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Dan Campbell Pumps the Brakes on Young Lion's OTA Hype Train

2 days ago | detroitjockcity.com | Cem Yolbulan

Ennis Rakestraw Jr.'s role in Detroit next season remains uncertain. The Detroit Lions were decimated by injuries in the 2024 season. The defensive side of the ball was severely impacted by the extensive injury list, especially towards the end of the season. Not only did these absences hurt Detroit on the field, but they also prevented the organization from evaluating its young players properly.
Lions Superstar Announces Surprise Injury News at OTAs

2 days ago | detroitjockcity.com | Cem Yolbulan

Amon-Ra St. Brown reveals surprise knee surgery that explains his OTAs absence. Surprise news keeps coming out of OTAs this week for the Detroit Lions. First, it was Frank Ragnow's retirement, which came out of nowhere and left Lions fans in shock. On Thursday, another unexpected update took the fans by surprise. Multiple Lions reporters revealed on Thursday afternoon that star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown underwent cleanup surgery on his knee after the 2024 season.
Celtics Playoff Opponent Fires Coach After Postseason Exit

4 days ago | chowderandchampions.com | Cem Yolbulan

The Boston Celtics' playoff run ended earlier than anticipated when they lost to the New York Knicks in the second round. Even though the later part of the series was deeply impacted by Jayson Tatum's devastating injury, the Celtics were already about to go down 3-1 when the injury happened. The Knicks had two miraculous comebacks in the first two games of the series to pull off one of the biggest upsets in recent playoff history.
Young Packers WR Likely Won’t Make it to July

4 days ago | dairylandexpress.com | Cem Yolbulan

The Green Bay Packers are in the midst of their OTAs, as the coaching staff is evaluating the rookies, newcomers, and veterans together for the first time. Green Bay has its mandatory minicamp scheduled to start on June 10, which will give head coach Matt LaFleur a better idea of the roster before training camp. Before the Packers reconvene in July for training camp, there will likely be some departures.
Lions Players Show Major Love to Frank Ragnow After Retirement News

5 days ago | detroitjockcity.com | Cem Yolbulan

Lions fans received unexpected news on Monday when their star offensive lineman Frank Ragnow announced his retirement on social media. Ragnow was not present at OTAs, raising some eyebrows last week and prompting the Lions to try alternatives at center. The All-Pro center shared a heartfelt message, detailing how difficult a decision it was to walk away from the game. Following his message, Lions teammates flooded Ragnow's social media with messages of love, support, and appreciation.
Latest Eastern Conference Blockbuster Trade Rumor Is Bad News for the Pistons

5 days ago | detroitjockcity.com | Cem Yolbulan

Over the last decade, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks have been thorns in the Detroit Pistons' side. Not only have they been the team to beat in the Central Division race during that span, but they have also completely dominated the Pistons. They have swept the Pistons in their lone playoff matchup and won a whopping 25 of their last 26 regular-season games. Milwaukee is currently on a 13-game winning streak against the Pistons, one of the most lopsided matchups in recent NBA history.
Lions Rookie Suddenly in Line to Start With Veteran Retiring

5 days ago | detroitjockcity.com | Cem Yolbulan

As the Detroit Lions are getting ready for the second phase of OTAs and the mandatory minicamp, they received shocking news from one of their best players. Longtime starting offensive lineman Frank Ragnow announced his retirement on Instagram on Monday. The 29-year-old center shared a social media post detailing how he came to the difficult decision. While the Lions will undoubtedly miss Ragnow, this unexpected retirement presents an opportunity for other players.
Celtics Suffer 1st Major Loss of Offseason to Begin June

5 days ago | chowderandchampions.com | Cem Yolbulan

The Boston Celtics are headed to a pivotal offseason that will shape the franchise's future. Forced into big moves following Jayson Tatum's devastating injury and the looming salary cap crisis, the Celtics will need to make tough decisions on a few key players. Those decisions will have to be made without a top front office executive, according to the latest report by ESPN's Shams Charania. Celtics assistant GM Austin Ainge is reportedly headed to the Utah Jazz after spending 14 years in Boston.
Pistons Should Buy Low on Former Player This Summer After Disappointing Season

1 week ago | detroitjockcity.com | Cem Yolbulan

The Detroit Pistons are entering a pivotal offseason for the future of the franchise. Following the 30-win improvement from a season ago under new head coach J.B. Bickerstaff, the Pistons are looking to take another leap forward in the 2025-26 season. Taking that step, however, will be more difficult than the previous one, as the path to true contender status is never an easy one.
Recent Lions Pick Changing Positions to Keep His Job Past OTAs

1 week ago | detroitjockcity.com | Cem Yolbulan

The Detroit Lions wrapped up the first round of organized team activities (OTAs) as the coaching staff took a first look at the roster in full. The attendance was impressive for the Lions, with only Frank Ragnow and Alex Anzalone not participating in the offseason workouts. During Ragnow's absence, the Lions tried different options at center during training reps, according to The Athletic's Colton Pouncy. One of those players was a surprise name: Colby Sorsdal.