Don Drysdale

Detroit, Michigan

Sports Writer at Detroit Sports Nation

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NFL Insider Floats Trey Hendrickson to Detroit Lions Deal, and Fans Are Losing It

4 days ago | detroitsportsnation.com | Don Drysdale

It seems like every few weeks, a new trade idea gets floated that sets Lions Twitter on fire. The latest? Trey Hendrickson to the Detroit Lions. Yep, it's back again-this time thanks to an ESPN article that pitches a pretty juicy trade proposal involving the Bengals' star pass rusher. On paper, it sounds like a dream. Hendrickson opposite Aidan Hutchinson? Forget it. That would be nightmare fuel for opposing quarterbacks.
The Detroit Lions Sign Trystan Colon Following Frank Ragnow's Retirement

4 days ago | detroitsportsnation.com | Don Drysdale

The Detroit Lions wasted no time filling a major void on the offensive line. Just two days after longtime center Frank Ragnow announced his retirement, the team is reportedly signing veteran interior lineman Trystan Colon to a one-year deal, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. The #Lions are signing veteran OL Trystan Colon to a one-year deal, source says.
Predicting the Order of Finish in the 2025 NFC North

5 days ago | detroitsportsnation.com | Don Drysdale

After an offseason packed with quarterback drama, rookie hype, and one very large retirement in Detroit, the NFC North feels like four different franchises headed in four different directions. Here's how I see the division stacking up once the dust settles. 1. Detroit Lions (11-6)With Jared Goff the lone established veteran passer in the division, Detroit's offense starts a step ahead of everyone else.
Predicting the 2025 Detroit Lions Offensive Line Starters

5 days ago | detroitsportsnation.com | Don Drysdale

With Super Bowl buzz swirling around Allen Park, the first question on every fan's mind is simple: Who protects Jared Goff now that Frank Ragnow has walked away? Dan Campbell and O-line coach Hank Fraley have options-veteran versatility, blue-chip rookies, and two All-Pro bookends-so let's lay out the most likely Week 1 configuration. TL;DR Rookie Tate Ratledge takes over at center, anchoring protections from Day 1.
Parker Meadows Returns With a BANG as Tigers Annihilate White Sox

5 days ago | detroitsportsnation.com | Don Drysdale

Sixty games on the shelf did nothing to dull Parker Meadows' spark. Sidelined since March by a rare musculocutaneous nerve issue in his upper right arm, the 25-year-old center fielder rejoined the Detroit Tigers on Monday night and instantly turned a blowout into a highlight reel. TL;DR Parker Meadows activated after missing 60 games with a rare nerve injury. In his first game back: 2-for-4 (double, triple), 2 walks, 3 runs, 1 steal, and a diving catch.
Will Frank Ragnow Make the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

5 days ago | detroitsportsnation.com | Don Drysdale

Frank Ragnow's shock retirement at age 29 leaves the Detroit Lions without their offensive anchor and opens a fascinating debate for Canton voters. With four Pro Bowls and three second-team All-Pro nods in just 96 career starts, has he done enough to join the game's greatest centers, even though he never earned a first-team All-Pro? To answer that, we need to compare his résumé to every modern pure center already enshrined. The Center Hall of Fame Club*Pro Bowls noted for seasons the game existed.
Why the Detroit Tigers are Wearing a No. 4 Patch on their Jerseys

5 days ago | detroitsportsnation.com | Don Drysdale

If you tuned in to tonight's Detroit Tigers game, or any other game around Major League Baseball, and noticed every player sporting a small "4" patch on the chest, you're witnessing Major League Baseball's annual Lou Gehrig Day tribute. All 30 clubs break out the number once worn by the legendary Yankee to raise awareness-and dollars-for the fight against ALS, the neurodegenerative disease forever linked to Gehrig's name. What Is Lou Gehrig Day?
Juggling Act! Dillon Dingler and Zach McKinstry Combine for Insane Catch [Video]

5 days ago | detroitsportsnation.com | Don Drysdale

If you're still waiting for that one moment to buy stock in the 2025 Detroit Tigers, here it is. With the Tigers thumping the White Sox 10-0 (a win that will push them to 40-21 if the lead holds), catcher Dillon Dingler and super-utility man Zach McKinstry teamed up for a circus-level foul-ball grab that belongs in a blooper reel - except it ended in an out. Bottom of the sixth, Chicago's No. 6 hitter Joshua Palacios pops a foul high into the air near the visitors' dugout.
Crafting Your "Perfect Lions Lineup" on a $15 Budget

6 days ago | detroitsportsnation.com | Don Drysdale

If you've ever shouted at the TV, "Give me Barry with Calvin on the outside and we're unstoppable!"-this one's for you. The graphic above lets every Detroit Lions fan play GM: five position groups (QB, RB, WR1, WR2, TE), five price tiers, $15 to spend. Think of it as Madden meets Monopoly...in Honolulu blue. How It Works Pick ONE player in each column (quarterback, running back, WR1, WR2, tight end). Stay under-or hit-$15 total.
Detroit Lions Options for Replacing Frank Ragnow

6 days ago | detroitsportsnation.com | Don Drysdale

Frank Ragnow's surprise retirement leaves the Detroit Lions scrambling to fill arguably the most irreplaceable spot on its offense: the point-man who handles protections, shotgun snaps, and Jared Goff's cadence. The good news? General manager Brad Holmes spent draft weekend quietly preparing for exactly this contingency. Here's a look at the most realistic in-house fixes.