The Lions have already been busy signing members of their seven-man draft class. Today they inked their largest contract of the group, agreeing to terms with first-round defensive tackle Tyleik Williams. Williams spent four years at Ohio State, appearing in 51 total contests. Despite not being a starter as a freshman, Williams flashed incredible potential in the defensive line … [Read more...] about Lions Sign First-Round DT Tyleik Williams
Minor NFL Transactions: 5/9/25
Here are the minor NFL transactions to close out the week: Arizona Cardinals Received roster exemption (international player): OL Valentin Senn Atlanta Falcons Received roster exemption (international player): K Lenny Krieg Waived: DT Junior Aho Buffalo Bills Claimed off waivers (from Giants): DT Casey Rogers Carolina Panthers Reverted to IR: DT Popo Aumavae Waived: OLB … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 5/9/25
Lions GM: No Conversations About Trading Jameson Williams
The Lions doled out another market-setting extension this week, making Kerby Joseph the league’s highest-paid safety. Last April, the team gave Amon-Ra St. Brown and Penei Sewell position-record extensions during an offseason in which Jared Goff, Taylor Decker and Alim McNeill scored big-ticket extensions. As the likes of Aidan Hutchinson, Sam LaPorta, Brian Branch and Jahmyr … [Read more...] about Lions GM: No Conversations About Trading Jameson Williams
Lions To Exercise Fifth-Year Options On Aidan Hutchinson, Jameson Williams
Extension-eligible this offseason, Aidan Hutchinson is poised to land a monster payday despite missing most of last season due to injury. As the standout edge rusher is readying to return from the broken leg he sustained in October, the Lions will construct a bridge toward a potential market-setting payday. They will make the easy decision to exercise Hutchinson’s fifth-year … [Read more...] about Lions To Exercise Fifth-Year Options On Aidan Hutchinson, Jameson Williams
2026 NFL Fifth-Year Option Tracker
NFL teams have until May 1 to officially pick up fifth-year options on 2022 first-rounders. The 2020 CBA revamped the option structure and made them fully guaranteed, rather than guaranteed for injury only. Meanwhile, fifth-year option salaries are now determined by a blend of performance- and usage-based benchmarks: Two-time Pro Bowlers (excluding alternates) will earn the … [Read more...] about 2026 NFL Fifth-Year Option Tracker