The Lions have opened extension talks with star edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson, per Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. Hutchinson, the No. 2 overall pick in 2022, became eligible for an extension earlier this offseason. The Lions picked up his fifth-year option to lock down his services in 2026 for $19.872MM, but no serious negotiations on a long-term deal picked up until … [Read more...] about Lions Initiate Aidan Hutchinson Extension Talks
Wednesday NFL Transactions: NFC North
Following the 53-man roster cutdown deadline Tuesday, many teams will make slight tweaks to their rosters. In addition to waiver claims, teams can begin constructing their 16-man practice squads today. These Bears, Lions, Packers and Vikings moves are noted below. Chicago Bears Signed: Claimed: LB D’Marco Jackson (from Saints), CB Jaylon Jones (from Cardinals) Released: LS … [Read more...] about Wednesday NFL Transactions: NFC North
Lions Shift Alim McNeill, Malcolm Rodriguez To Reserve/PUP List; Team Sets Initial Roster
In stashing two injured starters on the reserve/PUP list, the Lions also made a host of cuts to move down to 53. Here are the moves the two-time reigning NFC North champions made at today’s cutdown deadline: Released: DL Myles Adams OL Trystan Colon WR Tom Kennedy OL Netane Muti LB Anthony Pittman OL Dan Skipper WR Malik Taylor Waived: DE Mitchell Agude CB Luq Barcoo WR … [Read more...] about Lions Shift Alim McNeill, Malcolm Rodriguez To Reserve/PUP List; Team Sets Initial Roster
Lions To Waive QB Hendon Hooker
Technically given three offseasons to take flight, the Lions’ Hendon Hooker is experiment is over. Detroit is waiving the former third-round pick, NFL.com’s Mike Garafolo reports. Rehabbing a major injury during his first year in Detroit, Hooker has not progressed to the point the Lions have felt comfortable with him as Jared Goff‘s top backup. Discussing the young QB over the … [Read more...] about Lions To Waive QB Hendon Hooker
Lions LB Ezekiel Turner May Have Suffered Torn Achilles
Lions linebacker Ezekiel Turner suffered what head coach Dan Campbell believes is a “significant” injury during the team’s final preseason game on Saturday, per Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. Turner himself said he may have sustained a torn Achilles. Turner, 29, has carved out a niche as a respected special teams contributor. The Washington product signed with the … [Read more...] about Lions LB Ezekiel Turner May Have Suffered Torn Achilles