Jeff Risdon

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Managing Editor for @theLionsWire & @TheDraftWire. Cohost @DETLionsPodcast. On-air 96.1 in GR. Hoops & vball dad. Ohio Bobcat. Probably listening to metal.

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Texans coach Demeco Ryans confirms joint practices in Detroit with the Lions this summer

1 week ago | lionswire.usatoday.com | Jeff Risdon

The joint practice calendar for the Detroit Lions now appears full for the training camp of 2025. While neither opponent is confirmed for joint practices, the Lions are widely expected to host the Miami Dolphins and Houston Texans for sessions ahead of the preseason matchups with each team. The Dolphins confirmed their joint practice schedule earlier this week.
2nd rounders in 2nd year: 2025 outlook for Falcons DT Ruke Orhorhoro

1 week ago | draftwire.usatoday.com | Jeff Risdon

Not every second-round draft pick finds immediate success in the NFL. That plain fact often obscures a player's initial evaluation in our society of instant gratification and immediate validation. Some are drafted with an eye for the future more than heavy usage in the present. That's the basis for our series focusing on the 2024 second-rounders who didn't get a chance to do a lot as rookies, for a variety of reasons.
2nd rounders in 2nd year: 2025 outlook for Falcons DT Ruke Orhorhoro

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Jeff Risdon

Not every second-round draft pick finds immediate success in the NFL. That plain fact often obscures a player's initial evaluation in our society of instant gratification and immediate validation. Some are drafted with an eye for the future more than heavy usage in the present. That's the basis for our series focusing on the 2024 second-rounders who didn't get a chance to do a lot as rookies, for a variety of reasons.
Detroit Lions Podcast: Previewing OTAs and breaking down the Zach Cunningham signing

1 week ago | lionswire.usatoday.com | Jeff Risdon

The Lions are holding voluntary offseason workouts, better known as OTAs, and the Detroit Lions Podcast will be on-site for the session open to the media. It's our first look at the 2025 Lions with both veterans and rookies on the field at the team's training facility in Allen Park. Among the focuses for the coming week of OTAs:• How do the RB reps shake out? • Can Trevor Nowaske take a step forward at SAM?
Detroit Lions Podcast: Previewing OTAs and breaking down the Zach Cunningham signing

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Jeff Risdon

The Lions are holding voluntary offseason workouts, better known as OTAs, and the Detroit Lions Podcast will be on-site for the session open to the media. It's our first look at the 2025 Lions with both veterans and rookies on the field at the team's training facility in Allen Park. Among the focuses for the coming week of OTAs:AdvertisementHow do the RB reps shake out? Ennis Rakestraw's role going forwardCan Trevor Nowaske take a step forward at SAM?
Lions make Zach Cunningham signing official, waive LB to make room

1 week ago | lionswire.usatoday.com | Jeff Risdon

After reports surfaced early in the day that the Detroit Lions were signing veteran LB Zach Cunningham, the Lions made it official. Detroit signed the 30-year-old Cunningham on Tuesday as the week of OTAs kicked off. Terms of Cunningham's deal are not yet public. Cunningham played the 2024 season in Denver, appearing in seven games. The 2017 second-round pick of the Houston Texans has also played for Tennessee and Philadelphia since leaving Houston for the Titans late in the 2021 season.
Lions sign veteran LB Zach Cunningham

1 week ago | lionswire.usatoday.com | Jeff Risdon

The Detroit Lions are adding another veteran to the linebacker corps ahead of this week's OTA sessions. The Lions are signing Zach Cunningham to the roster. Cunningham, 30, is an eight-year vet best known for his time with the Houston Texans. A second-round pick from Vanderbilt in the 2017 NFL Draft, Cunningham quickly proved to be a tackling machine for Houston. He led the NFL in tackles in 2020 (164) and racked up three straight seasons with at least 100 tackles as an off-ball backer.
2nd rounders in 2nd year: 2025 outlook for Lions CB Ennis Rakestraw

1 week ago | draftwire.usatoday.com | Jeff Risdon

Not every second-round draft pick finds immediate success in the NFL. That plain fact often obscures a player's initial evaluation in our society of instant gratification and immediate validation. Some are drafted with an eye for the future more than heavy usage in the present. That's the basis for our series focusing on the 2024 second-rounders who didn't get a chance to do a lot as rookies, for a variety of reasons. So far, we've covered:Next up is Ennis Rakestraw from the Detroit Lions.
2nd rounders in 2nd year: 2025 outlook for Lions CB Ennis Rakestraw

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Jeff Risdon

Not every second-round draft pick finds immediate success in the NFL. That plain fact often obscures a player's initial evaluation in our society of instant gratification and immediate validation. Some are drafted with an eye for the future more than heavy usage in the present. That's the basis for our series focusing on the 2024 second-rounders who didn't get a chance to do a lot as rookies, for a variety of reasons.
The Lions and Dolphins are slated to have joint practices this summer

1 week ago | lionswire.usatoday.com | Jeff Risdon

Lions head coach Dan Campbell has been a major proponent of joint practice sessions with other teams during training camp. Campbell has stated hopefully that the Lions will have two sets of joint practices in the coming summer, and we now know that one of those joint practice opponents will be the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins have announced that they will be participating in joint practices with all three of their preseason opponents, which includes the Lions.