The competition between Rasheed Walker and Jordan Morgan had been tilted toward the incumbent, with GM Brian Gutekunst noting it would take quite the effort from the 2024 first-round pick for the Packers to make a change. It is becoming possible a change does happen, however. Walker has missed time due to a groin injury, and Morgan has benefited from increased LT work. Morgan, … [Read more...] about NFC North Notes: Packers, Lions, Smith
Kyle Allen Leading Hendon Hooker In Lions’ QB2 Battle
The Lions brought Teddy Bridgewater out of his quasi-retirement last December, clearly feeling the need to fortify their QB room for the end of the regular season and the playoffs. While head coach Dan Campbell tried to downplay the notion that the Bridgewater addition signified a lack of faith in 2023 draftee Hendon Hooker – who had served as Jared Goff‘s backup to that point … [Read more...] about Kyle Allen Leading Hendon Hooker In Lions’ QB2 Battle
Lions Place CB Ennis Rakestraw On IR
Ennis Rakestraw will not play in 2025. The second-year corner was already known to be a candidate to miss time, but the Lions placed him on injured reserve Thursday. Only players released via an injury settlement are eligible to play after being moved to IR at this point in the offseason. Given his status as a 2024 second-round pick, that will obviously not be the case for … [Read more...] about Lions Place CB Ennis Rakestraw On IR
NFL Minor Transactions: 7/24/25
Today’s minor moves: Atlanta Falcons Placed on active/PUP list: LB Troy Andersen Released: DB Kevin King Placed on active/NFI list: CB Cobee Bryant, DL LaCale London, LB Malik Verdon Chicago Bears Signed: S Alex Cook Detroit Lions Activated from active/NFI list: CB Stantley Thomas-Oliver Miami Dolphins Signed: CB Cornell Armstrong, OL Obinna Eze Waived: OL Tedi … [Read more...] about NFL Minor Transactions: 7/24/25
Lions Place DT Levi Onwuzurike On Reserve/PUP List
Levi Onwuzurike will be sidelined for at least the first month of the 2025 season. The veteran defensive tackle was placed on the reserve/PUP list Thursday, per a team announcement. At the onset of training camp, several players around the league are placed on the active/physically unable to perform list. That move is generally made in the case of short-term ailments, and … [Read more...] about Lions Place DT Levi Onwuzurike On Reserve/PUP List