The Detroit Lions have signed a few free agents so far this offseason, but have seemingly been bargain shopping, and have not made much of a splash. Detroit’s latest signing, LeGarrette Blount, gives the team a bruising back who will help on early downs and short-yardage situations. Blount signed a one-year, incentive-laden deal worth up […]
The Detroit Lions were quick out of the free agency gates to sign multiple players today (verbal agreements until 4 P.M. Wednesday when the new league year begins). They added two free agent linebackers in Devon Kennard and Christian Jones. Jones, a 27-year-old inside linebacker who played last season with the Bears, signed a reported […]
There’s a new regime in the Motor City for 2018, as Matt Patricia takes over as head coach of the Detroit Lions. He has been busy putting together his coaching staff this offseason. As we are ramping up toward free agency and the NFL Draft, Patricia is starting to finalize his staff. There are plenty […]
The Lions have chosen to designate defensive end Ziggy Ansah as their franchise player, assuring the talented pass rusher will remain in Detroit for the 2018 season. The #Lions helped strengthen a position of need by placing the franchise tag on defensive end @Ziggy_Ansah. 🗞: https://t.co/qAtxOz81Cj pic.twitter.com/akea2rSkdi — Detroit Lions (@Lions) February 27, 2018 Ansah, […]
Want to hear an incredibly ridiculous stat? The Detroit Lions haven’t had a 100-yard rusher in a game since Reggie Bush in 2013. That was also the last time the Lions had a 1,000-yard rusher in a season when Bush barely accomplished the feat with 1,006 yards. It’s clear that Detroit has to add a […]
Earlier this week, the Lions introduced new head coach Matt Patricia, and now they have announced an extension with general manager Bob Quinn. #Lions announce contract extension for general manager Bob Quinn: https://t.co/IbGNaSSAzV pic.twitter.com/gCy7D8en6I — Detroit Lions (@Lions) February 9, 2018 Both contracts are set to run through the 2022 season, providing the team with […]
The Philadelphia Eagles may be bringing the Lombardi trophy home but the New England Patriots are still making bigger headlines. On Tuesday, Josh McDaniels decided to stay in New England after all. Some have already dubbed it, ‘the ‘re-neg heard ‘round Twitter.’ Cue the insurance commercial memes, starring the old fisherman hanging McDaniels over […]
The Detroit Lions are introducing their new head coach Matt Patricia. It’s the first fans have really heard from the former New England Patriots defensive coordinator for an extended period. You can watch the entire press conference live courtesy of the Lions’ official website. Watch live: Matt Patricia’s introductory press conference ➡️ https://t.co/6PVXUPStLS — Detroit Lions […]
When Bob Quinn took over as Lions general manager in 2016, many speculated he would bring in one of his former Patriots coworkers to replace Jim Caldwell. Josh McDaniels and Matt Patricia were both interesting candidates for different reasons. McDaniels could work with a talented Matthew Stafford in his prime, and Patricia could fix a […]
After weeks of speculation, the Detroit Lions have hired Matt Patricia as their new head coach. Patricia comes from the New England Patriots, where he’s coached since 2004 and has served as the team’s defensive coordinator since 2012. The decision has been known for several weeks, however, the Lions had to wait for the Patriots […]
