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Dan Campbell Disrespected in PFF Returning Coaches Ranking

5 days ago | yardbarker.com | John Maakaron

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell has built a strong reputation as one of the NFL's best at his job heading into the 2025 season. After a sluggish start to his tenure leading the Lions, he has asserted himself as one of the preminent leaders. The Lions have enjoyed previously unprecedented success under his regime, winning back-to-back NFC North championships. However, a lack of a Super Bowl ring has limited his ascent into the overall upper echelon of coaches.
Detroit Lions Dan Campbell Disrespected in PFF Coaches Ranking

5 days ago | si.com | John Maakaron

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell has built a strong reputation as one of the NFL's best at his job heading into the 2025 season. After a sluggish start to his tenure leading the Lions, he has asserted himself as one of the preminent leaders. The Lions have enjoyed previously unprecedented success under his regime, winning back-to-back NFC North championships. However, a lack of a Super Bowl ring has limited his ascent into the overall upper echelon of coaches.
Lions Participating in Rocket Classic Pro-Am

5 days ago | si.com | John Maakaron

Several Detroit Lions will take center stage at one of the events leading up to the annual Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club. Before the golf tournament officially begins, there will be a Pro-Am set for Wednesday, June 25 at Detroit Golf Club. The Lions will have three current players and two former stars representing the organization. The Lions' special teams battery of long-snapper Hogan Hatten, punter Jack Fox and kicker Jake Bates will all participate in the event.
Former Detroit Lions QB is set to reach historic career earnings

6 days ago | si.com | John Maakaron

Former Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is on the verge of becoming the very first quarterback to collect $400 million in career earnings playing in the National Football League. The talented signal-caller was the No. 1 overall pick back in 2009. In 12 seasons playing in Motown, Stafford earned $219 million from the Lions. He benefitted from a wage scale that allowed rookies to secure lucrative deals that did not have limits. His first NFL deal was for $72 million over six seasons.
Bold Prediction Sees Lions QB Joining Exclusive Passing Club

6 days ago | yardbarker.com | John Maakaron

This season, the former Los Angeles Rams quarterback is expected to take more control of the offense. With team's likely going to load up to stop the Lions' formidable rushing attack, Detroit may find themselves passing the football much more than in year's past. Goff has been able to pass for 4,600 yards on a fairly consistent basis. Last season, Goff tossed for 4,629 yards and 37 touchdowns.
Top Detroit Lions Players on Offense, Defense

6 days ago | si.com | John Maakaron

With training camp fast approaching, interesting debates about the value of several Detroit Lions players have been sparked. Outside of Jared Goff, the Lions have several players vying for the title of most-impactful player. This week, Lions beat writers Nolan Bianchi and Richard Silva dove into this conversation while drafting hypothetical Lions teams from the current roster during the latest episode of the Gritiron Gang podcast.
Former Lions WR Explains Immense Value of Jameson Williams

1 week ago | miamiherald.com | John Maakaron

The Detroit Lions unlocked the potential within wide receiver Jameson Williams during what was a breakout 2024 season. Williams found a new gear after a slow start to his career, as he posted his first 1,000-yard season last year. The Alabama product became a major weapon in the Lions' passing game, giving the team a solid 1-2 punch along with two-time All-Pro Amon-Ra St. Brown.
Lions One Special Teams Weakness That Must Be Addressed

1 week ago | si.com | John Maakaron

The Detroit Lions could be negatively impacted by a new NFL kickoff rule change. Under the new rule, the ball will be placed at the 35-yard line after a touchback. The intended consequence is teams are expecting there to be far more kickoff returns. For Detroit, the one special teams statistic that was not as stellar as the team would like is the opponents average per kickoff return. In 2024, the Lions special teams unit gave up a average of 31.1 yards per kickoff return.
Lions 2025 Opponent Resumes Contract Talks With Star Defender

1 week ago | si.com | John Maakaron

The Detroit Lions will face the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season. According to NFL Insider Jeremy Fowler, the Bengals and star defensive end Trey Hendrickson have resumed contract extension talks, after a long period of time passed without any significant progress. As ESPN explained, "The two sides have resumed communication on his contract and future with the team.
By the Numbers: Jahmyr Gibbs Poised to Dominate NFL

2 weeks ago | miamiherald.com | John Maakaron

Detroit Lions running backs coach Tashard Choice understands the type of running back the team has in Jahmyr Gibbs. "For him, the sky is the limit," Choice told reporters last month. "I'm going to push him. I'm going to push him like no other, I have to."The former first-round NFL draft pick has the potential to be in the Offensive Player of the year conversation all throughout the 2025 NFL season.