Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Derrick Barnes’ and D.J. Reed’s new contracts with the Detroit Lions share something in common. Here’s what... and why. Last week, we broke down the contract of Detroit Lions free agent addition D.J. Reed. It was notable because it was structured a little differently than we’ve seen in previous Lions contracts. … [Read more...] about Why Derrick Barnes’, D.J. Reed’s contracts are identically structured
The Detroit Lions’ best, worst, most surprising free agency moves
Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images Breaking down our favorite, least favorite, and most head-scratching moves for the Detroit Lions in 2025 free agency. The Detroit Lions didn’t have the most active free agency, but what they did is still worth parsing through. What positions the Lions did and didn’t focus on are worth exploring, and how they subverted our … [Read more...] about The Detroit Lions’ best, worst, most surprising free agency moves
Can you guess this Lions running back in today’s in-5 trivia game?
Think you can figure out which Lions player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We’re back for another day of the Pride of Detroit in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form. Today’s Pride of Detroit in-5 … [Read more...] about Can you guess this Lions running back in today’s in-5 trivia game?
Open thread: Have the Lions gotten better or worse in free agency?
Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images With most of free agency over, it’s time to assess the Detroit Lions’ roster movement. Is it enough? That is the question at the forefront of every Lions fan entering the 2025 season. The Detroit Lions went 15-2, but still fell short of the title game. With the calendar flipped, many viewed free agency as the time for Detroit to … [Read more...] about Open thread: Have the Lions gotten better or worse in free agency?
Lions roster construction: How Detroit is spending cap space on offense
Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Breaking down how the Detroit Lions are utilizing their cap space for their 2025 offensive players. With free agency nearing its close, it’s time to take inventory of the Detroit Lions and how they have constructed their 2025 roster. One way to do that is to look at the depth chart and players currently under contract. Erik Schlitt has … [Read more...] about Lions roster construction: How Detroit is spending cap space on offense