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With the brunt, if not all, of the offseason moves done, here are three worst moves the Detroit Lions made this offseason. The Detroit Lions followed the high note of winning eight of their last 10 games last season with an interesting offseason. In many ways, it was how a team who senses an opportunity […] 3 worst moves the Detroit Lions have made this offseason - SideLion Report - SideLion Report - Detroit Lions News and Fan Community

Even coming off one of the best years of his career, Detroit Lions Jared Goff is not that well-regarded compared to his peers. It’s possible to get called a Jared Goff hater if you point it out, but 2022 was one of the best seasons of his career and he seems bound to regress some […] Jared Goff still not well-regarded by NFL quarterback rankings - SideLion Report - SideLion Report - Detroit Lions News and Fan Community

After being cut Tuesday by the Denver Broncos, Brandon McManus now lands as an option for the Detroit Lions to upgrade their kicker spot. It’s rare for a kicker to spend his entire NFL career with one team. Up until Tuesday that’s what Brandon McManus had done, landing with the Denver Broncos in 2014 and […] Brandon McManus instantly lands as possible kicker upgrade for the Detroit Lions - SideLion Report - SideLion Report - Detroit Lions News and Fan Community

George Kittle knows about high level tight end play, and he has given some nice praise to Lions rookie Sam LaPorta. The Iowa Hawkeyes have not exactly had an explosive offense. But Kirk Ferentz’s program in Iowa City has become something of a breeding ground for future NFL tight ends, from Dallas Clark to George […] George Kittle heaps nice praise on Lions rookie tight end Sam LaPorta - SideLion Report - SideLion Report - Detroit Lions News and Fan Community

After being mentioned before, Courtland Sutton has again been named as a possible trade target for the Detroit Lions. In the wake of the six-game suspension Jameson Wiliams got for violating the NFL’s gambling policy, the Detroit Lions could be considering if they’d make an addition at wide receiver. In a broad sense, there is […] Courtland Sutton again proposed as a Detroit Lions trade target - SideLion Report - SideLion Report - Detroit Lions News and Fan Community

After an interesting last few months, here are the three best moves the Detroit Lions have made this offseason. With full team OTAs set to start around the NFL and for the Detroit Lions this week, it’s a good time to reflect on the offseason. Free agency is largely over, at least in terms of […] 3 best moves the Detroit Lions have made this offseason - SideLion Report - SideLion Report - Detroit Lions News and Fan Community

Not that he would say anything else, but Detroit Lions rookie defensive tackle Brodric Martin made his intentions for his first season clear. The Detroit Lions traded up into the end of the third round of April’s draft to select Western Kentucky defensive tackle Brodric Martin. It was a fairly surprising pick, and no one […] Brodric Martin fully intends to contribute to Detroit Lions defensive line right away - SideLion Report - SideLion Report - Detroit Lions News and Fan Community

After having three of their first five games at home, the Detroit Lions will have a tough stretch from Week 6-Week 10. The Detroit Lions will open the 2023 season on the road against the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday Sept. 7. Following that game, the Lions will have three of their next four games […] Why Week 6-Week 10 will make or break 2023 season for the Detroit Lions - SideLion Report - SideLion Report - Detroit Lions News and Fan Community

Heading toward OTAs and into the summer on the broader calendar, here are five Detroit Lions players who could be cut. The Detroit Lions are now moving into full-team OTAs this coming week, followed by minicamp in June. A full-90 man roster will be whittled down to 53 before Week 1, but there will be […] 5 Detroit Lions candidates to be cut going into the summer - SideLion Report - SideLion Report - Detroit Lions News and Fan Community

It’s not a fresh sentiment, but Pro Footbal Focus is all-aboard the James Houston breakout bandwagon for 2023. A sixth-round pick in 2022, with a nod to his nickname, James Houston was a “problem” for opposing offensive lines immediately upon taking the field as a rookie. Starting with Thanksgiving against the Buffalo Bills, his first […] Pro Football Focus is all the way on the James Houston breakout bandwagon - SideLion Report - SideLion Report - Detroit Lions News and Fan Community

If the Detroit Lions are looking for an addition to their interior defensive line, Ed Oliver is a potential nice fit on the trade market. Defensive tackle stood as need for the Detroit Lions going into the offseason, and they haven’t allocated significant resources to it. Third-round pick Brodric Martin profiles as a nose tackle, […] Ed Oliver lands as potential nice fit for Detroit Lions on the trade market - SideLion Report - SideLion Report - Detroit Lions News and Fan Community

It could be rationaled to make sense in a vacuum, but the Detroit Lions bringing back Kenny Golladay feels like a huge, huge reach. Upon taking over as Detroit Lions general manager in 2021, Brad Holmes had some big decisions. Matthew Stafford wanted to be traded to a contender, and that came down to working […] A Detroit Lions reunion with Kenny Golladay feels like a huge stretch - SideLion Report - SideLion Report - Detroit Lions News and Fan Community

He won’t be doing so this year, but will Hendon Hooker push Jared Goff to be the Detroit Lions starting quarterback in 2024? When the Detroit Lions took Hendon Hooker in the third round of the draft, it was with an obvious eye beyond 2023. The rookie signal caller is working his way back from […] Will Hendon Hooker push Jared Goff for the starting job in 2024? - SideLion Report - SideLion Report - Detroit Lions News and Fan Community

With a possible opportunity in front of him, Detroit Lions rookie Antoine Green wants to quickly show he’s a complete receiver. Without knowing exact numbers, seventh-round picks are instantly in an against-the-odds battle to make an NFL roster, let alone have a noticeable role as a rookie (or ever have a noticeable role, in plenty […] Lions rookie Antoine Green looking to be more than just a downfield threat - SideLion Report - SideLion Report - Detroit Lions News and Fan Community

On the Detroit Lions 2023 regular season schedule, here are five games with a revenge game angle that’s worth noting. Now that we know the Detroit Lions 2023 regular season schedule, it can be sliced and analyzed in any way you can think of. Straight out game-by-game predictions. Most important games. Games that should be […] Top 5 revenge games on the Detroit Lions 2023 schedule - SideLion Report - SideLion Report - Detroit Lions News and Fan Community