit Mar 21, 2024
Notes: Lions DE Marcus Davenport is ready to step up his game in 2024

Notes: Lions DE Marcus Davenport is ready to step up his game in 2024

Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/ Mansur Shaheen examines how Marcus Davenport’s past struggles could help him succeed in the newest edition of ‘Bird’s Eye Football.’ Marcus Davenport understands that there are certain expectations that come with being drafted in the first round. He was a superstar at the University of Texas at San Antonio, and his impressive physical traits led to the New Orleans Saints trading up to select him 14th overall back in the 2018 NFL Draft. However, over time, that begins to matter less and Davenport signed a one-year deal with the Detroit...
Pride Of Detroit Mar 20, 2024
Marcus Davenport costing Vikings twice the cap room in 2024 than Lions

Marcus Davenport costing Vikings twice the cap room in 2024 than Lions

Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports Vikings fans think the Detroit Lions are wasting money on Marcus Davenport, but it’s Minnesota who will be paying more. When the Detroit Lions signed Marcus Davenport last week, our “friends” at Daily Norseman were having a little fun at our expense. Since Davenport played just four games for the Minnesota Vikings last year—while costing them a whopping $13 million on a one-year deal, they penned an article titled “Marcus Davenport to steal money from Detroit Lions in 2024.” Now, we know Vikings fans aren’t too fond of the...
Pride Of Detroit Mar 17, 2024
Open thread: What second-wave free agent player should the Lions sign?

Open thread: What second-wave free agent player should the Lions sign?

Photo by Michael Hickey/ The Detroit Lions are entering wave two of free agency. Which player available would be best for the team? The first week of free agency is basically in the books, and the Detroit Lions had an active, but selective week of transactions... just as general manager Brad Holmes told us he would. From Monday through Saturday night, this has been Detroit’s complete scoreboard: Added: CB Carlton Davis CB Amik Robertson DT DJ Reader EDGE Marcus Davenport Re-signed: G Graham Glasgow OT Dan Skipper CB Khalil Dorsey LS Scott Daly WR Donovan...
Pride Of Detroit Mar 13, 2024
VIDEO: Highlights of new Lions free agent EDGE Marcus Davenport

VIDEO: Highlights of new Lions free agent EDGE Marcus Davenport

James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports Check out some highlights of the Detroit Lions’ newest edge rusher Marcus Davenport. Once the 2023 season ended, there were a couple of things that most Detroit Lions fans wanted before the new season got underway in 2024. Among them was the desire to add pass rushers to assist defensive end Aidan Hutchinson in getting after opposing quarterbacks. And while it isn’t the marquee name that some fans were clamoring for, when healthy, new Lions’ edge rusher Marcus Davenport can be a difference-maker along the defensive front. Davenport...
Pride Of Detroit Mar 12, 2024
Roster impact of the Lions agreeing to terms with EDGE Marcus Davenport

Roster impact of the Lions agreeing to terms with EDGE Marcus Davenport

Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports Exploring Marcus Davenport’s fit on the Detroit Lions roster and how his acquisition alters their offseason approach. The Detroit Lions have reportedly agreed to terms with edge rusher Marcus Davenport on a one-year deal, reuniting him with coach Dan Campbell, defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, and linebacker Alex Anzalone from their time in New Orleans. Let’s take a look at how he fits in with the Lions’ roster and scheme, as well as how his addition will impact Detroit’s offseason plans. Roster fit The Lions have retained their top...
Pride Of Detroit Mar 12, 2024
Reacting to the opening moves of Lions free agency

Reacting to the opening moves of Lions free agency

Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports Carlton Davis and Marcus Davenport reemphasize what the Lions want on defense. The new league year hasn’t begun yet for the NFL, but we all know it’s begun. The tampering period doesn’t even bother to try to be subtle at this point. It’s go time. Time to football transact. On this episode of the Pride of Detroit PODcast, we’re talking trades, signings and more. Nothing is official official until the new league year, but Marcus Davenport will be a member of the Detroit Lions; and it is official-ish that the Lions will be...
Pride Of Detroit Mar 12, 2024
NFL free agency Day 1 recap: NFC North has crazy opening day

NFL free agency Day 1 recap: NFC North has crazy opening day

Photo by Adam Bettcher/ The Vikings, Packers, and Bears all had a very active and emotional opening day of free agency. It took them a while, but the Detroit Lions had themselves an active Day 1 of free agency. After agreeing to a new deal with Graham Glasgow, Detroit orchestrated a trade to land a potential CB1 in Carlton Davis and bolstered their defensive line with veteran Marcus Davenport. But before the Lions made their mark in free agency, the rest of the NFC North was moving. The Packers, Vikings, and Bears all made significant changes to their roster, and it...
Pride Of Detroit Mar 12, 2024
Grading the Detroit Lions’ trade for Bucs CB Carlton Davis

Grading the Detroit Lions’ trade for Bucs CB Carlton Davis

Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports Detroit traded for cornerback Carlton Davis, how does the trade grade out for the Lions? The Detroit Lions had an active Day 1 of free agency. They started by re-signing one of their players, Graham Glasgow. Later in the day, they agreed to terms with a free agent in Marcus Davenport, and they closed out the night by trading with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to land cornerback Carlton Davis. Lions general manager Brad Holmes is doing work all around, and it’s fun to see it unfold. The Lions got the help they needed in the secondary...

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