As expected, Jake Bates‘ UFL season has generated NFL interest. A number of teams are in on the recent spring/summer league specialist, whose previous NFL path did not include any game action. The Michigan Panthers kicker has received interest from the Commanders, Lions, Packers and Ravens, according to KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson. All four teams have requested meetings with Bates, … [Read more...] about Commanders, Lions, Packers, Ravens Interested In K Jake Bates
Lions To Sign LB Ben Niemann
Ben Niemann has found a new team for at least the near future. The veteran linebacker has agreed to a deal with the Lions, Justin Rogers of the Detroit News reports. Niemann enjoyed a four-year run with the Chiefs to begin his career, logging 12 starts during that time. A Super Bowl winner in 2019, he played a rotational role on defense while proving to be a strong special … [Read more...] about Lions To Sign LB Ben Niemann
Lions Not Planning WR Addition; Team Eyeing Increased Role For RB Jahmyr Gibbs
The Lions’ offense will have three pillars (quarterback Jared Goff, right tackle Penei Sewell and receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown) in place for years to come given the respective extensions. The latter is the team’s clear-cut leading wideout, but the depth behind him has changed this offseason. Detroit saw Josh Reynolds depart in free agency when he joined the Broncos. That … [Read more...] about Lions Not Planning WR Addition; Team Eyeing Increased Role For RB Jahmyr Gibbs
DL Michael Brockers Announces Retirement
Although Michael Brockers landed an offseason workout, he did not end up playing in 2023. The veteran defensive lineman will pass on playing in 2024. Brockers took to Instagram on Thursday to announce he will retire from the NFL after 11 seasons. Best known for his lengthy Rams tenure, Brockers finished his career with the Lions. Not part of the Jared Goff–Matthew Stafford … [Read more...] about DL Michael Brockers Announces Retirement
Latest On Jared Goff’s Lions Extension
Jared Goff‘s Lions extension both reflects his surge in value since being the throw-in piece in the Matthew Stafford trade while also illustrating where the quarterback market has gone since the 2016 No. 1 pick’s Rams extension surfaced. The Lions’ Monday extension made Goff the NFL’s second-highest-paid player — behind only Joe Burrow — and his new $53MM AAV is almost $20MM … [Read more...] about Latest On Jared Goff’s Lions Extension