In 2024, Jeff Hafley’s first year as the Packers’ defensive coordinator, Green Bay ranked fifth and sixth in total and scoring defense, respectively, while also finishing third in interceptions and seventh in sacks. That performance garnered Hafley a head coaching interview with the Jets this offseason, and more such interviews could be on the horizon. Per Jeff Howe of The … [Read more...] about NFC North Rumors: Hafley, Thielen, Ratledge
Lions Sign C.J. Beathard To Practice Squad
Once roster cuts and subsequent moves had taken place last week, the Lions had just two quarterbacks in the fold. That is no longer the case. [RELATED: Recapping Lions’ Offseason] C.J. Beathard signed to Detroit’s practice squad Thursday, per a team announcement. The 31-year-old represented one of the top quarterbacks left on the market this deep into the offseason and worked … [Read more...] about Lions Sign C.J. Beathard To Practice Squad
Lions Work Out QBs C.J. Beathard, Nathan Peterman
Separating from Hendon Hooker after the former backup could not beat out Kyle Allen for the Lions’ backup job, the NFC power is still looking around at quarterback. The two-time reigning NFC North champions brought in C.J. Beathard and Nathan Peterman for auditions Wednesday, per the Detroit Football Network’s Justin Rogers. With Hooker now on the Panthers’ practice squad, the … [Read more...] about Lions Work Out QBs C.J. Beathard, Nathan Peterman
WR Tim Patrick Drew Trade Interest From Multiple Teams
Tim Patrick survived roster cuts last week but he did not remain in place with the Lions long after that point. The veteran wideout was traded to the Jaguars one day after Detroit’s initial roster was in place. A sixth-round pick was exchanged to allow Patrick to head to Jacksonville just ahead of Week 1. That return certainly suggests a tepid market existed in this case, but … [Read more...] about WR Tim Patrick Drew Trade Interest From Multiple Teams
Offseason In Review: Detroit Lions
Over the course of the Brad Holmes-Dan Campbell era, the Lions have emerged as one of the NFL’s best teams. Each of the 2023 and ’24 campaigns ended with painful postseason defeats, however. The past several months have seen few major losses on the roster (with the offensive line representing an exception), but an expected exodus along the sidelines has led to questions about … [Read more...] about Offseason In Review: Detroit Lions