There was no better WR in history of Detroit Lions than Calvin Johnson, widely regarded as one of greatest at position in NFL history — known as Megatron for outrageous athleticism and jaw-dropping highlight catches. After brief period tension between wideout and organization following retirement (Lions sought $1.6M back from signing bonus after he did…
Ahmed Hassanein’s regular season debut may be imminent. Young pass rusher missed all of his rookie season last year with pectoral injury, has been on Lions 53-man roster after impressive preseason showing, however has been inactive every week thus far this season (first seven games). Reason: Lions drafted Derrick Moore in second round 2026 NFL…
Longtime Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz opened his Tuesday weekly press conference addressing Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell’s scary neck injury. Campbell, who remains hospitalized after suffering neck injury during Sunday’s game vs Vikings (first play of fourth quarter on tackle assist vs T.J. Hockenson), continues to receive outpouring of support. Ferentz quote: “I…
New England Patriots have lost a member of their practice squad to Detroit Lions. According to ESPN insider Adam Schefter, Detroit Lions have signed LB K.J. Britt off Pats practice squad to active roster: “Linebacker K.J. Britt is signing to the Lions’ active roster from the Patriots’ practice squad.” Needing LB depth with starter Jack…
Lions are going to have to prepare for life without LB Jack Campbell for foreseeable future. Campbell remains hospitalized with neck injury suffered on first play of 4th quarter vs Vikings Nov 1 — carted off. Team also lost rookie 4th-rounder Jimmy Rolder hamstring on same play. Lions signed LB K.J. Britt after injuries. Indications…
Dallas and Detroit have been told the same thing — Go get Maxx Crosby. With Las Vegas on a 4-game losing streak at 3-4 and trade deadline Nov 10 approaching, speculation around Crosby is heating again, per Heavy.com. For Cowboys: Former NFL CB Aqib Talib issued direct call in Oct 31 Gridiron video — “Go…
Seattle Seahawks star Jaxon Smith-Njigba is on pace for history, and the legend he’s chasing is Detroit Lions Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson. After another massive statistical performance against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 7 (9 catches 150 yards 1 TD), JSN has piled 867 receiving yards through just 7 games this season, per…
Jameson Williams can make Brian Flores pay for his aggression like no other Lion. He is currently on an upswing per The Viking Age: two touchdowns in back-to-back games and a 100-yard outing prior to that. Last week vs Packers: 5 catches on 9 targets for 91 yards and 2 TDs. DraftSharks notes: hit his…
A scary bike crash turned into a Lions heart story in Warren. Travier, 7th grader at Lincoln Middle School, was riding near Van Dyke and 9 Mile on Oct 15 when hit by a truck that kept going, dragging him. Airlifted to Children’s Hospital Ann Arbor, several surgeries already with more ahead, but will make…
The Lions have a cornerback problem — but Ennis Rakestraw Jr. is making Brad Holmes think twice before trading. Per SideLion Report published today Oct 30, Rakestraw is among the best CBs with at least 80 snaps at preventing separation and elite at disrupting receiver’s hands when ball arrives. Injuries derailed his first two seasons,…