Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images The Staffords continue to try and make a big difference in 2020. It’s been a charitable year for the Staffords... well, even more charitable than usual, that is. They’ve donated $1.5 million to the University of Georgia for social justice initiatives, and Matthew Stafford has also lended his written word to speak out against racial … [Read more...] about Notes: Staffords donate remote learning supplies to after-school program
Detroit Lions place rookie Julian Okwara on IR, return Austin Bryant to practice
Billy Hardiman-USA TODAY Sports The Lions made a flurry of roster moves Wednesday morning. The Detroit Lions made a flurry of moves on Wednesday morning, including a couple of significant transactions. First and foremost, Julian Okwara—the Lions’ third-round pick this year—has been placed on injured reserve. Okwara injured his leg during Sunday’s game against the … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions place rookie Julian Okwara on IR, return Austin Bryant to practice
Wednesday injury report: Trey Flowers, Marvin Jones Jr. miss practice
Billy Hardiman-USA TODAY Sports The Lions have new injuries to key players on offense and defense. The Detroit Lions first injury report of the week saw a couple of surprising new names added to the list. Defensive end Trey Flowers sat Wednesday’s practice with a wrist injury, while wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. was also out with a knee injury. Flowers has been one of the … [Read more...] about Wednesday injury report: Trey Flowers, Marvin Jones Jr. miss practice
Interview: Lomas Brown explains why the 90s Lions never won the big one
Get to know Lomas Brown a little more. We had a very special guest on the Man Coverage podcast this week. Seven-time Pro Bowler, three-time All Pro and Super Bowl-winning offensive tackle Lomas Brown joined us. He revealed what instrument he’s going to play at his Hall of Fame induction (should he ever get in), why he was shocked the Lions drafted him, why the early 90s Lions … [Read more...] about Interview: Lomas Brown explains why the 90s Lions never won the big one
The Rowe Report: Lions smoke the Jags, is this a turnaround?
Well well well, look how the turns have tabled. The Detroit Lions beat the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday 34-16. Detroit came out firing early against the Jags with big lead to start the game and managed to.... hold onto the lead to win the football game?? When Adrian Peterson scored a touchdown just a few minutes into the first quarter, Lions fans were skeptical - unwilling … [Read more...] about The Rowe Report: Lions smoke the Jags, is this a turnaround?
Week 7 scouting report: The Falcons are on the verge of a full rebuild
Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images They’ve still got talent, but they’re readying to blow it all up. The Atlanta Falcons aren’t your everyday 1-5 team. They’re two epic collapses away from being 3-2, they’ve got some of the best offensive weapons in the entire league, and they’re coming off a seriously impressive performance in Week 6. But don’t get it twisted, there are … [Read more...] about Week 7 scouting report: The Falcons are on the verge of a full rebuild
Detroit Lions make changes on their practice squad
Photo by John Jones/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images In comes a DT, out goes a WR/QB. Since the end of Week 6, the Detroit Lions made a few changes to their practice squad. With a vacancy left from promoting David Blough to the active 53-man squad (in order to prevent the Dallas Cowboys from signing him), the Lions signed defensive tackle Albert Huggins to the practice … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions make changes on their practice squad
Lions-Jaguars Unsung Hero of the Week: Steady Stafford lifts Detroit to victory
Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports After a tough start to the year, Stafford seems to be settling in. Matthew Stafford hasn’t had the best start to the season. As good as the offense has been as a whole, Stafford is in the driver’s seat and when he isn’t driving well, the whole offense veers off a cliff. With a few close games in the first four weeks, many were beginning to … [Read more...] about Lions-Jaguars Unsung Hero of the Week: Steady Stafford lifts Detroit to victory
Open thread: Would you rather pay Tracy Walker or Kenny Golladay?
Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports It’s bagszn for both young Lions The Lions have had a few budding young stars in recent years, but haven’t always been great at keeping them around (see: Graham Glasgow, 2020). This year, the Lions have a chance to turn that around and get it right by keeping Tracy Walker and Kenny Golladay around, both of whom are due for extensions soon … [Read more...] about Open thread: Would you rather pay Tracy Walker or Kenny Golladay?