Christian Booher

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Sports Journalist at Sports Illustrated

Evart Varsity Boys Basketball head coach | CMU alum | Lions On SI writer

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Articles

Lions Were YAC Kings in 2024

5 days ago | si.com | Christian Booher

The Detroit Lions' offense boasts a talented and deep wide receiving corps. Amon-Ra St. Brown leads the charge coming off his second-consecutive All-Pro season. With three-straight years with over 1,000 seasons, the USC product has been a massive part of the Lions' success. Detroit also has the speedy Jameson Williams at its disposal, with Tim Patrick and Kalif Raymond serving as solid veteran compliments.
Release Date for Docuseries Featuring Detroit Lions Jared Goff Revealed

5 days ago | si.com | Christian Booher

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff will be one of the headlining stars of Netflix’s latest season of ‘Quarterback.’ On Monday, Netflix revealed that the show will debut on Tuesday, July 8. Goff will star alongside Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and Atlanta Falcons passer Kirk Cousins. The three quarterbacks traveled very different journeys over the course of the 2024 season, which will be documented throughout the show.
On This Date: Lions Get Best Owner in Franchise History

5 days ago | yardbarker.com | Christian Booher

Then, the team started the following season 1-5 and optimism was dwindling. However, Hamp called an impromptu press conference to come to the aid of the team's leaders. She defended Holmes and Campbell, explaining her confidence in the pair and their ability to handle the adversity. Since then, the Lions are 35-10 in regular season games. Detroit went on an 8-2 spurt to close the 2022 season and finished one game out of the playoffs due to a tiebreaker.
Lions All-Grit Team: Cornerback

5 days ago | thenewstribune.com | Christian Booher

Detroit Lions All-21st Century Team: Stafford or Goff? The Detroit Lions have a storied history of cornerbacks. When it comes to grit, the team has been able to get the most out of physical, tough defensive backs who have helped the organization have some success. Three players from the '60's and '70's who played the cornerback position are now enshrined forever in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Here are the four defensive back who best exemplified grit for the Lions during their respective tenures.
Lions All-Grit Team: Cornerback

5 days ago | si.com | Christian Booher

The Detroit Lions have a storied history of cornerbacks. When it comes to grit, the team has been able to get the most out of physical, tough defensive backs who have helped the organization have some success. Three players from the '60's and '70's who played the cornerback position are now enshrined forever in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Here are the four defensive back who best exemplified grit for the Lions during their respective tenures.
Lions Jahmyr Gibbs Hated Wearing Old Jersey Number

6 days ago | si.com | Christian Booher

The Detroit Lions will have one of their star running backs donning a new number for the 2025 NFL season. Jahmyr Gibbs has changed his jersey, going from No. 26 to No. 0 ahead of his third season. The speedster wore a single digit in two of his three collegiate seasons, wearing No. 1 in his last year at Georgia Tech as well as his only year at Alabama. During his camp at Novi High School Saturday, Gibbs explained to ESPN's Eric Woodyard that he did not like wearing 26 and was eager for a change.
Who Is Lions All-21st Century Team Tight End?

6 days ago | newsobserver.com | Christian Booher

The Detroit Lions have had several tight ends who entered the league with high expectations as first-round picks in the last 25 years. Since 2000, the Lions have drafted three players at the position in the first-round. In Brandon Pettigrew, Eric Ebron and T.J. Hockenson, the team has invested in a trio of players at the position. Yet, the best player at the position in the 21st century was not a first-round pick.
Lions 2025 Opponent to Sign Aaron Rodgers

3 weeks ago | si.com | Christian Booher

Longtime Detroit Lions nemesis Aaron Rodgers will return to Ford Field for the first time since the 2022 season in 2025. Rodgers, who quarterbacked the Lions’ NFC North rival Green Bay Packers, reportedly plans to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of their upcoming minicamp. He returns to action for what will be his 21st NFL season. The Lions will host the Steelers in Week 16 at Ford Field, meaning Rodgers could make his first start at the home of his former rival since Nov. 6, 2022.
Amon-Ra St. Brown Admits to Offseason Surgery

3 weeks ago | si.com | Christian Booher

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown has been noticeably absent from the action during the team's two open practice sessions of organized team activities. The two-time First Team All-Pro has spent time working on the sidelines throughout offseason workouts, rather than on the field with his teammates in preparation for the upcoming 2025 season. On Thursday, St. Brown explained that his absence was related to an offseason surgery that he underwent.
Lions Malcolm Rodriguez Injury Timetable Updated

3 weeks ago | charlotteobserver.com | Christian Booher

The Detroit Lions have several players returning from significant injuries throughout the offseason, and for some players these absences will extend into the regular season. One player who will miss the start of the regular season is linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez. The Oklahoma State product was among a number of defensive players to suffer a significant injury, as his season ended with a torn ACL in the team's Thanksgiving win.