The Detroit Lions brought in seven free agents for tryouts on Friday at the start of training camp. The full list includes: DB Dicaprio Bootle (Signed) RB Malik Davis DB Keenan Isaac DB Keni-H Lovely DB Tyson Russell (Signed) RB Jabari Small (Signed) RB Toa Taua Bootle, 27, signed on with the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent out of Nebraska but was among their final roster … [Read more...] about Lions Tried Out Seven Players
NFC Notes: Derrick Barnes, Carrington Valentine, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Lions Derrick Barnes plays the SAM linebacker role in the Lions’ defense. Detroit OLB coach David Carrao explained that the position requires Barnes to have a lot of different responsibilities. “The role that SAM linebacker has, you see it on the game film, he’s stacked off the ball, he’s on the end of the line of scrimmage, he’s walked out in the slot. That’s a lot of … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Derrick Barnes, Carrington Valentine, Lions, Packers, Vikings
NFL Transactions: Friday 7/18
49ers Placed G Ben Bartch and DB George Odum on the active/non-football injury list. Placed WR Brandon Aiyuk, G Andre Dillard, DE Yetur Gross-Matos, DB Malik Mustapha, WR Ricky Pearsall, and LB Curtis Robinson on the active/PUP list. Bills Signed second-round DL T.J. Sanders. Broncos Signed RB R.J. Harvey. Chargers Signed WR Tre Harris. Placed RB Najee Harris on the … [Read more...] about NFL Transactions: Friday 7/18
Lions Sign Second-Round G Tate Ratledge, Wrap Up Draft Class
The Detroit Lions have signed second-round G Tate Ratledge to a rookie contract, per Jordan Schultz. Ratledge, 23, was a four-year starter at Georgia. He earned First Team All-American and First Team All-SEC honors in 2024, along with Second Team All-American and First Team All-SEC in 2023. The Lions used the No. 57 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft on Ratledge. He’s … [Read more...] about Lions Sign Second-Round G Tate Ratledge, Wrap Up Draft Class
NFC Notes: Rome Odunze, D.J. Reed, Bears, Lions, Packers
Bears Bears WR Rome Odunze said that his eyes are set on earning a second contract in the NFL after being selected in the top 10 in 2024. “That moment is an awesome moment and something you definitely want to cherish,” Odunze said, via Bears Wire. “But you know, people sign more than one contract in the NFL, so I want to keep continuing to put that work in and continue to keep … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Rome Odunze, D.J. Reed, Bears, Lions, Packers