Every season, HBO’s Hard Knocks gives fans an in-depth look at at team’s preparation leading up to the NFL season. It appears we’re officially down four remaining contenders for this year’s show. To be ineligible for Hard Knocks a team must have a rookie coach, made the playoffs in the last two seasons or have been […]
Read MoreWhere 7 Former Iowa Stars Signed After Draft
The last few days have been good ones for the Iowa Hawkeyes. Four members of the 2018 team were selected over the weekend, with two going in the first round. That pair made history. T.J. Hockenson (No. 8, Detroit Lions), and Noah Fant (No. 20, Denver Broncos) became the first pair of teammate tight ends […]
Read MoreHere’s Where Every Iowa Player Was Taken In The 2019 NFL Draft
The Iowa Hawkeyes were one of the stories of the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. As was largely projected, the school produced the first-ever tight end teammates to both go in the first round of the same draft. T.J. Hockenson was viewed as the best all-around prospect at the position in some time. […]
Read MoreThe Lions Told Matthew Stafford To Take As Much Time As He Needed After His Wife’s Brain Surgery, But He Was At The Team’s Training Facility Monday Morning
Last week, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford’s wife Kelly underwent a 12-hour brain surgery to remove a tumor. This past weekend, she issued a heartfelt Instagram post on the matter. Wednesday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter took to Twitter with an interesting update on Stafford’s availability for the Lions. Schefter tweeted that despite his wife’s recent surgery, […]
Read MoreMcShay: Iowa Star Is ‘One Of The 10 Best Players In The Draft’
Iowa’s reputation as “Tight End U” is well-earned, with alumni like Dallas Clark, Scott Chandler, and, more recently, George Kittle, all proving to be strong NFL talents. But one Iowa star coming into this year’s draft is being given grades that could set him apart from all of the others. In a recent conference call, […]
Read MoreA Top 10 NFL Draft Pick Has Been Made Available For Trade
With the NFL Draft just three weeks away, it appears the No. 8 pick is available for trade. After having a successful offseason, the Detroit Lions are attempting to acquire more picks to fill out the remaining holes on their roster. General manager Bob Quinn did an excellent job of improving his team in free […]
Read MoreDetroit Lions Release Statement For Matthew Stafford’s Wife
The Detroit Lions have released a statement in the wake of the news about Matthew Stafford’s wife, Kelly, who needs brain surgery. Kelly Stafford, who met the star quarterback at Georgia, announced on social media that she has a brain tumor. “I had a tumor sitting on some of my cranial nerves. The medical term […]
Read MoreThe Detroit Lions Are Signing A Former Pro Bowl RB
Unemployed for a while during the 2018 season, running back C.J. Anderson played a huge role in getting the Los Angeles Rams to the Super Bowl. After being released at the end of the season, he had to wait a while before finding a new team. That wait is now over. According to ESPN NFL […]
Read MoreManti Te’o Visited With Detroit Lions
After two years with the New Orleans Saints, linebacker Manti Te’o is a free agent. The 28-year old has had contact with a few teams who could be potential fits. According to ESPN’s Field Yates, the former Notre Dame superstar recently visited with the Detroit Lions. He is also set to visit with the Oakland […]
Read MoreWhere Every Penn State Alum Has Signed In The NFL So Far
Free agency in the NFL has taken the sports world by storm, as several marquee players have changed teams. Considering that Penn State regularly produces top prospects in football, it’s no surprise that some former Nittany Lions were on the move. One of the first Penn State alums to change teams this offseason is Adrian […]
Read MoreCBS Analyst Has Detroit Lions Making Huge Trade Up For Dwayne Haskins
With all of the news and height-based conspiracy theories surrounding Kyler Murray, talk around quarterback Dwayne Haskins has been relatively quiet for a potential top 10 QB pick. But one NFL analyst seems to think that an NFL team could be making a big move to try and land the former Buckeyes star. CBS Sports analyst […]
Read MoreDetroit Lions Reach Agreement With TE Jesse James
It appears the Pittsburgh Steelers are losing another member of their offense this offseason. After spending the past few seasons in the Steel City, Jesse James is now heading to the Motor City. James was overshadowed this past season by Vance McDonald for the Steelers. Yet, his size is ideal for any team searching for […]
Read MoreWR Danny Amendola Has Made His Free Agency Decision
After an underwhelming season with the Miami Dolphins, wide receiver Danny Amendola is on the move yet again. This time, he’s reuniting with an old friend. On Monday morning, the Detroit Lions announced that they were signing Amendola as a free agent. The move comes less than three days after he was released by the […]
Read MoreFormer Notre Dame Star Romeo Okwara Signs New NFL Contract
Former Notre Dame star Romeo Okwara has come a long way since going undrafted in 2016. After a breakout season with the Detroit Lions, he is getting a big payday. According to Lions writer Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, the Lions are giving Okwara a new two-year deal worth up to $9 million. […]
Read MoreNFL GM Has Brutally Honest Quote About Kareem Hunt
The Cleveland Browns sent shockwaves through the entire NFL on Monday with the signing of Kareem Hunt. Despite all the controversy and baggage surrounding the Pro Bowl tailback, he found his second chance to play fairly quickly. Hunt was released by the Kansas City Chiefs once video leaked of his physical altercation with a woman. […]
Read MoreReport: NFL Has Decided On 2019 Thanksgiving Day Matchups
The 2019 NFL schedule release is still a long ways away, but there is always at least one element that is fairly predictable: the Thanksgiving Day games. The Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys have hosted games on Thanksgiving for generations, and now it appears we know who they’re hosting this year. According to Sports Business Daily […]
Read MoreReport: Lions LB Trevor Bates Allegedly Assaulted Police Officer After Arrest
An NFL linebacker is accused of assaulting a police officer after he was arrested for failing to pay a cab fare early Saturday. According to a report from the New York Post, Detroit Lions linebacker Trevor Bates was arrested around 3:00 a.m. ET for skipping out on a cab fare. After he was booked into […]
Read MoreA Former College Football, NFL Coach Has Passed Away
A former longtime college football and NFL coach passed away on Thursday night. Rick Forzano, former head coach of UConn, Navy and the Detroit Lions, passed away on Thursday night, Lions owner Martha Firestone Ford confirmed. Forzano was 90 years old. Martha Ford released a statement about Forzano’s passing: “Rick was a wonderful man and […]
Read MoreNFL Head Coach Getting Crushed For Questionable Move In 1st Quarter
It’s early in the game for the Detroit Lions, but head coach Matt Patricia is already under fire for his latest coaching gaffe. Perhaps the biggest takeaway of this season for Detroit is the inability to call successful plays on offense. Well, this flaw that continues to plague the Lions is back once again. Although […]
Read MoreInjury Update For Detroit Lions RB Kerryon Johnson
A promising start to Detroit Lions RB Kerryon Johnson’s career was ended abruptly this season last month. Now, it looks like the Lions are shutting him down for the rest of the season. According to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, the Lions are placing Johnson on injured reserve. Johnson suffered a knee injury in November […]
Read MoreNFL Game Starts In Terribly Embarrassing Fashion Today
The Detroit Lions and Buffalo Bills have had their share of embarrassing moments this season, but this one may take the cake – and it took place before the first snap. As the game was about to start, officials realized that the Lions and Bills were facing the wrong direction on the kickoff. The two […]
Read MoreVideo: Ball Boy Gets Crushed By NFL Player On Sideline
Being an NFL player can be a very dangerous job. But as we’ve seen time and again, just standing on the sidelines is no guarantee of safety either. Case in point: Today’s game between the Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions. On a scramble by Bears QB Mitch Trubisky, a Lions defender caught him on the […]
Read MorePackers Make Big Update To Aaron Rodgers’ Injury Status
Aaron Rodgers has been hobbled by a sprained knee since Week 1. Based on his lack of mobility, it seems like more than your average day-to-day injury. For the first few weeks after the Week 1 Bears game, Rodgers was inactive for the entire practice week until Saturday’s walkthroughs. His practice time has increased a […]
Read MoreVideo: This Is The Best Truck-Stick Run Of The NFL’s Season
Last Sunday, the Detroit Lions had their first 100-yard rusher in years, as Kerryon Johnson ran wild on the Patriots. This week, the former Auburn star is leaving defenders face first in the turf. Although the Lions are currently trailing against the Cowboys, Johnson is giving his best effort to spark a comeback. Dallas’ defense […]
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