In an interview with Tyler Dragon of USA Today at the BET Awards, veteran DE Za’Darius Smith said he would love to return for another season with the Lions in 2025. “We both know where I want to be,” Smith said. “Hopefully I can get back to Detroit because the coaching staff and everybody in the front office are great. When I’m there I feel like a leader and like I can … [Read more...] about Veteran DE Za’Darius Smith Says He Wants To Re-Sign With Lions
NFC Notes: Cole Kmet, John Morton, Bears, Lions, Packers
Bears For the most part, the Bears will have a new offensive line this season, anchored by veteran G Joe Thuney, who has noted he is excited to work with Drew Dalman and Jonah Jackson. “Drew and Jonah are great guys, they work relentlessly – weight room, film room, every part of the game, you can tell how passionate they are for the game,” Thuney said, via BearsWire.com. “It’s … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Cole Kmet, John Morton, Bears, Lions, Packers
NFC Notes: Matthew Golden, Kerby Joseph, Bears, Lions, Packers
Bears Bears HC Ben Johnson explained what he looks for when determining who will be the team’s starting left tackle. Chicago has a variety of options for the role, including incumbent starter Braxton Jones, third-rounder Ozzy Trapilo and 2024 third-rounder Kiran Amegadjie. “To me, the number one job of an offensive tackle, doesn’t matter if it’s right or left, is to pass … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Matthew Golden, Kerby Joseph, Bears, Lions, Packers
NFC Notes: Justin Jefferson, Frank Ragnow, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Lions Lions HC Dan Campbell got emotional when asked about retiring C Frank Ragnow during media availability, noting that the team must carry on without the veteran leader. “Unbelievable teammate, football player, man in the community — man, he’s done it all. And he will be sorely missed, man,” Campbell said. “He’ll be missed. But, man, this train rolls on, the train rolls on. … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Justin Jefferson, Frank Ragnow, Lions, Packers, Vikings
NFC Notes: Jaire Alexander, Jameson Williams, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Lions Lions HC Dan Campbell expects players like WR Jameson Williams to ease the transition from former OC Ben Johnson to newcomer John Morton. “He’s got a ton of growth left,” Campbell said of Williams, via NFL.com. “He’s had a good spring, and I don’t want to get too far ahead of ourselves in OTAs, but there’s so much versatility with him. There’s so many things we can do … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Jaire Alexander, Jameson Williams, Lions, Packers, Vikings